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Hardy Flowers, continued 
Sweet William; Dianthus barbatus 
Gorgeous in mid-May with flat clusters of decidedly fra- 
grant flowers on stems 12 to 20 in. high; pure white, shades 
of pink, red, almost black and violet, the clusters often 4 in. 
across with twenty to thirty florets which do not all bloom at 
once so they last a long time. Useful in the perennial border, 
rockery and last well as cut flowers. Prefer full sun. Mixed 
colors only. 20c each, 3 for 50c, 1.75 per doz. 
Veronica Royal Blue 
A gem for the rock garden or front of the border with its 
low mat of dark green leaves almost hidden in May with 
small, four-petaled bright blue flowers about 1/2 in. across on 
stems 8 to 12 in. tall. 20c¢ each, 3 for 50c, 1.75 per doz. 
Violets, Coast 
One of the most showy violets in latter March, its rich pur- 
ple flowers 1 to 12 in. broad on stems as long or longer 
than the leaves, so the flowers are well displayed; vigorous; 
succeeds in full sun. 20c each, 3 for 50c, 1.75 per doz. 
Violets, Sweet Russian 
Everybody can grow this hardiest of violets; of easy cul- 
ture and vigorous, soon making large clumps; fragrant, deep, 
rich bluish-purple flowers in March and April, often in Febru- 
ary, again in October and November. Good in the rockery, 
at the front of perennial borders, along walks, or any place 
a low growing plant is desired; prefers partial shade. 20c 
each, 3 for 50c, 12 for 1.50, 25 for 2.75. 

Sweet William is very fragrant. 

Strawberries in the Home Garden 
Strawberries are so easily grown that there is no reason 
why every family should not enjoy all that richness of flavor 
which is attained only when fully ripened on the vine and 
served fresh. Any soil that will grow corn or potatoes will 
grow good strawberries. Plenty of humus or well rotted vege- 
table matter in the soil will help retain moisture during dry 
weather. Well rotted manure worked into the soil will pro- 
vide both humus and fertility, and give you more, larger and 
better berries. Strawberries planted this spring will give a 
full crop next spring. Everbearing varieties will give a crop 
the first summer. For varieties and prices see page 32. 
Peonies Are Easily Grown 

Crown of Gold Peonles. 
Haven't you often wished you had all the Peonies you 
wanted, Peonies for the home and to divide with friends? 
Once established, they increase in profusion of bloom, and a 
few clumps will reward you each spring with beautiful, fra- 
grant flowers of all colors, showy white, light and deep 
shades of pink, gorgeous reds and crimson. 
Hardy as the Oak, they are easily grown. Often in old 
gardens one sees large clumps that have flourished and 
bloomed for years, yet they amply repay all attention given 
them. Peonies thrive in almost any good, well drained soil. 
Plant about 3. ft. apart. Best in full sun, they thrive with 
shade part of the day. The early varieties usually begin 
blooming in southwest Missouri about May 5th to 8th. 
How We Describe Peonies 
We have endeavored to describe the color as accurately as 
can be done by words. The guards are the wide, outer pet- 
als. The type or form of the flower is classified as follows: 
Crown. Wide center or crown netals with narrower, shorter 
petals forming a collar or ring between them and the guards. 
The crown petals are not always prominent. 
Bomb. Central petals of uniform width but narrower than 
the guards and forming a globe within the guards. 
Semi-rose. Flowers that would be classed as rose type but 
for an occasional pollen bearing stamen. 
Rose. Perfectly full, all petals wide, no stamens. The cen- 
tral petals may not be as wide as the guards, but if quite 
distinct it would be a bomb. The line dividing the rose and 
bomb is sometimes quite an arbitrary one. 
Peony Sizes. Prices quoted are for good strong divisions 
averaging three to five eyes. When available, five to eight 
eyes will be furnished at 50% advance. 
Peonies by Parcel Post. Allow llc for one plant, lc for 
each additional plant, if within 150 miles of Sarcoxie (zone 
2). Balance of Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas, 12c for one 
plant, 2c for each additional. More distant states, ask your 
postmaster the zone and figure 2 lbs. for one plant, 1 lb. for 
each additional. Any surplus will be refunded. 
Augustin d’Hour. Deep rich, brilliant solferino-red, slight 
silvery reflex; large; bomb type; midseason; vigorous, medium 
tall; fine. 50c each, 3 for 1.25. 
Baroness Schroeder. Large, delicate flesh becoming white; 
globular, compact, rose type flowers; tea rose fragrance; 
midseason; tall; blooms freely. 50c each, 3 for 1.25. 
Canari. Large; guards white, barely tinted flesh, center 
sulphur-white, aging pure white; fragrant; bomb type; long, 
strong stems; late midseason; blooms freely. 25c¢ each, 3 for 
63c. 
Crown of Gold; Couronne d’Or. Snowy-white, reflecting the 
golden stamens and lightening up the flower; center petals 
flecked and edged carmine; large; semi-rose type; fragrant; 
late; upright, vigorous; strong stems. 35c each, 3 for 88c. 
