CHICAGO American Bulb Eompany NEW YORK 


A. B. C. HARDY PERENNIAL and BIENNIAL SEEDS 
PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue) Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
Digitalis. White tinted violet, 36 in......... (% oz., 60c) $0.25 
Heterophyllus. Blue gem flowers, bright gentian blue 
shaded with light violet. June to August, 14-18 in. 
Se TR CET cate oo ss ereteine sehen Dieta ops (Ya'oz:, 75c))) 25 $2.50 
GlabersmbIMe pmo Ounces terererote erelatar steele teeters ts core (% 0z.,65c) .25 2.00 
Grandiflorus. Lavender-blue, 3 ft............ (% 0z., 90c) .25 alae 
Pubescens. Violet-purple, lips white, 18 in...(%4 oz., $1.50) .35 
PHYSALIS (Chinese Lantern Plant) 
Franchetti. An ornamental variety of the Winter Cherry, forming dense 
bushes about 2 feet high. Bears a profusion of bright orange-scarlet 
lantern-like fruits which can be cut and dried, in which shape they 
are used extensively for floral decorations during the winter. 
PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragon Head) 
Virginica. One of the prettiest hardy perennials. It forms dense bushes, 
3° to 4 feet high, bearing freely during the summer months spikes of 
delicate pink tubular flowers not unlike a gigantic heather. 
TRAP aoe. ctctatnle stasis ale ecen 25c Deanne aettiteidircis tie het $2.25 
Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
Virginia Alba. White flowers, 36 in......... (4 oz., 75c) $0.25 $2.50 
Gigantea: *Lilac-rose,43ftit. ac cee tects (4 0z.,75c) .35 2.75 
Compacias, Dwatlt TOset eras sectie eles te nites (40z.,75c) .25 2.75 
PRIMULAS (Hardy Primrose) 
Auricula. Choice mixed. Tr. Pkt......... 50c Wil Olozacerettees $1.00 
Japonica. Bright flowers borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches long; 
mixeducolors.s rae ktaciecie cisco s 50c L/ IG OZ santa stae'eiersie er $1.00 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). Canary yellow, fragrant. 
Tr, Peter ac te harics Sono te icine 50c 
VERIS (Polyanthus) 
Blackmore & Langdon’s Superb Strain. Awarded R.H.S. Silver Flora 
Medal. We consider this an excellent giant strain for those desiring 
the finest in the Polyanthus group. Tr. Pkt...........cccccccees $1.00 
Polyanthus Mixed, Tr. Pkt............ $1.00 ValOZ Sos wietetetereteen $3.00 
Giant Munsted Strain. Tr. Pkt........... 75c VaVOZ ens cre ete fs cicee $2.50 
PRIMULA VERIS KLEYNII ‘ 
It has heavy stems. Average length 8 to 12 inches, carrying im- 
mense heads of 15 to 25 florets, each floret 1 inch to 1% inches in 
diameter. Rich golden yellow shaded apricot towards center. 
Plants average 6 flower spikes each, perfectly hardy outside 
anywhere in the U. S. A. Plants forced in winter can be divided 
up and planted out in April. These develop strong plants for the 
hardy border, rockery, or for forcing the following winter. Large, 
heavy leaves. 100 seeds 
250 seeds 

PUERARIA (Kudzu Vine) 
Thunbergiana. The fastest growing hardy climbing plant. It will grow 
8 to 10 feet the first year from seed. 
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PYRETHRUM HYBRIDUM (Persian Daisy) Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
Roseum Rose. Bright rose color........... (Y% oz., $4.75) $0.35 $8.00 
James Kelway. Rich deep scarlet. (Varies). .(¥% oz., $5.00) .85 8.50 
Grandiflorum. Mixed. Single, large flowering........... 50 7.00 
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RUDBECKIA (Cone-Flower) 
Starlight. This large-flowered, semi-double selection out of Kelvedon 
Star, is certainly a free bloomer. Its doubleness varies from fully double 
to single, mostly with about three rows of petals. Coloring is from 
primrose yellow to mahogany and bicolors, with mahogany centers. 
Unique for cutting and arrangements, with nice long stems. About 3 
feet tall, branching plants. 
iin® Pkt Avast ater 50c WAUGtOz atte tet ae $1.25 Vg. OZ eet cntore $2.00 
Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone-Flower). Flowers about 4 inches across, 
of a peculiar reddish purple with a remarkably large cone-shaped 
center of brown. Forms bushy plants 3 feet high and blooms from 
JulystorOctoberml ratkiaeasat dees 25c¢ OZ a RR ee $1.75 
SALVIA (Sage) 
Azurea Grandiflora. A hardy perennial variety producing during 
August and September spikes of pretty sky-blue flowers in great 
pLroiusion; Pomona Meetamlte Pitas ee et eletere a 25c¢ OzrAtee ie ciavonre $1.80 
SAPONARIA ( S oapwort) 
Ocymoides. A very useful, hardy plant for the rockery or the border, 
producing from May to August masses of attractive small bright rose 
flowersieo sinchosselre rte a asec rete 15c OZ eee tlareteis $1.00 
SCABIOSA 
Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). Valuable for cutting, as the blooms last a 
long time in water. Color soft lavender-blue; 3 feet. 
Caucasica Isaac House Giant Hybrids. A great improvement over 
Caucasica. Colors from light to darkest blue, but delicate lilac and 
mauve shades predominate. Tr. Pkt......... 35c OZ nee $3.00 
Columbaria Pink. Beautiful soft pink flowers 2 to 2¥2 inches across. 
TIA P Eee eters Norte ceeries 25c Ozss PEs cisiow sptreetente $2.00 
Japonica. Bushy plants, 24% feet in height, and beautiful lavender- 
blwe tflowers: ira bektsct crete oct vigraleteeee 15c OZ. Oeerotele Bisel ets erent 75c 
STATICE (Sea Lavender) 
Splendid hardy perennials either for the border or rockery, producing 
panicles of minute flowers which can be dried and used for winter 
bouquets. 
Caspia. The most beautiful of all perennial Sea Lavenders. Very 
vigorous in habit, with 3 foot stems carrying innumerable lilac flowers. 
A beautiful subject for table decoration. Tr. Pkt.....25¢ Oz.....$2.20 
Dumosa. Dense clusters of pure silver gray blooms; 30 inches. 
LUE PRU oretnst rants ere etstetvetere eetele 25c 
STOKESIA (Cornflower Aster) 
Cyanea, Blue. A beautiful native hardy perennial, growing about 2 
feet high and bearing pretty lavender-blue flowers. 
Tr eek tse ce eevtatomest cctecs sabe Chelmer 25c 
SUNFLOWER (See Helianthus) 
SWEET WILLIAM (See Dianthus Barbatus) 
THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue) 
Aquilegifolium Mixed Colors. Elegant Columbine-like foliage and 
masses of flowers during June and July; 3 feet. 
TEAR tic renee tec lecercene ences 35c OZR as Sa dee cee oo eee $2.25 
Dipterocarpum. Its dainty, graceful sprays of flowers, elegantly ar- 
ranged on stems 4 feet high, are invaluable for cutting. The flowers 
are a charming shade of violetmauve, which is brightened by a 
bunch of lemon yellow stamens and anthers. 
PPV EK Len ercrctetahsayetate ci sro ototecerete 25c OZ aac darschpeo ee oe $2.25 
Adiantifolium. Yellow flowers. 1% ft. Tr. Pkt.....20c Yq oz..... 50c 
THERMOPSIS 
Caroliniana. A showy tall growing hardy perennial, producing in June 
and July long spikes of Lupin-like yellow flowers. 3 feet. Excellent 
for cutting. Seeds germinate slowly. 
TT: PKL wrettsiens a isities atetetsiote cts 25c 
THYMUS 
Serpyllum (Wild Thyme). A dwarf perennial with fragrant foliage. 
Of creeping habit and unexcelled for rock gardens and between step- 
ping stones. Lovely small purple blooms during the summer. 
TY: PRU cee ee re ee ee 25c 
