Ghas. G. Navlet Go. 
1885-1939 
DEPENDABLE PERENNIALS 
Perennials are Postpaid to Fourth Zone on orders amounting to $1.00 and over, excepting as otherwise noted. 
Please add 25c to cover postage and handling charges on orders for less than $1.00. 
ACHILLEA (Yarrow) (Filipendulina)—Flat heads of 
brilliant yellow flowers ; finely cut foliage. Plants 
thrive in dry, sunny spots. 4-ft. Blooms all summer. 
Clumps 25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
ACONITUM (Monkshood).—Stately, branching racemes 
of hood shaped flowers. Sun or shade in rich moist 
soil. 
*napellus Spark’s Variety 4 ft. Glistening violet blue. 
30c ea.; 6 for $1.60; 12 for $3.00. 
AETHIONEMA (Persian Candytuft).—Prostrate, shrub¬ 
by evergreen perennial. Glaucous blue-green needle¬ 
like leaves ornamental year round in border, rock¬ 
ery, or wall. 
*Warley Rose—Compact bushlets 4 to 6 inches high 
covered with bright rose pink flowers, resembling 
miniature Daphne cneorum. W ell drained soil in 
full sun. 50c ea.; 6 for $2.60; 12 for $5.00. 
AGAPANTHUS (Blue African Lily).—Clusters of 20 to 
30 bright blue flowers on 3-foot stalks. In bloom all 
Summer. Desirable for semi-shaded or sunny situa¬ 
tions. Strong roots 35c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50. 
AGATHEA Coelestis (Blue Marguerite)! ft.—Daisy¬ 
like small, sky-blue flowers with yellow disc centeis. 
Everblooming. 20c ea.; 3 for 50c; 6 for $1.00 
AJUGA reptans (Bugle).—Useful ground cover for 
shade and under trees where grass will not grow. 
\"ery desirable plant for moist, shaded spot in rock¬ 
ery. 15c ea.; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.00. 
*metallica crispa—Distinct, compact, rare form with 
crinkly leaves of deep green with metallic hue. Fine, 
deep blue flowers. Forms evergreen mats quickly. 
40c ea.; 6 for $2.10; 12 for $4.00. 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine).—Thrive in almost any soil 
and location but prefer sandy loam and moist, well- 
drained spot. Prized for their airy grace. Fine for 
cutting. 
Crimson Star—Deep crimson with snowy-white corolla. 
Dobbie’s Imperial Hybrids—W' onderful range of colors. 
Considered one of best of long-spurred strains. 
Clumps: 20c ea.; 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00. 
ANEMONE japonica (Windflower).—True aristocrats 
of easiest culture for summer and fall bloom in 
shade. 
Queen Charlotte 3 ft.—Semi-double La France pink. 
Whirlwind 3 ft.—Large semi-double white. 
25c ea.; 6 for $1.36; 12 for $2.50. 
ARABIS (Rockcress).—Forms broad mats of evergreen 
foliage fairly smothered under a profusion of bloom 
in early spring. Very hardy. Lots of sun. Shear 
back severely immediately after blooming. 
alpina—Dense carpet of pure white flowers. 
10c ea.; 6 for 40c; 12 for 75c. 
ARENARIA caespitosa (Irish or Scotch Moss).—\ ivid 
cari)et of green for banks ; between stepping stones; 
substitute for lawn, etc. Spreads rapidly. 
Flat: $1.50, by “Express Collect.’’ 
ASTER, HARDY (Michaelmas Daisy).—Perhaps the 
most beloved of fall blooming perennials. They 
never fail. Starry, daisy-like single flowers all sum¬ 
mer and fall till frost by planting in variety. Grow 
freely in almost any soil and climate. 
Pot grown, 35c ea.; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.50. 
Blue Eyes 4 ft.—Pure violet-blue. Long petalled. 
Frikarti (Wonder of Staffa) 3^4 ft.—Clear lavender-blue. 
Little Boy Blue 2 ft.—Finest rich blue compact variety. 
Little Pink Lady 2 ft.—Very large rich pink flowers. 
Mount Everest 5 ft.—Pyramids of large glistening 
white. _ 
Chas. Wilson 3)4 ft.—Best bright red to date. 50c ea. 
*H arrington’s Pink 3)4 ft.—The only real pink. 75c ea. 
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AUBRETIA Rainbow Rock Cress—Many unusual pur¬ 
ples, carmine, crimson, etc., which combine beau¬ 
tifully interplanted with Alyssum Saxatile. Will 
grow anywhere. Use as ground cover, in borders 
and to cover rocks. Shear back when through bloom¬ 
ing. 
Hybrids Mixed: 10c ea.; 6 for 40c; 12 for 75c. 
BEGONIA—Of cheerful appearance and perpetually 
blooming, it is one of the most popular and charm¬ 
ing plants. 
“Luminosa”—Fiery-scarlet bronze foliage. 
“Prima Donna’’—Limpid rose, shading to carmine, 
green foliage. Strong plants, 6 for 30c; 50c per doz. 
BEGONIA, Tuberous-rooted (See Page 6). 
BILLBERGIA nutans 1 ft.—Novel plant for rockery, 
cactus garden or pot. Clusters of nodding, narrow 
flowers in combination of blue, yellow and green 
droop out of a rose-colored sheath. Tough, leathery, 
grass-like foliage. Little shade. Lots of water in 
summer. 50c ea.: 6 for $2.65; 12 for $5.00. 
BLEEDING HEART (See Page 6). 
CALCEOLARIA (Slipper Flower-Lady Purse).—Almost 
ever-blooming. Happiest in partial shade in moist, 
well-drained, peaty soil. Large clusters of puff-like 
flowers in clear Sulphur Yellow or speckled Bronze. 
10c ea.; 6 for 40c; 12 for 75c. 
CAMPANULA (Bellflower).—Practically all of the 
many sorts enjoy a little shade and gritty, well 
drained soil. Fertilize sparingly. They flower from 
early May to November. 
Carpatica 9 in.—Tufts of compact foliage. Widely open 
small blue bells on wiry stems, all summer. 
25c ea.; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
Cup and Saucer 3 ft.—Pink, Blue, White. 
20c ea.; 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00. 
garganica.—Very choice. Rosettes of glossy foliage. 
Trailers covered with light blue starry flowers. 
30c ea.; 6 for $1.60; 12 for $3.00. 
muralis 6 in.—Perfect border plant. Slightly alkaline 
soil. Dense tufts of dark green covered from June 
to November with purple-blue bells. 
50c dozen; $2.00 the flat, by “Express Collect.” 
CARNATIONS (See Page 14). 
CHIFFON DAISY.—First offered by us about 1927. 
Featured as a Novelty in 1939 Eastern and Foreign 
Catalogs. Pure white flowers with multitude of 
twisted petals giving a very fluffy appearance. 
Golden center. Fine for cutting. Blooms from 
Spring to Fall. 
15c ea.; 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS (See Page 15). 
COLUMBINE (See Aquilegia). 
NIEREMBERGIA 
(See Page 11) 
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