HYPERICUM or ST. JOHN’S-WORT 
For long spreads of lively, scintillant gold, Hypericum is 
beyond peer. 
HYPERICUM AUREUM—ebqstx(3)36. Splendid hardy 
shrub, in form, though, a yard-high dense-topped little tree ; 
mantled with glossy golden bloom for many weeks. Pkt. 15c. 
HYPERICUM BUCKLEI—ersth(3)12. True hardy shrub only 
a foot tall, mantled in an always ornamental foliage of 
blue-green, this scarlet in autumn. From June until mid- 
August the bush-lets are loaded with inch-wide flowers of 
deep and polished yellowness. Of high deserving; but still 
rather rare. Pkt. 15c. 
HYPERICUM CORIS—rfltx(2)12. Cloud-like blue-gray 
foliage, with sprays of sparkling sun-gold above. Worth 
protection north. Pkt. 20c. 
HYPERICUM DENSIFLORUM—ebnmatx(3)30. Profuse, 
stamen-clustered soft yellow bloom. Recommended for 
poorly drained soils; also for stream or pool borders. 
Pkt. 15c. # 
HYPERICUM LANUGINOSUM — erltstx(2-4)20. Tasseled 
blossoms of soft butter-yellow in enormous profusion for a 
full three months. Some other Hypericums have larger 
flowers, but none more of them. Frosty foliage, and oddly 
black-bracted buds. Makes yard-wide mat-colonies with time. 
Coast of Syria. A good species of full hardiness. Pkt. 15c; 
1-32 oz. 35c. # 
HYPERICUM HOOKERIANUM—ebqx(3-4)36. The plants 
are compact globes, excellently foliaged, and set with an 
immense number of big, bright yellow blossoms, tassel- 
stamened. We like this for its long spread of ample bloom 
in late summer and early autumn. Hardy in Vermont. Pkt. 
15c; 1-32 oz. 30c. # 
HYPERICUM MACULATUM—enbx(3)30. Recommended for 
naturalizing, giving a good showing of rich yellowness over 
a long season. Pkt. 10c. # 
HYPERICUM OLYMPICUM—erx(3)12. Blue-foliaged hil¬ 
locks covered with inch-wide blossoms of glowing gold. 
Pkt. 20c. # 
HYPERICUM PATULUM HENRYI—qx(4)36. Evergreen 
shrub, with two-inch flowers of glossy yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
HYPERICUM POLYPHYLLUM—erfltx(2)6. Silvery plants, 
starred brilliantly with fantastic gold. Pkt. 20c. # 
♦HYPERICUM SAROTHRA (Sarothra gentianoides) — 
eomh(3-4)12. A daintiness of little orange-gold stars, then 
glossy scarlet seed-pods. Leafless in effect. Given space and 
light soil, it will make a pleasant showing. Sow in late 
autumn, or very early spring. Pkt. 15c. # 
HYPERICUM VIRGATUM—eratmk(2)16. Little blossoms of 
an odd copper-amber shade. Pkt. 15c. 
HYPERICUM VIRGINICUM (Triadenum virginicum) — 
ernmath(3-5)18. The little blossoms are of the silkiest of 
pinks, laid over with silvery haze. The autumn effect is 
brighter than the flowering, for each blossom is followed 
by a conical seed-pod of velvety maroon, held for a full 
two months. Pkt. 15c. # 
OFFER 85^4A8—One pkt. each of above for $1.70. 
HYPERICUM BLEND—The listed kinds, with others of 
merit. Recommended. Pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 40c. # 
HYPOXIS HIRSUTA—urmh(8)19. Friendly little blossoms 
of glossy yellow. An Amaryllis cousin. Pkt. 20c. # 
HYPOXIS STELLATA ELEGANS—utw(7)12. Big stars, 
banded blue on white. Rare. Pkt. 25c. 
ILEX or HOLLY 
The Ilexes are all ornamental, and of reasonable hardi¬ 
ness, English Holly being least so. Ilex seed is slow to 
germinate, and often lies dormant for months, but is quite 
sure to sprout finally. 
ILEX AQUIFOLIUM—jy 40 ft. English Holly. Handsome, 
red-berried evergreen. Variable. Pkt. 10c. 
ILEX AMBIGUA—qy 15 ft. Berries of vivid red. Deciduous. 
Good. Pkt. 10c. 
ILEX GLABRA—qy 6 ft. Thick, glossy, leathery leaves. 
Berries of midnight blackness. Excellent hardy shrub. Pkt. 
10c. # 
ILEX LAEVIGATA—qy 6 ft. Smooth Winterberry. Long- 
hanging showy berries of glossed scarlet. Pkt. 10c. 
ILEX LUCID A—qy 9 ft. Arching shrub with leathery ever¬ 
green foliage. Berries like polished ebony. Pkt. 10c. 
ILEX OPACA—jy 50 ft. American Holly. Spiny evergreen 
leaves and scarlet berries. Hardy to Massachusetts. Pkt. 
10c; % oz. 35c; 1 oz. $1.00. 
ILEX VERTICILLATA—qy 15 ft. Tall Winterberry. Will 
give a brilliant showing of scarlet berries all winter. A 
well-formed shrub. Pkt. 10c. 
OFFER 86A8—One pkt. each of above for 60c. 
HOLLY BLEND—Many kinds in mixture. Pkt. 10c. 
IMPATIENS or BALSAM 
Oriental effects in color massing. All kinds listed are 
easy annuals, thriving in full sun, and liking deep, rich 
soil. The work of the hybridizer with Balsams has but just 
begun. The possibilities in the way of new combinations 
and new forms are almost beyond measure. Nearly 500 
Impatiens species, most of them horticulturally wor^y, are 
known to botanists. 
•IMPATIENS BIFLORA—eomk(4)60. Jewel Flower. Nas¬ 
turtium yellow, brown dotted. Airy. Pkt. 16c. # 
•IMPATIENS CAPENSE—eocbx(3-4)30. Gracefully carried 
blossoms, single to double, always a deep, pure pink, with 
trace of salmon. Pkt. 15c. # 
•IMPATIENS FIRMULA—Very like the last, save that 
habit is a bit more open, and blossoms vary from amethys¬ 
tine lavender to violet. Good. Pkt. 16c. # 
IMPATIENS HOLSTII HYBRIDS—•ek(htw). Blossoms of 
blazing scarlet, pure, brilliant, produced in greatest pro¬ 
fusion. Splendid species for pot culture, blooming then 
the year around. May also be treated as an annual in 
the summer garden, giving some three months of bloom 
before frost, if started early. Pkt. 15c. 
•IMPATIENS ORCHESTRA ERSKINI—omstk(3)36. Danc¬ 
ing Fairy. Exquisite pink blossoms that in form do really 
simulate dancing fairies, sway lightly with every breeze. 
Seeds collected autumn 1936 from wild plants in western 
Abyssinia. Should still grow, but no guarantee. Exceedingly 
rare. Pkt. 26c. 
•IMPATIENS ROYLEI—eomk(4)50. Big, swaying blossoms 
of gorgeous, joyous purple. Pkt. 10c. 
•IMPATIENS BALSAMINA AVALON STRAIN — eocbx 
(3-4)32. Flowers of largest size, intensely doubled, in 
widest possible Balsam color range. This is oun own selec¬ 
tion. But little seed available. Pkt. 20c. # 
OFFER 87A8—One pkt. each of above for $1.00. 
Any apparent confusion of grammatical person in 
this catalog is of deliberate intent. When I who 
write, speak of my own experience, it must nat¬ 
urally be in the first person singular. When, though, 
the services that we offer are mentioned, “we” is 
but fair, since these depend upon the effective co¬ 
ordination of the several who work with me. 
INCARVILLEA GRANDIFLORA ~ utrzh(2)8. Hardy 
Gloxinia. Golden-throated flowers of flaming rose. Pkt. 20c; 
% oz. 75c. 
INDIGOFER A KIRILOWI — erqh(2)20. Splendid low- 
growing shrub-perennial, with racemes of rose. Pkt. 10c. 
INULA ENSIFOLIA—•erk(3)20. Large yellow flowers with 
long slender petals. Very good. Pkt. 15c. # 
INULA SALICINA—erbh(2)16. An Armenian mountaineer 
of much beauty. Excellent foliage, mat-fashion, with long- 
rayed “golden harvest” daisies in excessive abundance. 
Pkt. 10c. # 
lONACTIS LINEARIIFOLIUS—ernbdath(4)16. Splendid 
close clusters of blue-lavender daisies, gold-centered, above 
leafy mounds. Of excessive floriferousness. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 
40c. # 
IPOMEA LEPTOPIIYLLA—eubdh(3-4)40. Bush Moon- 
flower. Big, showy, rose-colored flowers with purple throats. 
Handsome hardy perennial, standing drought. Pkt. 10c; 
% oz. 35c. 
•IPOMEA IMPERIAL GIANTS—eovx(htw). Here are the 
super-giants of Morning Glories, nothing larger. Wonderful 
color range, white, blush, pink, rose, sky-blue, purple, 
chocolate, varied reds and the like, with innumerable com¬ 
binations of contrasting margins and flakings. May be 
grown as a vine in usual fashion, or to trail from a window 
box. For breath-taking effectiveness, though, try the Japa¬ 
nese manner, pot plants pruned to dwarf compact bushi¬ 
ness, only one or two flowers being allowed to open. By 
this handling, blossoms a full six inches in spread, may be 
obtained, larger, and more delicately tinted than any 
Petunia. You will be hard-put to convince your friends that 
you are showing them Morning Glories. Pkt. 20c; % oz. 35c. 
IRID MARVEL BLEND—eu. For sheer beauty of form and 
artistry of coloring, no group of flowers can excel the 
Irids. Their petals show delicate self tones and rare shad¬ 
ings, or sometimes they may be embossed with vividly con¬ 
trasting hues. All grow quickly from seed, mostly flowering 
within the year; and being, (with a few exceptions), bulbs, 
they may be carried over from season to season. This mix¬ 
ture includes Homeria, Eustylis, Watsonia, Aristea, 
Tigridia, Ixia, Sparaxis, Tritonia, Antholyza, Streptanthus. 
Sisyrinchium, Anomatheca, Freesia, Morea, Romulea and 
the like. Pkt. 20c. 
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