PERENNIAL FLOWERS 
All of our nursery stock has been STATE INSPECTED for diseases 
Hardy perennials appeal especially to 
people who do not have the time to bother 
with annuals that have to be planted each 
year. One can have a wonderful display 
of flowers by the use of these hardy plants, 
from early in the spring until late in au- 
tumn. They furnish finest cut flowers for 
the home. They increase in splendor and 
beauty each year. They may be planted 
as early in the spring as the ground is 
workable. RG designates the plants suit- 
able for the rock garden. 
ACHILLEA (Milfoil). 
Millefolium Roseum. Rosy pink flowers 
in dense heads, from July to October. 
Height 18 inches. For the border or 
edging of shrubbery. 
Ptarmica (The Pearl). Double white 
blooms all summer. Fine for cut flow- 
ers. Height 1 to 2 feet. 
(Each 23c) (3 for 65c). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 14c). 
ALYSSUM SAXATILE (Basket of Gold (RG). 
Masses of golden yellow flowers from 
May to July. Height about 12 inches. 
(Each 23c) (3 for 65c). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 14c). 
ANCHUSA MYOSOTIDIFLORA (RG). Clus- 
ters of delicate blue flowers like the 
Forget-Me-Not. Does well in shady 
places. Height 10 to 12 inches. 
(Each 23c) (3 for 65c). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 14c). 
ANTHEMIS (Chamomile). Golden yellow 
flowers all summer. Good for cut flow- 
ers, hardy, and grows in most any soil. 
Height 18 to 24 inches. 
(Each 23c) (3 for 65c). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 14c). 
ASTER (Species). 
Alpinus. Blooms in May. Blue to purple. 
10 inches high. 
Subcoeruleus. Blooms in June, lavender. 
Height 12 to 15 inches. 
(Each 23c) (3 for 65c). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 14c). 
BLEEDING HEART. 
Dielytra Exima (RG). A low growing 
plant, blooming throughout the sum- 
mer with bright pink flowers. Should 
be planted in shady or partially shady 
location. Height 8 to 12 inches. 
(Each 25c) (3 for 69c). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 14c). 
Dielytra Spectabilis. A hardy perennial 
plant with finely cut foliage. Graceful, 
heart-shaped, pink and white flowers, 
early in the spring. 
(Each 38c) (3 for $1.05). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 14c). 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The various varieties 
of chrysanthemums are unexcelled for 
use in the flower garden. The large num- 
ber of types and colors are hardy in our 
western climates and can be grown eas- 
ily and rapidly, flowering the first year 
from plants. By selecting different va- 
rieties, flowers may be had from early 
August until freezing weather. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM, 
Daisy. 
Conqueror. Large pure white flowers in 
June, 4 to 5 inches across. Profuse 
bloomer. Long stiff stems. 
Heary VII. Large white flowers on stout 
stems. Grows about 2% feet tall. Good 
cut flowers. (Each 23c) (3 for 65c). 
Postage: (Each 6c) (3 for 14c). 
Shasta 
Nursery Stock 
We have an excellent stock of 
carefully grown Fruit and Shade 
Trees, Roses, Shrubbery, Plants, 
Roots, etc., priced to attract the frugal 
buyer. However, it is the QUALITY 
to which we wish to call your par- 
ticular attention. Our stock is all 
First Grade or Number One, and in- 
cludes the varieties which are most 
popular and do well in our Western 
climate. We therefore feel confident 
that your requirements will be taken 
care of to your entire satisfaction. 
LOW GRADE Nursery Stock is a 
Poor Investment. 
Claims for any cause must be made 
promptly on receipt of stock. We will 
not allow any claims after goods 
have been accepted, or if report is 
not received by us within 10 days 
after arrival of goods. If, however, 
after planting, the stock fails to leaf 
out and start growing, we will re- 
place for one-half the catalog price, 
plus postage. 

CUSHION CHRYSANTHEMUM. Low grow- 
ing ‘Mums forming a mound of colorful 
blooms resembling the old-fashioned 
Azalea. Plants grow 10 to 12 inches high. 
Start blooming early and continue until 
frost. Very hardy and easily grown. One 
plant will produce hundreds of blossoms. 
Following named varieties: 
Brenze Cushion. Rich red bronze, turn- 
ing to bronzy yellow. 
King Cushion. Fiery red, multitude of 2 
to 2¥2 in. blooms. 
Pink Cushion. Opens a deep orchid pink, 
later salmon pink. 
Queen Cushion. Snow white flowers with 
faint yellow center. 
Yellew Cushion. Brilliant golden yellow, 
dense growth, large clumps covered 
with blooms. 
(Each 23c) (3 for 65c). 
Pestage: (Each 6c) (3 for 14c). 
GARDEN CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We list a 
variety of ‘Mums that we feel are per- 
fectly hardy and desirable in any flower 
garden. By careful selection you may 
have blooms from July until killing frosts. 
Algonquin. Pure double yellow blooms 
in September. Height about 3 ft. 
Barbara Cummings. Bronze buds and 
center, turning to pure yellow double 
flowers when in full bloom. Grows 22 
fons. ttatall: 
Clara Curtis. Beautiful salmon-pink 
blooms commencing in August and last- 
ing through September. Fine cut flow- 
ers lasting for days in water. Very 
hardy and not susceptible to insects. 
12 to 18 inches. 
Crimson Splendor. Large semi-double 
flowers of a beautiful crimson shade. 
Grows 4 to 5 ft. 
Early Bronze. Early blooming pompon 
or button ‘mum. Starts blooming in Au- 
gust and at its best in September. Fine 
garden variety and for cut flowers. 18 
to 24 inches tall. 
Increase th Splendor 
and Beauty Each Year 
King Midas. One of the best yellow Ko- 
rean Hybrids. Starts flowering in Au- 
gust and at its best in September. 
Flowers about 4 inches across, full 
double, with a touch of bronze. Branchy 
growth and very hardy. 2% to 3 ft. tall. 
Macantico. Starts blooming about the 
first of August. Attractive red buds 
followed by rich pink flowers. Semi- 
double, 24 to 3 ft. tall. 
Nancy Copeland. A Korean Hybrid of a 
changeable red color, overlaid with an 
opalescent sheen. Strong’ upright 
branches covered with sprays of large 
single flowers 3 to 3¥2 inches in diam- 
eter. About 3 ft. tall. 
Pohaicong. Double pink blooms in Sep- 
tember. Hardy and bushy growth. 
About 3 ft. tall. 
Pygmy Gold. Dwarf Korean pompon 
type. Miniature flowers about one inch 
in diameter, starting first of August 
and continuing through September. A 
brilliant, intense golden color, valuable 
for borders, edging or rock gardens. 
Garden Chrysanthemums. 
(Each 25c) (3 for 69c) 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 14c). 
COLUMBINE (Aquilegia). One of the first 
perennials to bloom in the spring. Un- 
surpassed as a cut flower, as they bloom 
over a long season and on long stems. 
Thrives best in a sandy loam soil, either 
rock garden or perennial flower bed. 
Prefer partial shade. Height 2 feet. 
Coerula. The native Rocky Mountain va- 
riety, must be planted in a shady 
place; long spurred, blue. 
(Each 23c) (3 for 65c). 
Postage: (Each 16c) (3 for 14c). 
Canadensis. Bright red and yellow flow- 
ers. 
(Each 25c) (3 for 69c). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (3 for 14c). 
COREOPSIS GRANDIFLORA (Double Sun- 
burst). Bright, golden yellow, double 
flowers, from June through the season. 
Valuable for cut flowers. Very hardy. 
(Each 23c) (3 for 65c). 
Postage: (Each 10c) (8 for 14c). 
DELPHINIUM, Hardy Larkspur. The dom- 
inant flower in the perennial flower gar- 
den. Will grow in most soils, but you 
will feel well repaid by planting them in 
deep rich soil. 
Belladonna. Turquoise blue. 
Bellamosa. Large deep blue florets. 
Wrexham Strain. Hollyhock type of 
growth with long heavy spikes. Shades 
of dark blue blended with mauve and 
violet. 
Chinese Delphinium. Dwarf growth, be- 
ing only 12 to 18 inches tall. Blue to 
deep blue flowers with finely cut fo- 
liage. Very hardy and blossoms inter- 
mittently through the summer. 
All of the above: (Each 23c) (3 for 65c), 
Postage: (Each 8c) (3 for 17c). 
Pacific Hybrids. A new delphinium, 
judged as one of the best. Long taper- 
ing spikes with huge florets in gor- 
geous shades. Grows 5 to 7 ft. tall, 
very hardy and easy to grow. Mildew 
resistant. Separate colors of pure 
white, pink lavender, blue and dark 
blue. 
(Each 33c) (3 for 89c). 
Postage: (Each 8c) (3 for 17c). 

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