Olds’ Hardy Flowering 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 
plantings in beds and borders. When once established they will produce an 
abundance of flowers for years to come with practically no attention. ALL 
PRICES ARE POSTPAID. Order early. Plants will be sent at the right time 
for planting. 
ACONITUM NAPEILUS, Monkshood. This plant reaches a height of three 
to four feet. Upright single spike covered during July and August with dark 
blue flowers. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
ACHILLEA, The Pearl. Two-foot plants covered with pure white double 
flowers, from June to August. Excellent for cutting. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
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; 3 for 60c. 
ANEMONE, Sylvestris (Snowdrop). A beautiful, dwarf white Alpine grow- 
ing about 8 inches tall. Very showy. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
AQUILEGIA, Dobbie’s Long Spurred Hybrids (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. 
HARDY ASTER, Mauve Cushion. A circular cushion-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. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
Coreopsis, Mayfield Giant. BUDDLEA, Hartwegi. The newest and finest of the Butterfly bushes. It is hardier 
than any of the summer flowering varieties. The large bright plentiful panicles are of 
remarkable substance and do not sunburn. The tip flowers open before the basal flowers 
have faded. The foliage is heavy and of a rich dark green color. Each, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
CAMPANULA, Rotundifolia (Harebell), (Blue Bells of Scotland). A good plant to 
grow in crevices of a rock wall or garden. Blooms in June. 10 to 16 inches tall. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
CAMPANULA, Persicifolia (Turbanata). This variety has large bells of beautiful 
china blue. An improved strain of peach leaf Campanula. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
CENTAUREA, Montana (Perennial Bachelor’s Button). Large violet blue flowers on 
plants 2 feet high. July to September. Ordinary soil in sun. Sach, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
CLEMATIS, Davidiana. Makes compact, bushy plants 2 feet high. Produces showy 
tubular bell shaped, sweet scented, deep lavender blue flowers in August and September. 
Each, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
CLEMATIS RECTA. A fragrant pure white flowering dwarf shrubby Clematis grow- 
ing about two to three feet in height. Showy clusters of blooms appear during June and 
July. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00. 
CLOVE PINKS, Dianthus Plumarius. Perfectly hardy and flowering continuously from 
spring until late fall if the flowers are removed when they begin to fade. Their spicy 
fragrance rivals their brilliant colors, varying from pure white to the richest crimson, 
many being beautifully striped and laced. Single and double. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c. 
COREOPSIS, Mayfield Giant. Sometimes called Yellow Daisy. Borne on numerous 
stems in great profusion nearly all summer. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
DAISY, Shasta. Burbank’s large white daisy, Flowers in July. 4 to 5 inches across. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. ae 
DAISY, Double Shasta. Similar to the Shasta Daisy only the flowers are double. Some 
plants produce a type with lacinated petals. Eacn, 30c:))3"10r 75c. 
DAISY, Improved Harts and Elders. The best early flowering white daisy, much better 
than Memorial, being earlier and larger. Flowers are about the size of Shasta Daisy. 
Excellent for Memorial Day Decoration. We highly recommend it. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
DICTAMNUS (Gas Plant). An old-fashioned favorite. The leaves have a fragrant odor 
and the flowers are borne in upright racemes. The plant has glands that secrete a 
volatile matter and when ignited in hot weather will burn without injury to the plant. 
Plant on well-drained rich soil. Each, 35c. 


Aaquilegia FUNKIA VARIEGATA (Plantain Lily). An excellent edging plant. Variegated foliage 
a 4 with bright blue flowers. Prefers a location with ample moisture. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
DELPHINIUMS 
Pacific Giants. The best strain of giant Delphiniums. Mildew-resistant. 
See page 12 for complete description. Each, 50c; 8 for $1.35. 
White Pacific Giant. Grown from our Galahad series. Whites of enormous 
size. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
Belladonna. Sky Blue. <A continual bloomer. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Bellamosa. A little later than Belladonna. Of strong growth. The true 
dark blue varlety with white eye. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Gold Medal ybrids. An excellent mixture of the Belladonna types. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. —— 
DIANTHUS, Deltoides. Small rose flowers produced in profusion. Grows 
6 inches tall. Fine for rockery. Blooms in June. Hach, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
: DICENTRA (Bleeding Heart). An old-fashioned flower which should be 
in every garden. Long drooping racemes of heart-shaped flowers. Each, 35c. 
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 75c. 
GAILLARDIA, Grandiflora (Blanket Flower). One of the most satisfactory 
of tall, hardy perennials. The large brown center is surrounded by petals 
marked with concentric rings of brilliant crimson, scarlet, orange and ver- 
million. One of the few perennials which is always in blossom. 2 to 8 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, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
: Sere ee Cleome. The best bright yellow Gaillardia. Each, 30c; 3 
or Cc. 
GYPSOPHILA, OR BABY’S BREATH, Paniculata Compacta. When in 
bloom in August, 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 
appearance. Can be dried for winter. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
rs GYPSOPHILA FLORA PLENA. This is a double variety of Baby’s Breath. 
Campanula, Persicifolia. Forms masses of minute double white flowers. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
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