ardy Pe ernial 
NEW! NINE FINE VARIETIES 
FOR YOUR GARDEN 
STOKESIA, Blue Moon—Immense light blue, disc-like flowers, 
5 to 6 inches in diameter, growing on stiff, 12 to 18 inch stems. 
Beautiful in the foreground of the border. This vigorous growing, 
free-flowering perennial is exceptional in merit and distinction. 
Perfectly hardy, insect free. Easy to grow flowers throughout sum- 
mer and autumn until hard frosts. A most worth-while addition to 
the hardy plant garden. 40¢ each, 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 


PH YSOSTEGIA, Rosy Spire—Strong growing variety, producing 
fine spikes of rosy crimson flowers. Glossy green foliage. Height 3 
to 31 feet. Blooms from September to October. 35¢ each, 3 for 
90c, postpaid. 
SHASTA DAISY, Esther Reed—The finest, and first truly double 
variety introduced in recent years. Pure white flowers of good, 
lasting quality are borne in abundance on strong upright stems. 
Individual blooms measure 4 in. in diameter. The flowers bloom 
continuously, from June to October, Grows about 18 in. high. 
50c each, 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
VERONICA, Blue Spire (See Page 28 for Illustration)—Far 
superior to the well-known Spicata. Growing 2 feet high, its lovely 
deep blue spikes show up well in the hardy border. The foliage is 
clean and plant is of bushy, upright habit. Flowers throughout the 
early summer. 35c each, 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
ANTHEMIS, Moonlight—A fine plant for the border, about 214 
feet tall. Perfect habit of growth, blooms all summer. Pale yellow 
flowers about 2% inches in diameter, excellent for cutting. 40c 
each, 3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
Sancta Johannis—Improved form, producing rich, glowing 
orange Marguerite flowers. 35c each, 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
ANCHUSA, Myosotidiflora—Height 114 feet when in bloom, 
during April and May. Tidy, compact plant, 114 feet high when in 
bloom, entirely lacking the coarseness of taller Anchusas. Form 
a mound of dainty blue flowers resembing the forget-me-not, but 
borne in branchy sprays. Healthy, attractive foliage throughout 
the entire season. Fine for rock gardens, and shady spots. 35c¢ 
each, 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
HELIANTHUS, Coronation Gold—Large perfect double flowers 
of rich yellow, blooming from August to October. A glorious new 
species of this favorite perennial. Coes to a height of 4 to 5 feet. 
40c each, 3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
HELIOPSIS PATULA, Golden Rays—A beautiful variety, nearly 
orange-yellow. Three rows of pointed incised petals; large flat 
flowers. orate name, Hardy Zinnia. 40¢ each, 3 for $1.15, 
postpaid. 
STRONG, HEAVY PERENNIALS 
PRICES OF ALL VARIETIES—PAGES 27, 28, 29 
30¢ each, 4 for $1.00, 12 for $2.50 (except where noted) 
ALL POSTPAID 

Aster, Harrington’s Pink 
Shasta 
Daisy 



122 E. Wyley Ave., East Akron, Ohio 
April 13, 1942 
A_ yellow Chrysanthemum I ordered two years ago had blooms over 
nine inches across. Last fall it was a beauty. 
Floy Wyatt 
PERENNIALS 
The ever-increasing demand for hardy perennials is testi- 
mony enough to the adaptability of these gay flowers in 
making modern gardens more colorful—more enjoyable. In 
the border plant them in groups of three or more to give sub- 
stantial color masses. Arrange the taller growing varieties 
to the back, and design the border with a season-through 
color effect in mind. Space about the same distance as the 
height of the variety. Heights and blooming times are given 
in the descriptions. 
ACHILLEA, The Pearl—2 ft. Double white flowers produced in 
large sprays all summer. Fine for cutting. 
ALYSSUM, Saxatile Compactum—9 to 12 in. Dwarf Golden 
Tuft, Basket of Gold. One of the showiest of spring flowers. Blooms 
April and May. 
ANTHEMIS (See Left Above.) 
AQUILEGIA, Crimson Star (See Illustration)—2 ft. Bright 
blood-crimson sepals and spars with white petals. New and attrac- 
tive. The large flowers appear in spring and early summer. 
Mrs. Scott Elliot’s Hybrids—2 ft. Large long-spurred flowers. 
Blooms during late spring and summer. 
Mixed—Fine mixture of types and colors. 
ANCHUSA, Myosotidiflora (See Left Above). 
ASCLEPIAS, Tuberosa (Orange Butterfly Plant)—An un- 
usually attractive plant bearing umbels of bright orange flowers in 
July and August. Much sought for because of its rare bright color. 
Gypsophila, Bristol! Fairy 

Esther 
Reed 
