Seeds of Tar dy 
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. 

/ PERENNIALS and 
OWEYS — 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 dbout 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. 
HARDY FLOWER SEED 
Everybody wants perennials in generous measure, to secure effects 
in color and charm. 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 
bloom next year. ; 
Varieties marked (*) are suitable for rock garden. 
MIXED PERENNIAL WILD FLOWER SEED 
We offer a carefully blended and selected mixture of perennial wild 

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GrimsontStar ears siecsattanetene te Stte May-July 1 Red and buff 50 
Delicatissima .....: ieee aise ants May-July 1 Blush-rose 50 
Aconitum Napellus Lemon Queen i505. 02. aks ot Satte May-July 1 Lemon-yellow 50 
‘ Snow Queen sees ih dies cles wie Sifts May-July 1 White 50 
Sulphur Oueeniae eee Sifts May-July 1 Sulphur-yellow 50 
Wild SiRose! si actiitacstmicn tears treat ac 2ft: May-July 1 Rose-pink 50 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Strain of 
flowers for permanent enjoyment. Recommended for- planting in pastures, 
borders of woodlands and wide open areas. $1.00 per oz.; $12.50 per Ib. 

Aquilegia, Long-Spurred New tens Colu 
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COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each of above 7 varieties, $3.00. 


Time of . 
Height Flowering Color Pkt. 
Achillea Ptarmica, The Pearl ... 2 ft. June-Sept. White $0.35 
Agrostemma coronaria atrosan-. 
guinea (Rose Campion) .....2 ft. July-Sept. Crimson 2 
*Alyssum rostratum ........... 15 in. Continuous Yellow BP Lo) . 
*saxatile compactum ........ 9 in. April, May Golden yellow 225 Aquilegia Longissima 
saxatile, Silver Queen ...... 6 in. April, May Lemon-yellow Ara! 
Anchusa italica, Dropmore ..... 4 ft. June, July Purple .25 
Myosotidiflora ............ 18 in. June-Sept. Rich blue 50 stable redid 
*Anemone pulsatilla ........... 9-12 in. April, May Violet-purple .25. up again. The best for a natural wild 
HSyIVEStriSibame cana keys grees 12in. May, June White 25 garden. Pkt., 50c; oz., $1.50. 
SiR BRIGIG ei irae seme vaaie ate 12 in. June Assorted colors 135 
Anthemis tinctoria Kelwayi ..... 2 ft: June-Sept. Yellow WAS 
mbines. 
May-July 1 Sky-blue guard pet- 
als, white corolla> .50 


Long-Spurred Hybrids ..... Sitti May-July 1 Mixed 50 
Schling’s Giant Long-Spurred 
Hybrids. Splendid ........ 3 ft May-July \ Mixed 50 
Longissima (New) ......... Sift: May-July 1 Pastel shades—extra 
long spurs 1.00 
*Aquilegia alpina ............. 1% ft. May-July 1 Powder-blue 35 
*Arabis alpina (Rock Cress) ..... 5 in. April, May White .25 
Armeria formosa, Hybrids ..... 16 in. June, July Mixed 50 
Asclepias tuberosa ............ 12in. July, Aug. Orange 25: 
Asters, Perennial (Michaelmas 
Daisy) sp .% wansratiosie sretie pee 3 ft. Sept., Oct. Mixed 25 
Alpithust.; 2": da etensetevhecakes tiers 8 in. Sept.-Oct. Blue 35 
*Aubrietia deltoidea graeca ..... 4 in. April, May Blue 50 
*deltoidea Leichtlini ........ 6 in. April, May Rosy carmine 50 
Anemone Putsatilla Baptisia australis ............ 2 tt, June Blue 325 Allium 
34 Growing Perennials From Seed is Great Fun 
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