90 Flower Seeds 
Platycodon. 
Platycodon 
BELLFLOWER; BALLOON FLOWEB 
GRANDIFLORA BLUE. — Handsome 
and desirable hardy perennial garden 
plants of the Campanula family, fine for 
the border and for cut flowers. The flow¬ 
ers, when in bud, have the appearance of 
inflated balloons; the open flowers are 
bell-shaped, of deep blue color and good 
size, on long, slender stems. 2 feet. June 
to October. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 
ISBELL SEED COMPANY 
Forget-Me-Not 
(Myosotis) 
Few spring flowers are more ad¬ 
mired than these lovely Forget-me- 
nots, which are especially effective 
when grown in masses. They also 
make excellent edgings for beds. 
PALUSTRIS (Perennial). — Large 
blue flowers from May until autumn. 
10 in. Fkt., 15c; % oz., 50c. 
Gaillardia 
Bright colored large flowers on long 
stems, in bloom all summer until frost. 
A popular and easily grown hardy 
perennial, succeeding well in any or¬ 
dinary garden soil. 2 feet. 
GRANDIFLORA MIXED.—Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 35c. 
Gypsophila 
Perennial Baby’s Breath 
Graceful border plants with small 
white flowers on slender wiry stems. 
Much prized for cutting and makes a 
fine show during June and July in the 
garden. 2Vz feet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
Lovely Lupins 
Beautiful hardy border plants with 
stately spikes of flowers and soft green 
foliage. They bloom in May and June. 
Do not disturb the plants after they be¬ 
come established. 2 Vz to 3 feet. 
PERENNIAL MIXED. — Beautiful 
colors. Pkt,, 10c; y 2 oz., 40c. 
Oriental Poppies. 
The Gorgeous 
Oriental Poppies 
Isbell's u H Seeds 
The Graceful 
Iceland Poppies 
Hardy perennial plants of neat 
habit, forming a tuft of bright 
green, fernlike foliage from which 
spring throughout the entire season 
a profusion of slender, leafless stems, 
15 in. high, each graced with charm¬ 
ing cup-shaped flowers. They bloom 
the first year from seed. 
ICELAND POPPY (Nudicaule).— 
The plants produce their brilliant 
flowers in profusion all summer. 
Height 15 inches. Mixed, pkt., 10c; 
zy oz., 30c; *4 oz., 50c. 
GIANT ICELAND. —Fine new sort 
with much larger flowers of beauti¬ 
ful new colors, pink and orange 
shades predominating. Pkt., 15c. 
DOUBLE ICELAND. —Something 
entirely new, a double flowered form 
of the lovely Iceland Poppy. Beauti¬ 
ful double Banunculus-like flowers 
in a large range of colors. 15 inches. 
Pkt., 15c; y s oz., 40c. 
Giant Iceland Poppies. 
Hardy Primroses - Primula 
HARDY PERENNIAL GARDEN SORTS 
These are among the best of early spring blooming plants and with slight 
protection they will stand the winter very well. They require a partially shaded 
location. For a border and for the rock garden they are highly desirable. 
These extremely hardy plants 
make a wonderful display in the 
garden in early summer, while for 
cutting they are invaluable. The 
foliage disappears during July and 
August, appearing again as soon aa 
cool weather sets in. 
ORIENTAL POPPIES — Mixed.— 
Gorgeous, showy flowers, measuring 
6 to 7 inches across, of dazzling 
brilliant colors, mostly shades of 
red. Height 2 feet. Mixed colors. 
Pkt., 10c; V 4 , oz., 40c; y 2 oz., 70c. 
Everlasting or Hardy 
Sweet Peas - Lathyrus 
The plants bloom a long season, 
are hardy and will live for years. 
These come in shades of red, pink 
and white only. An excellent plant 
for covering fences and trellises. 
Fine cut flowers. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 
y-z oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
Phlox 
PERENNIAL PHLOX.— One of 
the finest hardy perennial plants in 
cultivation and quite distinct from 
the annual sorts, the large flower 
heads being cone-shaped. 2 to 3 feet. 
The seed germinates slowly. Mixed 
colors. Pkt., 15c; y» oz., 50c. 
AURICULA. —Old-fashioned Garden Primula. Very free-flowering and 
fragrant; in colors of yellow, brown and red. Height 6 inches. Mixed 
colors. Pkt., 20c; y s oz., 75c, 
1ULGARIS (English Primrose). —These old-fashioned plants are very 
welcome in early spring, when they bear in profusion fragrant yellow 
blossoms. 6 inches. Pkt., 10c; y s oz., 60c. 
VERIS (Cowslip). —The flowers are fragrant and are borne in umbels 
Beautiful, hardy perennials, blooming in early spring. 8 inches. Pkt., 15c; 
y s oz., 75c. 
PRIMULAS FOR HOUSE CULTURE 
These Primroses are some of our finest and most important winter¬ 
blooming pot plants. The culture of these lovely flowers is much easier 
than most people think. Seed should be sown in March or April in light 
soil, but for final potting use richer soil, consisting of loam and leaf 
mould. 
CHINESE PRIMROSE. —For winter decoration this is one of the most 
important house plants. The flowers are large, rich in color and of great 
substance. Start the seed in March, April or May. Height 8 inches. Large 
flowering mixed. Pkt., 30c. 
OBCONICA (Everlasting Primrose). —Of easy culture, flowering abun¬ 
dantly and continuously with very little care. A lovely house plant, also 
succeeds well in the garden during the summer. Flowers are very fra¬ 
grant. Mixed colors. Pkt., 25c. 
New flowers of special merit are listed on pages 70 and 71. Be sure 
to try some of these fine novelties. 
Primula Obeouica. 
