Seeds of Perennial Flowers 
These are sown in the summer unless otherwise noted. Perennial flowers are 
best used to form hardy borders and will bloom each recurring season. 
Achillea 
Ptarmica, The Pearl. A profusion of small, double white 
florets all season. Prefers partial sun. Will flower the 
first season if sown early. Ht. 2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts.; i^oz. 
25 cts.; 34°“- 70 cts.; oz. $2.25; hdb- $8. 
Aconitum 
Napellus. Showy panicles of helmet-shaped, deep blue 
flowers, fine for borders. If sown early, will usually 
bloom the first year. Thrives in shade. Ht. 3 ft. Pkt. 
15 cts.; Moz. 50 cts.; oz. $1.25. 
Alyssum 
Saxatile compactum. Grey foliage and masses of bright 
golden yellow flowers in early spring. Our strain is 
very free-flowering and uniform. Ht. 9 in. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
34oz. 25 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; MIi>. $1.75; lb. $6. 
Anchusa 
Italica, Dropmore. The tall, downy plants bear gentian¬ 
like forget-me-not flowers from June until September. 
Ht. 4^2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; hC oz - 20 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; J^Ib. 
$1.40. For Anchusa, Bluebird, see Annual List. 
Myosotidiflora. A distinct variety, 12 inches high, with 
sprays of bright blue forget-me-not flowers in April. 
Fine for the rock-garden. Pkt. 25 cts.; ^oz. 35 cts.; 
Yg oz. 65 cts.; 34 oz - $2; oz. $7. Also see Annual List. 
Alyssum saxatile 
Anemone 
Pulsatilla. Blue and lilac flowers, 2 inches 
across, held erect on hairy stems during 
April and May. Likes chalky soil. Fine for 
rockeries. Ht. 1 ft. Pkt. 15c.; }4,oz. 40c. 
St. Brigid. Semi-double cupped flowers in red, 
orange, white, violet, and purple, with black 
center. Blooms first year from early-sown 
seed. Ht. 1 ft. Pkt. 20 cts.; Vsoz. 35 cts. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Long-spurred 
Hybrid Columbine 
Aquilegia 
The hardy Columbines, among the earliest flowering 
perennials, are easily grown, thriving in a rather poor soil 
and in partial shade. Ht. 2 to 3 ft. 
Cserulea, Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Long-spurred Hybrids. 
Large flowers with broad guard petals and very long 
spurs, gracefully poised on strong stems. A mixture of 
delightful shades, mostly soft pastel tones. Ht. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; r&oz. 35 cts.; 34 oz - 90 cts.; oz. $3. 
Single Mixed. Flowers in a variety of delicate hues. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 34 oz - 20 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; p±Ib. $1.40. 
Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; 34 oz - 20c.; oz. 50c.; T^IL>. $1.40. 
Arabis 
Alpina. Plants especially adapted for edging and rockery. 
They form a dense carpet completely covered with pure 
white blossoms in May. Ht. 6 in. Pkt. 10 cts.; M oz - 
20 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; MIb. $1.40. 
Armeria 
Laucheana. Small pompons of rose-crimson, borne from 
June to August, on stems above a tuft of grass-like 
leaves. Fine for edgings and rockeries. Ht. 6 in. Pkt. 
20 cts.; ygoz. 50 cts.; }/£oz. $1.60; oz. $5.50. 
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