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AQUILEGIA—COLUMBINE 
In bloom from April to July, doing well in partly shaded position 
as well as in full sunlight. Perfectly ets Two year plants carried 
over in a cold frame over winter and pian ed out in a cool house late 
in February will give a crop of splendid spikes three weeks before the 
outdoor crop. Force same way as Delphinium. Plant a foot apart. 
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S HYBRIDS—Extra large, long spurred 
flowers, in all imaginable colors. There are shades of pink, red, 
yellow, blue, purple, light and dark brown, etc., never before seen 
in columbines. Of vigorous growth. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 15c; % 
oz. 30c; oz. $2.00; Ib. $25.00. 
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLUMBINE—Sepals deep blue, petals white, 
Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.40; Ib. $18.00. 
ROSE QUEEN—The plants produce on long slender stalks in great 
profusion flowers of light to dark rose with white center and yellow 
anters. Height 2% ft. % oz. 35c; T. pkt. 15c; oz. $2.60; Ib. $32.00. 
LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS—Very vigorous growers with luxuri- 
ant foliage and frequently over 3 feet in height. The colors of tha 
flowers are most gorgeous; pure white, yellow, deep blue, lavender 
mauve, chocolate, pale lilac, scarlet, pink, salmon, cerise, ete. T. 
pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.60; lb. $20.00. 
SILVER QUEEN—Flowers pure white, long spurred. Height 8 feet. 
T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; oz. $2.00; 1/16 oz. 20c. 
LEMON QUEEN—Robust growing variety, blooms large, long spurred 
ot Pienring: pale yellow. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $2.00. Height 
ee 
CLEMATIFLORA—Spurless Columbine. Flowers large, open, without 
rong ena se and very beautiful. Mixed. Height 30 inches. 
. pkt. 40c. 
DOUBLE LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS—The double long spurred 
flowers are very beautiful but the seed produces only about 40% of 
double flowers from seed. The rest are long spurred large flowered 
singles. MIXED. T. pkt. 20c. 
AQUILEGIA CRIMSON STAR 
liant dark crimson. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 25c. 
AQUILEGIA LONGISSIMA—Admired wherever seen. Spurs often 4 
inches long, flowers very large. T. pkt. 40c; % oz. $1.00. 
AQUILEGIA DOUBLE MIXED—Many colors mixed. Height 2 to 3 
feet. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 60c. 
ARABIS ALPINA SUPERBA 
Hardy perennial of easy culture withstanding heat and scorch- 
ing sun even in quite poor soil. Resembles Alyssum in habit and 
is covered with a sheet of glistening white flowers as soon as tLe 
snow disappears. Height 6 inches. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c. 
ARABIS ALPINA ROSEA—Of compact growth, flowers delicate pink 
from March to June. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 40c. 
ARABIS ALPINA can be forced to produce flowers in February and 
earlier that will come handy on many occasions. Keep the plants 
on the dry side, grow COOL and provide perfect drainage.’ 
ARISTOLOCHIA—DUTCHMAN’S PIPE 
One of the best perennial hardy climbing plants. Trained against 
a house or over a trellis it is matchless. Foliage abundant, rich 
deep green, never bothered by insects. Flowers small, but very 
pretty, yellow and brown mottled and curiously shaped. Height 30 
feet. Space feot apart. 1 os. 61.00; T. pkt. 10c. 
Flowers extra large 
long spurred, bril- 
ARDISIA CRENULATA 
A classy decorative plant far from common, bringing 
high prices at Christmas time. It’s main attraction is the 
berry like coral-red fruit, but the beautifully shaped leaves, 
the general appearance of the whole plant, the fact that every 
part of it is fragrant, makes Ardisia an outstanding plant 
the whole year round. You will make no mistake if you will 
try Ardisia. 
Start the seed in heat in the spring (the seed germinates 
in 6-8 weeks) then grow cool (45-50 deg.) in rich soil mixed 
with sharp sand to insure perfect drainage. The following 
spring your plants will bloom and will be a model of beauty 
at Christmas time. Half hardy perennial. Height 2-3 ft. 
Seed in berries. 
ARMERIA—SEA PINK 
Hardy perennial of robust growth, producing from dense grass- 
like foliage masses of globe shaped flowers on long atiff stalks from 
May to August. The flowers are excellent when dried or fresh, re- 
taining their brilliancy for months after cut. First rate cut flower, 
fine rock plant. easily raised from seed. 
ARMERIA CEPHALOTES—Fine large heads of rosy pink on stiff 
stems two feet long. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
ARMERIA FORMQSA RUBY—This Armeria forms extra lar 
of the brightest and lustrous carmine 
October. ne cut flower, rock plant, 
T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 45e; 4% oz. 85ce. 
ARENARIA MONTANA 
_ A first class hardy perennial rock plant easily raised, doing well 
of any soil fully exposed to sun, ‘Mat forming covered with silvery 
white lovely flowers from May to August. Height 4 in. 
ARUNDO DONAX 
Giant Reed—Absolutely hardy, rapidly growing bamboo-like gras¢e 
attaining a height from 5 to 15 ft. Succeeds in any soil. Grown for 
its showy foliage and silky plumes that appear in Jnly and are the 
fuer ernament in dry bouquets, especially when bronzed. T. pkt. 
c; oz. 60c. 
heads 
ink from the end of May to 
edding plant. Hetght 18 in. 
ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA 
Butterfly Weed. Hardy plant, 2 to 8 ft. high with very show 
flowers of brilliant acarlet, blooming in July and August. T. pkt. 
15c; 1/16 oz. 25c; % ox. 45c. 
ASPERULA ODORATA—WALDMEISTER 
A hardy perennial, easily raised from seed. Requires a shaded 
position and molst soll. Height 6 inches; have plants 6 inches apart. 
The dried leaves retain their fragrance even over a period of years. 
Blooms in May. 
ASTILBE DAVIDII 
A very beautiful hardy perennial bearing graceful spikes of 
rosy violet or mauve flowers in July and August. Fine for cutting. 
Height 4 ft. Easily raised from seed. T. pkt. 20c; 1/32 oz. 40c. 
ASTILBE HYBRIDA—Also called Spirea Japonica. Seed saved from 
finest varieties such as America, Gladstone, Gloria, Superba, includ- 
ing also the best new tall Arendsi varieties. Hardy perennial. Height 
15-30 in. TT. pkt. 20c; 1/32 oz. 40c. 
Both Asparagus Sprengheri and Plumosus will 
ASPARAGUS stand quite cool growing temperature but best 
results are obtained if grown in a night temperature of 50 degrees. 
Sow in light sandy soil in well drained shallow flats at any time. 
December to April is especially good period. You can grow it in 
solid beds, benches. boxes. bulb pans and even fn hanging baskets. 
Press the seeds firmly into the soil, then cover lightly with sandy soil, 
keep the sowing in a warm place and do not allow the soil to become 
dry. This is important. The seed will germinate in 4 to 8 weeks 
from date of sowing. 
PLUMOSUS MARKET KING—Climbing asparagus producing several 
times the amount of ‘‘greens’’ common Plumosus does. Tender per- 
ennial. 
SPRENGHERI DEFLEXUS—More ornamental than regular Spreng- 
heri leaves; wider, more substantial, of metallic lustre. Tender per- 
ennial. 
ASPARAGUS ACUTIFOLIUS—Foliage sharp pointed and very orna- 
mental. Used by the florists in Germany in preference to other green 
material. Hardy perennial climber. T. pkt. 10c; 100 seeds 30c. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGHERI—100 seeds 20c; 250 seeds 35c; 1,000 for 
$1.00; 5,000 for $4.50. 
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS—100 seeds 25c; 250 for 40c; 1,000 
for $1.00; 5,000 for $4.50, 20 seeds for 10c. 
OUR TRADE PACKETS 
are double the quantity of retail packets. Our packets are 
well filled with fresh seed of strong germination, strictly true 
to name. When it comes to quality our seeds are 100 per 
cent. You will get no junk from us. 
