SEED CATALOGUE. 1939 
Perennial Plants 91 
Gypsophila • Baby’s Breath 
Paniculata. 2J4 ft- Cloud-like masses of small white flowers. One 
of the most popular and useful plants for cutting. July. 
Repens. A dwarf trailer, excellent for cascading down the slopes of 
the rock garden. Masses of small white flowers. June, July. 
Bristol Fairy. New Double Gypsophila. With double flowers 
almost as large as the annual Baby’s Breath and every bit as white, 
as lasting, and as easily handled as the usual double sort, it is more 
valuable than either. Not only for the flowers alone, but for the 
long season over which they are produced, Bristol Fairy is a 
triumphant achievement. Unlike the old double Baby’s Breath, 
which bloomed once and was gone, and unlike the annual sort which 
had to be sown many times a season, it continues to bloom from 
early summer until hard frost. 50 cts. each; $5 per doz. 
All Gypsophilas, except where otherwise noted, 25 ots. each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100 
Hemerocallis 
Helianthus • Hardy Sunflower 
The perennial Sunflowers should always be planted in masses, where 
they may have plenty of room. In combination with hardy asters, 
where broad color effects are wanted in late summer, they have few 
equals. They are profuse bloomers, producing an unlimited supply 
of flowers for decoration. 
Decapetalus multiflorus fl.-pl. (Double Hardy Sunflower). 4 ft. 
Large, double, dahlia-like golden yellow flowers in great profusion 
during July and August. 
Maximiliani. 6 ft. The latest of all. Golden yellow flowers in 
graceful sprays in October. Fine for cutting. 
Mollis. 5 ft. Thick, velvety foliage, of a distinct, silvery tinge. 
Flowers lemon-yellow. August, September. 
All Helianthus, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100 
Heliopsis • Orange Sunflower 
Helianthoides Pitcheriana. 3 ft. Golden yellow flowers all 
summer. Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commences to 
flower earlier in the season (July and August), of dwarfer habit, 
rarely exceeding 3 feet in height. Very valuable for cutting. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Helleborus 
Niger (Christmas Rose). 1 ft. This is one of the most interesting of 
all hardy plants we have because it flowers so early. In a sheltered, 
well-drained, partially shaded position it will come into bloom 
during February or March. The flowers are large and of artistic 
form. They are white lightly flushed purple and measure 2 inches 
in diameter. $1 each; $10 per doz. 
Hemerocallis • Yellow Day Lily 
These have long been favorites in our garden, and are always in¬ 
cluded in any list of the most popular hardy plants. All of the varie¬ 
ties are desirable and beautiful. The tall, graceful, grass-like foliage 
sets off the charming lily-like flowers very effectively. 
Dr. Regel. ft. Fragrant, orange-yellow, iily-Iike flowers. May. 
Flava (Yellow Day Lily). 3 ft. Fragrant, clear yellow flowers. 
Blooms earliest of these charming Lilies, coming in May and June, 
and is useful as a cut-flower as well as in the herbaceous border. 
THunbergi. 3 ft. Blooms in late July, after the other varieties. 
Rich, clear lemon-yellow flowers. 
All Hemerocallis, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100 
NEW GIANT HYBRIDS 
These new varieties are a great improvement over the older type 
and should be in every garden. Magnificent in every way. 
Bay State. Medium-sized, round, rich pure yellow flowers. Early 
and most profuse. 30 cts. each. 
Cinnabar. Blooms in July and August. Fine delicate shade of 
brownish red with golden suffusion. Throat is cadmium-yellow. 
Very free and attractive. 75 cts. each. 
D. D. Wyman. Large orange-yellow blooms, overlaid with bronzy 
red, during June and July. 50 cts. each. 
Dover. In bloom May 25. Large golden yellow flowers on strong, 
upright stalks. Aside from extreme earliness it is one of the 
brightest and most distinct of the new hybrids. 50 cts. each. 
Fulva maculata. Bold, upstanding, coppery orange shaded crim¬ 
son. Blooms in July. 75 cts. each. 
George Yeld. A most beautiful and distinct variety with large, open 
flowers. The outer petals are a rich orange, the inner ones flushed 
orange-bronze. Midseason. 50 cts. each. 
Gypsy. Deep orange, shaded coppery red. Blooms June and July. 
40 cts. each. 
J. A. Crawford. Large, open, deep yellow flowers of excellent form. 
Quite tall. Mid-June through July. 30 cts. each. 
Mrs. W. H. Wyman. 2 ^ ft. Valuable on account of its extensive 
flowering season, lasting a full month from early July until early 
August. Clear yellow blooms. 30 cts. each. 
The Gem. 2 ft. Round, full flowers of medium size and a deep 
golden yellow hue. Blooms during June. 30 cts. each. 
Hepatica 
Triloba (Liver-leaf). 6 in. A pretty spring-flowering plant with 
light blue flowers and heart-shaped leaves. Useful as a rock-plant, 
for a shady spot in the border, or for woodland planting where it 
is perfectly at home. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Heuchera • Coral Bells 
Dwarf, compact, bushy plants of easy culture bearing loose, grace¬ 
ful spikes of flowers in great profusion. It is fine for the border and 
rockery and excellent for cutting. 
Sanguinea. 1 to 1}^ ft. Flowers bright crimson. Very free-flower¬ 
ing. Excellent for rock-garden. June to September. 
Rosamunde. Branching stems of coral-pink flowers. 
All Heucheras, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20 per 100 
Helenium 
Strong-growing plants, valuable for producing late summer and 
fall effects in woodland or herbaceous border. Also useful as a 
cut-flower. 
Autumnale, Riverton Beauty. 4 ft. Clear yellow flowers with 
black centers. August, September. 
Autumnale, Riverton Gem. 4 ft. Rich mahogany-red flowers. 
August, September. 
Autumnale superbum. 4 ft. Yellow. August, September. 
Hoopesi. 2 ft. Large heads of deep yellow flowers. June, July. 
All Heleniums, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 
Double Hardy Sunflower 
Helianthemum 
Rock or Sun Rose 
Dwarf evergreen shrubs of 
spreading habit, which for freedom 
of flowering and brilliancy of 
coloring are equaled by few and 
excelled by no other family of 
plants. Delighting in full sun, they 
will thrive on a hot, sunny bank 
where few other plants will exist. 
Massed on the rock-garden or front 
of herbaceous border, they are the 
most gorgeous sight in the garden 
during June. These plants deserve 
the close attention of all who are 
interested in rock-gardening. 
Chamsecistus macranthum. 6 
in. Large; creamy white. 
Mrs. Earle. 9 in. Double; scar¬ 
let flowers. 
Praecox. 9 in. Large, soft yellow 
flowers. Silvery foliage. 
Rhodanthum carneum. 9 in. 
Very large, clear pink flowers. 
Silvery foliage. 
All Helianthemums, 35 cts. each; 
$3.50 per doz.; $20 per 100 
