Seeds of Ftardy § lower 5 
HOW TO GROW THEM. Hardy plants (perennials) bloom the sec- 
ond year from seed and are permanent thereafter. Some of them 
may bloom the first year if the seed is sown very early. Among the 
perennials we find some of the most beautiful flowers for cutting and 
many of the old-fashioned sorts dear to our childhood memories. A 
hardy border properly planned and planted is a source of joy from early 
spring to late autumn; during that period it will be resplendent with 
color and yield an abundance of bloom for indoor decoration. The 
plants need little attention other than to be kept free from weeds and 
given an occasional top-dressing of plant-food. 
WHEN TO SOW. Seed may be sown in a hotbed in February or 
March, or out-of-doors from the first days of May to mid-August. It 
is well to sow as early as possible, thus permitting the plants to be- 
come strong and well established before winter. 
WHERE TO SOW. For most perennials a cold frame is an ideal 
place for starting seeds, but if you do not have one, make a seed-bed 
of finely sifted light soil, adding and mixing thoroughly well-decayed 
manure, humus, or prepared plant-food. Sow the seeds in shallow 
drills, covering Yg inch or more, according to the size of the seed, but 
very fine seed should only be lightly pressed into the soil. 
in color and charm. 
bloom next year. 

KAZUPE VEGI, 2s suspen sre, roreys yenehessy eerie 
Copper: Queeniteicas. cre sctewsiereclene 3 ft. 
Delicatissimascic ences nie ereieterers Sift. 
Lemon Queen xcantclitin seaneiee anaes Sint: 
Snow ‘Queens ciutcmiae crecccsneeeenes 3 ft. 
SulphuriQueen a. cejseim cca siepereterets Sift. 
Wild Rose <ctvrecclnel el gs teeusasuncsneeens 2 ft. 
COLLECTION: 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Strain of 
Long-spurred Hybrids ........ Satte 
Schling’s Giant Long-Spurred 
Hybrids. Splendid ........... Satt 
Longissima (new) ............ Sitts 
*Aquilegia alpina ..........4..... 14 ft 
clematiflora: = igscac.o sl ore ear ote 1, ft 
*Arabis alpina (Rock Cress) ...... 5 in 
Armeria formosa, Hybrids ........ 16 in 
Asclepias tuberosa ..........-... 12 in 
Asters, Perennial (Michaelmas 
Daisy) Mii. grcmhete oleic rave deste 3 ft. 
Aubrietia deltoidea graeca ....... 4in 
om : *deltoidea Leichtlini ........... 6 in. 
Anemone Pulsatilla Baptisia CUSTOMS terete tore Gere waereyae Ontte 
HARDY FLOWER SEED 
Everybody wants perennials. in generous measure, to secure effects 
If you delay and finally buy plants, an attractive 
perennial border may require several hundred dollars’ worth of plants. 
Exactly the same results can be secured with $10 to $15 worth of 
Seeds! And aside from the money-saving, you have the fascination 
of growing your own plants, nursing them from the beginning, and 
loving them all the more! Sow your seeds now, and the plants will 
Varieties marked (*) are suitable for rock garden. 
Height 
Achillea Ptarmica, The Pearl ..... 2int: 
*Aethionema pulchellum ......... 6 in 
Agrostemma coronaria atrosan- 
guinea (Rose Campion) ........ 2eft; 
SA Miami MOly 22: -qsvenes sje eyiis eveierstore sts 1 ft. 
*Alyssum ROSEFGCUM ae Scheakencisicie cate 15 in. 
*saxatile compactum .......... 9 in. 
saxatile, Silver Queen .......... 6 in. 
Anchusa italica, Dropmore ........ 4 ft. 
italica, Feltham Pride ..... ra 3 ft. 
*Anemone pulsatilla ............. 9-12 in 
HSVIVESTHISHNS sue rere tananel er oaceie mretebe 2 in. 
Anthemis tinctoria Kelwayi ....... 2 ft: 
Aquilegia, Long-spurred New Biba lac thera Seerttcey 
1 pkt. each of above 7 varieties, $3.00. 

PERENNIALS and 
BIENNIALS 
CARE OF SEEDS AFTER SOWING. Press down the bed with a flat 
board, and water gently but thoroughly with a fine spray. Do not. 
permit the soil to become dry while the seed is in process of germina- 
tion, for until the plant develops roots its life depends entirely on 
moisture. Nearly all failures in growing perennials may be attributed 
to drying in the seed-bed, which should be carefully watched and 
watered until the plants have made four to five leaves. 
CARE OF PLANTS AFTER GERMINATION. Most seeds will germi- 
nate in from eight to fourteen days, but others may need a month 
or so; therefore do not become impatient. If seedlings come up very 
thickly, pull out some and transplant to boxes or other seed-beds; 
later they may be set out in the permanent place. Transplanting 
should be done before October Ist, to permit the plants to become 
established before frost. Mulching the plants with leaves, salt hay, 
or peat moss about the middle of December is a distinct advantage. 
The leaves and hay must be removed in spring, but the peat moss may 
remain. Full cultural directions will be found on each packet of 
Schling’s seeds. 


Time of 
Flowering Color Pkt. 
June-Sept. White $0.25 
Purple -50 
July-Sept. Crimson 25 
Golden Yellow 25) 
Continuous Yellow 120) ny atte 
April, May Golden yellow Be 25 Aquilegia Longissima 
April, May Lemon-yellow 225) 
June, July Purple “5 PERENNIAL WILD FLOWER MIXTURE 
June, July Bright blue, compact .35 Flowers once sown will always come 
P up again. The best for a natural wild 
; ihe eiues Wier erourele ce garden. Pkt., 50c; oz., $1.50. 
June-Sept. Yellow 25 
May-July 1Sky-blue guard pet- 
als, white corolla .50 
May-July 1 Copper 50 
May-July 1 Blush-rose 50 
May-July 1 Lemon-yellow -50 
May-July 1 White 50 
May-July 1Sulphur-yellow 50 
May-July 1 Rose-pin 50 
May-July 1 Mixed 
50 
May-July 1 Mixed 50 
May-July 1 Pastel shades—extra 
long spurs 1.00 
May,July 1 Powder-blue 35 
May-July 1 Pastel shades of pink 
and blue 
April May White 25 
June, July Mixed 50 
July, Aug. Orange ys) 
Sept.,*Oct. Mixed 25 
April, May Blue 50 
April, May Rosy carmine 250 

Allium 
June Blue 25 

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Growing Perennials From Seed is Great Fun 
Max Schling Seedsmen, Ine. 


