VERONICA, Blue Bird. One of 
the handsomest blue-flower- 
ing plants. Its 2-foot spikes 
are completely covered with 
beautiful blue flowers. 
Blooms July to September. 
Hardy, increased in strength 
and beauty each year. Ex- 
cellent for cutting and peren- 
nial borders. Field-grown 
plants, 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
HIBISCUS (Giant Mallow Mar- 
vels). These hardy giant- 
flowered perennials grow 4 to 
5 feet high in one year and 
produce a myriad of flowers 
in midsummer that often 
measure 8 to 9 inches across. 
Just the thing for planting at 
the back of the perennial 
border or along the garden 
fence. We offer them in pink 
and red—specify color want- 
ed. Strong, 2-year roots, 30c 
each; 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25. 
PLATYCODON (Blue Balloon j 
Flower). Large, deep blue, Scabiosa ~Caucasica 
bell-shaped or broadly cup- 
shaped flowers, growing 1% to 2 feet tall. Handsome 
dark green foliage. Very hardy. Will do well in both 
sun and shade on any well drained soil. Blooms July and 

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August. Field-grown plants, 30c each; 3 for 75c. 5 PERENNIALS 
SCABIOSA CAUCASICA (Blue Bonnet). Lovely, laven- Your choice (one each), 
der flowers on 18 to 24 inch stems from June to Septem- any 5 varieties listed on this 
ber. Hardy. Excellent for cut flowers. Field-grown page. 
plants, 35c each; 3 for 90c; 6 for $1.50. 
SHILKA IRIS. The Everblooming Poor Man’s Orchid. $T mi) 
Blooms are oddly shaped; many come double. Lovely : 
delicate hues of superb blue and purple, mingled with Net, not prepaid 
cream and white. Extremely hardy and blooms from 
late June on into July for about a month. Field-grown 
plants, 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
BLUE FLAX (Linum perenne). Delightful heavenly-blue 
flowers are produced all summer long, May through 
August. Attractive, graceful foliage of a bluish hue. 
Ideal for borders and rock gardens. Hardy. Field-grown 
plants, 30c each; 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25. 
RUDBECKIA, THE KING. A new perennial of royal beauty. Large 
flowers (often 4 inches across) of bright pink with a large center 
cone of dark brown. Long lasting on the bush and when cut. Starts 
blooming early July and continues into fall. .Hardy and easy to grow. 
Field-grown plants, 45c each; 3 for $1.20. 
HOLLYHOCK—DOUBLE. These bright, cheerful flowers, fully double, 
are now offered in a glorious range of colors. A magnificent new 
strain of this old-fashioned flower which is coming back so rapidly. 
Grows 4 to 6 feet. Your choice of Red, Yellow and Pink. Field-grown 
plants, 30c each; 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25. 
RED HOT POKER (Tritoma Pfitzeri). Flaming scarlet flowers, the 
opened lower petals rimmed with orange. Grow 18 to 24 inches tall. 
Mallow Marvel Bloom August to October. Field-grown plants, 35c each; 3 for 90c; - 
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Hollyhock, Double Red Hot Poker 
Blue Flax Rudbeckia, The King 

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