
. 
Inthe covered wagon, and counted 
gp the family’s most prized posses- 
ions, were hardy perennial flower- 
ng plants, seeds, etc. for the planting 
of the new western home. Such was 
the beginning of the Gardner Nurs- 
eries, now being operated by the 
third generation of decendents of 
this truly pioneer horticulturist. 
- _ At the close of the Civil War, 
Chas. F. Gardner became associated 
with his father and started the work 
of fruit and flower breeding and 
propagation, in which he was very 
‘successful. He was the first person to 
grow Ev-rgreens from seed, west of 
the Mississippi River. Thousands of 
Evergreen hare Orchards, and 
Lands-ape Plantings, scattered over 
the Middle West, stand today as a 
memorial to the energy and zeal of 
his horticultural efforts. 
_ About 1890 he began to specialize 
in Plum and Strawberry breeding 
and was very successful in originat- 
ing new varietics of great value in - 
the colder parts of the U. S. 
- Our Nurseries have always 
| made a specialty of growing 
hardy Perennial Flowering 
Plants and during the past 
i 

ICELAND POPPIES, Papaver 
Nudicaule. Fine for cut flowers 
and also make colorful display 
in garden. 
few years we have developed 
some new methods of propa- 
gation’ and care so that we 
have greatly increased this 
department of our business 
and now grow millions of these 
plants where we used to grow 
thousands. At present, we 
have over 25 miles of beds of 
hardy Perennial and Rock 
Garden plants, a small part of 
which are shown in the field 
views scattered throughout 
this catalogue. 
We were one of the first Nurseries 
in this country to grow the Oriental 
Poppy and many thousands of gard- 
ens glow in season, with great loads 
of the beautiful flaming red poppies 
grown on plants shipped from the 
Gardner Nurseries. 
By being able to give extra ordi- 
nary values in our Radio Advertis- 
ing Offers, we have gained many 
thousands of new friends during the 
past few years. Practically every 
city, town, hamlet, county and 
LOWERS, TREES AND SHRUBS FOR MORALE 






No. 785 DWARF EVERBLOOM- 
ING ROSE shown above flowers 
continuously from April te 
October. 
township in the United States is 
represented in our customer’s files. 
Our aim is to grow great quanti- 
ties of the best Hardy Perennial and 
Rock Garden Plants, so that we can 
offer young vigorous seasoned plants 
to our friends at prices that will show 
them a big saving and so help to 
make our Slogan, ‘‘ More Flowers for 
Every Home’’ a reality. 
This combined Planting Hints 
and catalogue has been planned par- 
ticularly for our Radio Customers 
who want.to add to their plantings 
and perhaps order more of certain 
varieties. 
If you happen to be passing near 
Osage, I extend a cordial invitation 
to call and go through our Nurseries. 
Cordially yours, 
CLARK E. GARDNER 
PLANTING HINTS 
BOILED DOWN INFOR- 
MATION GATHERED 
FROM A LIFETIME EX- 
PERIENCE IN WORKING 
WITH HARDY PEREN- 
NIALS. 
The demand for Hardy Per- 
ennials is growing rapidly, as 
more and more Home Builders 
find how easily they are grown. 
These hardy plants once set in your 
garden will grow and blossom for 
many years. They live outdoors and 
only require a light mulch for winter 

SEDUM SPECTABILE with 
Philippenense Lily and other 
hardy perennials in background. 
