Baakes Popular Perennials 
PRICES FOR PERENNIAL PLANTS 
(Unless Otherwise Noted) 
21 and 3-inch pots....15c ea., $1.25 per doz. 
4-Inch *pois...c-.--= 20c ea., $2.25 per doz. 
Gallon contfainers........................--...- 20c each 
In addition to the perennials listed here 
we have many more annuals, biennials, 
shrubs, sub-shrubs and bulbous plants that 
are very effective when planted with 
perennials. Plan to visit our nursery 
where you will see the complete collection. 
AGERATUM MIDGET BLUE (Mexican 
Fless Flower): This is the third season for 
this new large flowered, extra choice va- 
riety. The plants we offer are all cutting 
grown from the original stock. They far 
surpass all other ageratums, with their 
large intense deep blue flowers. Small 
plants in pots, 10c each; large specimen 
planis, 25c and 35c each. 
ANEMONE JAPONICA (Windflower): 
Particularly well suited to the shaded 
areas of your garden. It attains a height 
of 4 to 6 feet. In August and September 
the great umbles of large daisy-like flow- 
ers make a wonderful show. 
ANEMONE WHIRLWIND—White. 
ANEMONE QUEEN CHARLOTTE — 
Semi-double, medium-pink. 
ANEMONE ROSEA SUPERBA — Rosy 
pink. Plants in 3-inch pots, 20c each. 
Plants in 4-inch pots, 35c each. 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine): The Colorado 
state flower. Because of the fact that it is 
native to every state in the Union, the 
columbine is probably the best known of 
all of the perennials. Hybridists have 
worked wonders with this flower and to- 
day we have many fine varieties and the 
color range is unlimited. 
Double flower varieties in mixed col- 
ors only. 
Long spurred, improved Mrs. Ecott Eliott 
strain in shades of blue, pink, yellow, 
orange and scarlet. 
The new clematiflora variety is very 
pleasing with its large beautiful flowers 
that closely resemble the clematis. Plants 
in tlats by the doz., 30c; potted plants, 10c 
each; larger flowering size plants in l-gal- 
lon containers or large field clumps at 
30c each. 
Plant aquilegia in partial shade in the 
ha A It will stand full sun near the 
coast. 
ASTER FRUITICOSA: A compact shrub 
of 2 feet. It has shiny, finely cut foliage 
and is completely covered in April, May, 
and June with masses of single aster flow- 
ers, Good for a sunny location. Plants 
in 4-inch pots, 35c each; plants in l-gallon 
containers, 50c each. 
ASTER FRIKARTI (Wonder of Stafa): 
Finest of all hardy asters. From June un- 
til December this bushy plant will pro- 
duce continually and in abundance, large 
lavender-blue aster-like flowers. It makes 
a very good cut flower. Plants in 4-inch 
pots, 35c each. 
HARRINGTON PINK (Pink Aster Fri- 
karti): Exact counter-part of the blue flow- 
ered variety except for the color of the 
flowers, which are a beautiful shade of 
pink. Strong, flowering size plants in 
4-inch pots, 35c each. 
CAMPANULA ISOPHYLLA: One of the 
finest perennial basket plants in existence. 
All through the late summer and _ fall 
these plants produce long cascades of 
purest white flowers. A well grown basket 
of Campanula Isophylla is a never-to-be- 
forgotten sight. Plants in 3-inch pots, 25c 
each; plants in 4-inch pots, 35c each. 
COMPANULA MURALIS: One of the 
most showy of the Campanula family, 
covered with deep blue flowers during 
fay, June and July. Last year while our 
one basket of this lovely plant was in 
flower, we sold over 500 smaller plants. 
It is easy to grow and cannot be recom- 
mended too highly for hanging baskets, 
window boxes or rock gardens. Plant in 
any good soil and protect from the hot 
noon day sun. Plants in 3-inch pots, l5c 
each; larger plants in 4-inch pots, 35c ea. 
CAMPANULA CALYCANTHEMA (Cup 
and Saucer Canterbury Bells): A wonder- 
ful biennial. It grows 212 feet tall and is 
covered with bright blue, pink, or white 
cup-and-saucer-like flowers. Very showy. 
The secret of growing these well is to se- 
lect a sheltered spot in the garden and 
plant in well drained soil in sun. Plants 
in flats, 20c per dozen; larger plants in 3- 
inch pots, 15c each, $1.25 per dozen; plants 
in gallon cans, 35c each. See page 21. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM: See 
Shasta Daisy. 
COLUMBINE: See Aquilegia. 
CORAL BELLS: See Heuchera. 
COREOPSIS: There is nothing better for 
that sunny spot in your garden, if you 
want it covered quickly. Chrome yellow 
flowers on long stems. Good for cutting. 
SUNBURST: Best double variety. 
MAYFIELD: Giant large-flowered single. 
DELPHINIUM-PACIFIC STRAIN: These 
glorious delphinium far exceed all other 
strains. Their giant flowers, richness of 
color and sturdiness have made them the 
world’s favorites. Plant them 15 to 18 
inches apart in good soil to which plenty 
of bone meal has been added. Must have 
full sun. Popular colors are white, light 
blue, dark blue and lavender shades. 
Seedling plants 35c per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
Field clumps, 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
D. KING ARTHUR: A tall brilliant spike 
of rich royal purple. 
D. GUINEVERE: A clean lavender-pink 
self with white base. 
D. SUMMER SKIES: As the name in- 
dicates, the sparkling blue of summer 
skies. 
The above three named varieties in large 
field clumps or in l-gallon containers, 35c 
each, $3.50 per doz. 
DIANTHUS CHINENSIS (China Pinks): 
Double Mixed, 20 inches tall. Plants in 
flats, 25c per doz.; $1.25 per 100. 
DIGITALIS (Fox- 
glove): While it is true 
that this is a biennial 
we ask your indulgence 
in allowing us to place 
it in with the peren- 
nials. This old favor- 
ite has been greatly 
improved since the 
days when grand- 
mother grew it in her 
garden. Today its great 
showy spikes of bright 
colored flowers furnish 
charm and dignity 
wherever used. 
GLOXINIAFLORA 
TYPE: 4 to 6 feet tall. 
Yellow, purple, rose 
and white. 1 year old 
field clumps, 25c each; 
$2.75 per doz.; 4-inch 
pot plants, 20c each; 
$2.00 per doz. Plants in 
flats, 25c per doz.; $1.25 
per 100. 
HEUCHERA SAN- 
GUINI (Coral Bell): 
One of the finest low 
growing perennials. Ex- 
cellent for rock gar- 
den and border. Dainty 
bell- like flowers of 
coral red are produced 
for months on. stiff 
stems. 
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HELIOTROPE: An old favorite that is. 
and always will be, very popular. It has 
heads of very fragrant flowers of helio- 
trope blue, purple, light blue and white 
flowers. Will grow in any good soil in part 
shade but it does not like much frost. 
For a beautiful and striking effect make 
a planting of Fuchsia Display for a back- 
ground and put some Blue Heliotrope 
in the immediate foreground. Plants in 
3-inch pots, 15c each; 4-inch pots, 25c each 
and 35c each. ; 
LAVENDULA VERA (English Lavender): 
Two feet tall, likes full sun, has fine gray 
foliage topped with spikes of deliciously 
fragrant lavender flowers. 
LINUM FLAVUM: Has bright golden 
yellow flowers in winter. Plant in full sun. 
LINUM PERENE: One of our finest blue 
perennials. Has tiny needle-like foliage. 
Small heavenly blue flowers on slender 
stems. A summer bloomer that prefers 
sun. 215 feet tall. 
LOPEZIA ROSEA (Mosquito Plant): A 
fine spreading basket or rockery plant 
covered in summer and fall with dainty 
pink flowers. 212-inch pots, 10c each; 
plants in l-gallon containers, 25c each. 
LOTUS BERTHOLETII (Coral Gem): 
Very attractive, soft gray-green, fern-like 
foliage with bright scarlet exotic looking 
flowers. This plant is decidedly procum- 
bent, and will trail over the side of your 
basket greatly enhancing its beauty. 
OENOTHERA CHILDSII (Mexican Prim- 
rose): One of our most hardy and per- 
sistent perennials. Throughout the entire 
summer the two-foot tall plants are mass- 
ed with 2-inch, rose pink, cup-shaped 
flowers. Requires practically no attention. 
PENTSTEMON: A sun lover if there 
ever was one. Keep the old flowers re- 
moved and they will flower from June to 
December. 
P. GRANDIFLORUS FLAMINGO: Fla- 
mingo-bright red, dwarf dark red, deep 
a Sierra Madre-watermelon pink, 
white. 
P. BLUE GEM: Glowing blue fiowers, 
rich deep green foliage. Grows only one 
foot tall. Excellent for borders. 21-inch 
pets, 10c each; gallon containers, 35c each. 
Mixed colors, from seed, in flats, 20c 
per dozen, $1.15 per 100. 
PETUNIA—Giant Ruffled 
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