



Raising. Poronnials. from Seeds 
5 HOW TO RAISE PERENNIALS FROM SEED 
Sow perennial flower seeds from May ist to September 15th. The 
use of a cold frame is ideal but not absolutely necessary. Lacking one, 
we make this suggestion: Select any out-of-the-way plot of ground, with 
a sunny exposure. Spade a space about 3 ft. x 6 ft. Do not use fertilizer. 
Be sure it is somewhat sandy. 
Rake smooth. 
Sift the top one inch layer. 
The plot is now ground level or slightly higher. Take a wooden slat 
2 in. x % in. x 3 ft. long and bevel one edge like a ruler. This is a con- 
venient furrow marker. To use, press lightly into the ground to depth 
desired; remember not too deep, 
3 in. apart if necessary, otherwise 6 to 12 
% to % in. is sufficient. Space furrows 
in. apart. .Sow seeds from 
packets, using a lateral, sifting, shaking motion; better to sow sparsely 
than too thickly. To cover, use sifted sand and pour it from a packet like 
sowing seeds. Lay furrow marker flat over covered furrow and press 
down lightly. When all sowing is done, water with fine sprinkler. 
On each corner of the plot sink a 3 ft. stake and on each stake a nail. 
Now spread burlap over pegs, tent-like. 
This burlap canopy should be 
about 1 ft. above ground. It prevents drying out and helps break heavy 
rain falls. When seedlings are a few inches high, transplant, to allow 
more space between plants. 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) p 
LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS 
Blackmore & Langdon Strain Mixed. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Hybrids. 
fach Pkt. 25c; % oz. $2.00 
Blue Shades. Light to dark. Pkt. 25c 
Copper Queea Very attractive..Pkt. 25c 
Crimson Star (A. M., R.H.S.). Crimson, 
with white corolla, 18 in,....... Pkt. 25c 
Longissima (A.M., R,H.S.). New pale 
VOLS Wools. viai oes crete sore telepaket es temers Pope ktwab0c 
Orange and Scarlet Shades......Pkt. 25c 
Pink Shades ....0.. 02% 00. > se es Pkt. 25c 
Burnett’s Mixture ....Pkts. 25c and 50c 
BELLIS PERENNIS rp 
(English Daisy) Attractive edging plants, 
blooming until killed by frost. 
Giant Flowering Double. 
White Red Rose — Mixed 
‘Pktwsbe; 
Campanula. 
(Canterbury Bells) b 
Pyramids of lovely pendant bells, borne 
in profusion, June to August, fine cut- 
flower, 30 in., rich, light, well drained 
soil. Give slight Winter protection. 
CALYCANTHEMA (Cup and Saucer). 
June to August flowering. 
Dark Blue (Violet) Pink 
Light Blue (Lilac) White 
Pkt. 15c: % oz. $1.00; Mixed, pkt. 10c 
Collection 4 colors 50c 
MEDIA (Without Saucer). June flowering. 
Dark Blue Pink Mixed 
Light Blue White : 
Single Flowering, Pkt. ea. 10c; % oz. 50c 
Double Flowering, Pkt. ea. 15c; % oz. $1.00 
CHEIRANTHUS 
(Siberian. Wallflower) 
Allioni ;p. Brilliant luminous orange 
flowers. Best treated as a _ biennial, 
blooms itself to death beginning at Tulip 
time; 12 in. ........Pkt. 15c; % oz. 75¢ 
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: The following Spring or the same Fall they 
may be shifted to their permanent position. 
Carnations 
Grenadin (perennial) 
Hardy Border Carnations early and f. 
flowering, upright, 20 in., grassy foliage: 
good cutflower. Will bloom first year if 
/Sown early, 
Golden Yellow Scarlet Whi 
Light Rose ‘ maroon 
Pkt. ea. 25c; Collection 5 varieties $1.00 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS >» 
Korean Hybrids. Harly flower’g.Pkt. 50c 
SHASTA DAISY 
Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum is the 
best cutflower Daisy, blooming June to 
Aug. Prefer deep, rich soil, good drain- 
age and sufficient watering. For forcing: 
lift plants before ground is frozen, store 
in cold frame and start Jan. 1st in 
45°-50°. Electric lights at night helps 
to flower them March ist to Easter. 
Alaska. Large glistening white, hand- 
some blooms, June; 30 in..15c; %4 oz. T5c 
Chiffon. Daintily frilled, double row of 
narrow white petals with clear yellow 
eenter: 8 in. across......... wee ce ktioc 
Conqueror. Massive 5 in. pure white 
flowers; long stems, July; 32 in. Pkt. 25c 
Diener’s Dowvible ...............Pkt. 50c¢ 
Mrs. C. Lothian Bell. Massive white 
blooms, July: till Oct.; 36 in.....Pkt. 25c 

