^‘FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS” 
MISCELLANEOUS PERENNIALS 
With the general gardening public becoming more garden 
conscious (and garden-wise!), it certainly is to any florist- 
grower’s interest to become informed of suitable materials in 
this big field of hardy perennials. The fad of Rock Gardening 
is built entirely around low growing alpines and other peren¬ 
nials. Plants that aren’t sold one season can well be held 
over until the next. No retail grower should be without a 
permanent perennial cutting ground. A lot of very valuable 
summer cutting material—from early spring until late fall— 
is available from a properly planned and cared for perennial 
ground with a minimum of thought and expensive upkeep. 
We have tried to indicate by the symbol (R) those varieties 
most generally suitable for rock gardening. The germination 
of a few perennials will be found uncertain under ordinary care. 
A winter’s stratification in any loose sandy material will usually 
bring a first-class stand of seedlings the next spring. Plants 
we have had success in germinating in this way are noted. 
An easily grown useful hardy perennial—Achillea 
Filipendula, Parker's variety. 
ACHILLEA 
Some varieties as noted are exceptionally valuable for summer 
cutting. 
*Filipendula Parker’s Variety (Eupatorium). 225,000 s. 4 ft. 
Fall flowering. Large golden yellow umbels. Perfectly hardy 
with us; and if allowed to fully open, can be dried. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; ^ oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.25. 
*The Pearl (Ptarmica). 175,000 s. 30 in. The standard double 
white for cutting. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Tomenlosa Aurea. 190,000 s. 6 to 8 in. Grown for its finely 
serrated golden yellow foliage. Dwarf and compact growth. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.25. 
ACONITUM 
Fischeri (Monkshood). 9500 s. 3 ft. Deep blue flowers in 
dense spikes. Sow seed in the fall and allow to stand outdoors 
over winter for good germination. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
AETHIONEMA 
Graniiiflorum (Persian Candytuft). 19,000 s. 8 to 10 in. Free 
flowering light rosy lilac. Likes a light sandy, well exposed 
location. Perfectly hardy with us. 
Tr. pkt., 50c. 
For Agathea, see annual list, page 28. 
(R) ALYSSUM 
The two varieties following are perfectly hardy with us and 
make fine, free flowering rock garden or border plants. 
*Saxatile Com pactum. 40,000 s. 12 in. Flowers early May. 
Rich golden yellow. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; % oz., 25c; 1 oz., 85c. 
*Moellendorfianum. 58,000 s. 3 to 4 in. Very attractive dwarf 
rounded growth covered with yellow flowers end of May. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; Yio oz., 75c. 
For Annual Alyssum, see page 28. 
ANCHUSA 
The following four varieties are perfectly hardy with us. 
*(R) Barrelieri. 15 in. Very fine forget-me-not blue rock gar¬ 
den plant. Flowers middle to end of May. Improves Myo- 
sotidiflora in more vigorous growth and freer flowering. 
Tr. pkts. only, 25c. 
Myosotidiflora. 10,500 s. 12 in. May flowering. Attractive 
forget-me-not blue. ' 
Tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.40; 1 oz., $5.00. 
ITALICA. 1100 s. 
Dropmore Strain. 6 ft. Nice blue for cutting. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
Crandiflora Picotee. Same as above but attractively sfriped 
white. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; ^ oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
For Annual Anchusa Capensis, see page 28. 
ANTHEMIS 
Kelwayi (Hardy Marguerite). 85,000 s. 3 ft. Yellow Daisy 
flowers produced thruout summer. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
(R) AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 
15,500 s. Introduction of several new, large flowered varieties 
in attractive new colors has widened the use of this old garden 
favorite. The dwarf spurless class represented by Glandulosa 
Vera makes excellent rock garden and border material. 
Alpina. 2 ft. Blue. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Silver Queen (Chrysantha). Long-spurred white. Prefer Snow 
Queen. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75, 
* Glandulosa Vera. 18 in. Large spurless bright blue with white 
corolla. Fine compact grower for rock gardens and edges, 
Tr. pkt., 75c; Me oz., $1.85. 
Jaetschaui. Yellow with long red spurs. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; M oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.15. 
*Longissima. Delicate pale yellow with extra long (4 in.) 
spurs. Quite distinctive and richly fragrant. 
Tr. pkt., 75c; Me oz., $2.25. 
COERULEA. The long-spurred large flowered type. 
Blue (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Sky-blue with white corolla. 
Prefer following. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; M oz., 55c; 1 oz., $1.85. 
*Mrs, Nicholls. Same as above but considerably larger flowered 
and deeper, brighter color. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; M oz., $1.25. 
*Snow Queen (Candidissima). 18 in. Finest pure white variety. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; M oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $3.50. 
* Crimson Star. Deep blood-red with white corolla. Very at¬ 
tractive rich combination. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs oz., $1.20; 1 pz., $8.00. 
Rose Queen. Rose shades with white corolla. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; M oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Hybrids. The popular long-spurred mixture. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; M oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $3.75. 
Mixture of all colors in this long-spurred class. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; M oz., 45c; 1 oz., $1.50. 
(R) ARABIS (Rock Cress) 
150,000 s. The following are fully hardy and flower with us 
end of April—one of the earliest spots of color in our perennial 
Arresting attention is the first step in selling, 
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