Burpee*s Perennial Flower Seeds 
Perennial Flowers are the hardy, permanent ones that live for years. Plants 
grow to the flowering stage each year and die down again to the roots, which 
remain alive but dormant until the next season. Some perennials will flower 
the first year from seed if it is sown early, although two seasons are usually 
required. Perennials are most important flowers in the garden. With proper 
selection they can be had in bloom from early in the spring until late in the fall, 
beginning with the lovely, dainty Rainbow Rock Cress (Aubrietia), Golden 
Alyssum, Siberian Wallflower, Columbine, and many others, ending the season 
with the fall Chrysanthemums. Cultural directions are given on every bag. 
The Burpee leaflet. “Perennials from Seed.” will be sent free upon request. 
Average heights and blooming season are given in the description for 
each class; some variation is natural in different localities. 
Explanation of Keys: 
To make selection easy for you, we have 
indicated the principal purpose of dif¬ 
ferent flowers with the following marks: 
[cl Especially desirable for cutting. 
|@ Succeeds in dry or sandy soil. 
13 Prefers moist, well-drained soil. 
[0 Highly prized for rock gardens. 
O Succeeds in or prefers semi-shade. 
§ For climbing on string, wire, etc. 
Achillea, The Pearl Pkt. 15^. 
Achillea Milfoil [£l 
3702 The Pearl Clusters of small, 
double white pompon chrysanthemum- 
like flowers. In bloom from June to 
September. Fine for cutting. 2 ft. 
Pkt. Vie oz. 40f‘; Vs oz. 70^. 
Agrostemma 
Rose Campion, Mullein Pink [cl 
3704 Coronaria, Mixed Silvery foli- 
aged plants wit h showy blood-red. white, 
and violet flowers from June to Septem¬ 
ber. Fine for cutting and borders. 2 ft, 
Pkt. 10|!‘; 1/4 oz. 25^!: V2 oz. 40^. 
Anthemis 
Yellow Marguerite, Chamomile [cl [g 
3711 Kelwayii Yellow Golden yellow 
daisy-like flowers from July until frost. 
Does well in poor soil. Fine for cutting. 
Grows 2 ft. high. Pkt. 10^; i/g oz. 30i. 
Arenaria sandwort m 
3632 Montana Dwarf, tufted plants, 
a foot or so across, covered with large, 
silvery white flowers in April and May. 
Excellent for edgings and rock gardens 
in sunny and dry. sandy locations. 6 in. 
Pkt. 20^; oz. 60^; Vis oz. $1.00. 
Ampelopsis Boston Ivy § 
3708 Veitchii Rapid-growing 
climber, which will cling to brick or 
stone. Dark green, three-lobed leaves 
which turn to crimson in the fall. 
Pkt. lOfi; V 2 oz. 25<i. 
Alyssum 
Rock Madwort, Gold Dust [0 0 
Charming, attractive dwarf plants 
for rock gardens and edge of borders. 
Bloom freely in early spring. 
3918 Argenteum Dense bushy 
plants, 12 to 15 in. tall, with bright 
yellow flowers all through the sum¬ 
mer; leaves are silvery on reverse. 
Pkt, 15^; i/s oz. 60^!; % oz. $1.00. 
3706 Saxatile compactum (Bas¬ 
ket of Gold) Brilliant golden yellow 
flowers borne so profusely as to hide 
the plants. Very popular. 9 to 12 in. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 35^; oz. 60«i. 
3630 Saxatile sulphureum Plants 
grow 12 to 16 in. tall, and are cov¬ 
ered with bright sulphur-yellow flow¬ 
ers for a long period in early spring. 
Pkt. 15fi; oz. 35f!i; Vi oz. 60fi. 
3631 Rock Garden Rare Species 
Mixed Choice assortment of dwarf 
varieties ranging from 4 to 16 in. 
in height. Just as desirable for 
border as for rock-garden jjlanting. 
Pkt. 20ff; Vie oz. 50^; Vi oz. 850. 
Alyssum saxatile compactum Pkt. 100. 
Anchusa Ilalica. Lissadell Pkt. 150. 
Anchusa Bug/oxx ici^ 
Plantsgrow4 to5 ft. tall, much branched, 
with many large blue forget-me-not¬ 
like flowers in June and July. Do best 
in partial shade and well-drained soil; 
will succeed in a dry situation. Plant in 
a location that is sheltered from high 
winds. 
3710 Italica Dropmore Rich blue. 
Pkt. 100; y^ oz. 250; V2 oz. 450. 
3906 Italica Lissadell Gentian-blue 
Pkt. 150; Vi oz. 300; Vi oz. 500. 
7662 COLLECTION 
6 Unusual 
Perennial Flowers 
for the Rock Garden 
Alyssum, Rare Species Mixed 
Campanula rotundifolia superba 
Dianthus Allwoodii alpinus 
Erinus alpinus 
Linumflavum nanumcompactum 
Polyanthus Mixed 
6 pkts. —one each of these six 
choice hardy flowers q/-. , 
(value $1.30) for only yUjS 
W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
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