Hardy Plants tor 
Rockeries & Borders 
Rock Garden seed in packets of the va¬ 
rieties listed below for only 9c a packet 
or 3 packets for 24c, postpaid. 
STACHYS (Woundwort)—Fine, old fashioned garden plant with soft silvery foliage. 
Grown principally for its beautiful foliage as the flowers are overshadowed by the 
lustrous foliage. 
TUNICA (Coatflower)—A very pretty tufted plant with light pink flowers, produced 
all summer. One of our leading rock plants. 
All are perfectly hardy and used largely for ground covering in and among rocks 
and most all'blossom profusely at different periods of the year when in growth. 
ARAB IS (White Rock Cress)—Pure white flowers produced in dense masses forming 
a carpet on the ground. Does well in light shade. 
CRUCIAN ELLA (Crosswort)—Early flowering rock plant with bright purple, ball 
shaped flowers. One of our most popular plants for rock gardens. 
CERASTIUM (Chickweed)—Also known as "Snow-in-Summer.” A low growing 
plant having silvery white foliage with masses of pure u'hite flowers in May. A very 
showy rock garden plant. 
DIANTHUS (Maiden Pink)—Also spoken of as Deltoides by Florists. A marvelous 
and beautiful little prostrate plant with narrow leaves, bearing a profusion of small, 
crimson flowers during June and July. Very easy to grow in rock gardens. 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath)—Also known as Chalk Plant or Repens. This beau¬ 
tiful trailing plant with clouds of small white and pink flowers, blossoms in July 
and August. 
SAPONARIA (Soapwort)—This most attractive little low growing rock plant is covered 
with beautiful rosy-pink flowers late in May and early in June well above the foliage. 
VERONICA SPICATA (Speedwell)—The beautiful long spikes of beautiful violet- 
blue flowers blossom all summer. For best results, lift and divide the plants every 
three years. As this plant grows slightly higher than the other rock plants we list, 
plant in with taller growing plants. 
SILENE SCHAFTA (Catchfly Plant)—Also known as “Autumn Catchfly." A charm¬ 
ing border or rock plant growing 4 inches high with masses of bright pink flowers 
from July to October. 
ROCK GARDEN IRIS—See page 45—Miniature Iris. (No Seed). 
PRICES—Each 9c, 3 for 24c, 6 for 44c, 12 for 68c, 25 for $1.20, 
postpaid. 
Cmaniti! ftffar O ft D Afi* Will send 6 Rock Garden plants, 
OpcMdl vliCI ft. I . ‘tO . our selection, for only 29c, prepaid, 
POPULAR FLOWERING 
DECORATIVE CANNAS 
large Flowering 
Types 
Allemania 
MkEMANIA—A magnificent scarlet with yellow 
r border' (soft illustration). Foliage green, grows to 
about 5 feet 911* I s a prolific bloomer. Strong roots. 
12c each, 3 for 33c, 12 for $kO«r OTstpaid, 
EAUTE POITEVINE (3'/ 2 ft.)—Rlood-shot petals of crlmson- 
•arlet One of the good, reliable red bedders; useful as the 
iging in beds. Strong roots, each 12c, 3 for 33c, doz. $1.08, 
istpaid. 
URBANK—A fine canary yellow with green leaves rather dwarf 
rower, height 3 to 3% feet. Strong roots. 12c each, 3 for 33c, 
2 for $1.08, postpaid. 
APRICOT—A gorgeous gleaming apricot pink color with 
large showy heads or florets. Foliage green and shiny. 
Each 12c; 3 for 33c; doz. $1.08, postpaid. 
GUSTAVE GUMPER—A variety that is outstanding 
with beautiful yellow and carmine flowers. Green leaf. 
Height 4 feet. Strong roots, 10c each, 3 for 27c, 12 fer 
96c, postpaid. 
HUNGARIA (3'/ 2 to 4 ft.)—The first popular pink bed- 
der; bright “Neyron Rose” pink, the throat prettily 
mottled. Strong roots, each 12c, 3 for 33c, doz. $1.08, 
postpaid. 
KING HUMBERT (4 to 4'/ 2 ft.)—The best bronze 
leaved variety, very distinct heart-shaped leaves shaded 
with purple madder-brown. Immense orchid-flowered 
trusses of velvety orange scarlet flecked with carmine, 
rose tinted at margin and base. Strong roots, each 12c, 
3 for 33c, doz. $1.08, postpaid. 
MRS. ALFRED F. CONARD (4 ft.)—Makes a charm¬ 
ing, continuous display of silvered peach-pink. The 
leading light pink. Strong roots, each 12c, 3 for 33c, 
doz. $1.08, postpaid. 
QUEEN CHARLOTTE—A beautiful orange scarlet with 
gilt edge; foliage green. Grows about 4 feet high. An 
excellent blooming variety. Strong roots, 12c each, 3 for 
33c. 12 for $1.08, postpaid. 
QUEEN HELEN (4 to 5 ft.)—Exact Humbert char- 
-acter, but the leaves are green and flowers rich golden 
yellow beautifully dotted red. Strong roots, each 12c, 
3 for 33c, doz. $1.08. postpaid. 
ROSEA GIGANTEA—This wonderful rose carmine 
Canna grows about 3% feet high. Foliage is green. 
Very. attractive. Strong roots, lie each, 3 for 30c, 12 
for 98c, postpaid. 
SHENANDOAH—An excellent rose pink with bronze 
foliage. Height 5 feet. Very attractive. Strong roots, 
12c each, 3 for 33c, 12 for $1.08, postpaid. 
STATUE OF LIBERTY (6 to 7 ft.)—Torch-like orange 
red trusses rigidly upheld; the best extra tall red va¬ 
riety. Heavily veined, dark bronze foliage. Strong 
roots, each 9c, 3 for 24c, doz. 84c, postpaid. 
GOLDEN WEDDING (3 ft.)—Very rich golden yellow 
seldom -adulterated with other markings. The flowers 
are large, clean and well poised above the foliage, in 
shapely trusses. Exceptionally valuable because first 
class solid yellow color has been almost unknown in 
Dwarf Cannas. Strong roots, each 12c, 3 for 33c, doz. 
$1.08, postpaid. 
AMBA§9Ad 65—Color of flower a rich deep scarlet 
softly <ftou£d afid solashed with brighter red. Orchid 
flowered^ with foliage Of a Very (lark .bronze, Flowers 
often 6 to 7 inches across With petals over 3 
in diameter. Strong roots, each 12c, 3 Tor ?3c, «9Zr 
$1.08, postpaid. 
THE GEM (4'/a ft.) —Recommended as being the most 
conspicuous, practical and delightful among ail the 
light colored sorts of medium height. Its bloom is 
even and widespread, entirely above the foliage; trusses 
large and compact. Straw yellow and rich cream, pro¬ 
fusely flecked with rose. Strong roots, each 12c, 3 for 
33c, doz. $1.08, postpaid. 
THE PRESIDENT (4 ft.)—The best green-leaved red- 
flowered eanna offered. The flowers are immense, round, 
firm; a one color pure scarlet. Strong roots, each 10c, 
3 for 27c. doz. 96c, postpaid. 
WYOMING—A splendid plant, blooming throughout the 
summer and fall. Flowers are bright orange; a color 
which contrasts nicely with the attractive purplish bronze 
foliage. Height. 6 feet, and very handsome. Strong 
roots, each lie, 3 for 30c, doz. 98c, postpaid. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT—A clear golden yellow 
with the finest green foliage. Plants are free growers, 
usually about 4% to 5 feet high. Leaves are large and 
long, and very decorative. The flowers are always car¬ 
ried well above the foliage, showing them off to best 
advantage. Strong roots, each 12c, 3 for 33c, doz. $1.08, 
postpaid. _ 
CITY OF PORTLAND—The most wonderful pink Canna 
ever grown. The finest new Canna we have ever seen. 
Grows about 3% feet high with attractive green foliage. 
The color is beautiful glowing pink, of large size and 
perfect form. Strong roots, each 9c, 3 for 24c, doz. 84c, 
postpaid. . , 
EUREKA (4'/ 2 ft.)—The only genuine, practical white 
Canna, good full trusses, broad petals, uniform, free 
and continuous bloom; and a clean, waxy, ivory-white 
color. Sturdy plant and attractive foliage. Strong 
roots, each 10c. 3 for 28c, 6 for 48c, postpaid. 
FIREBI RD—This new Canna grows 4 feet high and Is 
a truly magnificent flower. Flowers are large, often 
reaching a size of 8 inches in diameter, while the in¬ 
dividual petals are 2% to 3 inches across. Color is a 
rich crimson scarlet. Strong roots, each 9c, 3 for 24c, 
doz. 84c. postpaid. 
ROSAMUND COLES—Deep reddish orange with orange- 
yellow border. Each 12c, 3 for 33c, doz. $1.08, postpaid. 
Special Offer C-48 
Will send one each of 21 kinds listed for 
$1.89. Postpaid. 
MIXED DECORATIVE FLOWERING CANNAS— 
This mixture is made up from named varieties as 
listed in our catalog. Most kinds where labels are 
lost during the digging season. No seedling varie¬ 
ties in this mixture. Strong roots, 7c each, 3 for 
18c, 12 for 60c, 25 for $1.13, postpaid. 
For 
House 
and 
Garden 
Sedums may be cultivated for pot culture and many varieties are suitable for miniature 
gardens as well as rock gardens. Easy to cultivate inside ana require li ttle aue _ lu ' 
Special Offer S-48 
Will send 10 kinds of Sedums, our selection, for 48c, postpaid 
We offer 20 or more choice kinds of Sedums under name and can 
fill most any order for any standard variety wanted. Some of the popu¬ 
lar kinds are Acre, Albums, Dasyphyllum, Murale, Sexangulare and 
Spurium. In the tall growing, we offer Spectabile Rosea, Spectabile Bril¬ 
liant, and Spectabile Varigated. 
PRICES: 6 for 25c; 12 for 45c; 25 for 82c, postpaid. 
SEMPERVIVUM 
We offer these hardy little plants in a fascinating 
assortment of colors for nestling in the rocks and 
pockets of your rock-garden. A home rock-garden 
collection of 5 different plants will be sent for only 
65c in our assortment, postpaid. VARIETIES: Tec- 
torum,. Globerifum, Langobardum, Arenaria, Trieste, 
Pittoni, Emerald Green and Alberti. PRICE: Each 
12c; 3 for 33c; 6 for 58c; 12 for 98c, postpaid. 
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