PERENNIAL FLOWERING PLANTS 
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SUNFLOWER 
The perennial Sunflowers are among the 
most effective hardy plants for large border 
planting, or for among shrubbery. Remark¬ 
ably free flowering, will succeed in any 
soil; invaluable for decorative purposes, or 
as cut flowers during summer and autumn. 
MAXIMILLIANI. The latest of all, perfecting 
its fine golden yellow flowers in long, graceful 
sprays during October, when all others have fin¬ 
ished. Five to seven feet. 
MULTIFLORUS FLORO-PLENO. (Double Sun¬ 
flower). Large double, dahlia-like, golden yellow 
flowers in great profusion in July, August and 
September. Four feet 
ANGUSTIFOUUS. This is worthy of a place in 
every perennial garden. The long, narrow leaves 
clothe the long slender canes which are crowned 
with large clusters of single, bright yellow blos¬ 
soms. 
Price of the above: 4-inch pots 25c. 
Helxine 
t HELXINE SOLEIROLII. For a bright green 
carpet in moderate shade this is an invaluable 
plant, with tiny round leaves. In flat-boxes to 
cover an area of 100 square feet, $2.00; Vi box 
Coral Bells 
HEUCHERA 
f Most desirable compact plants of easy 
culture, bearing loose, graceful spikes of 
little bell-shaped flowers. Valuable for the 
rockery, borders and the fern bed. Also de¬ 
sirable for cutting. Stands a semi-shaded 
position, or full sun. 
HEUCHERA SANGUINEA. "Spitfire". Large 
bells, brilliant rich scarlet. 
HEUCHERA SANGUINEA ALBA. A white form. 
In zy^-ineh pots 10c; 4-inch pots 25c 
Hypericum 
t HYPERICUM POLYPHYLLUM. A pretty dwarf 
spreading ground cover or rockery plant with 
small bright green leaves and bright yellow 
flowers. 2 , /»-inch pots 15c. 
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Mexican Tulip Poppy 
HUNNEMANNIA 
HUNNEMANNIA FUMARIAEFOLIA. A splendid 
perennial poppy with large single yellow flowers 
of a crepe-like texture, tulip shaped, two or 
three inches across. Splendid for cutting, bloom¬ 
ing over a long period of time. Does best in a 
warm, rather dry situation. 2 Vi-inch pots 15c; 
4-inch pots 25c. 
HUNNEMANNIA "SUNLITE" New. A double 
form which is different. An extra band of petals 
surrounds the outside of the tulip-shaped flowers 
making them appear open at all times. Bright 
canary yellow, 2 Vi-inch pots 15c. 
Hollyhock 
In separate colors, which come quite 
true but with some variations. 
IMPROVED DOUBLE FLOWERED TYPE. Orange, 
Chamois, Maroon, Pink, Salmon-rose, Scarlet, Yel¬ 
low, Rose, and white. 
SINGLE HOLLYHOCKS in Pink, Yellow, Red, 
White, Rose. 4-ineh pots to bloom first season, 
20c. 
For Spring and Summer planting, choose the 
larger size as they will bloom the first season. 
Planted in Fall, will bloom the following Summer. 
Prices: Large plants 25c each; 10 for $2.25; 2Vi 
inch pots 75c for 10; 100 for $5.00. 
Perennial Candytuft 
IBERIS 
t IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS. Most desirable hardy, 
dwarf perennial with evergreen foliage, which is 
completely hidden for a long flowering period 
with the dense tufts of pure white blossoms. 
Makes a splendid long lived flowering border or 
rockery plant. 2 Vi-inch pots 15c; 4-inch pots 
25c. 
Impatiens 
Fleshy stemmed garden or greenhouse 
plants, with pleasing glossy foliage and 
brightly colored flowers of interesting form. 
The plants resemble the Balsam, or Touch- 
me-not, which is an annual garden form of 
the same genus. For colorful beds and 
groups in shade they are valuable. As pot 
plants in shaded positions they are very ef¬ 
fective. They will not stand much frost, but 
may be treated as annuals where winters 
are cold. Sometimes known as “Sultana”, 
and “Busy Lizzie”. 
IMPATIENS HOLSTII. Bushy, reaching 1 8 to 24 
inches in one season. Very bright vermilion. 
IMPATIENS HOLSTII HYBRIDS. A splendid mix¬ 
ture of the brighter shades of red, salmon, rose, 
etc. 
IMPATIENS SULTANI. Bright rose. 
IMPATIENS OLIVERI. This makes a fine speci¬ 
men of rounded form 3 to 5 feet through, with 
large lilac-lavender flowers. 
3-inch pots 15c; 4-inch pots 25c 
Kalanchoe 
t KALANCHOE COCCINEA. An interesting suc¬ 
culent, bearing broad heads of tiny brilliant 
scarlet flowers in winter and spring. In cold cli¬ 
mates they may be flowered in pots in the win¬ 
dow. Pretty border and rockery plants. 3-inch 
pots 25c. 
Lippia 
LIPPIA REPENS. Used as a ground cover in dry 
sunny places, where a lawn is not wanted. Matted 
grey green foliage dotted with pink flowers. In 
flat boxes to cover 100 square feet, $2.00. 
Korean Grass 
A grass often used in California as a lawn in 
patios or other restricted areas. It does not re¬ 
quire mowing, but forms a carpet of velvety 
green, being especially suited to planting around 
stepping stones and rock wa'ks, and on uneven 
surfaces. Flat boxes, to be cut in 100 squares, 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Lavender 
LAVANDULA 
Fragrant herbs, useful as low, rounded 
shrubs, as borders, or in the rockery. 
LAVANDULA VERIS. True English Lavender. 
Grows 18 to 24 inches high. 2 Vi-inch pots 15c; 
4-inch pots 25c. 
t LAVANDULA VERIS MUNSTEAD STRAIN. A 
dwarf, compact type, about one foot high. 2Vi- 
inch pots 15c; 4-inch pots 25c. 
f LAVANDULA ATROPURPUREA NANA. 
Dwarf French Lavender. Very dwarf, 6 to 8 
inches high, with finely divided silvery grey foli¬ 
age and tiny spikes of rich purplish blue flowers. 
2Vi-inch pots 15c; 4-inch pots 25c. 
DISCOUNTS 
For 10 or more perennial plans, see page 18. 
DOUBLE HOLLYHOCK 
t Especially suitable for Rockeries. 
