GURNEY’S HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 
• SHASTA DAISY (Alaska) 
Hardy perennial. A bed of these giant white 
Daisies in full bloom is a sight worth seeing. 
Flowers measure 3'/ 2 inches borne on stems 18 
inches long. The numerous long, slender-stem¬ 
med white flowers rise most gracefully amid the 
bed of green, blooming all through the spring and 
summer months. 
Of the many varieties the Alaska is the best 
bloomer and hardiest. Blooms first season. 
Pkt., 8c; V 4 oz., 25c. 
• ENGLISH DAISY DOUBLE 
This hardy, early spring blooming plant is 
easily grown. Sow the seeds early and it will 
bloom the first year. Maximum height 6 inches, 
producing flowers in various shades of pink and 
white, double mixed, Chinese varieties. Pkt., 8c; 
!4 oz., 25c. 
• PAINTED DAISY 
Pyrethrum Roseum—Height 2 feet. This 
hardy Persian Daisy has long been a favorite in 
European gardens. We whole-heartedly recom¬ 
mend it. The plants are erect growing, consist¬ 
ing of upright slender stalks adorned with fern¬ 
like leaves and carrying fine terminal blossoms. 
Single Mixed. Radiating petals in many tones 
of rose and red about a golden center. Pkt., 7c; 
14 oz., 25c. 
• GOLDEN MARGUERITE DAISY 
The golden yellow flowers are borne on long 
2-foot stems from July until frost. The sweet 
scented flowers, are about 2 inches across and 
will keep perfectly for over a week after being 
cut. Pkt., 8c;.j!4 oz., 25c. 
HOLLYHOCK DOUBLE 
"IMPERATOR" 
Rising to a stately height it bears flowers 5 / 2 
to 6 A inches across, consisting of wide outer 
petals elegantly frilled and deeply fringed, in 
the center of which appears a very double rosette 
about 2 inches across, the whole suggesting a 
crested Begonia on a giant scale. The plant 
branches from the base, forming a majestic 
clump and the lateral stems can be utilized in 
vases for decorative purposes. Pkt. 15c; 2 for 25c. 
Double Mixed—We have improved this old 
garden favorite until it is the highest and 
best type yet developed. Colors ranging from 
white and apricot, rose, cerise and crimson, to the 
darker shades of wine, maroon, and black. Our 
strains will surely please you. Every garden 
should have some of these majestic flowers. 
Pkt., 7c; 14 oz., 20c. 
• MAMMOTH FRINGED SINGLE 
MIXED 
The flowers of this grand variety are from 4 
to 6 inches across, single, finely fringed and 
curled. Pkt., 5c; 1 oz., 20c. 
• LYCHNIS PERENNIAL 
Chalcedonia, or Burning Star—One of the 
greatest hardy perennials, which grow and bloom 
year after year, requiring no protection and 
easily started. Color, brilliant scarlet. Height 
2 feet. Pkt., 5c Vi oz., 20c. 
SAVE MONEY, 
TIME AND LABOR 
Plant perennials and have a permanent flower 
garden—no more seed to buy—no more planting 
seed each year. 
• PERENNIAL PHLOX 
Height, 2 feet. The immense flower heads 
often grow 6 inches across and 8 inches long. 
Bloom from early in the spring until frost. They 
come in a wide range of color from pure white 
to the deepest scarlet. The most continuous 
bloomer of any of the perennials. Pkt., 10c; 
2 for 15c. 
POPPIES—HARDY PERENNIAL 
New Hardy Oriental Red Popples— 
This new race of Oriental Poppies when once 
planted, continues blooming for several years 
without further trouble. The flowers often 
measure 6 inches across and are of the most in¬ 
tense brilliant red. Pkt., 8c; Vi oz., 25c. 
Oriental Perennial Hybrids, Mixed—■ 
Flowers of gorgeous brilliancy, ranging from 
soft flesh and rose to brilliant dazzling scarlet. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
• ICELAND POPPIES 
Hardy perennials, flower the first year from 
seed, blooming almost as quickly as the annual 
sorts. Height 12 inches. 
New Hybrid Iceland Single Mixed—The 
latest development in this lovely species, varying 
in color from sulphur yellow through different 
shades of orange to chamois and salmony-rose, 
some of which are very striking. Pkt., 8c; Vi 
oz., 30c. 
Iceland Double Mixed — This new perennial 
Iceland Poppy comes in all the beautiful colors 
of the single with the added beauty of perfect 
double and semidouble flowers. Pkt., 10c; 
3 for 25c. 
• PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue) 
Grandiflora Mixed—As a bedding plant this 
takes rank with the Petunia, Phlox, etc. It 
grows about 30 inches high, every branch being 
a spike of large flowers in a very wide range of 
bright colors. Pkt., 10c; 2 for 15c. 
• PENTSTEMON NATIVE BLUE 
This is the beautiful native perennial com¬ 
monly called Foxglove or Bluebell. It sends up 
a flower stem about 2 feet high completely 
covered with light bluebells 2 inches long. 
Blossoms early in the spring and is one of the 
few flowers ready for Memorial Day. Pkt., 5c; 
14 oz., 20c. 
• PERENNIAL FLAX 
Llnum Perenne Sibirlcum—A rich blue- 
flowered Flax. The attractive flowers last only 
a day, but they are borne continuously from 
July on; 15 inches tall. Pkt., 5c; Z 2 oz., 20c. 
PEONY SEED 
We gathered a quantity of these seeds, more 
than we shall need for our own use in the pro¬ 
duction of new varieties. Peony seeds, you 
understand, do not reproduce true to their par¬ 
ents, but produce different varieties of flowers 
single, semi-double and double. It is really worth 
while watching them from year to year, and as 
new varieties are produced in this way, you 
might secure something better than any of the 
varieties of today. They are very easily grown 
and bloom the second year after planting. Pkt., 
10c; 14 oz., 30c; 1 oz., 55c. 
• CHINESE BELL FLOWER 
Platycodon—Perennial plants with showy 
flowers. Blooms from spring until early fall. 
Height, 1 to 2 feet. 
Finest Mixed—Blue and white flowers. 
Pkt., 7c; 14 oz., 25c. 
• PERENNIAL SWEET PEAS 
Hardy vines of robust growth resembling 
Sweet Peas but the flowers are not fragrant. 
Bloom through a long season and are excellent 
as cut flowers. Height, 4 feet. Colors: White, 
pink and rose. Pkt., 5c; </ 2 oz., 15c; 1 oz., 25c. 
• SWEET WILLIAM 
Red Sweet William—An attractive red, scar¬ 
let flower. Fine double flowers borne with the 
greatest freedom during spring and summer. 
Pkt., 7c; Vi oz., 20c. 
Dwarf Double Mixed—These seldom grow 
over 6 to 8 inches high. Profuse bloomers; ex¬ 
cellent for borders or edging. Pkt., 5c; !4 oz.,'15c. 
• SNOW IN SUMMER 
Cerastium Tomentosum — A valuable 
spreading plant with attractive silvery white 
foliage and showy white, star-shaped blooms 
covering the plants during May and June.. When 
in full bloom, the plants resemble a drift of 
snow. A wonderful low border plant and perfect 
for rock gardens. Will stand any amount of 
heat and sun. Pkt., 10c; 2 for 15c. 
• VIOLET 
Sweet Violet—Well known, old fashioned 
hardy garden violet; prized for their fragrance 
and pretty blue and white flowers. Pkt., 10c; 
2 pkts., 15c. 
DELPHINIUM LARKSPUR 
Perennial Blue—Blooms freely the first year 
from seed. The most showy of any of the peren¬ 
nials. We use only the famous florists strains 
which make stately plants 4 to 5 feet tall. The 
flowers vary in color from light lavender to deep¬ 
est blue. One of the best cut flowers. Pkt., 8c; 
2 for 15c; !4 oz., 40c. 
Hollyhock Strain, Wrexham Type—These 
are the greatest advance in Delphiniums. Their 
graceful spire shaped spikes of enormous size 
and beauty of form are rapidly bringing them to 
the front as the most popular flower for cutting 
or the garden. This mixture contains all the 
colors in Delphiniums, many individual blooms 
measuring over two inches across. Pkt., 15c; 
2 for 25c. 
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