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Flower Seeds 
A. B. C. Hardy Biennial and Perennial 
Flower Seeds 
Every up-to-date Florist and Nurseryman now includes in the stock which he handles a more or less 
complete line of Hardy Biennials and Perennials. The Florist finds a ready sale not only for the plants 
but for the cutflowers as well, while the Nurseryman finds a good assortment invaluable in his 
landscape work. We offer the choicest and most popular sorts that can readily be grown from seed. 
Achillea (Milfoil, Yarrow) 
Ptarmica, The Pearl. One of the best hardy white perennials. Grows 
about 2 feet high. Is covered with heads of purest white double flowers 
from June until frost. Tr. Pkt.35c Oz.$2.80 
Filipendula, Parker's Variety. A splendid cutflower. The flowers, if 
cut fully open, may be dried for later use. 4 to 5 feet. 
Tr. Pkt.35c Vi oz .75c Oz..$2.80 
Aconitum (Monkshood, Helmet Flower) 
Fischeri. Large pale blue. 
Tr. Pkt.25c Vi oz .50c Oz.$1.80 
Napellus. Produces long spikes set with blue flowers. Well adapted 
for planting among shrubbery or in shady corners. Seed is of slow 
germination; 3 to 5 feet. Tr. Pkt.25c Oz.$1.40 
Wilsoni. A tall growing variety, 5 to 6 feet high, producing during the 
late fall very effective violet-blue flowers. Tr. Pkt. ..35c Oz. ..$2.80 
'Adonis 
Vemalis. Bright yellow. Tr. Pkt.35c Oz.$2.00 
Choice spring flowering perennial. Large yellow flowers. 
*Agathea Coelestis 
Blue Daisy (free flowering). Tr. Pkt...25c Va oz. ..40c Oz...$1.20 
Agrostemma (Rose of Heaven) 
Coronaria (Mullein Pink). Stout, erect-growing plants with silvery 
foliage, flowers during July and August. Bright rosy crimson flowers; 
2Vz to 3 feet. Tr. Pkt.10c Oz.25c 
Coronaria Mixed. Tr. Pkt.10c Oz.25c 
Alyssum (Goldentuft) 
Sexatile Compactum (Basket of Gold). An indispensible plant for the 
rockery or border growing 1 foot high and producing in May masses 
of broad, flat heads of bright yellow flowers. 
Tr. Pkt.15c Oz.$1.00 
Ampelopsis (Boston or Japanese Ivy) 
Veitchi. The best and most popular hardy climber for covering brick 
or stone walls. Oz.30c Lb.$2.40 
Anchusa (Alkanet, Bugloss) 
Italica, Dropmore Variety. Grows 3 to 5 feet high. Bears during May 
and June in abundance flowers of the richest gentian blue. 
Tr. Pkt.15c Oz.60c Va lb.$2.00 
Italica Lissadell. An improved form of the Dropmore variety. Of 
strong, vigorous growth, about 5 feet high. Showy sprays of extra 
large, clear gentian-blue flowers. Tr. Pkt.15c Oz.80c 
Anchusa Myosotidiflora 
A distinct dwarf species, 10 inches high, producing during 
April and May sprays of Forget-Me-Not blue flowers. Ex¬ 
cellent for the rock garden and as a ground cover for Lilies. 
Tr. Pkt.50c Oz.$6.00 
Anemone (Windflower) 
Coronaria. Mixed Colors (Poppy Anemone). Many splendid colors. 
Tr. Pkt.15c Oz.80c 
St. Brigid. A beautiful selection of the above. Our seed comes from 
a famous Irish grower and comprises semi-double and double flowers 
in a wonderful array of colors. Tr. Pkt.25c Oz.$1.60 
Anthemis (Marguerite) 
Kelwayi. A most satisfactory hardy perennial bearing daisy-like 
golden yellow blossoms. Excellent for cutting; 2 feet. 
Tr. Pkt.15c Oz.50c 
Perry's Variety. Large, well shaped, bright golden yellow flowers. 
Tr. Pkt.25c Oz.$1.60 
Aquilegia (Columbine) 
New Aguilegias of the Highest Merit 
Pearson's English Strains (True Long Spurred) 
Crimson Star. Richest crimson with white petals. 
Tr. Pkt.75c Va oz.$2.75 
Pink Shades. Contains only shades of rich coral pink; very true. 
Tr. Pkt.50c Vi oz.$1.25 Oz.$4.00 
Blue Shades. Exceptional. Tr. Pkt. ..50c Vi oz.. .$1.25 Oz. ..$4.00 
Lowdham Mixture. Tr. Pkt.35c Oz.$2.50 
Aquilegia, Standard Varieties Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
Alpina. Rich blue; 2 feet high.$0.35 $1.80 
Californica Hybrida. Long-spurred flowers in yellow and 
orange shades . 
Canadensis. The native rich red and yellow variety.... 
Chrysantha. Long-spurred yellow. 
Coerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Violet-blue and 
white. 
Silver Queen. Long-spurred white. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott's Strain. The blooms are of large size 
and the spurs very long. The colors range through 
shades of lavenders, mauves, blues, purples, whites, 
creams, yellows, pinks, reds, etc... Vi oz. $1.20; 
Lb., $40.00 . 
Single-Flowering, Mixed . 
Single Long-Spurred, Mixed. 
Arabis (Rock Cress) 
Alpina. One of the earliest and prettiest spring flowers. The 
spreading tufts are covered with a sheet of pure white flowers as 
soon as the snow disappears. Unequaled for rockeries or edging. 
Withstands drought and is always neat; 6 in. 
Tr. Pkt.15c Oz.60c Vi lb.$2.00 
Armeria (Sea Pink, Thrift) 
Formosa Hybrida. Heads of rosy pink flowers. Useful for edging 
or rockery. Tr. Pkt.25c Oz.$1.20 
Bee's Ruby. Rich deep rose colored flowers. 1 Vz feet. 
Tr. Pkt.50c Ve oz .$1.50 
Aster Perennial (Michaelmas Daisy) 
Alpinus. Dwarf Alpine Aster indispensable for the rockery or edge 
of hardy borders, grows 6 to 10 in. high. Showy bluish-purple flowers 
in May and June. Tr. Pkt.35c Oz.$3.00 
Mixed. Saved from a splendid collection of tall fall-blooming 
varieties. Tr. Pkt.35c Oz.$2.40 
Aubrietia (Rainbow Rock Cress) 
Large-Flowering Hybrids. A beautiful dwarf rock plant, covered with 
sheets of bright flowers in spring and early summer. 
Tr. Pkt.35c Oz.$2.40 
Auricula (Primula Auricula) 
A well-known favorite of great beauty. Seed saved from splendid 
choice mixed varieties half-hardy perennials; 6 in. 
Tr. Pkt.35c Vaoz .$1.25 
Baptisia (False Indigo) 
Australis. Deep blue. Tr. Pkt.15c Oz.50c 
Beilis Perennis (Double English Daisy) 
The Giant sorts are of the largest size. The flowers of the other sorts 
are smaller but produce very freely. 
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