^^Flower Seeds for Florists^’ 
MISCELLANEOUS PERENNIALS 
Our seed sales for the past few seasons show a decidedly in¬ 
creasing and active demand for hardy perennials, that we be¬ 
lieve reflects a similar condition down thru the florist to the 
ultimate consumer—our buying public. The many new and 
attractive alpine and rock plants available evidence the active 
interest hybridizers are taking in this new interest of amateur 
gardeners. Recognition by florists of the value of perennial 
cutting beds is also stimulating interest along this line. To 
help you keep up in this constantly changing field of “what are 
the newest and best varieties?” we consider a very important 
part of our job as your seed supplier. The following list, altho 
by no means complete, we think represents a very excellent col¬ 
lection of hardy perennials, and we suggest that you give it 
careful consideration when making up your list of varieties. 
Stars (*) designate those varieties that have proven most 
generally satisfactory and useful, and those marked (R) are 
very satisfactory rock garden subjects. 
An easily grown useful hardy perennial — 
Achillea Filipendula, Parker’s variety 
ACHILLEA 
Some 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. 
(R) Tomentosa Aurea. 190,000 S. 6 to 8 in. Finely serrated 
golden yellow foliage. Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs oz., $1.25. 
ACONITUM 
Fischeri (Monkshood). 9500 S. 3 ft. Deep blue flowers in dense 
spikes. Sow seed outdoors in the fall and allow to stand over 
winter for good germination. Tr. pkt., 25c; ^/4 oz., 50c; 1 oz., 
$1.75. 
(R) ALYSSUM 
The two varieties following are perfectly hardy with us and make 
fine, free flowering rock garden or border plants. 
*Saxatile Compactum. 40,000 S. 12 in. Flowers early May. 
Rich golden yellow. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; % oz., 25c; 1 oz., 85c. 
Saxatile Silver Queen (Citrinum). Same as above but a light 
lemon yellow. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
For Annual Alyssum, see page 27. 
Arresting attention is 
ANCHUSA 
The following four varieties are perfectly hardy with us. 
* (R) Barrelieri. 5500 S. 15 in. Very fine Forget-me-not blue 
rock garden plant. Flowers middle to end of May. Improves 
Myosotidiflora in more vigorous growth and freer flowering. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Myosotidiflora. 10,500 S. 12 in. May flowering. 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. 
Grandiflora Picotee. Same as above but attractively striped 
white. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
For Annual Anchusa Blue Bird, see page 28. 
ANTHEMIS 
Kelwayi (Hardy Marguerite). 85,000 S. 3 ft. Yellow Daisy 
flowers produced thruout summer. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
For the annual Anthemis Arabica, see page 28. 
(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. 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., 55c; 1 oz., $1.90. 
*Glandulosa Vera. 18 in. Large spurless bright blue with white 
corolla. Fine compact grower for rock gardens and edges. 
Tr. pkts. only, 50c. 
Jaetschaui. Yellow with long red spurs. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.15. 
*Longissima. Delicate pale yellow with extra long (4 in.) spurs, 
and large flowers. Quite distinctive and richly fragrant. 
Tr. pkt., 75c; Vie oz., $2.25; Vs oz., $4.00. 
COERULEA. The long-spurred large flowered type. 
Blue (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Sky-blue with white corolla. 
Prefer following. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 55c; 1 oz., $1.85. 
Aquilegia Long Spurred Crimson Star. Dark crimson and 
white are the distinctive contrasting colors of this variety. 
the first step in selling. 
