88 Flower Seeds 
ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 
Coreopsis. 
MEDIUM SINGLE (Canterbury 
Bells). — Hardy biennial. The old- 
fashioned sort, with beautiful, large bell-shaped blossoms. 2 feet high. Mixed, 
pkt., 5e; *4 oz., 40c. 
MEDIUM DOUBLE (Double Can¬ 
terbury Bells). —Hardy biennial. The 
double flowered strain of the above. 
Magnificent flowers of pleasing 
shades. Blixed, pkt., 10c; y s oz., 50c. 
Carnation 
Carnations are excellent bloomers 
in the garden, and almost indispen¬ 
sable for winter flowering. Chabaud’s 
and Marguerites are best for summer. 
Plants grow 15 to 18 inches high. 
CHABAUD’S PERPETUAL.—A new 
strain from France.- Blooms in 5 to 
b months and continues in great profusion in¬ 
definitely. In view of its earliness, robust growth 
and diversity of color, it is highly recommend¬ 
ed. Pkt., 20c; y H oz., 75c. 
HARDY GARDEN CARNATIONS. —The finest 
assortment of extra double, sweet-scented Car¬ 
nations for garden and house culture. Mixed, 
pkt., 15c; y H oz., 50c. 
MARGUERITE. — Blooms 4 months after 
sowing the seed. Plants dwarf, blooming very 
profusely. Flowers double, of rich colors. Mixed, 
pkt., 10c; y H oz., 35c. 
Perennials are herbaceous jrlants that bloom the second year from seed. Their top 
growth dies down during the winter and grows up again the following spring, blooming 
freely that season and many years thereafter. 
The seed of perennials may be started in the house in boxes quite early and later 
transplanted to the garden. Or sow the seed out in the open in May or June and trans¬ 
plant to permanent position in the fall. 
Sow the seed thinly, cover lightly, water gently but thoroughly and do not allow the 
soil to become dry while the seed is in process of germination. Nearly all failures in 
growing perennials are attributable to this one neglect. 
Seed of most perennials may also be sown successfully during the summer and early 
fall, preferably in August. When starting at this time the young seedlings must be 
shaded from the hot midday sun to prevent being burned off, and kept moist at all 
times. The plants should be protected over winter with a loose mulch of leaves or straw. 
Alyssum - Basket of Gold 
Aquilegia, Long Spurred. 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM.—A hardy perennial variety of dwarf habit, bearing a pro¬ 
fusion of golden yellow flowers in April or May. Will resist the most extreme weather. 
Very showy for edging, for rock gardens and mass plantings. 9 inches. Pkt,, l®e; 
(4 oz., 30c. 
Aquilegia - Columbine 
Campanula 
(Bellflower—'Canterbury Bells) 
Imposing, hardy plants profusely 
covered with large, bell-shaped flow¬ 
ers, extremely showy in shrubberies and 
borders. Easily grown from seed, suc¬ 
ceeding best in light, rich soil. 
CARPATICA. — (Harebell), Hardy 
perennial. Forms round tufts of neat 
foliage, above which are borne a pro¬ 
fusion of medium sized flowers on 
slender, erect stems. Beautiful light 
blue color. Splendid for edging, for 
group planting and for rock gardens. 
Pkt., 10c; y s oz., 40c. 
PERSI Cl FOLIA. — (Peach Bells). 
Large Blue. One of the finest of the 
hardy perennial Bellflowers; lovely 
blue flowers of large size on stalks 2 
to 2% feet high. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c. 
CALYC ANTHEM A (Cup and Saucer 
Canterbury Bells). —Hardy biennial, 2 >/ 2 
feet high, producing bell-shaped flowers 
3 inches long, saucers 3 to 4 inches 
across. Blixed colors, pkt., 10c; y s oz., 
50c. 
Beautiful hardy perennials of easy culture. Suitable for the open garden or rock work 
Forms graceful plants, producing pretty flowers in great abundance early in the spring. 
Fine cut flowers. Plants grow 2 to 2% feet tall. 
NEW LONG-SPURRED HYBRIDS. —The flowers are very large and show many new 
and bright colors. Extra fine. Pkt., 20c; y s oz., 60c. 
NEW CRIB1SON STAR, —Large flowers with long spurs. Of brilliant dark crimson 
color with white center. Blooms profusely. Pkt., 25c. 
FINEST DOUBUE FLOWERING.— 
Blixed, pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 35c. 
FINEST SINGLE FLOWERING,— 
Blixed, pkt., 5c., *4 oz., 25c. 
Coreopsis 
GRANDIFLORA. —The long-lasting 
flowers are brilliant golden yellow, 
measuring 3 inches and over in diam¬ 
eter, and are borne on stalks 15 to 18 
inches in length. Although a hardy 
perennial, flowers the same season 
from seed sown early. Compact, bushy 
plants, 2 feet high, blooming abun¬ 
dantly during summer and fall. Pkt., 
10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 
NEW DOUBLE BIIXED.— Will pro¬ 
duce double and semi-double flowers. 
Very attractive and valuable for cut¬ 
ting. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 50c. 
NEW B1AYFIELD GIANT.— A tall¬ 
er, larger Coreopsis from Australia, 
Bright golden yellow, semi-double 
flowers on long and firm stems. Pkt., 
15c; % oz., 60c. 
Chahaud Carnations. 
FOR HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWER PLANTS 
CHOICE FIELD GROWN STOCK 
See Pages 104 to 108. 
Campanula Persicifolia. 
