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CENTIANA ACAULIS 
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LEONTOPODIUM ALPINUM 
EUPHORBIA 
POLYCHROMA. One of the best yellows for the rock garden or low border. 
Compact, shrubby plants which start to blossom in May continuing 
through June a mass of golden yellow. Once in the garden it is a fixture 
for it never is rampant in growth. Recommended. 1 foot. Pkt 25c. 
MYRSINITES. Long, glaucous blue stems falling gracefully away from the 
center of the plant giving a prostrate effect. Clusters of bright yellow 
flowers on the ends of the stems. Pretty among the rocks. Pkt. 20c. 
FERULA 
CICANTEA (Giant Fennell). Fine ornamental foliage for the tall part of the 
perennial border. 6 feet. Pkt. 1 5c. 
FRANCOA 
RAMOSA. (Bridal Wreath). A profusion of feathery white blossoms on 18 
inch spikes. 
RAMOSA HYBRIDA ROSEA. The unusual and very colorful pink form. Pkt. 
20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
*FRAGARIA 
INDICA (Indian Strawberry). An ornamental foliage creeper with pretty 
yellow flowers and small scarlet fruit. 
FUNKIA 
UNDULATA VARIECATA. The dwarf foliage is attractively mottled green 
and pale lemon. Erect lavender flowers. Fine for edging. Pkt. 15c, Tr. 
Pkt. 35c. 
GAILLARDIA 
CRANDIFLORA SUPERBA. A choice selected strain of fine hybrids with a 
blended mixture of colors running from deep orange through red and 
yellow to light straw. One of the best perennials for summer blooming. 
CRANDIFLORA COMPACTA. A semi-dwarf variety that can be successfully 
used for bedding or in the low border. A fine mixture of bright colors. 
15 inches. 
BURCUNDY. This popular novelty is the first all-red Gaillardia, being a deep 
wine color. It has met with wide popularity and is highly recommended 
as a unique and colorful addition to the border. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
TANGERINE. A striking new variety of a rich tangerine orange color. Extra 
large sized blossoms. A distinct novelty of merit. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
PORTOLA HYBRIDS. An improved strain of selected colors having a range 
from reddish bronze to deep gold. A recommended cut flower. 
THE DAZZLER. A perfect blending of crimson and gold in a vivid splash of 
color. Extra large, well shaped flowers. 
GALEGA 
HARTLANDI BICOLOR. A desirable plant of bushy habit for the border 
with graceful spikes of pea-shaped lavender and white flowers. 3 feet. 
OFFICINALIS (Goat's Rue). Locust-like foliage with lilac blue flowers on 
semi-trailing branches. 18 inches. 
OFFICINALIS NANA ROSEA. Of dwarf habit with finely cut leaves, and pea¬ 
shaped flowers of mauve rose. Fine for dry sandy situation. 
PERSICA. A fine specimen for the back border with three foot spikes of 
cream white flowers. 
GAULTHERIA 
PROCUMBENS (Wintergreen). The American native wintergreen. Creeping 
habit. Bright red berries in the Fall. 
^GERANIUM 
SANCUINEUM. A native gem well adapted for the cool spot in the rockery. 
Striking deep green lacinated foliage, covered with bright crimson 
flowers during the summer. 8 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
CENTIANA 
A very interesting group both for the alpine garden and for the peren¬ 
nial border. Considered by many to be the most suited for the true alpine 
garden. They are not easy from seed, but when sown early to get the benefits 
of early Spring freezing your results will be much better. They are all worth 
trying. 
#ACAULIS. A gem from the Swiss Alps. Large, brilliant blue trumpet-shaped 
flowers covering a carpet of deep green. An early Spring bloomer. 3 
inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
*ANDREWSI (Closed Gentian). A pretty American native with clusters of 
deep blue flowers on short ten inch stems. Ideal for the shady part of 
the rockery. Comes in bloom during July. Pkt. 20c. 
*ANDRESWI ALBA. A very rare white form of the above. Tufts of closed 
white flowers on erect stems. Very unusual and makes a fine addition 
to a collection of rarities. Pkt. 25c. 
ASCLEPIDEA. Showy in the border with erect stems, 15 inches high, bearing 
large blue flowers. 
*CLUSI. An improved form of G. acaulis. The trumpet shaded flowers are 
larger and of a dazzling rich blue. An early bloomer, it gives a brilliant 
touch to the rock garden. Prefers a lime soil. Pkt. 25c. 
CRUCIATA. Makes a bright clump of dark blue. 12 inches. 
HASCOMBENSIS. A lovely hybrid that won an Award of Merit by the 
R. H. S. of England. Large flowers of bright blue speckled with 
white at the base. Erect, 18 inches high, it blooms in July. Pre¬ 
fers a cool situation. Pkt. 25c. 
♦FARRERI. One of the most beautiful delicate blues of all. It is a charm¬ 
ing trailer enhancing the rockery from August until frost with hundreds 
of pretty blossoms. Pkt. 25c. 
*FREYNIANA. A trailing variety with glossy foliage and large heads of 
bright blue. Fine for the rockery. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
#LACODECHIANA. A beautiful creeper for the full sun. Flowers are light 
blue on 6 inch plants. Pkt. 20c. 
LUTEA. Tall robust species with tawny yellow flowers on 3 foot spikes. 
*PTEROCALYX. A rare variety with heavy clusters of vivid light blue flowers 
on 1 foot stems. A strong grower. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
PURPUREA. A strong growing variety for the border. Three foot stems bear¬ 
ing rich blue flowers. 
*PURDOMI. Recently introduced from Tibet, it has long stems covered 
with large blue trumpets blooming in the late summer. Recommended 
for the alpine garden. 4 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
#PRZEWALSKI. A strong growing, handsome sky-blue variety. 1 foot. Pkt. 
1 5c, Tr. Pkt, 40c. 
#SEPTEMFIDA. Large sapphire-blue flowers in clusters on erect 1 foot stems 
in late July. Attractive in the rockery. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
GEUM 
BORISI. A vivid scarlet single for the alpine garden. The foliage is finely 
cut. Blooms in June. 1 foot. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
HELDRICHI. A fine dwarf from Greece with deep orange red flowers. 1 foot. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
HELDRICHI MAGNIFICUM. Large, bright orange flowers on 1 V 2 foot stems. 
Very showy. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
LADY STRATHEDEN. The popular and pretty double golden yellow. The 
dainty flowers are borne on erect 18 incn stems in July. 
MRS. BRADSHAW. The bright scarlet double flowers rise about 18 inches 
above the compact lacinated foliage. One of the best. Easy from seed. 
MONTANUM. An interesting alpine with large bright yellow flowers on 
stocky 6 inch stems. Pkt. 20c. 
ORANCE QUEEN. A grand novelty in a striking shade of deep orange. The 
flowers are double and of extra size. A fine spot of color for the 
rockery. 18 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
ALL SEEDS ARE 10c A PACKET, 25c A TRADE PACKET, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 
All Seeds Marked with Asterisk# Rock Plants 
ALL SEEDS ARE SENT POSTPAID 
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