OLDS’ HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Olds’ northern grown hardy perennials listed 
on this page are either 1 year field grown or out 
of 2%-inch pots, depending upon the type of 
plant. We try to keep our stock of a good size, 
yet hold it young enough so that it can come to 
its full maturity after planting in our customers’ 
gardens. ALL PRICES ARE POSTPAID 
PRICES. Plants are not sent with other items, 
but by themselves at the proper time for plant- 
ing or when weather will permit, direct from 
our growing station. We do not accept orders 
for nursery stock for shipment into the states of 
California, Washington, Oregon and Florida, 
HARDY ASTERS 
The Hardy Aster or Michaelmas Daisy is an 
excellent flower for background planting in flow- 
er borders. The stems are stiff, bearing gorgeous 
flowers from September until frost. Better flow- 
ers will be obtained if only 3 or 4 stems are 
allowed to develop to a plant. 
BEECHWOOD CHALLENGER. Bril- 
liant crimson red flowers in abundance on plants 
of medium height. Early. Each, 60c; 3 for 
$1.50; 12 for $4.75. 
GAYBORDER BLUE. Clear, intense blue, 
a wonderful border variety, 5 ft., early. Each, 
60c; 3 for $1750; 12 for $4.75, 
PALMYRA. Hardy, vigorous, medium tall 
novelty, pure, pyramidal pink flowers. Hach, 
60c3) Seftor $150) 12 for $4.75, 
RED CLOUD. Rare novelty producing clean 
rose red flowers in clustered masses. Each, 60c; 
JetOr, oto0s) Sto tor Steno. 
ROYAL PINK. Soft pastel pink flowers in 
profusion on plants medium tall. Each, 60c; 
3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. Straw- 
berry red with a bright silver reverse, plants 
low to medium tall. Hach, 60c; 3 for $1.50; 
12 for $4.75. 
HARDY ASTER COLLECTION: One 
each of the above superbly selected vari- 
eties for $3.10, 
AQUILEGIA,. Dobbie’s Long Spurred Hy- 
brids (Columbine or Honeysuckle). One of the 
most graceful and dainty of hardy perennials 
with its delicately tinted bird-like blossoms on 
their slender stems, bowing and nodding in the 
breeze. Mixed colors only. Hach, 50c; 3 for 
$1.25; 12 for $4.25. . 
BUDDLEA. ODubonnet (Butterfly Bush). 
A deciduous shrubby plant growing rapidly from 
the roots each spring. Starts blooming early 
in July and bears great lilac-like spikes of dark 
purple colored flowers until frost. Each, 60c; 3 for 
$1.50; 12 for $4.75. 
COREOPSIS, Mayfield Giant. Sometimes 
ealled Yellow Daisy. Borne on numerous stems 
jin great profusion nearly all summer. Each, 50c; 
8 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25, 
DOUBLE SHASTA DAISY. (Decanthe- 
mum.) H. P. This strain includes an assort- 
ment of various types of double flowers ranging 
from fully double-fringed petals through semi- 
double to a type which, though single, forms’ an 
unusually beautiful shaped flower with laciniated 
colored and quilled petals. The large flowers are 
earried on long, wiry stems. Hach, 50c; 3 for 
$1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
DELPHINIUM, Pacific Giants, Mixed. Per- 
haps the most beautiful hardy plant in cultiva- 
tion. Great pillars of bloom, sometimes 8 feet 
tall, increasing in size and beauty yearly. This 
is the largest and most mildew-resistant strain. 
Each, 75c; 3 for $1.95; 12 for $5.75. 
DICENTRA (Bleeding Heart). An old- 
fashioned flower which should be in every gar- 
den. Long drooping racemes of heart-shaped 
flowers. Hach, 80c; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $6.50. 
GAILLARDIA, Grandiflora (Blanket Flow- 
er). One of the most satisfactory of tall, hardy 
perennials. The large brown center is surround- 
ed by petals marked with concentric rings of 
prilliant crimson, scarlet, orange and vermilion, 
One of the few perennials which is always in 
Dlossom. 2 to 3 feet in height. Each, 50c; 3 for 
$1.25; 12 for $4.25. : 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath). Rosy Veil. 
When in bloom in August it forms a symmetrical 
mass 2 to 38 ft. in height and the same in diam- 
eter; of minute delicate silvery pink flowers 
which mature to a clear bright white. Beautiful 
gauze-like appearance. Flowers continue all sum- 
mer to frost. Can be dried for winter. Each, 
65c; 3 for $1.75; 12 for $5.50. 
HEUCHERA, Sanguinea (Coral-bells). 
Beautiful plants for front row of borders, with 
slender, fairy-like spikes of richly colored crim- 
son flowers; is noted most striking in the garden 
and light and graceful for cutting. 12 to 18 
inches. June to September. Each, 60c; 3 for 
$1.50; 12 for $4.75. ; ; 
LUPINES. Bussel’s Hybrid Strain. Produce 
beautiful long spikes of pea shape flowers about 
a foot long on stems 3 ft. high. They prefer 
somewhat acid soil. i 
Russel’s Hybrid is the largest and best strain 
comprising all the colors of the rainbow. Each, 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 

HEMEROCALLIS 
Hemerocallis or Day Lillies make a grand 
showing in the garden from early May through 
August. They seem to succeed under all con- 
ditions and are tolerant to shade. 
APRICOT. Pure Apricot, prolific, flowers 
in August. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
D. D. WYMAN. Golden yellow. Fawn 
splashed, July and August. Each, 75c; 3 for 
$2.00; 12 for $6.25. 
GYPSY. Deep orange in early July. Each, 
60c¢; 3 for’ $i.50%, 12: for’ $4275. 
GOLDENI. A golden orange flush in June 
and July. Hach, 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
HYPERION. _The famous golden yellow 
Herald flowers in July. Bach, 75c; 8 for $2.00. 
HEMEROCALLIS COLLECTION: One 
each of the above five varieties for $3.30. 
PHLOX SUBULATA (Creeping Phlox) 

DIXIE BRILLIANT. The finest of them 
all. A moss creeper with a dignified tendency 
to stand, covered with brilliant carmine all 
spring. Hach, 55c; 3 for $1.35; 12 for $4.50. 
PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue) 
GARNET. A deep, exotic garnet shade. 
Gloxinia-like flowers on stems 12 to 18 inches 
tall. Plant is spreading in habit and produces 
a succession of blooms from June until frost. 
Excellent for cutting. Each, 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
FIREBIRD. A Swiss variety. Flowers like 
a Foxglove on stems 18 to 24 inches tall. A 
ruby-crimson, like a cherry aglow in the evening 
sun. Hach, 60c; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 
HARDY PHLOX 
No border is complete without a planting of 
hardy Phlox. Bushy plants with enormous 
tresses of blooms, 
BLUE HILL. The best of the blues yet 
introduced. Hach, 65c; 3 for $1.75. 
DAILY SKETCH. Silvery pink with soft, 
suffused red eye. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
LEO SCHLAGETER. A beautiful clear 
red. Hach, 65c; 3 for $1.75; 12 for $5.50. 
FLANDERS. The loveliest of the clear 
whites. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $6.25. 
R. P. STRUTHERS, IMPROVED. (Car- 
mine-clear salmon blend with absolutely no trace 
of magenta. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
CHIEFTAIN. A brilliant Indian red. Hach, 
75c; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $6.25. 
PHLOX COLLECTION: One each of the 
above six varieties for $3.30. 
PYRETHRUM, BRoseum. The  fern-like 
foliage is attractive and the flowers ranging from 
pure white through shades of pink are beautiful 
on the plant, also as cut flowers. 20 to 24 inches 
tall. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
TRITOMA (Red Hot Poker Plant). Not too 
hardy in the North and must be given winter 
protection. The heads of rich orange-scarlet ap- 
pear in August on spikes 3 to 4 ft. high. Each, 
60c; 8 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 
VERONICA (Speedwell) Incana Heavenly 
Blue. An excellent border plant. Silvery blue 
foliage topped by deep indigo flowers borne on 
18-inch spikes. Foliage is bushy and the plants 
are: upright in growth. Flowers throughout the 
early summer. Hach, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
HARDY VIOLETS 
HARDY VIOLETS (Viola Odorata). The 
sweet Violets we list here we consider to be 
the best varieties offered today. 
FREY’S FRAGRANT. Indigo. Hach, 50c; 
3 fors$1.25512 for $4.25. 
DOUBLE RUSSIAN. Double deep blue. 
Each, 60c; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 
PILKINGTON. Rick blue. Each, 50c; 3 
for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. : 
PRINCESS OF WALES. Old_ English 
garden baby blue. Bach, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
ROSINA. Soft ripe pink. Each, 60c; 3 
for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 
ROYAL ROBE. Deepest violet blue. Hach, 
60c; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 
HARDY VIOLET COLLECTION: One 
each of the above six varieties for $2.75. 
POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
A true white pompon type, 1 to 
Blooms in September. 
IRENE. . : 
1% inches in diameter. 
Each, 60c; 3 for $1.50, 
YELLOW JEWEL. Ball shaped flowers 
of pleasing yellow shade. Hach, 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
LAVENDER LASSIE. A counterpart of 
Lavender Lady in pompon form, Cushion-like 
habit. Each, 60c; 3 for $1.50. , 
PURPLE JEWEL. A prolific bloomer of 
deep purple flowers. Each, 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUM COLLEC- 
TION NO. 5C: One each of the above 

four for $1.95. 
ORIENTAL IRIS KAEMPFERI 
The modern Orchid of the garden, the finest of 
all Jris types. Flowers of the most graceful 
motif top a compact unit of fine foliage. Mass 
plantings of these Orchid Flowering Iris cannot 
be excelled for sheer breath-taking beauty, a spot 
of exotie oriental glamour. 
ASTARTE. Double dark violet. 
3 for $1.25: 12 for $4.25. 
BLUE BIRD. Deep indigo. 
for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
BLUE WAVES. Silver grey overlaid Wis- 
teria blue, Hach, 50c; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
CATHERINE PARRY. Blue overlaid rosy 
red, Hach, 60ce 3) for $1.25) 12\ for $4.25. 
U . Hortense violet veined white. 
Bach, 50¢c;, 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
ETHEL J. MARSHALL. Milk white falls 
flushed veined orchid. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
KAMATO. Sky blue veined soft flush white. 
Each, 50c; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25, 
LILLA COX. Double petunia violet. Each, 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4:25. 
Each, 50c; 
Each, 50c; 3 
NEPTUNE. Mahogany red. Hach, 50c; 3 
for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
HERCULE. Intense, clear sky blue. Each, 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4:25, 
MAHOGANY. Philippine red. Each, 50c; 
3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
WILLIAM TELL. .Cream white veined 
lilac. Hach, 50c; 93 for: $1.25; 12 for $4:25. 
ORIENTAL IRIS COLLECTION: One 
each of the above 12 varieties for $4.65, 
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
(Newer Varieties) 
BARBARA SMALL. Clear rose pink, 8- 
inch double. Blooms late September. Hach, 75c; 
3 for $2.00. 
GAIL S. A beautiful peach bronze, A fine 
addition to the early blooming group. Hach, 75c; 
8 for $2.00 
OLIVE LONGLAND. A 
with big salmon-orange blooms. 
for $2.00. 
POLAR ICE. 
superior sort 
bach) 7c 3 
Clear blue white flowers 2% 
to 3 inches in diameter. Hach, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
RUBY POMPON. Ruby crimson. More 
rich and glowing than other pompons. Blooms 
early October. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
WILLIAM LONGLAND. Double bronze, 
2%-inch flowers. Blooms from mid-September 
on. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM COLLECTION 
NO. 2C: One each of the above six for 
$3.85, 
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 

ALGONQUIN. One of the produc- 
ing huge bright yellow flowers. TAY <} 
for $2.00. 
CYDONIA. Bright flowers of rich orange- 
mahogany shades. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
MRS. PIERRE S. DU PONT III. Soft 
peach tinted flowers with rosy-salmon and fawn 
shades. Very large. Hach, 75c; 3 for $2.00. — 
RED VELVET. Deep dark crimson, hold- 
ing color without fading. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
SYMPHONY. Mauve rose overcast. Soft 
coppery-rose. Massi:e flowers on sturdy stems. 
best, 
Each, 
Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM COLLECTION NO. 
1C: One each of the above five for $2.95. 
CUSHION CHRYSANTHENiUMS 
(Newer Varieties) 
HURLEY'S YELLOW SUPREME. A 
new sulphur yellow of vigorous habit. Each, 
75c; -3 for $2.00. 
SERENE. A new white. The flowers re- 
sist weather and stay bright for weeks. 
75c; 3 for $2.00. 
DWARF JEWEL. 
on compact cushion shaped plants. 
8 for $2.00. 
MYSTERY GLORYMUM. Brilliant red 
flowers, much larger than usual cushion types. 
Bach, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
NEW CUSHION CHRYSANTHEMUM 
COLLECTION NO. 3C: One each of the 
Each, 
Soft lavender flowers 
Each, 75c; 
above four for $2.25, 

CUSHION CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
(Standard Varieties) 
WHITE CUSHION. Snow white flowers. 
Each, 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
_ YELLOW CUSHION DE LUXE. Bril- 
liant golden yellow. Each 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
PINK CUSHION. Bright pink flowers, 
Each, 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
RED CUSHION. A selected red flower- 
ing type. Each, 60c; 3 for $1.50. 
