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ew, Rare Novelties — The Most Amazing Flowers of the Day 
(Pictured in color on opposife page) 

HELIOPSIS INCOMPARABILIS. Handsome 
new perennial. Flowers are rich golden yellow, 
nearly double, often 3 inches or more in diam- 
eter. Very hardy, easy to grow, and is con- 
stantly in bloom from July to autumn. The 3-ft. 
plants make a vivid show in the border; flowers 
beautiful in bouquets and long lasting. 
50c Each; 3 for $1.20. 
SPIDERWORT, Tradescanfia. Elegant new 
dwarf types developed by the Department of 
Agriculture. Their foliage is very decorative at 
all times, they are hardy and easy to grow, and 
their beautiful blooms continue from early 
spring until fall. All grow about 12 inches high. 
Choice of Purple Dome (brilliant purple), 
Weguelin (porcelain blue), or Pauline (pink). 
50c Each; 3 for $1.20. 
WHITE SWAN DAISY (Double Shasta). Ex- 
quisite, dainty flowers of purest white, very full 
and double, are borne in abundance during late 
May and June—20 to 30 blooms on 2-ft. stems. 
Beautiful in the border; excellent for cutting. 
35¢ Each; 3 for 80c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM CLARA CURTIS. A 
late summer beauty. Spreading, bushy, very 
hardy plant is crowned with hundreds of lovely 
salmon-pink daisy-shaped flowers during 
August and early September. 18-24 in. stems. 
A real gem in perennials. 40e Ea.; 3 for $1. 
ASTER WONDER OF STAFFA (Frikarti). The 
extra-long-time flowering Aster. From July until 
late autumn the bushy plant is crowned with 
hundreds of handsome, large, lavender-blue 
flowers golden centered. Light shade or full sun- 
light. 40e Each; 3 for $1.00. 
PENTSTEMON GARNET. This amazing red 
flower has delighted our customers. Lovely 
Gloxinea-like blooms of rich garnet color are 
borne from June until frost and are excellent for 
cutting. 50¢ Each; 3 for $1.20. 
PENTSTEMON FIREBIRD. Brand new and 
truly a winner. Its beautiful Gloxinea-shaped 
flowers are of a brilliant salmon-flame color, 
larger than Garnet, and in even greater abun- 
dance. Plant the Pentstemons in a sunny, well- 
drained spot and you will have their grand 
flowers all summer. 55e¢ Each; 3 for $1.29. 
STOKESIA BLUE MOON. Gorgeous Stokesia 
hybrid, its giant lilac-blue flowers often 4-6 in. 
in diameter, topping 12 to 18 in. stems. Blooms 
all summer. Entirely hardy, so easy to grow. 
50c Each; 3 for $1.20. 
ANTHEMIS MOONLIGHT. Compact, well 
formed, | ft. plants are literally covered all sum- 
mer long with hundreds of soft, moonlight-yel- 
low, aster-like flowers, about 2!/. in. across. 
Beautiful in the border, and one of the finest for 
cutting. 35¢ Each; 3 for 80c. 
DOUBLE RUSSIAN VIOLET. Royal purple, 
double Violets of exquisite fragrance in the 
spring. It is slow of growth, does not spread 
much, doing best in cool, shady places. Very 
rare and lovely flower. 50c Each; 3 for 
$1.20. 
PERPETUAL FLOWERING VIOLET (Odor- 
ata). Beautiful, sweet scented Violet that blooms 
from early spring until late fall—you can always 
pick a bouquet. Flowers rather small and so 
fragrant. Hardy and easy to grow. SUPPLY 
Eicon so order early. 50c Each; 3 for 
-20. 

POSTAL RATES ON PERENNIALS: Add 2c 
each, 4c for 3, 5c for 6, 8c for 12, 
15c for 25, or 25c for 50 plants 


All Strong, Well Rooted, 
Blooming Size Plants 
GARDEN FAVORITES 
These Fine Perennials, with their 
Charming Colors and Paffterns, Are 
Always a Delight in Borders and 
Bouquets. 
ACHILLEA. Excellent border or rock garden 
plant. Lovely clustered flowers and decorative 
foliage. Choice of Filipendula (bright yellow), 
the Pearl (white), and Roseum (rose-pink). 
2 for 40c; 6 for 87c; 12 for $1.50. 
ALPINE ASTER. Beautiful large bluish-purple 
Asters on 6 to 10 in. stems; May and June. Likes 
full sun. Fine for rock garden or low border. 
2 for 34c; 6 for 72c; 12 for $1.30. 
ALYSSUM SAXATILE (Basket of Gold). 
Masses of brilliant golden flowers in early 
spring on a dwarf plant; grayish-green foliage. 
Popular for rockery or edging. 2 for 34c; 6 for 
72c; 12 for $1.30. 
ARMERIA (Sea Pink). Fascinating, ball-shaped 
blooms of bright pink profusely crown the cush- 
ion-like plant throughout the summer, and are 
splendid for cutting and drying. Ideal for edg- 
ing the border or for clumps in the rockery. 
2 for 40c; 6 for 87c; 12 for $1.50. 
ARTEMISIA Silver King. Feathery foliage 
of frosted silver on a branching plant gives su- 
perb contrast in border or bouquets. 2 for 40c; 
6 for 87c; 12 for $1.50. 
BLEEDING HEART, COMMON (Spectabilis). 
‘The old favorite of grandmother's garden; deep 
rose-red, heart-shaped flowers along drooping 
stems. Hardy and thrifty. 35¢ Each; 3 for 
90c; 6 for $1.50. 
BLEEDING HEART, EVERBLOOMING 
(Eximia). Handsome fernlike foliage; lovely 
clusters of pink flowers the season through. Sun 
or shade. Favorite in rockery and _ border. 
2 for 40c; 6 for 87c; 12 for $1.50. 
CANDYTUFT (Iberis). A mass of snow-white, 
fragrant blooms in early spring; handsome ever- 
green foliage. Favorite dwarf plant for rock gar- 
dens and edging. 2 for 34c; 6 for 72c; 
12 for $1.30. 
CANTERBURY BELLS (Campanula). Beauti- 
ful name for a beautiful flower. In June and July, 
bright nodding bells cover the numerous 
branches. Biennial. Choice of Blue, Pink or 
White. 2 for 40c; 6 for 87c; 12 for $1.50. 
HAREBELL (Camp. Carpatica). Delightful flow- 
ers of porcelain-blue from June to October. 
Perennial. As an edging or for the rockery it is 
unsurpassed. 2 for 40c; 6 for 87c; 
12 for $1.50. 
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ROCK GARDEN SPECIAL 
5 Dwarf Sedum 
2 Alyssum Saxatile 
2 Hen and Chickens 

2 Armeria 
2 Achillea Filipendula 
2 Candytuit 
2 Geum Mrs. Bradshaw 2 Harebell 
2 Funkia 
2 Alpine Aster 
These 25 BEAUTIFUL ROCK GARDEN PER- — 
ENNIALS. Fine all-season, all-colors assort- 
ment. (Catalog price, $4.51.) . 
Postpaid...--..-.. PLD 
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