The seed of perennials may be started in the house in boxes quite early and later 
transplanted to the garden. Or sow the seed out in the open in May or June and trans¬ 
plant to permanent position in the fall. 
Sow* the seed thinly, cover lightly, water gently but thoroughly and do not allow the 
soil to become dry while the seed is in process'of germination. Nearly all failures in 
growing perennials are attributable to this one neglect. 
Seed of most perennials may also be sown successfully during the summer and early 
fall, preferably in August. When starting at this time the young seedlings must be 
shaded from the hot midday sun to prevent being burned off, and kept moist at all 
times. The plants should be protected over winter with a loose mulch of leaves or straw. 
Alyssum - Basket of Gold 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM.— A hardy perennial variety of dwarf habit, bearing a pro¬ 
fusion of golden yellow flowers in April or May. Will resist the most extreme weather. 
Very showy for edging, for rock gardens and mass plantings. 9 inches. Pkt., 10c; 
*4 oz., 30c. 
Aquilegia - Columbine 
Beautiful hardy perennials of easy culture. Suitable for the open garden or rock work. 
Forms graceful plants, producing pretty flowers in great abundance early in the spring. 
Fine cut flowers. Plants grow 2 to 2% feet tall. 
NEW LONG-SPURRED HYBRIDS.— The flowers are very large and show many new 
and bright colors. Extra fine. Pkt., 15c; y& oz., 60c. 
NEW CRIMSON STAR.— Barge flowers with long spurs. Of brilliant dark crimson 
color with white center. Blooms profusely. Pkt., 25c. 
FINEST DOUBLE FLOWERING.—Alixed, pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 35c. 
FINEST SINGLE FLOWERING.—Mixed, pkt., 5c; *4 oz., 25c. 
Aquilegia, Long Spurred 
Campanula 
(Bellflower—Canterbury Bells) 
CARPATICA. — (Harebell). Hardy 
perennial. Forms round tufts of neat 
p oliage, above which are borne a pro¬ 
fusion of medium sized flowers on 
slender, erect stems. Beautiful light 
flue color. Splendid for edging. Pkt., 
LOc; y& oz., 40c. 
PERSICIFOLIA. — (Peach Bells). 
Large Blue. One of the finest of the 
oardy perennial Bellflowers; lovely 
flue flowers of large size on stalks 2 
o 2% feet high. Pkt., 15c; y s oz., 50c. 
CALYC ANTHEM A (Cup and Saucer 
Canterbury Bells).—Hardy biennial, 2% 
eet high, producing bell-shaped flowers 
[; in. long, saucers 3 to 4 in. across. 
‘lived colors, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 
MEDIUM SINGLE (Canterbury 
Tells). — Hardy biennial. The old- 
ashioned sort, with beautiful, large 
>ell-shaped blossoms. Two feet high. 
Lixed, pkt., 5c; *4 oz., 40 c. 
MEDIUM DOUBLE (Double Canter- 
airy Bells).—Hardy biennial. The dou- 
>le flowered strain of the above. Mag- 
lificent flowers of pleasing shades. 
I ilixed, pkt., 10c; y H oz., 50c. 
Carnation 
Carnations are excellent bloomers in the garden, and almost indispensable 
or winter flowering. Plants grow 15 to 18 inches high. 
CHABAUD’S PERPETUAL.—Blooms in 5 to 6 months and continues in 
j Treat profusion indefinitely. Pkt., 20c; % oz., 15c. 
HARDY GARDEN CARNATIONS.—The finest assortment of extra double, 
weet-scented Carnations. Mixed, pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c. 
MARGUERITE.—Blooms 4 months after sowing the seed. Plants dwarf, 
•‘looming very profusely. Mixed, pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 
English or Double Daisy - Beilis Perennis 
I These popular hardy perennials are easily raised from spring sown seed and 
ome into flower in a very short time. They thrive best in cool, shady places, 
ire very pretty and admirably adapted for edging, especially for borders of 
3 ansy and Forget-me-not beds. Plants are 4 to 6 inches tall. 
DOUBLE MIXED.—Shades of pink, red and white. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 
GIANT MIXED. — New giant-flowered sorts. Pkt., 20c; y H oz., 15c. 
Everlasting or Hardy Sweet Peas - Lathyrus 
The plants bloom a long season, are hardy and will live for years. Triese 
ome in shades of red, pink arid white only. An excellent plant for covering 
ences and trellises. Fine cut flowers. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; y>>. oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
Forget-Me-Not - Myosotis 
Few spring flowers are more admired than these lovely Forget-me-nots, 
vhich are especially effective when grown in masses. They also make excellent 
idgings for beds. 
PALUSTRIS (Perennial).—Large blue flowers from May until autumn. 10 
nches. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 
Coreopsis 
GRANDIFLORA.—The long-lasting 
flowers are brilliant golden yellow, 
measuring 3 inches and over in diam¬ 
eter, and are borne on stalks 15 to 18 
inches in length. Although a hardy 
perennial, flowers the same season 
from seed. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c; 
oz., 15c. 
NEW DOUBLE MIXED.—Will pro¬ 
duce double and semi-double flowers. 
Pkt., 15c; *4 oz., 50c. 
NEW MAYFIELD GIANT.—A tall¬ 
er, larger Coreopsis from Australia. 
Golden yellow. Pkt., 15c; *4 oz., 60c. 
FOR HARDY PERENNIAL 
FLOWER PLANTS 
See pages 92-96. 
Campanula Persicifolia* 
SBELL SEED COMPANY - Jackson, Michigan 
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