OLDS' HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Olds’ Northern Grown Hardy Perennials are all two to three years 
old, lield grown plants. They should not be confused with the small 
one-year seedlings which are so often offered. Perennials should be 
used for permanent plantings in beds and borders. When once estab¬ 
lished they will produce an abundance of flowers for vears to come with 
practically no attention. ALL PRICES ARE POSTPAID PRICES. 
Note: Plants will be mailed at the proper time to iilant when weather 
will permit digging. If you need a large quantity of plants for a border 
or rock garden, send us your list. We will be glad to quote you prices. 
AQUILEGIA. Dobbie’s Long Spurred Hybrids (Columbine or 
Honeysuckle)—One of the most graceful and dainty of hardy perennials 
with its delicately tinted bird-like blossoms on their slender stems, 
bowing and nodding in the breeze. Mixed colors only. Each, 25c; 
3 for 60c. 
BUDDLEA, He de France (Butterfly Bush)—A deciduous shrubby 
plant growing rapidly from the roots each spring. Starts blooming early 
in July and bears great spikes of dark purple colored flowers until frost. 
Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
BUDDLEA, Hartwegi—T he newest and finest of the Butterfly bush¬ 
es. It is hardier than any of the summer flowering varieties. The large 
bright plentiful panicles are of remarkable substance and do not sun¬ 
burn. The tip flowers open before the basal flowers have faded. The 
foliage is heavy and of a rich dark green color. Each, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
DICTAMNUS (Gas Plant). An old-fash¬ 
ioned favorite. The leaves have a fragrant odor 
and the flowers are borne in upright racemes. 
The plant has glands that secrete a volatile mat¬ 
ter and when ignited in hot weather will burn 
without injury to the plant. Plant on well- 
drained rich soil. Each, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
CAMPANULA, Telham Beauty (Persici- 
folia)—This variety has large bells of beautiful 
china blue. An improved strain of peach leaf 
Campanula. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The 
varieties we list below are very satisfactory in 
the protected border. They bloom late in the 
fall when most plants are through blooming. 
Better results will be obtained if the old plants 
are divided and reset each spring. Plants from 
2 V 2 -inch pots. 
AMELIA OR AZALEAMUM. An old 
favorite that has become very popular owing 
to its early flowering characteristics. Lavender 
rose flowering in September. Each, 30c; 3 for 
75c. 
A. BARHAM. Early beautiful orange- 
brown. Height 2 feet. Usually in full bloom the 
last part of September. Each, 25c; 3 for 75c. 
CARRIE OR GLORY OF SEVEN 
OAKS. A splendid deep yellow flower late in 
September. Height 2 feet. Each, 25c; 3 for 75c. 
FIREBIRD. Bright semi-double scarlet 
blooms in October. Each, 25c; 3 for 75c. 
NORMANDIE. A rather low growing va¬ 
riety flowering in September. Height, 114 feet. 
One of the very earliest and best cream-whites. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 75c. 
OURAY. Rich bronze with coppery glow. 
Exceedingly hardy and recommended for its 
brilliant colors in October. Each, 25c; 3 for 75c. 
UVALDA. A large early pompon variety. 
White with faint pink on opening. October. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 75c. 
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUM COL¬ 
LECTION. One each of the above varieties 
for $1.50. 
CLEMATIS, Davidiana — Makes compact, 
bushy plants, 2 feet high. Produces showy tubu¬ 
lar bell-shaped sweet scented, deep lavender blue 
flowers in August and September. Each, 36c; 3 
for 80c. 
CLOVE PINKS, Dianthus Plumarius—Per¬ 
fectly hardy and flowering continuously from 
spring until late fall if the flowers are removed 
when they begin to fade. Their spicy fragrance 
rivals their brilliant colors, varying from pure 
white to the richest crimson, many being beau¬ 
tifully striped and laced. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c. 
COREOPSIS, Mayfield Giant—Sometimes 
called Yellow Daisy. Borne on numerous stems 
in great profusion nearly all summer. Each, 25c; 
3 for 60c. 
CANTERBURY BELLS. Biennial—Great 
pillars of bloom in rose-pink, blue and white. 
Mixed colors only. Each, 26c; 3 for 60c. 
DAISY, Elders or Memorial—An extra 
early Shasta Daisy flowering about Decoration 
Day. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
DAISY, Shasta—Burbank’s large white 
daisy. Flowers in July. 4 to 5 inches across. 
Each, 25c, 3 for 60c. 
DORONICUM, Excelsum. Large golden 
yellow single flowers on tall, erect stems. Blooms 
early in the spring. Makes a fine cut flower, 
and is colorful in the border. Each, 25c; 3 for 
60c. 
EUPHORBIA, Polychroma. One of the best 
yellows for the rock garden. Compact, shrubby 
plants covered in June with brilliant yellow 
flowers. We highly recommend this plant. Each, 
30c; 3 for 75c. 
Aerial View of Our Perennial Station. 
HOLLYHOCKS, Mixed — Th ese stately 
old-time favorites full of sentiment and beauty, 
bear large, perfectly-formed flowers in many 
lovelv colors and shades. The flower of our beau- 
tifurcity. Each, 15c; 3 for 40c; $1.50 per dozen. 
LIATRIS, (Kansas Gay Feather)—Showy 
plants 4 feet high with spikes of purple flowers. 
Grow well in sun or shade and most all soils. 
Blooms midsummer. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
POPPY, Red Oriental. For a dazzling dis¬ 
play of rich and brilliant coloring no other 
flower can equal the vivid orange scarlets of 
the Oriental Poppies. 36 inches in height. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. Order early. 
POPPY, Perry’s White—Beautiful satiny 
white with a blotch of crimson red at base of 
each petal. Each, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
POPPY, Mrs Perry—Like the red poppy in 
growth but a beautiful salmon in color. Each, 
26c; 3 for 60c. 
Note:—After May 1st orders for Oriental 
Poppies will be held and sent in September. 
PHLOX. See next page. 
PHLOX. (Creeping). 
Subulata Alba—A dainty creeping Phlox that 
is simply covered in the early spring with a pro¬ 
fusion of clear white flowers. 6 inches tall. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
Subulata Lilacina—Similar to Subulata Alba 
but the flowers are larger and a delicate blue- 
lavender in color. Foliage is light green. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
Subulata Rosea—Similar to Subulata Alba 
but a shower of bright rose flowers in early 
spring. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
PYRETHRUM, Roseum—The fern-like foli¬ 
age is attractive and the flowers ranging from 
pure white through shades of pink are beautiful 
on the plant, also as cut flowers. 20 to 24 inches 
tall. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
RANUNCULUS, (Early Spring Butter¬ 
cup). A very early yellow flower growing on 
warm, sandy slopes. Because of its earliness 
well worth growing in the rock garden. 6 to 12 
inches. April. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c. 
RUDEBECKIA, Purpurea (Coneflower) — 
Large purple flowers with brown cone-shaped 
centers. Easy culture. Good ordinary soil in sun. 
Height, 3 feet. Recommended for borders. Each, 
30c; 3 for 75c. 
SAPONARIA. Ocymoides Splendens — A 
very pretty dwarf creeper for the rock garden. 
Forms a cloud of dainty pink flowers in June. 
Attractive green foliage. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
THERMOPSIS. Caroliniana—A graceful 
plant with its long racemes of yellow pealike 
flowers. Greatly resembles a large yellow lupine. 
Height 2 feet, foliage dark green. Sunny well- 
drained soil. Each, 30c; 3 for 76c. 
SPIREA, (Aruncus, Astilbe). Hybrid Spirea 
of gorgeous shades on small spikes with large 
flowering heads. Each, 30c; 3 for 76c. 
STATICE. Dumosus (Lavender Baby’s 
Breath). Large, flat heads of tiny purplish-pink 
flowers. May be dried and kept for months. 
Blooms in August and September. Grows 18 to 
24 inches. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
VIOLA, Jersey Gem—A violet that grows 6 
inches high and shows a continuous bloom of 
vivid purple from early summer iintil frost. The 
plants are literally covered with huge vmlets 
measuring more than an inch in diameter. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
YUCCA, Filamentosa (Adam’s Needle)—The 
sword-like foliage is verv attractive. Well es¬ 
tablished plants have spikes of white, lily-like 
flowers in .Tune. Height 3 to 4 feet. Each, 30c; 
3 for 75c. 
DELPHINIUM. Pacific Giants. The best 
strain of giant Delphiniums. Mildew resistant. 
See page 4 for complete description and illustra¬ 
tion. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
DELPHINIUM, Gold Medal Hybrid (Lark¬ 
spur) —Perhaps the most beautiful hardy plant 
in cultivation. Great pillars of bloom, sometimes 
8 feet tall, of every shade of blue, and increas¬ 
ing in size and beauty yearly. Each, 25c; 3 for 
60c. 
DELPHINIUM, Belladonna, Sky Blue—A 
continual bloomer. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
DELPHINIUM, Formosum—^The true dark 
blue variety with white eye. Each, 25c; 3 for 
60c. 
DELPHINIUM, EngUsh Hybrids. This 
strain comprises the newest varieties and colors 
ranging from deepest blue to pink. Flowers 
single and double. More showy than the Gold 
Medal. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
DICENTRA. (Bleeding Heart)—An old- 
fashioned flower which should be in every gar¬ 
den. Long drooping racemes of heart-shaped 
flowers. Each, 36c; 3 for 90c. 
FOXGLOVE, (Digitalis) —A biennial, but 
renews itself from self-sown seed. Stately and 
dignified old-time flowers growing on tall stalks. 
The inverted, tubular blossoms are of very strik¬ 
ing beauty. Each, 30c; 3 for 65c. 
GAILLARDIA, Grandiflora (Blanket Flow¬ 
er)-—One of the most satisfactory of tall, hardy 
perennials. The large brown center is surrounded 
by petals marked with concentric rings of bril¬ 
liant crimson, scarlet, orange and vermilion. One 
of the few perennials which is always in blos¬ 
som. 2 to 3 feet in height. Each, 25c; 3 for 
60c; 12 for $2.00. 
GAILLARDIA, Burgundy—New, shining 
wine-red Gaillardia. The first of the all-red 
Gaillardias introduced. Highly recommended. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
GYPSOPHILA, OR BABY’S BREATH, 
Paniculata Compacta—When in bloom in Aug¬ 
ust it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in 
height and the same in diameter: of minute 
white flowers having a beautiful gauze-like ap¬ 
pearance. Can be dried for winter. Each, 25c; 
3 for 60c. 
HEUCHERA, Sanguinea (Coral-bells) — 
Beautiful plants for front row of borders, with 
slender, fairy-like spikes of richly colored 
crimson flowers; is noted most striking in the 
garden and light and graceful for cutting. 12 
to 18 inches. June to September. Each, 25c; 
3 for 60c. 
HEMEROCALLIS. Florhan. Large trump¬ 
et-shaped variety. Flowers of rich golden yellow 
with yellow markings. A strong grower attain¬ 
ing a height of three to three and one-half feet. 
Flowers in .Tune and July. Each, 30c; 3 for 76c. 
hemero(;:allis, Fulda. Coppery-orange 
shading to crimson. Sometimes called Brown 
Day Lily. 3 feet in height. Flowering in July. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
HEMEROCALLIS, Dr. Regel —Bright, rich 
orange yellow flowers in early June. Height 
about m feet. Fine for cutting. Each, 25c; 3 
for 60c. 
HEMEROCALLIS, Kwanso—A large dou¬ 
ble golden bronze day lily flowering in August. 
Each, 30c; 3 for 76c. 
HEMEROCALLIS, Thunbergla (Day Lily) 
—A flower that does well in partial shade. Large 
lemon yellow lily shaped flowers in July. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
— 25 — 
