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“lower Seeds 
Hardy Biennial and Perennial Flower Seeds (Continued) 
Helianthemum—Rock, Sun Rose 
Mutublle. Exceedingly pretty, low growing evergreen plants forming 
broad clumps which during their flowering season, July to September, 
are quite hidden by a mass of bloom. Well adapted for the front of 
the border, the rockery, or a dry, sunny bank. Choice mixed varieties. 
Tr. pkt.180c ' Oz.80c 
Helianthus—Hardy Sunflower 
Perennial Mixed. Contains the finest single-flowering hardy perennial 
sorts. Tr. pkt.50c Oz.$3.00 
Heliopsis—Orange Sunflower 
Pitclieriana. A desirable hardy plant 3 to 4 feet high. Flowers are 
of beautiful deep golden yellow color about 2 inches in diameter. Of 
very thick texture and very graceful for cutting. 
Tr. pkt.15c Oz.60c 
Scabra excelsa. Itich chrome yellow flowers turning to a bright yellow 
as they mature. These are almost double, having from 4 to 5 rows 
of petals. They are produced very profusely. The plant is of robust 
growth, about 3 feet high, and makes an effective display of flowers 
from July to the end of August. Tr. pkt.20c Oz.75c 
Liatris—Blazing Star, Gay Feather 
Pycnostachya. Most showy and attractive with its long spikes of rosy 
purple flowers from July to September; 5 feet. 
Tr. pkt.25c Oz.*1.00 % lb.$3.00 
Scariosa. Deep purple flowers on graceful stems 3 to 4 feet high. 
Tr. pkt.30c Oz.$1.50 
Lilium 
Pliillpplnense formosanum (Selected Pure White Strain). A truly re¬ 
markable Lily with umbels of large, white, long trumpet-shaped 
flowers, like an Easter Lily. Will bloom in 6 to 8 months from the 
time seeds are sown. Verv fragrant. 2 to 3 feet. 
Tr. pkt.40c Oz.$2.00 
Kcgale. This wonderful Lily is easily grown from seed, flowering tin- 
second season. Tr. pkt.20c Oz.75c % lb.$8.50 
Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). Bears in profusion medium sized flowers of 
perfect form and of dazzling coral red. Excellent for the rock garden 
or for forcing; 1 to 2 feet; May. Perfectly hardy. 
Tr. pkt.30c Oz.$1.50 
Lin aria 
Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy or Mother of Thousands). Lavender and 
purple. A charming, neat, hardy perennial trailing plant. 
Tr. pkt.30c Oz.$1.50 
Heuchera—Coral Bells 
Sangninea. One of the finest hardy perennials. The flowers are rich 
bright coral red. The leaves are light green and slightly hairy. Excellent 
for cutting; 30 inches. Tr. pkt.50c % oz... .$1.00 % oz.$1.50 
Hibiscus—Giant Mallows 
A wonderfully improved form of our native Marshmallow in which flowers 
of enormous size, frequently 10 to 12 inches in diameter, have been 
developed. Our colors are saved from segregated plants and will 
come true. 
Tr. pkt 
Oz. 
y4lb. 
Giant 
Dark Red. 
.$0.15 
$0.60 
$2.00 
Giant 
Mallow Pink . 
.15 
.60 
2.00 
Giant 
.15 
.60 
2.00 
Giant 
White, Crimson Eve . 
.15 
.60 
2.00 
(riant 
Mixed . 
.15 
.50 
1.50 
Hollyhock—Althaea Rosea 
Imperator (New). Very large, double blooms with elegantly and deeply 
fringed outer petals and a very double crested rosette in the center. 
Includes many charming color combinations of choice delicate tints. 
Tr.pkt.40c Oz.$2.00 
Triumph (New). Of branching habit, 4 to 5 feet tall. Blooms 10 days 
earlier than others. Has very double flowers composed of attractively 
waved and fringed petals. Many splendid and rich colors. 
Tr. pkt. 
Double Bright Rose 
Double Red 
Double Maroon 
..40c Oz. 
Double 
Double 
Double 
Salmon-Rose 
White 
Yellow 
_$2.00 
Any of the above: Tr.pkt. 
.30c 
Oz.. 
Vi lb... . 
_SU.00 
Double Newport Pink. Tr.pkt.. 
,30c 
Oz.. . 
% lb.. . . 
_ $4.50 
Double Mixed. Tr. pkt . 
25c 
Oz. .. 
. $1.00 
Vi lb... . 
. . $3.50 
Single Mixed. All colors. Tr. pkt. 
For Honesty, see Lunaria. 
. .15c 
Oz. 
% lb... . 
$1.50 
Hypericum Polyphyllum 
Spreading Yellow Flowers. Tr. pkt.35c 
Iberis—Hardy Candytuft 
Gibraltariea hybrids. White shading to lilac. 12 inches high. 
Tr. pkt.20c Oz.75c 
Sempervlrens. The popular hardy white variety. Tr.pkt...40c Oz...$ 2.00 
Incarvillea—Hardy Gloxinia 
Delavayl. A showy plant for the hardy border producing large Gloxinia¬ 
like rose-colored flowers on 15 to 18-inch high stems during June 
and July. Should be well protected with leaved or litter during the 
winter. Tr. pkt.50c Oz.$3.50 
Linum—Flax 
I’erenne (Blue Flax). A desirable plant for the border or rockery 
Light graceful foliage and large blue flowers all summer long. Grows 
18 inches high. Tr.pkt.10c Oz.40c % lb.$1.25 
Flavum. Yellow, June-Sept.; 2 feet. Tr.pkt.40c Vi oz.$1.00 
Lobelia 
Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Brilliant scarlet blooms. 
Tr.pkt.50c % oz.$1.50 Oz.$5.oo 
Syphilitica (Great Lobelia). Large spikes of lovely blue flowers from 
July to September. 2 to 3 feet. Tr. pkt.50c Vi oz.$1.25 
Lunaria—Honesty, Moonwort 
Biennis alba. A very showy biennial grown primarily for the glisten 
ing silvery membrane of its seed pods which are splendid for winter 
bouquets. May be grown as an annual if sown early in the year. 
Produces attractive white blooms which are splendid for cutting. 
Tr.pkt.15c Oz.60c Vi lb .$2-°° 
Lychnis—Rose Campion, Maltese Cross 
Tr. pkt. Oz. 
Chalcedonica. Fine scarlet flowers; 2 feet. Vi lb. 1.25.$0.15 $0.40 
Haageana, Hybrids. Brilliant orange, scarlet, crimson, etc. 
in mixtures; 1 foot.30 1.50 
Arkwright!. New large flowering variety, various colors.. .25 1.25 
Viscaria spendens. Bright rose-red. Very showy; 1 foot .15 .60 
Lythrum—Rose Loosestrife 
Koseum superbuni. A very pretty hardy perennial. Grows about 3 to 
4 feet high and produces splices of rosy flowers from July to September. 
Tr.pkt.20c Oz.75c 
Lupinus Polyphyllus—Washington Lupine 
Effective plants, producing large spikes of flowers during May and 
They require only well-prepared garden soil, preferably in a 
shady location; 3 feet. 
Tr. pkt. 
Koseus. Vi lb. $1.50.$0.15 
Blue. Vi lb. 75c.40 
White. % lb. $1.00.10 
Moerheimi. Light and dark pink. Vi lb. $2.50.20 
Sunshine. A strong, free blooming variety. The flowers 
are clear yellow. Vi lb. $1.50.15 
Terra Cotta Shades. Very colorful. Vi lb. $2.00.15 
Mixed. Vi lb. 75c.1® 
New Regal Hybrids, Mixed. This is an excellent strain, 
famous for the magnificent, long, and colorful flower 
spikes it produces. It contais a large number of novel 
colors not found in any other strain. % lb. $1.50.15 
Subcarnosus (Texas Blue Bonnet). Deep blue flowers 
on plants 15 inches high. Not entirely hardy in the 
North. Vi lb. 60c.1® 
J line, 
semi- 
Oz. 
$0.50 
.25 
.30 
.75 
.50 
.60 
.50 
.20 
Japanese Iris 
Kaempferi (Japanese Iris). The seeds we offer have been saved from 
an unrivaled collection and will produce flowers of the highest merit. 
Tr. pkt.20c Oz.75c 
Lathyrus—Hardy Sweet Pea 
Showy, free-flowering hardy perennial climbers for covering old stumps, 
fences, etc. Continually in bloom, fine for cutting. 
Tr. pkt. Oz. 
Latifolius “White Pearl.” The finest white. Vi lb. $2.00. . $0.15 $ 0.60 
Pink Beauty. Rosy pink. Vi lb. $1.50.15 .50 
Red. Rosy red. Vi lb. $1.50.15 .50 
Mixed. Vi lb. $1.25.10 .40 
Lavandula—Sweet Lavender 
Vera. Well-known fragrant hardy perennial. Always in good demand. 
Tr. pkt.20o Oz.75c 
Matricaria—F e verf e w 
Golden Bull. Tr.pkt.25c Oz 
Snow Bull. Tr.pkt.25c Oz... 
Myosotis—F orget-Me-Not 
Tr. pkt. 
Alpestris Royal Blue. Rich indigo blue.$0.20 
Alpestris, Messldor. Large rich blue flowers on long stems.. .25 
Alpestris, Rosea. Rose color.20 
Alpestris, Victoria. Azure blue; very fine .30 
Alpestris, Mixed. Vi lb. $1.50 .. • • -15 
Dissitlflora Perfection. Large clear blue. Early flowering 
Vi oz. $1.25 .,. •••••••. ..- •• 50 
Palustrls Semperflorens. The popular ever-blooming variety. 
Clear blue flowers in sprays .... -25 
oblongata. Blue Bird. Large deep blue flowers 3 to 4 
months after sowing. Also splendid for growing indoors 
during the winter. -50 
$1.80 
$1.80 
Oz. 
$0.75 
1.00 
.75 
1.50 
.50 
1.25 
2.50 
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