The Gentians are fine for an alpine garden 
GAILLARDIA THE DAZZLER 
Blooms profusely 
DOUBLE SHASTA DAISY 
Interesting results from seed 
DICTAMNUS FRAXINELLA 
Seeds should be sown early 
GENTIAN A 
An interesting group for both the rock garden and perennial border. Considered 
by many to be the best suited for a true alpine garden. Not easy from seed but if 
sown early to get the benefit of freezing weather you will have much better results. 
They are all worth the extra effort. 
ACAULIS. A gem from the Swiss Alps. Brilliant blue trumpet-shaped flowers cover 
a carpet of deep green. 3 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
ANDREWSII (Closed Gentian). A pretty American native with clusters of deep 
blue flowers on ten inch stems. Blooms in July. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
CLUSI. An improved form of G. acaulis. The dazzling rich blue flowers are larger 
and give a brilliant touch to the rock garden. Pkt. 25c. 
DAHURICA. A luxuriant spreading plant with 16 inch branches thickly covered 
with deep blue bells. Mid-summer bloomer thriving in moist rich loam. Suit¬ 
able for half shady part of the rockery. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
HASCOMBENSIS. The R. H S. gave this lovely novelty an Award of Merit. 
Large blue flowers speckled with white in the throat. Erect, 18 inches high, it 
blooms in July. Prefers a cool situation. Pkt. 25c. 
LAGODECHIANA. A beautiful creeper for the full sun. Large cup-shaped flowers 
of light rich blue. 6 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
MAKINOI. A beautiful Japanese native with large trumpet-shaped flowers of 
vivid blue. 12 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
GEUM 
BORISI. A vivid scarlet single for the alpine garden. Attractive bright green 
foliage. June blooming. 1 foot. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
HELDRIGHI SPLENDENS. A greatly improved form of the choice 
native from Greece. Extra large single flowers of rich bright 
orange in June. Compact tufts of light green crinkled leaves. 
Recommended for the rockery. 12 inches. Pkt. 25c, Tr. Pkt. 
65c, l /z 2 oz ‘ 
LADY STRATHEDEN. Pretty double golden yellow flowers on erect 18 inch stems 
in June and July. Choice for cutting. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c, Y oz. 50c. 
MRS. BRADSHAW. Bright scarlet double flowers on branching 18 inch stems. 
Rich green lacinated foliage. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c, Y oz. 50c. 
MONTANUM. An interesting and unusual alpine with large bright yellow single 
flowers on stocky 6 inch stems. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
PRINCE OF ORANGE. A choice novelty in a vivid shade of orange shaded with 
scarlet. Large double flowers of perfect form. Pretty in the rock garden or 
border. 18 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
GLAUCIUM 
BURBANK’S CHOICE HYBRIDS. A profusion of Poppy-like flowers in rich 
shades of orange and bright red. 2 feet. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
GLOBULARIA 
CORDIFOLIA. Pretty globe-shaped blue flowers rising 6 inches above the rosettes 
of deep green foliage. June. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
NANA. A beautiful miniature forming tufts of deep green studded with tiny blue 
buttons. 8 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
TRICOSANTHA. Ball-shaped flowers of rich blue on 10 inch stems. Dwarf clumps 
of deep green foliage. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
GYPSOPHILA 
Hardy Baby’s Breath 
CERASTOIDES. A rare alpine species forming dome-shaped tufts completely 
covered with small white flowers delicately veined with crimson. A jewel for 
the rock garden. 3 inches. Pkt. 35c. 
OLDHAMIANA. Large light pink flowers in great profusion. More erect in habit 
than the paniculata type. Award of Merit by the R. H. S. 4 feet. June blooming. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c, M oz. 50c. 
PACIFICA. A blush pink variety coming into bloom after the paniculata types are 
through. Fine for mid-summer cutting. 3 feet. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c, Y oz. 
75c. 
PANICULATA. The old favorite hardy Baby’s Breath. A mass of white in June. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 20c, H oz. 25c, 1 oz. 50c. 
PANICULATA DOUBLE “SNOWFLAKE.” A new early flowering greatly im¬ 
proved double. Compact bushes filled with pearly white double flowers. A 
choice cut flower variety. Will not come 100% true. 3 feet. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 
50c, Y oz. 75c. 
REPENS. A fine dwarf creeper covered with dainty white flowers. Pretty among 
the rocks. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c, Y oz. 35c. 
REPENS ROSEA. The unusual pink form of above. A prolific bloomer. Pkt. 15c, 
Tr. Pkt. 35c, Y oz 50c. 
HELLEBORUS 
Christmas Rose 
NIGER. The popular winter blooming dwarf. Single white flowers veined red. 
Handsome deep green leaves. Sow early. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c, Y oz. 50c. 
HELENIUM 
RIVERTON GEM. Symmetrical plants covered with a myriad of old gold and wall¬ 
flower red blossoms in the early autumn. A bright touch of color for the border. 
3 feet. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
HELI AN THEMUM 
Sun Rose 
MUTABILE MIXED. A dainty dwarf covered with a profusion of small blossoms 
in many pastel shades in the early summer. The glossy green compact foliage is 
always neat appearing. 8 inches. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. Y oz. 50c. 
ROSEUM SELECT. A reselected strain taken from extra large flow T ers in varying 
shades of rich carmine and deep rose. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
SPECIAL OFFERS 
We are often asked to suggest varieties for the border, the rockery, or 
for cutting that are easy-to-grow from seeds. These low priced collections 
will solve your problems—our choice of varieties— 
10 Packets of Cut Flower Perennials—60c 
10 Packets of Perennials for the border—60c 
10 Packets of Rock Garden Varieties—60c 
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