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Descriptive Seed List for 1936 
PERENNIAL FLOWERING PLANTS 
PRICES of all perennials in this list, except where otherwise noted: Each, 20c; Three for 55c; 
Six for $1.05; Dozen, $2.00 postpaid. 
LYCHNIS (Viscaria Splendens). An old-fashioned flower about one foot tall bearing large 
heads of brilliantly colored flowers. This variety is suitable for rockeries and bears panicles of large 
rose colored blossoms. 
LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA (Maltese Cross). Three feet. This old favorite bears large heads 
of brilliant scarlet flowers. Fine for cutting or for growing among shrubbery. 
MECONOPSIS (Baileyi). Blue poppy of Tibet. A hardy perennial from Asia. A graceful plant 
with pale green leaves and brilliant cambridge-blue pendant flowers about 4 inches across borne on 
long stems. Very difficult to start from seed. Each, 50c; three for $1.35. 
ORIENTAL POPPY. An exceptionally hardy plant of the poppy family that produces many 
large, brilliant, velvety petaled, cup-shaped flowers. Very showy. 
Scarlet. Each, 20c; three for 45c. 
Pink. Best of this shade. Each, 25c; three for 60c. 
PLATYCODON (Japanese Bellflower). These flowers are related to the Campanulas. The 
blossom is large, showy, and somewhat star-shaped. Blue, 18 to 24 inches tall. 
POLYANTHUS (Invincible Giants). Somewhat larger than the Primula Veris. The color range 
is much wider, varying from white to crimson. Each, 25c; three for 70c. 
PRIMULA (Veris). One of the best of the hardy border plants for ordinary culture. A low 
growing plant with heads of cheery flowers in various shades of red and yellow. Seed, per pkt., 
10c; plants, 20c. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted or Persian Daisy). A double form. These plants are grown from the 
finest double Pyrethrum seed obtainable and while we cannot guarantee them to come double the 
percentage of doubles is very high. Each, 25c; three for 70c. 
RANUNCULUS (Double French Buttercup). A very pretty bulbous plant bearing a profusion 
of bright Anemone-like flowers in various shades but with yellow predominating. Very fine. Eight 
inches. 
STATICE LATIFOLIA (Great Sea Lavender). An attractive and showy plant for borders and 
beds. The leaves are large and leathery. Stiff branched stems bearing large candelabra-like heads 
sometimes 2 feet across arise from the centers. The flowers small purple-blue and attractive are 
fine in mixed bouquets and for winter use. 
SCABI0SA CAUCASICA (Isaac House Strain). This is a greatly improved strain of the well- 
known Scabiosa Caucasica. Colors range from white to darkest blue. A wonderful bloomer. 18 to 24 
inches tall. Each, 25c; three for 70c. 
SHASTA DAISY. This well known daisy grows about three feet tall and produces many large 
white flowers on long stems throughout the entire summer. An excellent cut flower. 
ST0KESIA (Giant Cornflower). The plants grow about eighteen inches tall and bear large, 
rich blue blooms that resemble the giant cornflower. Very distinct. 
SWEET WILLIAM. We can supply this old favorite in two colors, Crimson and Pink. 
THALICTRUM (Dipterocarpum) Meadow Rue. A new form of this graceful and dainty plant 
that grows about four feet tall. The foliage is fern-like and the flower a delicate violet mauve shade, 
suitable for mixed bouquets. 
TRITOMA (Red Hot Poker or Flame Flower). The early free-blooming qualities of this variety 
make it one of the best of the hardy bedding plants, either single or in masses. On well established 
plants the spikes are about three feet tall, and the heads are a rich orange scarlet. Each, 25c; 
three for 70c. 
TROLLIUS (Globe Flower) Orange Princess. Large Buttercup-like orange colored flowers borne 
on two foot stems. A fine cut flower for wet or moist locations. It will do well on any soil that 
does not get too dry during the summer months. Price, each, 35c. 
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