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Acres of Bloom! 
THEY LIVE 
YEAR AFTER YEAR 
HOW CAN YOU HAVE BEAUTIFUL 
PERENNIALS? 
Do like thousands of others have. Plant our heavy, 
well rooted 2-year field-grown plants in varieties that 
have been tested for hardiness, profuseness of bloom and 
wide color range. 
Here are plants to suit everyone’s need and taste. 
This stock has been grown for successful transplanting 
in every corner of the Union. IT’S WEATHER-TESTED. 
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower). These thrive everywhere, giving a wealth of bloom. 
Unsurpassed for the border and garden. Fine for cutting. 214-3 feet. Prefer 
the sun but will grow in semi-shade. 
R. Newmanni. Large yellow flowers with black center. Very showy. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
R. purpurea (Giant Purple Coneflower). Large, showy, reddish purple flowers with 
dark brown disc. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
SHASTA DAISY (Alaska Daisy). Burbank’s origination. Extra large flowers of pure 
white, borne on straight, erect stems, fine for cutting. Makes a dandy border plant. 
Thrives in any soil and needs little care but plenty of sun. 2 feet. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
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up, add 10% to your remittance. 
ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly). Very similar to 
Echinops with the exception that the flow¬ 
ers are smaller and not so perfectly formed. 
The foliage and flowers of this striking 
plant are both steel-blue in color and 
sparkle and glint with the sun. Does well 
in locations near salt water and in sandy 
soil. Grows 3 feet tall. Strong, 2-year plants, 
10c each. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). Large blood- 
red and orange flowers of Daisy-like forma¬ 
tion, borne on strong, straight stems about 
2-214 feet long. One of the most satisfac¬ 
tory perennials for the border or garden. 
Blooms the entire summer. Wonderful for 
cutting. The flowers attain a diameter of 214 
inches and come in various formations. Easy 
to cultivate and will thrive on any soil. Likes 
plenty of sun. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c 
each. 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Bieath). A dainty 
perennial producing delicate white flowers. 
Fine for mixing with other flowers in cut 
bouquets. Grows 2-214 feet. Of very easy 
culture and hardy habit. Likes sun. Strong, 
2-year plants, 10c each. 
HELIOPSIS, Golden Daisy. A superb peren¬ 
nial for background effect. Grows 3-4 feet, 
bearring deep rich golden ellow flowers. 2 
inches in diameter. Blooms all summer. Will 
thrive on any soil and requires no care. A 
fine cut flower. Resembles greatly Doron- 
icum. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
HIBISCUS (Giant Marshmallow). A lover of 
wet places. Produces flowers 8-10 inches in 
diameter. Large color range. Blooms in, late 
July till frost. Fine for a hedge or back¬ 
ground. Grows 5-6 feet high. 2-year plants, 
10c each. 
HOLLYHOCKS. Old favorite, always in de¬ 
mand. We offer the finest double varieties 
obtainable in yellow, pink, red, maroon, 
white, salmon and rose. Wonderful bloom¬ 
ers. Plant them along fences, under windows 
or for background effect. Attains 5-6 feet. 
Will thrive on heavy soil. Strong, 2-year 
roots, 10c each. 
LATHYRUS (Perennial Sweet Pea). Showy, 
free flowering, hardy perennial climbers for 
trellis, covering old stumps, fences, walls, 
etc. Bloom all summer and are good for 
cutting. Mixed colors. Will grow anywhere 
where it is not too dry. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
LIATRIS (Biasing Star). A bulbous perennial 
with long spikes of purple and rosy purple 
flowers from July to September. Grows 5 
feet tall, of which nearly 3Vi f eet consists 
of the flower spike. A novel plant that at¬ 
tracts and commands attention. Very hardy. 
Will thrive on rather wet ground and in 
semi-shade. A background plant, effective in 
its display. Strong, 2-year bulbous roots, 10c 
each. 
LINUM perenne (Blue Flax). A beautiful per¬ 
ennial of delicate foliage and pure blue flow¬ 
ers. A real border gem. Very adaptable for 
the rock garden, as well. Grows 1 *4 feet high 
and is simply covered with large, heavenly 
blue flowers of buttercup-like shape. Blooms 
almost the entire summer. Does well on any 
soil but seems to prefer that of sandy or 
light texture. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c 
each. 
LUPINES. Effective plants, producing large 
Hyacinth-like spikes of flowers during May 
and June. Require only well prepared gar¬ 
den soil, prefer a semi-shady location. 2-3 
feet. Fine border plant. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
LYCHNIS (Rose Campion; Jerusalem Cross). 
Handsome, hardy perennials of easy culture. 
Will thrive anywhere. 
L. chalcedonies. Deep red flowers borne on 
large heads similar to a Verbena. Good for 
cutting, the border or garden. 2 feet. 2- 
year plants, 10c each. 
PAP AVER nudicaule (Iceland Poppy). A fine, 
hardy perennial Poppy of graceful habit, with 
fernlike foliage; the satinlike flowers are borne 
in endless profusion and are excellent for 
cutting. Blooms all summer. Grows 1-1 (4 
feet. Stong, 2-year plants, 15c each. Mixed 
colors. 
Note. Poppies are easy to cultivate pro¬ 
viding they are set out during the right time. 
Plant Iceland Poppies either during April and 
early May or during October and early 
November. They consist essentially of a tap 
root and do not have a very fibrous root 
system. Like heavy soil and plenty of sun. 
PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue). A beautiful 
perennial plant, producing freely large spikes 
of handsome, tubular flowers in almost every 
shade and color. 2-3 feet. Will thrive on 
any garden soil. Likes sun. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
PHLOX. The most appreciated of ijie peren¬ 
nials. It comes in bloom at a time when 
flowers are needed in the garden and keeps 
blooming until frost. Immense trusses of 
large flowers in all colors. Our stock com¬ 
prises the best varieties grown and are all 
of medium height, about 2-214 feet. Phlox 
likes very heavy soil and plenty of manure. 
Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
PHYSALIS (Chinese Lantern Plant). Dense 
bushes about 2 feet high, producing freely, 
bright orange-scarlet lantern-like fruits which 
make a wonderful winter bouquet when dried. 
Grows 2 feet and is of very easy culture. 
Strong roots, 10c each. 
PLATYCODON (Japanese Balloon Flower). 
One of the best hardy perennials, bearing a 
profusion of large, dark blue, bell-shaped 
flowers the whole season. Excellent for plant¬ 
ing in borders or among shrubbery. Will thrive 
or sun equally well. Grows 2-3 feet. Strong 
plants, 10c each. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy). Handsome, hardy peren¬ 
nial plants for the herbaceous border; flowers showy and 
excellent for cutting. Mixed colors, pink and red pre¬ 
dominating. Blooms during May and June and grows 
about 2-2(4 feet. Thrives in any soil but prefers the 
sunlight. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
Hardy Oriental Poppies 
The brilliance of their bloom 
is unrivalled—a splash of un¬ 
forgettable color in the garden 
One of our favorite and most popular flowers, producing 
during the blooming period a profusion of brilliant colors 
and shades. 
P. orientale (Oriental Poppy). Large blooms, some measur¬ 
ing 6 inches in diameter. Orientale has extra large 
flowers, deep scarlet in color. 2*4 feet. 
P. orientale, Queen Victoria. Rich salmon-pink. 
P. orientale. Hybrids. Flowers of large size, in mixed 
colors. Strong, 2 year roots, each 10c. Plant in early 
spring or early fall. 
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STATICE (Sea Lavender). Splendid hardy peren¬ 
nials, producing all summer panicles of small 
flowers, which can be dried and used for winter 
bouquets. Unexcelled for the border and rockery. 
Very easy to grow and will thrive in semi-shady 
locations. 
S. latifolia. Large, deep blue flowers. Grows 1*4- 
2 feet. 
S. incana. Pinkish blue. Dwarf. Height 1 foot. 
The above in strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
STOKESIA (Stokes’ Aster). Plants grow about 
18-24 inches, bearing freely from July to October 
handsome, Centaurea-like blossoms, each measur¬ 
ing from 3-4 inches in diameter and deep blue 
in color. One of the most desirable plants for 
the hardy border. Excellent for cutting. These 
will thrive on common garden soil and will do 
quite well in semi-shady locations. For best flow¬ 
ers full sunlight is necessary. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
SWEET WILLIAM. One of the finest hardy gar¬ 
den plants; of easy culture, thriving in any good 
garden soil. Plants grow about 1*4 feet high 
and form fine clumps. Produces fine effects in 
beds and borders. Blooms June and July. Wants 
full sun. Mixed colors. Strong, 2-year plants, 
10c each. 
Rudbeckia Purpurea 
Platycodon 
(Japanese Balloon Flower) 
TRITOMA (Torch Lily or Red Hot Poker). 
Large spikes of deep red and orange flowers 
borne on Lily-like stems. Good for cutting. 
Fine for the border and around pools. Grows 
2-2*4 feet. Does well in sandy soil. Strong, 
2-year plants, 10c each. 
VERONICA (Speedwell). An elegant hardy 
perennial of easy culture and free-flowering 
habit. Long spikes of blue flowers from July 
to September. Resembles a miniature lilac. 
V. longifolia. Rich blue flowers, attaining 2 
feet. 
V. spicata. Bright blue flowers. 18 inches. 
Fine for border and cutting. Strong, 2-year 
plants of these for only 10c each. 
YUCCA (Adam’s Needle). A stately peren¬ 
nial with sword-like foliage and tall branched 
spikes of large, creamy white flowers during 
June and July. Attains 6 feet. Fine planted 
as single specimens or around pools. Will 
thrive on poor sandy soil. Will do in the 
shade. Strong, 3-year plants, 10c each. 
Yuccas must be from 3 to 4 years old before 
they bloom. The foliage is retained during ( 
the winter and looks attractive among ever¬ 
greens. 
in shade 
2-year 
Oriental Poppy 
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THE “BIG FOUR” 
4 Choice Items That You Mustn’t 
Forget are: 
LOBELIA cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). One of the show¬ 
iest of our wild flowers. It is 2-4 feet high, with large, 
deep red blossoms on the upper part of the stalk. Will 
thrive in any garden soil or along the border of a Lily pond 
or brook in water 2-3 inches deep. The most brilliant of the 
red perennials and a real addition to any garden. Blooms 
during August and September. Strong, 2-year plants, only 
15c each; 8 for $1.10. 
LAVANDULA (Old English Lavender). This plant brings 
memories of the past. A real old favorite. Very fragrant 
with blue flowers from July until August. l!4'2 feet high. 
A real border plant. Also very adaptable in the rock garden. 
Of very easy culture. The silvery gray of its foliage is re¬ 
tained all winter long. Strong, 2-year plants, 15c each; 
8 for $1.10. 
SIDALCEA (Rosy Gem). Erect growing plants with Del¬ 
phinium-like spikes. Bloom during lune and July. Rose- 
pink in color; about 2-3 feet. Very showy border perennial, 
as well as a cut flower. About the same culture as Del¬ 
phinium. Strong, 2-year plants, 20c each; 6 for $1.10. 
LYCHNIS Haageana. The most beautiful of this family. Im¬ 
mense scarlet flowers resembling crosse 3 feet. Constant 
bloom. A beautiful massing plant. Each 15c; 8 for 
Order them in lots oil 6 and 8. 
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