Perennial Novelties 33 
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Gypsophila Oldhamiana 
Beautiful Dwarf Anchusa 
2534 MYOSOTIDIFLORA. With those who de¬ 
light in Rock Garden varieties of real merit, 
Anchusa Myosotidiflora will at once become a 
favorite. The beautiful rich green foliage complete¬ 
ly covers the dwarf plants from which arise many 
airy sprays of the most delightful forget-me-not 
blue flowers during April and May and at inter¬ 
vals throughout the summer. Will grow from 9 
to 12 inches tall. Pkt. 2©C. 
Novelty Aquilegia 
2575 RED RIDING HOOD. This variety is ex¬ 
tremely fine short spurred with double flowers 
of deep old rose and a pure white corolla. The 
plants bear an abundance of beautiful rich green 
foliage from which arise numerous tall strong 
branching stems bearing the delightful pink and 
white blooms. The plants will average two feet 
in height and produce their bloom quite early, 
continuing for a month to six weeks. Pkt. 15c. 
Grand New Armeria 
2595 GIANT PINK. The delightful attractiveness 
of the Armerias is very well known, but it is 
difficult to imagine fully the beauty and charm 
of this new large flowered variety. Its clumps of 
very attractive foliage are of themselves worthy 
a place in our gardens and when surmounted by 
large glistening pink balls of bloom in June and 
July, they become one of the most satisfactory 
rock garden and border subjects. Giant Pink 
certainly deserves a place in your garden. Pkt. 20c. 
Fine New Carnation 
2714 J. M. BRIDGEFORD. A very new develop¬ 
ment in the hardy perpetual Carnation family, 
this valuable variety brings new virtues to this 
popular flower. The habit of the plants is ex¬ 
ceptionally sturdy, growing 15 to 16 inches high, 
each of its strong upright branches bearing a large 
well formed flower of unusal size. The grand 
blooms appear in a range of colors heretofore 
unattained in the Carnation family. _ Many new 
and interesting shades adding to its interest and 
value. Extremely hardy, it will give success under 
practically all conditions. Pkt. 30c. 
Novel Euphorbia 
2880 POLYCHROMA. A delightful garden subject 
for the dwarf border or rockery, sending up many 
crown shoots 10 to 15 inches tall. Each shoot 
bears an abundance of dark green oval leaves 
and is surmounted by a close bract of small 
flowers of a rich butter-yellow. As the flowers 
open, the surrounding crown of leaves turn to a 
similar color until the entire top of each branch 
becomes a glow of bright yellow. A very interesting 
and attractive variety. Pkt. 2©c. 
Unusual Galllardla 
2892 THE GOBLIN. A really dwarf Gaillardia of 
compact plant habit which produces an abundance 
of rich colored bloom on good stems above the 
attractive foliage. They are a bright red, edged 
yellow, which add much color in the garden and 
are fine for cutting. Pkt. 2Qc. _ 
Dainty Gypsophila 
2920 OLDHAMIANA. This fine new hardy Gyp¬ 
sophila is similar to the popular Paniculata 
variety but more erect growing and continuous 
blooming, bearing flowers until late into the 
autumn. The flowers have a very slight tinge of 
flesh-pink which adds to their charm. Oldhamiana 
is very hardy and is an excellent addition to your 
hardy garden both for garden effect and for a 
continuous supply of cutting material. Pkt. 15c. 
Real garden merit is the test that a hardy per¬ 
ennial plant must pass to assure Its acceptance 
Into the gardens of critical gardeners and to 
assure its permanent acceptance as a member 
of their garden family. The following compara¬ 
tively newer varieties have this degree of merit 
and will please you. 
Myosotis, Star of Love 
New Delphiniums 
Of Great Size and Beauty. See Page 59. 
2790 GIANT PACIFIC HYBRIDS. This wonder¬ 
ful new strain produces huge flowers often 2 to 
2J4 inches in diameter, beautifully spaced on tall 
well proportioned spikes growing 6 to 8 feet tall. 
The plants are strong vigorous growers with an 
abundance of rich green foliage that is compara¬ 
tively mildew resistant. The tall spikes are on 
strong woody stems and bear a grace and charm 
that far surpasses all other sorts. The colors in 
these new hybrids range from pure white through 
all the lovely light blues and pastels and include 
the rich dark blue and violet tones, with both 
light and dark “bees.” The Giant Pacific Hybrids 
are practically 100% double flowered. Pkt. 35c. 
Lovely White Delphiniums 
2790-F GIANT PACIFIC WHITE. This grand 
white is a careful color selection from the New 
Giant Pacific Hybrids and has all the vigor and 
virtues of the parent strain. The beautiful pure 
white petals in their graceful double arrangement 
with large “bees” sometimes pure white and 
often dark and contrasting, form a most_attractive 
flower. Spikes tall and graceful. Pkt. 50c. 
27S9 HOODACRES WHITE. This giant new white 
Delphinium is a marvel of stately beauty with 
its fine straight spikes 5 to 6 feet tall, of beautiful 
nicely doubled blooms. Hoodacres resembles the 
Hollyhock type in its habit of growth and in its 
flower and spike form; it is a good vigorous grower 
and produces excellent flower spikes. The flowers 
are double with large white “bees,” closely ar¬ 
ranged on long well formed spikes. Pkt. 25c. 
New 
Delphinium 
Hoodacres 
White 
More Choice 
Delphifilums 
on Page 36. 
Helpful Hints 
about starting 
your Flower 
Seeds 
See Page 4. 
Hardy Carnation, J. M. Bridgeford 
Brilliant Coral Bells 
2964 HEUCHERA SPITFIRE. An unusually fine 
and desirable variety of Coral Bells. Vigorous and 
free blooming producing many large brilliant bells 
of rich scarlet on tall strong stems. A most valu¬ 
able sort to add to your perennial planting both 
for garden display and cut flowers. Pkt. 20c. 
Glorious Double Hellopsls 
2943 HELIOPSIS LEMOINE STRAIN. The 
most beautiful of all Heliopsis varieties the new 
Lemoine strain bears a multitude of large double 
golden yellow flowers of exceptional value as cut 
flowers. Started early this strain will come into 
flower the first year. We consider this one of the 
loveliest of all new perennials inits color. Pkt. 2©c. 
Most Beautiful Myosotis 
3431 COMPACTA STAR OF LOVE. This lovely 
new strain of hardy Forget-me-not is the result 
of many years of careful selection. The plant 
type and habit of growth is a grand improvement 
in uniform dwarf compactness. Above the beauti¬ 
ful foliage appear multitudes of light graceful 
flower heads of unusual bright blue. Pkt. 20c. 
New Dwarf Pentstemon 
3193 MINIATURE HYBRIDS. The delightful 
Gloxinia-like flowers are borne in the most marvel¬ 
ous array of colors imaginable on branched spikes 
2H to 3 feet. The flowers are numerous and closely 
arranged on the spike, thus being very desirable 
for cutting. Pkt. 20c. 
A Useful Pyrethrum 
3267 PTARMICAEFLORUM. A most charming 
and useful plant with silvery white graceful 
feathery foliage so desirable in bouquets. The 
plants are neat in habit and will supply a great 
quantity of cutting material throughout the 
season. Grows 6 to 10 inches tall and is quite 
hardy. Pkt. 25c. 
A Grand Little Viola 
3452-A. CHANTREYLAND. Among the delightful 
Viola Cornutas, Chantreyland takes top place. 
Its beautiful, pure apricot color, fine flower form, 
abundance of bloom and neat plant habit, all 
help to make Chantreyland almost the perfect 
Viola, and it comes exceptionally true from seed. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Grand Perennial Mixtures 
3471 TALL SORTS. Most desirable varieties for 
border planting or for cut-flowers. Most all grow 
2 to 3 feet tall. Very interesting to grow. Pkt. 
lOc; ]4 oz. 35c; Oz. 81.00. 
3472 FOR ROCK GARDENS. This mixture in¬ 
cludes the varieties that are best for Rock Garden 
use. All semi-dwarf and low growing and will 
thrive well in the rockery. Pkt. 2©c; jh oz. 25c. 
Study the Perennial Chart on Page 57. It can be Very Helpful. 
