
60 Mixed Iris for Only $1.00, Postpaid. 27 
-ZILKE’S HARDY PERENNIALS 
Plant some of Zilke’s Hardy Perennial plants this spring and assure yourself of lovely flowers 
for many years to come. WE PAY THE POSTAGE ON EVERY THING LISTED ON THIS PAGE. 
PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND WHEN COMPARING PRICES. 
YUCCA 
Its broad, sword-like foliage and tall, branched 
spikes of large, fragrant, drooping, creamy white 
flowers make it an effective plant for all positions. 
The foliage stays green the year around, bringing 
it in the class of ‘‘evergreen plants.’’ 25c¢ each; 
postpaid. 
HIBISCUS 
GIANT MALLOW MARVELS—A new strain 
which produces very large flowers in Aug. and 
Sept. ery easy to grow. Your choice of Pink, 
Red or White. 25c each; 3 for 60c, Postpaid. 
CHINESE LANTERN 
A hardy perennial, very much in demand be- 
cause of its wealth of bright orange-scarlet, lan- 
tern-like fruits in autumn, which are so fine for 
winter bouquets. Out and dried they last all 
winter. Will grow in any good soil, and in sun 
or partial shade. 20c each, 3 for 50c, postpaid. 
RED HOT POKER 
Brilliant scarlet, lower petals rimmed with or- 
ange. Blooms July to August. Rushlike foliage 
with thick flower stalks a yard long, a single 
fiery cone at top. 25c each, 3 for 60c,- postpaid. 
BLEEDING HEART 
Its fern-like foliage and deep rosy red, heart- 
shaped flowers clustered along drooping stems 
give character to any perennial garden. Very 
hardy but it prefers a somewhat shady place. 30c 
each, 3 for 75c, postpaid. 
SELECTED PEONIES 
Plant them in Spring or Fall in a well worked 
soil in a fully sunny location. Crowns should be 3 
inches below the surface. Two deep planting is 
a frequent cause of shy flowering. Avoid wet soggy 
soil. Your choice of color; Red, Pink, White and 
Salmon. 35c each; 2 for 60c postpaid. 
LARGE HARDY PHLOX 
Phlox produce mag- 
nificent spikes of 
showy, lasting and 
fragrant flowers, 
year after year with 
comparatively — little 
care. They are the 
main standby for 
harmonious garden 
color through the 
difficult month of 
August. Every Phlox 
we offer is 2 yr. old, 
field grown and is 
heavily rooted. A 
Bed of Phlox once 
planted will last for 
almost a life time, 
without any work or 
special care. 
Heavy 2 yr. plants 
25ce each, 3 for 60c 
postpaid. 
AFPRICA—Brilliant carmine red, red eye. 
B. COMPTE—Very brilliant wine color. 
BLUE COMMANDER—New true blue. 
BORDER QUEEN—Large improved pink. 
FEURBRAND—Brilliant orange-scarlet. 
R. P. STRUTHERS—Rosy carmine, claret eye. 
RHEINDLANDER—Salmon pink, deep red eye. 
RIJNSTROOM—Deep pink and tall. 
DELPHINIUM 
True aristocrats and essential in every garden. 
Commonly known as MJUarkspur. Tall, graceful 
spikes of clear blue flowers give distinction to 
any planting. Free bloomers almost throughout 
the summer and excellent for bouquets. We can 
furnish either Belladonna (light sky-blue), or 
Bellamosa (dark, rich blue). 25c each, 2 for 50c. 

- HARDY FLOWERING LILIES 
CUSHION MUMS 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
These make a rounded, com- 
pact bush that from August to 
Thanksgiving is a mass of ex- 
quisite flowers—hundreds of 
flowers. Hardy; easy to grow. 
We offer these in bronze, 
white, pink, red and yellow— 
state color wanted. 
Price, strong plants, post- 
paid, 30c each; 3 for 75c. 

TIGRINIUM (Tiger Lily)—Extra large improved Tiger Lily. 
Bright orange with black spots on anthers. Blooms in August. 
CROCEUM (Irish Orange Lily)—Flowers are beautiful or- 
ange-yellow with just a tinge of red and the whole thing is 
oddly and beautifully peppered with small black spots. Very 
scarce, unusual and beautiful. 
HENRYI (Orange Speciosum)—Flowers are very rich apri- 
cot-yellow with golden brown spots. Blooms during August. 
REGAI (Regal Lily)—Magnificent, very large, trumpet- 
shaped, sweet scented, white flowers shaded pink on the out- 
side and tinged with orange-yellow on the inside. Has been 
known to bear 22 flowers on a stem. One of the very best 
lilies. Blooms in July. 
Large bulbs, 22c each; 3 for 60c, postpaid. 
IMPROVED DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS 
A magnificent new strain of this old-fashioned flower which 
is coming back. Charming double rosette flowers cluster 
thickly along 3 to 6 foot stem. Your choice of 5 colors, Red, 
Pink, White, Yellow and Purple. Heavy 2 yr. Plants, 25c 
each; 5 for $1.00. 
BLACK KNIGHT DELPHINIUM 
The darkest of all Delphiniums. Individual flowers 2% to 
3 inches in diameter of beautiful round form with heavy vel- 
vety texture which gives the color luminosity and vividness 
not seen before in Delphiniums. Very long, well formed spikes, 
a true show flower. 
Heavy 2 yr. plants 60c each, 2 for $1.00, postpaid. 

