PERFEGRO BRAND 
HIGH QUALITY SEEDS 
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. (Marvel of Pern)—^Well known 
^ ^ V- 4 HJUIV fj-gg flowering’ hardy annual. No 
flower makes a prettier border than the old-fashioned 
Four o’clock; does well everywhere. Give each plant from 
12 to 18 inches of space so that they may expand and 
display the large convolvulus-like flowers to advantage. 
Colors: White, yellow, crimson, striped, etc. It is one of 
the most brilliant and showy plants that can be grown. 
These beautiful flowers can be grown in any soil and will 
stand much neglect. I>oe 8 well in sun or partial shade. 
TALL MJLXED—Pkt., 5c; oz., 16c; ^ lb., 40c; 1 lb., 
DWAliF MIXED—Dwarf, compact, bushy plants with gold¬ 
en variegated foliage; the flowers of many brilliant col¬ 
ors. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ^ lb., 50c; lb., $1.50. 
Gaillardia- 
, Blanket Flower. Annual Varieties— 
Splendid, showy plants, remarkable for 
brilliancy of their blooms, which are rich crimson and 
orange, and are borne continuously from early summer 
until frost: excellent for beds, borders, or for cutting. 
They should be sown where they are to bloom early in 
May. 
SINGLE ANNUAL MIXED—Pkt., 6 c; % oz., 16c. 
PERENNIAL VARIETIES—The hardy Gaillardia should be 
in every border as they thrive in any soil or position; 
are absolutely hardy and practically take care of them¬ 
selves. Sow the seed early and they will begin blooming 
in July and continue until frost. Grow 2 ft. high and 
are fine for cutting. 
GRANDIFLORA MIXED—Giant, gorgeously colored flow 
ers marked with rings of crimson, orange and vermilion. 
Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 25c. 
IVtfk-w Ttiivcviinrl'v'_ ^ hardy variety, claimed U 
OUrgUUU}^ be the best red to date. Th< 
color is a coppery-scarlet, perhaps more easily described 
as wine-red. The flowers are about inches across and 
mounted on long strong stems. Pkt., lOo; % oz., 6 #c. 
ZONALE—Mixed colors. Perennial. A 
splendid strain of the best varieties. 
They are easily raised from seed, which should be sown 
in the house and transplanted in May or June to the open. 
Being tender perennials, they should be lifted in the fall, 
potted and taken into the house to bloom. Pkt., 10c. 
Gpiim Hard.y Perennial. These hardy plants have 
\jrc;u.u.x become very popular for use in the Hardy 
Border and in the Rockery where their showy flowers 
make a brilliant display from May through October. To 
avoid wilting after cutting, put the stems in warm water. 
LADY 8 TRATIIEDEN—Rich golden yellow, loose petaled 
double flowers produced on thrifty plants in the greatest 
profusion all summer. Pkt., 10c. 
MRS. BRADSHAW—Large double orange-scarlet flowers 
on plants 2 feet high. Pkt., 10c. 
C* nflptin Dwarf, hardy annuals of easy culture, 
vrtxucxxct They do best in a sunny position in rather 
poor soil. Sow the seed outdoors in May, thinning out well 
in the rows, or start in hotbeds and transplant. Flowers are 
large, trumpet shaped of satiny texture and rich coloring. 
All shades of rose, Pkt., 6 c; % oz., 15c. 
G nilTPfln ORNAMENTAL—Tender annual climbers 
Qf rapid growth, vines often growing 20 to 
30 feet long. They have luxuriant foliage and are immune 
from insects. Fruits curiously shaped in various colors 
and peculiarly marked. Forms may be wonderfully varied 
by tying strings around the young fruit or by enclosing 
same in a carved mold while growing. Many of these 
fruits keep for years, being very hard shelled. Finest 
mixed. Pkt,, 6 c; oz., 20c. 
Hyacinth Bean- 
Gypsophila 
, DOLICHOS — Purple Soudan — 
Annual. A rapid growing climb¬ 
er for sunny situations 8 to 10 feet. Stems purplish red 
and purple shades in the leaves. Long spikes of pea-llke 
flowers of deep reddish maroon, followed by beautiful 
metallic purple seed pods. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath)' 
Where the winters are mild 
Gypsophila seeds may be 
sown at any time. It is a 
hardy annual of easy culture 
and seed should be sown at 
frequent intervals to provide 
sprays of Gypsophila to mix 
with other flowers in bou¬ 
quets. Two perennial vari¬ 
eties are shown listed below. 
Rlesans Grandiflora — An¬ 
nual white. Very largely 
grown by florists for use in 
bouquets. Pfet., Sc; oa., 25c. 
Rlegaius Crimson — Very 
showy. Pkt., 5c; oa., 85c. 
Eilcgrans Rose—A delicate 
shade, Pkt., 5c; oa., 35c. 
Paniculata —Fine for bou¬ 
quets; white flowers, per¬ 
ennial. Pkt,, 15c. 
Double Snow White—Beautiful double form of 
Paniculata white. Pkt., 25c. 
XT _ An old time favorite grown for its 
ilCllOtropC large clusters of delightful, fra¬ 
grant flowers. The mixture offered here is a fine 
blend of lavender, blue and purple shades. They are 
easily raised, reach a height of about 1% feet, and 
find special use for planting in mixed borders or 
for massing in beds. Also good for growing in pots 
and for cutting. 
LEMOINB GIANT —Mixed colors. Pkt., 15c; % oa., S5c. 
_SUNFLOWER — Annual. Remark- 
flCllBlllilUS able for the stately growth, size 
and brilliancy of their flowers, making a very good 
effect among shrubbery or for screens. Pine for cut¬ 
ting. Sown in a sunny in April or May they 
bloom from early summef until cut down by frost. 
CALIPORNICA. —Rich golden yellow flowers, per¬ 
fectly double, resembling a chrysanthemum. A 
very handsome flower. Pkt., 10c; % oa., 25c. 
NEW RED—Blooms the first season from seed. Is a 
very handsome flower, well formed, with dark 
center; the petals are bright yellow at the tips, 
shaded towards the center with rich chestnut red, 
resembling a large Calliopsis. Pkt., 15c; oa., 55c, 
MAMMOTH RUSSIAN —^The old - fashioned single 
giant sunflower. Oa., 15c, 
XX^II-.T_These real, old-fashioned hardy 
noiiynoCK plants are a necessary part of 
every perennial garden. Nothing is more effective 
than a mass of Hollyhocks blooming in the back of 
the hardy border. Massed in fence corners or dis¬ 
tributed among the shrubbery, no other plant can 
produce such bold and showy effects. Give them 
plenty of water during the dry weather, an occa¬ 
sional dressing of manure and slight protection dur¬ 
ing the winter. 
Double Mixed—Pkt., 15c; ^ oz,, 25c. 
Humulus (Japanese Hop)— i ^E^e^r 
which grows with great rapidity; foliage similar to 
the common hop, but much larger. One of the best 
plants for covering verandas and summer-houses. 
Pkt., 5c; % oz., 25c. 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM CRYSTAI,- 
'LINUM (Annual)—Foliage very orna¬ 
mental, being covered with ice-like globules and 
prized for garnishing; a valuable plant for dry, 
sunny situations on banks, rockwork, old walls and 
ruins, etc., also for sunny borders. Pkt., 5c; % oz., 25c. 
Ice Plant- 
Gourds 
Job’s Tears- 
(Coix lachryma)—Curious ornamental 
grass with broad, corn-like leaves and 
lustrous slate colored seeds used for beads. Valuable for 
winter bouquets with ejverlasting flowers. Plant outdoors 
early in spring in hills three feet apart, four or five seeds 
in a hill, and cover half an inch deep. Hardy annual; 
three feet high. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; % lb., 85c. 
T ovitoviQ _ HALF HARDY PERENNIAL — Shrubby 
LjaUiana plant, 1 to 3 feet high, bearing verbena¬ 
like pink, yellow, orange or white flowers having an 
agreeable aromatic odor. Seed, at times, is very slow to 
germinate. Pkt., 15o; ^ oz., 26c. 
f _ (Grandiflora Rubnuu "Scaxlet Pl»x^)—A very 
^***nui effective and showy bedding plant having 
fine foliage and delicate stems. The flowers are a bril¬ 
liant scarlet crimson. Plant about one foot. Pkt., 5o; 
^ oz., 15c. 
PERENNIAL BLUE—A hardy perennial; bears graceful 
bright blue flowers from June till frost. Height, 18 
inches. Pkt., 15c; ^ oz., 25c. 
