CHICAGO Ainerican Bulb Company NEW YORK 



A. B. C. HARDY PERENNIAL and BIENNIAL SEEDS 
ANCHUSA CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Hardy) 
Italica, Dropmore Variety. Grows 3 to 5 feet high; bears during May 

and June in abundance; flowers of the richest Gentian blue. SHASTA DAISY 
Die toeates see aeenete «cite sila 15c OZ te Saeko eee 70c G. Marconi (Diener). Excellent variety for greenhouse and outdoor 
culture. Produces giant double flowers of about 7 inches diameter. 
Stems 242sto 3 feet long: Tri Pkticeicices vec ol eictatiiciersiertekeiatene rotate 75c 
: Tro Pkt. | Oz: 
ANE MONE ST BRIGID Alaska. The largest and best of the Shasta Daisies....... 
. c Scamewecutienee © P| BONING RSIS Os. 2 sre eee ee Ya oz.,30c) .15 $1. 
CREAGH STRAIN Rabe TE 
One of the finest strains available, with a good range of colors iY 5 
rneias flowers: i J COREOPSIS (Perennial Calliopsis) 
Tr pkt.... eee er eee tees 50c ey $1.75 Lanceolata Grandiflora. An extra fine strain of this useful golden 
PULSATILLA. The Pasque Flower. Produces violet flowers. yellow, hardy perennial. Tr. Pkt........... 10c Zines crete 50c 
Growseda2 dnches.. Ir: Petes... 50c Sa Spire see 3 $1.25 
Lanceolata Grandiflora Mayfield Giant. The plants are taller and 
more vigorous than the type. The individual flowers are larger and 

stems are longer and stiffer. Tr. Pkt........... 15c OZ ouseewe 80c 
A Double New Gold Grandiflora. Deep golden yellow flowers run 85% 
ANTHEMIS (Marguerite) double and 2 to 2¥2 inches across. 
Tinctoria Kelwayi. A most satisfactory, hardy perennial bearing daisy- TrEPktico eas wee ce eee 25c OZ. is see eee 90c 
ool ea yellow blossoms. Saget se cutting; 2 feet. ap. Double Sunburst. Brilliant golden yellow. The double flowers are 
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large, 1¥% to 2 inches across, deep golden yellow, and are excellent 
for cutting as well as for garden decoration. 80% double. 
AQUILEGIA (@olanbine) TrxPkt.ceiisce sae taeu csemieme loc O72. 0 hee ee 95c 
LONG-SPURRED STRAINS DELPHINIUM (Please see page 11) 
This strain is unquestionably the finest yet produced. The plants are 
of strong, thrifty growth, with flowers of largest size, varying in color 
through tones of cream, pink, lavender, blue, white, red, etc. DIGITALIS (F oxglove) 
Mrs. Scott Elliot’s. Extra choice hybrids; large flowers in splendid : ; . 
mixture of colors; height 3 feet. The Foxglove must be included in all collections of hardy plants. 
Te PL eeee 35 eC |, ee 1.00% Oza eee $3.50 ea 
r c 4 OZ $ a Giant Shirley Mixed. A greatly improved strain of un- 
: : , usually strong, vigorous growth. Enormous spikes 3 to 5 
Alpina. Rich blue; 2 feet high......... Be chant ea ad ae $0.25 $2.00 feet in length set with very large flowers..............- $0.15 $2.15 
California Hybrida. Long-spurred flowers in yellow and Monstrosa (Mammoth Foxglove). Mixed............0.00+ 151.75 
OTdNGgegshades Passi pieces 2 <icvo eer ce aloe arcuate arcvetece eels Ay Pepa 
Canadensis. The native old rose and yellow variety...... .25 2.00 
Chrysantha. Long-spurred yellow............2ceeeeeees Phy Rat GAILLARDIA Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
apes easter pment s Meng ois etch pi ace The Dazzler. The flowers are very large, of dark, rich red 
with a bright orange tip on the end of each petal, making 
CLEMATIS-FLOWERED it a very attractive flower for florists......... (% oz., 50c) $0.25 $1.75 
Mixed. This glorious Columbine is absolutely distinct in petal forma- Portola Hybrids. Plants of strong, vigorous, upright habit, 
tion. The blooms greatly resemble Clematis flowers. The plants are of 2% to 3 feet high. Heavy, leathery, glaucous foliage. The 
medium height, good compact habit and free flowering. The color long flower stems, straight and strong, hold the massive 
range includes delicate pastel shades of pink and blue. Height 2 yellow and red flowers erect.............-.- (Alozs. 00cm comme sZ.0 
to 3 ft. ihe Pkt Tee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ce ee ee ee Me et 75c GRANDIFLORA 
Doubles Mixed alr Piva. cece ee eee Crete trai ee aie ee rere 75c 
Burgundy. Lovely wine red flowers on long stems...... 
TRUE NEW ENGLISH LONG-SPURRED) (Quality) Exceptional)» 9) sees coc tne eee ee ee (Y% oz., 70c) .25 2.00 
ire kta Oza OZ: Tangerine. Large tangerine colored flowers; compact 
CoraliPinktra «. o.02 cs ose eee (1% oz., $1.50) $0.50 $2.25 GLOW tH ies ise chee cae atetatale th beetadevee er oisicre marc rete nc ites cies A. SO 
Crimson Star. Richest crimson with white petals Compacta, Mixed. A compact variety forming bushy plants 
srereieajesne ini 210ie iv o\eieve\= a ivanlexe™= ie eleelasel= (% OZ., $1.55) .50 2.85 12 to 15 inches high, and bearing long-stemmed flowers 
GlontiBlue 2 cs0. 4. ee eee (% oz., $1.50) .50 2.25 Well sabovemtiel fOlicicje siete iene nae intent aerenaae .20 
Rose and Pink Shades. Contains only shades of 
rich coral pinks every. rue meee ee eee ee A PAPAS 
Sky! Blue i g.scn te eee (% oz., $1.50) .50 2.25 GERBERA 
Yellow 20. skate ee ee ee (% oz., $1.50) .50 2.25 
Lowdam) Mixturewec.. 26 bec en es ee eee 40 1.25 $4.00 Excellent for pots or cutflowers. (Greenhouse perennial). 
Jamesoni. Mixed hybrids. 
10Gisceds esos 45c 500 seeds...... $1.75 1000'sceds nee $3.00 
CAMPANULA (Canterbury Bells) 
(Biennial) GEUM (Avens) 
CALYCANTHEMA (Cup and Saucer) Coccineum Atrosanguineum fl. pl. Beautiful, hardy perennial bearing 
Deck Biel Tita Rad: Rose PInkahiie profusely large showy orange-red flowers. Tr. Pkt..............- 25c 
Prices on ibe above: Tr. Pkt... " ee ; ..15c Oz Cen $1.50 Lady Stratheden. Large double flowers of rich golden yellow. 
Mixed: ..Tr, Pet ss ou aes Le oe RP ede $1.40 Tr. Pkt... sees 25c oy 55c OZ. eee ree ees $2.00 
- : Mrs. Bradshaw. Large, double glowing red 
MEDIUM SINGLE ins Pie aiee, aeeta tree: 25c VANOz nee ee 55c Ozer ates $2.00 
Blue, Lilac, Rose, White. 
Prices on the above: Tr. Pkt............. 10c 7s ete hoe ete 60c 
Mixeds4 fr Pek ta i. 4 28 bane 10c 02+ eae oe, 50c GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
PERSICIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA (Peach Bells) Paniculata (Baby's Breath). The fine mist-like flowers are 
Blue. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. Has large blue flowers.... .25 3.25 much used in bouquets. .iu.clemeanier (Y% lb., $1.50) $0.10 $0.45 
Alba:© White Soweto. xc oe sees we aid tea Marcle n eaten 20 3.29 Paniculata fl. pl. Double flowering. The original type and 
Telham Beauty. Immense bell-shaped flowers of a pale one of the best perennials in the list for cutting...... 
China blue, produced on long stems; 2 feet. .(¥% oz., $1.50) .45 RE rr Bi er eRe Vem i Sint ars (1% oz., $1.25) .45 4.50 
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