Perennial Seeds 41 
Aquilegia Longlssima 
Gaillardia Goblin 
This new little variety Goblin, is the first really dwarf 
Gaillardia ever introduced. The neat compact plants 
are 12 to 15 inches tall and are closely covered with 
large showj’ flowers of bright Red, bordered Yellow. 
Plant the seed in March or April and they will flower 
the same year. Lovely for your Rock Garden and very 
attractive as an edging for your Perennial Border. 
Pkt. 20c; I'j oz. 40c. 
2903 Geum Prince of Orange 
Geums are like little Roses to which family they really 
belong. The plants are of a tufted habit of growth. Ex¬ 
cellent for borders. Prince of Orange is a true rich 
Orange shade, reproduces itself true from seed. Pkt. 
20 c; ^ oz. 60c. 
3084 Lypine Chocolate Soldier 
Poiyphyilns. A grand new Lupine with long spikes of 
Golden-Yellow and Vioiet-Bronze. An unusual and 
beautiful color contrast. Lupines like light or sandy 
soil, slightly acid and plenty-of water. Chocolate 
Soldier will be an interesting new subject for your 
Perennial Border. See Cut Below. Pkt. 25c. 
3086 I Scarlet Maltese Cross. Chal- 
LyCnniS cedonica. From June until the 
middle of July the plants are covered with the most 
fiery scarlet flowers, and it is sometimes called Burning 
Star. Each individual flower forms a small Maltese 
Cross. The plants grow 2 feet tall and will bloom the 
first year from early sown seed. Pkt. lOc; !4 oz. 20c. 
Perennials 
Cultures 
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Perennial Novelties 
from 1937 Offerings 
2572 Aquilegia Longissima 
Beautiful American Species received award of Merit at 
Chelsea, England Flower Show. Its most unusual fea¬ 
ture is the very long spurs, often measuring 4 inches in 
length. The flowers are of delicate yellow. Pkt. 20c. 
2710 Carnation Grenadin A**vtiua*Me 
class of Carnations blooming the first year from seed, 
if sown early. Large double flowers with good stems 
and very rich colors. Desirable for cut-flowers and 
beautiful, too. Mixed Pkt. lOc; 'Ai oz. 35c. 
2831 ' Leopardbane Caucasicuiii 
L^OrOniCUm Large yellow Daisy-like 
flowers from early summer to mid-autumn. Complete 
description on Page 45. Pkt. 25c. 
Double Hollyhocks 
The grandest flower that grows. Its stately beauty 
makes it indispensable for decoration at the garden 
gate, stone wall, back fence or any place where you 
need height, color and grandeur. This strain of double 
flowers is doubly useful. In addition to its garden use, 
its individual flowers make perfect bouquets for table 
display. 
Double Hollyhocks In Separate Colors 
2998 Chamois 2993 Scarlet 
2994 Maroon 2992 White 
2996 Newport-Pink 2995 Yellow 
2997 Salmon 2991 Mixed Colors 
Price Any Color or Mixed: Pkt. lOc; 'A <>*• 30c. 
3000 Collection Offei—Value 70c 
T Dl Double Hollyhocks 
/ rkts. 1 each of 7 Colors JvC 
Iceland Poppies Nudicaule 
31 90 The Emperor ^ ^?h'e" Tni^&g 
Iceland Poppy ever produced, with extremely large 
fluted, overlapping petals, many flowers having extra 
petals. The strong, straight stems are w-iry, 18 to 22 
inches long, and bear the flowers majestically whether 
in the garden or for cutting. The Emperor blooms freely 
the first year from seed. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 45c. 
3375 Sweet William Dwarf Double' 
A very delightful development in Sweet Williams that 
makes this popular plant much more useful in the gar¬ 
den. Forms bushy compact plants (5 to 8 inches high 
which branch freely from the crown producing a dozen 
or more sturdy stems each surmounted by a close com¬ 
pact head of double florets in many brilliant shades and 
colors. Our strain should produce 85% to 90% double 
flowers. Mixed Colors: Pkt. lOc; oz. 2oc. 
New Oriental Poppy 
3179 THE FELTHAM. An exceedingly de.sirable 
variety of oriental poppy that is a very distinct 
type. The large glorious blooms come in a very 
wide range of fine colors but this variety has no 
dark blotch at the base of the petals as do most 
other Orientals. We know jmu will like the beauty 
and grace of this welcome variety. Pkt. 1 5c. 
3408 Tritoma Pfitzers Hybrids 
Also called “Torch Lily,” “Red Hot Poker” and 
“Flame Flower.” Every one loves Tritomas for their 
grandeur as a cut-flower where something of stately 
beauty is desired. About the most striking bouquet we 
have ever seen was one of 12 huge Tritomas in a large 
green glass vase, with a huge bow of satin ribbon of the 
same green as the stems and vase, laid artistically near. 
Tritomas are fine, too for showy garden flowers. This 
strain of Pfitzer’s Hybrids has great waxy flowers of 
rich Orange-Scarlet, making a splash of vivid color. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 
Gypsophlla Repens Rosea 
Gaillardia Grandiflora Goblin 
Gypsophila 
The dwarf Baby Breath is better 
known would be the favorite of all 
who grow plants either in the dwarf 
border or in the rock garden. Its 
beauty, its airy grace and its de¬ 
lightful habit of growth, make it 
welcome in nearly any location. 
2917 REPENS ROSEA. Flowers 
of a very pretty shade of light 
rose, very freely borne on the 
dwarf spreading plants make 
this a most desirable garden 
subject. Pkt. 15c; iV oz. 30c. 
2916 REPENS WHITE. Flowers 
of snowy white on well branched 
stems. An excellent cutting 
variety. Pkt. lOc; 18 oz. 30c. 
Geum Prince of Orange 
Myosotis Forget-Me-Not 
311^ Alpestris “Blue Ball** 
As its name denotes this new and attractive Forget-Me- 
Not is remarkably compact in habit, of almost globular 
shape and of more regular growth than any other 
variety previously introduced. The flowers are of a 
deeper tint than the ordinary indigo Blue. “Blue Ball” 
is a gem for edgings and beds in the spring months, es¬ 
pecially as a ground cover under Tulips and other bulbs. 
Pkt. 1 Sc* oz# -ioc* 
3131 "Star of Love" Compact X?.! 
This lovely new strain of Myosotis is the result of years 
of careful selection. “Star of Love” is early, the plants 
are very compact and dwarf, making an ideal edging 
plant. It is absolutely hardy. Pkt. 25c. 
■ilOl “TL C ’• This new Iceland 
I he empress Poppy Is distinct 
from all other strains, a remarkable new giant flowered 
poppy. The flowers are large and well formed, with 
broad petals, deeply fluted or wrinkled, giving a most 
delightful effect of semi-doubleness. Its color is unique 
—lovely shades of Salmon-Rose and Pink, never seen 
before in Nudicaule Poppies, fascinating tones to in¬ 
trigue the imagination. Blooms from seed the first j^ar 
if sown early. Makes dainty bouquets. Pkt. Xoc; 
^ oz. 45c. 
3226 Platycodon Mariesi BeiiVioVer 
Dwarf Blue. Compact bushy plants only 12 fo 15 
inches high with deep Blue flowers 3 inches across. The 
buds are like little balloons, opening into large five- 
jiointed bell-shaped flowers. 
Pkt. lOc; * oz. 40c. 
Lupine Chocolate Soldier 
Planting Instructions for all Flower Seeds will be found on Page 4 
