Flower Seeds 
Hardy Biennial and Perennial Flower Seeds (Continued) 
Rosemary—Rosmarinus 
Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb with delightfully fragrant, 
light blue (lowers. Grows about 2 feet high and should be planted 
in a warm dry situation and given a little protection. 
Tr. pkt.20c Oz.80c 
Rudbeckia—Cone-Flower 
.Vewmani. Dark orange-yellow flowers with deep purple cone borne on 
stiff, wiry stems. Three feet high. Flowers from July to September. 
Tr. pk.25c Oz.$1.25 
I’urpurea (Giant Purple Cone-Flower). Flowers about 4 inches across 
of a peculiar reddish purple with a remarkably large cone-shaped center 
of brown. Forms bushy plants S feet high and blooms from July to 
October. Tr. pkt.25c Oz.$1.00 
Perennial Salvia—Sage 
Azurea Grandiflora. A hardy perennial variety producing during August 
and September spikes of pretty sky blue flowers in great profusion; 
:i to 4 feet. Tr. pkt.50c Oz.$2.50 
Farinacea. Light blue, makes a line line. Hardy with protection. 
Tr. pkt.30c Oz.$1.25 
Farinacea. (Pine Bedder). A more compact form. Flowers a rich deep blue. 
Tr. pkt.50c Oz.$3.00 
Saponaria—Soapwort 
Ocymoides. A very useful hardy plant for the rockery or the border 
producing from May to August masses of attractive small bright rose 
flowers; 8 inches. Tr. pkt.15c Oz.50c 
Thalictrum—Meadow Rue 
Aquilegifollum album. Elegant Columbine-like foliage and masses of 
feathery white flowers during June and July; 3 feet. 
Tr. pkt.50c Oz.$2.50 
Aquilegifollum purpureum. Similar to the above excepting in color. 
which is rosy purple. Tr. pkt.30c Oz.$1.50 
Dipterocarpun. Its dainty, graceful sprays of flowers, elegantly ar¬ 
ranged on stems 4 feet high, are invaluable for cutting. The flowers 
are a charming shade of violet-mauve, which is brightened by a bunch 
of lemon yellow stamens and anthers. Tr. pkt.30c Oz"..$1.50 
Thermopsis 
Caroliniana. A showy tall growing: hardy perennial, producing in June 
and July long spikes of Lupin-like yellow flowers. 3 feet. Excellent 
for cutting. Seeds germinate slowly. Tr. pkt.40c Oz.$2.00 
Thymus 
Serpyllum (Wild Thyme). A dwarf perennial with fragrant foliage. 
Of creeping habit and unexcelled for rock gardens and between step¬ 
ping stones. Lovely small purple blooms during the summer. 
Tr. pkt.50c Oz.$3.00 
Tritoma 
Red-Hot Poker, Flame Flower, Torch Lily 
Early-Flowering Hybrids. These are easy to grow from seed and they 
will come into blossom quite quickly. The seed we offer has been saved 
from a speudid collection. Tr. pkt.30c Oz.$1.50 
Perennial Scabiosa 
Cuucasica (Blue Bonnet). Valuable for cutting, as the blooms last a 
long time in water. Color soft lavender-blue; 3 feet. 
Tr. pkt.40c Oz.$ 2.00 
Caucasica Isaac House Giant Hybrids. A great improvement over (Jauca- 
sica. It is more vigorous, has larger and longer stems, and heavier petals 
which are rutiled as well as slightly frilled on the edges. Colors range 
from light to darkest blue, but delicate lilac and mauve shades pre¬ 
dominate. Tr. pkt.50c Oz.$3.00 
Columbaria Pink. Beautiful soft pink flowers 2 to 2>£ Inches across. 
Tr. pkt.50c Oz.$2.50 
Juponiea. Bushy plants, 2(5 feet in height, and beautiful lavender-blue 
flowers. Tr. pkt.15c Oz.50c 
Sidalcea—Prairie Mallow 
Rosy Gem. Bright rose flowers on plants 3 feet high. Julv-August. 
Tr. pkt.25c Oz.$1.00 
Stark’s Hybrids. A splendid strain producing many different shades. 
3 feet high. Tr. pkt...25c Oz.$1.25 
Silene—Catchfly 
Schufta (Moss Campion, Autumn Catchfly). Bright pink blooms from 
June to September. 4 inches high. Tr. pkt.25c Oz.$1.25 
Stachys Lanata 
Silver Leaves. Purple flowers. Tr. pkt.15c Oz.50c 
Statice—Sea Lavender 
Splendid hardy perennials either for the border or rockery, producing 
panicles of minute flowers which can be dried and used for winter 
bouquets. 
Dumosa. Dense clusters of pure silver gray blooms; 30 inches. 
Tr. pkt.50c Oz.$3.00 
Lutifolla. Purplish flowers. Tr. pkt.25c Oz.$1.00 
Incana, Mixed. Containing many sorts. Tr. pkt.15c Oz.60c 
Stokesia—Cornflower Aster 
Cyaneu, Blue. A beautiful native hardy perennial, growing about 2 feet 
high and bearing pretty lavender-blue flowers. Tr. pkt..25c Oz..$1.25 
Cyanea, alba. Pure white. Tr. pkt.25c Oz.$1.25 
Mixed. Tr. pkt.25c Oz.$1.25 
Sweet Rocket—Hesperis 
Matronails, Mixed. An old-fashioned hardy garden plant. Grows from 
2 to 3 feet high and bears spikes of showy white, lilac, and purple 
fragrant flowers. Mixed colors. Tr. pkt... .10c Oz. ...25c (4 lb....75c 
Sweet William—Dianthus Barbatus 
There is always a good demand for these beautiful free-flowering old- 
fashioned favorites. 
Tr. pkt. Oz. 
single Holborn Glory. Large-flowering auricula-eyed. 
Mixed colors. (4 lb. $1.50.—$0.15 $0.50 
Single Newport Pink. Salmonv rose or Watermelon pink 
14 lb. $2.50.20 .75 
Single Scarlet Beauty. Intense bright scarlet. % lb. $2.50.. .20 .75 
Single Diadem. Crimson with a large white eye.15 .50 
Single White .45 .50 
Single Velvety Maroon .15 .50 
Single Mixed. % lb. $1.00.10 .30 
Double-Flowering Mixed. *4 lb. $2.00.15 .60 
Midget Single Mixed. Lovely compact plants 0 inches tall in a wide range 
of colors. Tr. pkt.50c Oz.$3.50 (4 lb.$10.00 
Midget Double Mixed. Tr. pkt.40c Oz.$2.00 
Trollius—Globe Flower 
C'aucasicus, Orange Globe. A rare variety with large orange flowers that 
are excellent for cutting. Seeds are very slow germinating. May- 
June; 18 inches. Tr. pkt.50c (4 oz.$2.25 Oz.$ 8.00 
Tunica 
Saxifruga. A pretty tufted plant with light pink flowers produced all 
summer. Useful either for the rockery or the border. 
Tr. pkt.20c Oz.75c 
Valeriana—Valerian 
Rubra, Mixed. Showy, hardy border plants producing large corymbs 
of red or white flowers. Fine for bouquets. Mixed colors; 2 feet. 
Tr. pkt .15c Oz.50c 
Verbascum Wied. 
Dainty Purple Flowers. Tr. pkt.25c 
V eronica—Speedwell 
Maritima (Longifolia). Long spikes of blue flowers from July to Sep 
tember. Tr. pkt.30c Oz...$1.59 
Repens. A useful rock or carpetiug plant with light blue flowers, May- 
Oune. Tr. pkt.50c Oz.$2.50 
Spicata. An elegant hardy burner plant growing about 1feet high. 
Has long spikes of bright blue flowers in June and July. 
Tr. pkt.30c Oz.$1.50 
Viola Comuta—Tufted Pansies 
Tr. pkt. Oz. 
Apricot. Apricot yellow, tinted orange. $0.50 $4.on 
Arkwright Ruby (New). Large flowering. l.usy crimson 
with terra cotta shadings.(% oz., $1.50) .50 
Blue Perfection. Deep purplish blue. 30 1.50 
Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. 30 1.50 
Papilio (Butterfly Violet). Violet blue with an attractive 
dark eye . 40 2.00 
White Perfection. Fiue pure white. 30 1.50 
Cornuta Mixed Colors.((4 lb., $5.00) .30 1.50 
Gem Violas 
Tr. Pkt. % OZ. 
Jersey Gem (Blue Gem). Lovely, large, pure violet flowers 
on stems 6 inches long.$0.60 $ 2.00 
Lavender Gem. Fine lavender.75 2.00 
Rosy Gem (New). Lovely deep rose. . . .50 1.25 
Yellow Gem. Pure yellow flowers.50 1.25 
White Gem. Lovely white blooms. .... .50 1.25 
Gem Varieties Mixed.50 1.25 
Vittadena Triloba 
"Santa Barbara Daisy.” White. Tr. pkt.25c 
Wallflower 
Tr. pkt. Oz. 
Single Goliath. Deep velvety brown-red. *0.15 $0.50 
Single Extra-Early Paris. Flowers first season. Mixed 
colors. *6 lb. $1.00.10 .30 
Single Mixed .10 .25 
Early Wonder Double Mixed .30 1.75 
Double-Flowering Mixed .50 3.00 
Yucca—Adam's Needle 
Filamentosa. Broad, sword-like foliage and tall, branched spikes of 
large, fragrant, drooping, creamy white flowers during June and 
July. Tr. pkt.ltk- Oz.40c V4 14>.*'--5 
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