OLDS’ HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Olds’ Northern Grown Hardy Perennials are 
all two to three years old, field grown plants. 
They should not be confused with the small 
one-year seedlings which are so often offered. 
Perennials should be used for permanent plant- 
ings in beds and borders. When once estab- 
lished they will produce an abundance of flow- 
ers for years to come with practically no at- 
tention, ALL PRICES ARE POSTPAID 
PRICES. 
Note: Plants will be mailed at planting time 
or when weather will permit digging. 
ALYSSUM SAXATILE. Basket of Gold. 
Masses of bright yellow flowers in early spring. 
Excellent for front row of borders or the rock 
garden. Each, 25c; 8 for 60c. 
ARMERIA (Sea Pink). Tall Hybrids. Large 
flowers white, rose and pink shades. Useful for 
edgings and cuttings. Grows 18 to 24 inches 
tall and blooms from June to October. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
ASTER. Star of Wartburg. Spring flower- 
ing Aster. Dark lilac-blue flowers with orange 
centers on one-foot stems in great numbers. 
Makes a fine display in the border with its large 
flowers measuring 2% to 3 inches in diameter. 
Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
ASTER. Mauve Cushion. A circular cush 
ion-like plant rarely exceeding over ten inches 
in height. The flowers are delicate soft mauve 
with silverish-white reflections, measuring about 
1% inches in diameter. They appear in such 
numbers as to completely cover the plant. An 
excellent fall blooming plant usually beginning 
to bloom in early October. Requires a sunny 
location. Hach, 30c;.3 for 75c. 
AQUILEGIA. Dobbie’s Long Spurred Hy- 
brids (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. Hach, 25c; 3 for 
60c. 
BUDDLEA, Hartwegi. 
est of the Butterfly bushes. It is hardier than 
any of the summer flowering varieties. The 
large bright plentiful panicles are of remark- 
able substance and do not sunburn, The tip 
flowers open before the basal flowers have fad- 
The newest and fin- 
ed. The foliage is heavy and of a rich dark 
green color: Hach, 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. Hach, 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. 
Plants from 2%-inch pots. 
AMELIA OR AZALEAMUM. Very pop: 
ular owing to its early flowering characteristics. 
Lavender rose flowering in September. Hach, 
80c; 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. Hach, 25c; 3 for 75c. 
FIREBIRD. Bright semi-double scarlet 
blooms in October. Hach, 25c; 3 for 75c. 
NORMANDIE. A rather low growing va- 
riety flowering in September. Height, 1% feet. 
One of the very earliest and best cream-whites. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 75ce. 
OURAY. Rich bronze with coppery glow. 
Exceedingly hardy and recommended for its 
brilliant colors in October. Hach, 25c; 3 for 75c. 
UVALDA. A large early pompon yariety. 
White with faint pink on opening. October. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 75c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM COLLECTION. 
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. Each, 35c; 3 for 80c. 
CLOVE PINKS, Dianthus Plumarius. Their 
spicy fragrance rivals their brilliant colors, 
varying from pure white to the richest crimson, 
many being beautifully 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. Hach, 25c; 
3 for 60c. 
CANTERBURY BELLS. Biennial—Great 
pillars of bloom in rose-pink, blue and white. 
Mixed colors only. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
DAISY, Elders or Memorial—An _ extra 
early Shasta Daisy flowering about Decoration 
Day. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. é 
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. 
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. Hach, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
DELPHINIUM, Pacific Giants. Perhaps 
the most beautiful hardy plant in cultivation. 
Great pillars of bloom, sometimes 8 feet tall, 
increasing in size and beauty yearly. This is 
the largest and most mildew-resistant strain. 
Each, 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
DELPHINIUM, Belladonna, Sky Blue—A 
continual bloomer. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
DELPHINIUM, Formosum—tThe true dark 
blue variety with white eye. Hach, 25c; 3 for 
60c. 
DELPHINIUM, English Hybrids. This 
strain comprises the newest varieties and colors 
ranging from deepest blue to pink. Flowers 
single and double. Very showy. 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. Bach, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
FUNKIA VARIEGATA, (Plantain Lily). 
An excellent edging plant. Variegated foliage 
with bright blue flowers. Prefers a _ location 
with ample moisture. Hach, 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 75¢c. 
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. Hach, 30c; 3 for 65c. 
GAILLARDIA, Grandifiora (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, 25¢; 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. 
GYPSOPHILA FLORA PLENA. This 
is a double variety of Baby’s Breath. Forms 
masses of minute double white flowers. Hach, 
85c; 3 for $1.00. ; 7 
GYPSOPHILA PACIFICA. Very similar 
to the perennial common Baby’s Breath, but 
the flowers are clear pink and very profuse. 
Each, 35c; 3. for $1.00. 
HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower). Flowers 
are of a beautiful deep golden yellow measur- 
ing 2% inches in diameter. Blooms from July 
to August on long 3-foot stems. Fine for cut- 
ting. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c, 
HOLLYHOCKS, Mixed —These stately 
old-time favorites, full of sentiment and beauty, 
bear large, perfectly-formed flowers in many 
lovely colors and shades. The flower of our beau- 
tiful city. Each, 15c; 3 for 40c; $1.50 per dozen. 
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. Hach, 25c; 
3 for 60c. 
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. 
LINUM (Flax). Lovely flowers either blue 
or white on 12 to 18-inch bushy plants. Flow- 
ers from May to July. State color wanted, 
white or blue. Hach, 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 June and July. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
HEMEROCALLIS, Fulda. Ooppery-orange 
shading to crimson. Sometimes called Brown 
Day Lily. 3 feet in height. Flowering in July. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
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‘well worth growing in the rock garden. 
HEMEROCALLIS, Dr. Regel—Bright, rich 
orange yellow flowers in early June. Height 
about 1% feet. Bach, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
HEMEROCALLIS, Kwanso—A large dou- 
ble golden bronze day lily flowering in August. 
Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
HEMEROCALLIS, Thunbergia (Day Lily) 
—A flower that does well in partial shade. Large 
lemon yellow lily shaped flowers in July. Hach, 
25c; 3 for 60c, 
MONARDA (Bee Balm, Bergamot). 
liant crimson from June until August on 
plants suitable for plantings. Foliage is 
lightfully fragrant. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
PARDANTHUS (Blackberry Lily). A 
lovely old-fashioned flower suitable for the per- 
ennial hardy border. Flowers are orange col- 
ored spotted black on 24-inch stems. Bach, 35c; 
3 for 90c. 
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, 
2bce3 (8 for 60c; 
POPPY, Beauty of Livermore. A free flow- 
ering variety. Flowers are dark crimson with 
black blotch. Each, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
Note:—After May 1st orders for Oriental 
Poppies will be held and sent in September. 
PHLOX. See next page. 
PHLOX, Subulata. (Creeping.) 
Alba. A dainty creeping Phlox that is simply 
covered in the early spring with a profusion of 
clear white flowers. 6 inches tall. Bach, 25c; 
Bril- 
tall 
de- 
3 for 60c. 
Lilacina, Similar to Alba but the flowers are 
larger and a delicate blue-lavender in color. 
Foliage is light green, 
Rosea. Similar to 
bright rose flowers in 
3 for 60c. 
Atropurpurea, This variety will make an ex- 
ceedingly brilliant display. Flowers are deep 
carmine red. Hach, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Vivid. The finest of all dwarf or creeping 
Phlox. Bright pink with dark pink eye. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
PYRETHRUM, Roseum—tThe 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, Bach, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
RANUNCULUS, (Early Spring Butter- 
cup). A very early yellow flower growing on 
warm, sandy slopes. Because of its earliness 
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. Hach, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
SPIREA, (Aruncus, Astilbe). Hybrid Spirea 
of gorgeous shades on small spikes with large 
flowering heads. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
STATICE, Dumosus. Large, flat heads of 
tiny purplish-pink flowers. May be dried and 
kept for months. Blooms in August and Sep- 
Bach, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Alba but a shower of 
early spring. Hach, 25c; 
tember. Grows 18 to 24 inches. Each, 25c; 3 
for 60c. 
VALERIANA (Garden Heliotrope). Pro- 
duces showy heads of rose tinted white flowers 
from June to July with the delicious strong 
Heliotrope odor. Foliage unattractive, three to 
four feet high. Loves a moist spot. Recommend- 
ed for its fragrance. Hach, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
VERONICA, Blue Spires (Speedwell). An 
excellent border plant. Grows two feet high with 
lovely deep blue spikes which show up well in 
the border. Foliage is bushy and the plants 
are upright in growth. Flowers throughout the 
early summer. Each, 25c; 8 for 60c. 
VIOLA, Jersey Gem—A violet that grows 6 
inches high and shows a continuous bloom of 
vivid purple from early summer until frost. The 
plants are literally covered with huge violets 
measuring more than an inch in diameter. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
YUCCA, Filamentosa (Adam’s Needle) —The 
sword-like foliage is very attractive. Well es- 
tablished plants have spikes of white, lily-like 
flowers in June. Height 3 to 4 feet. Each, 30c; 
3 for 75c. ; 
