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BLEEDING - HEART (Dicentra spectabilis) 
A proved favorite of Grandmothet’s day, which is just as valuable now as it was then. Grows 
to about 30 in., every year gaining in breadth and width. The “‘Bleeding-Hearts’’ are porne in 
gtaceful sprays which first appear with the early primulas and daffodils and finally finish with 
the later polemonium and iris. Will do well in either semi-shade ot sunny positions. 
Contains Grandpa’s Glasses and a Broken Heart 
Here the Parade of Modern Perennials is joined by two rabbits, a harp, grandpa’s glasses, a 
bottle and a broken heart . . . for according to the Legends of Flowers, all those things are to 
be found in each ‘‘Bleeding-Heart’’ blossom. Without taking the flowers apart to see those 
things you will find each plant a very welcome addition to your garden because it is one of the 
most showy, the most interesting, and the most effective of the old favorite perennials. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 6 for $5.00 

Carnation, Silver Mine 
CARNATION, Silver Mine 
(Dianthus latifolius) 
Large, full, fragrant, double flowers... 
all pure white; hardy. In constant bloom 
from June until late October. The sweet, 
pungent fragrance alone is enough to make 
it one of the most treasured plants in any 
garden. Excellent for cut-flowers. Good for 
rockeries, borders, and in combinations. 
Grows to a height of about 10 in.; blooms 
generously and continuously. 
55c each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75 
©1¢% Carnation, Rock Raven Red 
CARNATION, Rock Raven Red 
(Dianthus latifolius) 
Interesting new Dianthus with broader 
Princess Beatrix foliage. Fragrant; very 
double; rich, leasing crimson-red. Blooms 
abundantly Ave June through summer; 
perfect for border-edge, rock-garden, etc. 
Best in sunny, exposed spots. Bright and 
gay when planted with Carnation, Silver 
Mine; both have 8- to 10-in., strong stems 
ideal for cutting. Long-lasting in a vase. 
55c each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75 
For best results with perennials, choose varieties 
that bloom at different seasons of the year... and 
plant these in groups of three or more for mass effect. 
Consider, too, the relative height, using tall plants 
in the background, low plants in the extreme fore- 
ground, and medium-sized plants between. 
JACKSON 



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SEDUM (Spectabitis), BRILLIANT 
Stonecrop 
The magic plant to make ‘‘desert spots’’ in your gar- 
den bloom again. Nearly every garden has some 
barren place where this determined plant can be a 
sure-fire note of color with its gorgeous immense 
amaranth-red flower-heads. Especially endowed by 
nature with thick, succulent, attractive light green 
leaves which store up moisture, it is able to withstand 
even the hottest, driest summer weather. The ex- 
tremely rugged, erect-growing plants attain a height 
of 18 in. Very ornamental even before the blooming 
season arrives; indispensable as a late fall bloomer. 
While Sedum, Brilliant rejoices in a hot dry spot, it 
does well in any garden location with ordinary soil 
and sun. Will even thrive in shade. Most effective in 
clumps of three or more, planted 12 to 18 in. apart. 
55c each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75 
Aster 
Frikarti 


ASTER FRIKARTI 
Light blue-lavender, accentuated with a prominent 
yellow disc the long-cherished ‘Wonder of 
Staefa."’ Blooms profuselyand exceptionally long .. . 
a mound of light blue from early August till frost. 
Perfect for cutting; 3-in. flowers. 21% ft. tall. Most 
popular because it is of simple culture. 
55c each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75 
PERKINS CO. 


