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A. B. C. HARDY PERENNIAL and BIENNIAL SEEDS 
ACHILLEA (Milfoil, Yarrow) 
Ptarmica “The Pearl.” One of the best hardy white perennials. Grows 
about 2 feet high. Is covered with heads of purest white double flow- 
ers from June until frost. Tr. Pkt....25¢ Y% oz....75¢ Oz... .$2.60 
ACONITUM (Monkshood, Helmet Flower) 
Napellus. Produces long spikes set with blue flowers. Seed is of slow 
germination; 3 to 5 feet. Tr. Pkt.....25¢ Y%oz..... 45c Oz.....$1.40 
Fischeri. An improved strain; compact habit; with bright blue flowers. 
TroPkteecmecun cme they carat 25c Oa reece creche et a liete ores $1.80 
ADONIS VERNALIS 
A good spring flowering perennial with large, yellow flowers. 
Triteksteae sore 25¢ YA OZ ava creche: 60c Olan ito nce ao 1.75 
AETHIONEMA 
Coridifolium (Lebanon Candytuft). Light mallow purple, 8 in. 
TRARK EROS re aoe eee ate 35c¢ LEB oy Rae Bice COIN Gea aIERE! GigE $1.50 
AGROSTEMMA 
Coronaria Atrosanguinea (Rose Campion). Deep blood red, 28 in. 
TARE ete crete een 10c Oy Ate Ach tetra arts che eC DE 30c 
Coronaria Mixed. Stout, erect-growing plants with silvery foliage, 
flowers during July and August. 2% to 3 feet. 
TraPKine cece cere tenon 10c 
ALYSSUM 
Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold). An indispensable plant for the 
tockery or border, growing | foot high. 
TriPeteame erie 15c WANOZ eaeps atte erie 25c 
AMPELOPSIS (Boston Ivy) 
Veitchi. The best and most popular hardy climber for covering brick 
or stone walls. Tr, Pkt...... 10c Oz wanes 20c V4 lib ken aeter: 60c 
ANCHUSA 
Italica, Dropmore Variety. Grows 3 to 5 feet high; bears during May 
and June in abundance; flowers of the richest Gentian blue. 
Tre Pkt eat ek sates emit aes 15c OZ vane Sera eaebeete otanet acres 40c 
Myosotiflora. Small Forget-me-not flowers; excellent for the rockery. 
ere Dict treet ae 50c Mov ae are 5G PSOE $2.00 Ozawa aie $15.00 
ANEMONE (Windflower) 
Coronaria, St. Brigid’s Hybrids. A beautiful selection. Our seed comes 
from a famous Irish grower and comprises semi-double and double 
flowers. 
Tr) PKtgetresrs fee 35c¢ VA Oza create. 85c Ozira ea ese $2.80 
Pulsatilla, “Pasque Flower.” Violet lilac. 1 ft. 
ES Pets ochre esis 25¢ VasOZ trae arenthens 65c Oz eee $2.20 
ANTHEMIS (Marguerite) 
Tinctoria Kelwayi. A most satisfactory, hardy perennial bearing daisy- 
like lemon yellow blossoms. Excellent for cutting; 2 feet. 
TERPS aeusteprerete e kcromonetercl eee 20c 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 
LONG-SPURRED STRAINS 
This strain is unquestionably the finest yet produced. The plants are 
of strong, thrifty growth, with flowers of largest size, varying in-color 
through tones of cream, pink, lavender, blue, white, red, etc. 
Mrs. Scott Elliot’s. Extra choice hybrids; large flowers in splendid 
mixture of colors; height 3 feet. Tr. Pkt........ 35c OZ aehyehres $3.00 
Tr Pet Oz: 
Alpina: Rich blue. Zifeet hights...1-n0ese0-e ee sneer $0.25 $1.80 
California Hybrida. Long-spurred flowers in yellow and 
OTaNGe SHAS Parnes. ais sec aasesetess clap omer ake ote segetae 25 2.00 
Canadensis. The native old rose and yellow variety...... 25 1.80 
Chrysantha. Long-spurred yellow...............-2+0-5- 25 1.60 
Coerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Violet-blue and 
White 2... Betiacs c stele ene on elecs fora mestacctoye ierar sane waltoncpatietas 25 1.80 
CLEMATIS-FLOWERED 
Mixed. This glorious Columbine is absolutely distinct in petal forma- 
tion. The blooms greatly resemble Clematis flowers. The plants are of 
medium height, good compact habit and free flowering. The color 
range includes delicate pastel shades of pink and blue. Height 2 
103 feet Tr. PEt. veer ee sracotetheresroie ene on aie Sion ataeentanene oiefore leverste where 75¢ 
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Shasta Daisy “G. Marconi” 
AQUILEGIA (Continued) 
TRUE NEW ENGLISH LONG-SPURRED (Quality Exceptional) 
TraPkt. |/aozs@z 
Goraly Pink #0 o05..c ces. amine a merci ieee (Y% oz., $1.00) $0.50 $1.85 $7.00 
Crimson Star. Richest crimson with white petals.. .50 1.85 7.00 
Giant Blue. 22 scene ee Bee. hints (% oz.,$1.00) .50 1.85 7.00 
Rose and Pink Shades. Contains only shades of 
richrcoralspink-Mvonyatnucerre en eerste -50 1.85 7.00 
Sky~ Blue 4 een eee (% oz., $1.00) .50 1.85 7.00 
Yellow) sicccinccatos aoe a eons (% oz., $1.00) .50 1.85 7.00 
Lowdam) Mixture) 2 6.00/06. 8 sede Gate pene oeiens 40 1.00 £3.50 
ARABIS (Rock Cress) 
Alpina. One of the earliest and prettiest spring flowers. The spread- 
ing tufts are covered with a sheet of pure white flowers as soon as 
the snow disappears. Unequaled for rockeries or edging. Withstands 
drought and is always neat; 6 inches. 
Tr Pein a Mates 15¢ 
ARMERIA (Sea Pink, Thrift) 
Formosa Hybrida. Heads of rosy pink flowers. Useful for edging or 
fockery Mel raPkt.. topcase 25c OziteNt ee eto. $1.50 
Bee’s Ruby. Rich deep rose colored flowers. 12 feet. 
TraPEtiiseisitcsc seater ete eae 50c VR OZG att Rear eins eau eee $1.00 
Laucheana. Bright, rosy red. Good rock plant. 
Tr PEt cas ee eee ees 35c Oy Ares Aero Sees on PS Brinn $4.25 
ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Weed) 
Tuberosa. Brilliant orange scarlet flowers. 2 ft. 
Tr. PKtaceesccteek 35c¢ Wa. OZ cn. aan 60c Ogi eae ete $2.20 
ASPERULA 
Odorata (Sweet Woodruff). White flowers. 1 ft. 
si ree 2) CERNE A a PER RNG Dorr ott ntreiak 5 HA ras tierra oien ceo A o a8 15c 
ASTER PERENNIAL (Michaelmas Daisy) 
Alpinus. Dwarf Alpine Aster, indispensable for the rockery or edge of 
hardy borders; grows 6 to 10 inches high. Showy, light blue flowers 
in) May anicislun essere terete 35c OZ iter saeeeer $4.00 
Mixed. Saved from a splendid collection of fall-blooming varieties. 
Tr. PK Sore a arama tae 35c Oz ik. Fuente eee $3.25 
AUBRIETIA (Rainbow Rock Cress) 
Rose Queen. Large, clear pink flowers on plants 6 inches high. 
Tre PE eRe tes hce ute Cae arses cc tek tn eee Siete 25c 
Large-Flowering Hybrids. A beautiful dwarf rock plant, covered with 
sheets of bright flowers in spring and early summer. 
TrePktitunne sees ct ate 25c OU sane aces Oh eee $1.80 
