Hlardy Perennials for Fall Planting 
Culture: A deep, well-drained bed of enriched soil is essential to the proper growth of the plants. Care 
taken In providing a suitable bed will repay you many times as you watch the succession of various beautiful, 
fragrant blooms through the seasons, year after year. They should be planted for best results from August 
through November, according to variety. 
PRICES: Unless otherwise noted, all plants are $1.00 for 3 of one kind; $1.95 for 6 of one kind; $3.60 
per doz. of one kind. Single plants, 45c. each. 
POSTAGE ON PLANTS. Add for postage and packing: Single plants 10c.; 3 plants 20c.; 6 plants 
30c.; 12 plants 40c. We accept no responsibility for delays or conditions that may prove injurious to the 
contents. 
Aquilegia (Cclumbine) 
One of the most valuable of the early-flowering 
perennials. The long-spurred blooms and lengthy 
stems are well adapted to use as cut-flowers, but 
they also produce a beautiful effect when massed in 
the garden. They do best in light soil in a sheltered 
location that gets the sunshine. 1 to 2 ft. May, June. 
Czrulea. The Rocky Mountain blue Columbine. 
Canadensis. 15 to 18 in. Our native Columbine. 
Reddish orange flowers in May and June. 
Chrysantha (Golden Columbine). Yellow flowers 
with long spurs. 
Chrysantha, Silver Queen. 
white variety. 
Crimson Star. Large flowers with rich crimson 
outer petals and pure white centers. Spectacular. 
Longissima. 18 in. A native kind. Pale yellow 
coloring with amazingly long spurs. 55c. each; 
$1.25 for 3; $4.50 per doz. 
Mirs. Scott Elliott’s Strain. Outstanding for its 
wide range of color. 
Rose Queen. Pink; long-spurred. 
Astilbe 
Fanal. The 114-foot plant of this novelty carries 
wonderfully beautiful spikes of fiery crimson 
flowers during May and June. The foliage is 
very attractive. 85c. each; $2.10 for 3. 
Bletilla (Hardy Orchid) 
Easily grown in ordinary garden soil with plenty 
of moisture. Prefers half shade. Blooms in spring. 
Hyacinthina. A beautiful small Orchid that any- 
one can grow in the garden or in the house in a 
small pot filled with ordinary garden soil. Planted 
in November, it will bloom early in March. The 
plant may then be removed to the garden or can 
be forced into bloom again the following winter. 
Six to eight dainty Cattleya-colored flowers grow 
on a stem about 12 to 15 inches tall. These last 
from six to eight weeks. Grows as easily as Paper- 
White Narcissus. 60c. each; $1.65 for 3; $6.00 
per doz. 
Dicentra (Bleeding-Heart) 
Shade-loving plants with flowers of unquestioned 
charm. Spectabilis is the Bleeding-Heart of old-time 
gardens and should be in every garden with a shady 
spot. Eximia is a low-growing native fitting in here 
and there and provides attractive ferny foliage when 
not in bloom. Makes a good ground-cover. 
Eximia. Fern-like foliage and pink heart-shaped 
flowers all season. Partial shade or full sun. 55c. 
each; $1.25 for 3. 
Formosa, Sweetheart. Pure white flowers; plant 
‘bushy, 12 inches high. Blooms freely from spring 
to fall. An ideal plant for shade and also does 
well in sunny places provided the soil does not 
become too dry during the summer. $1.15 each; 
PY $2.65 for 3. 
Spectabilis. Graceful pink, heart-shaped flowers on 
long slender stems in April and May. 70c. each; 
$1.65 for 3. 
A top-notch pure 
Carnation, Hardy 
Crimson King. Dazzling double crimson flowers 
from late spring until fall. 18 in. 
Lucia. Deep rose-pink with salmon shadings. Ex- 
cellent for cutting as well as garden use. 
All Carnations, 55c. each; $1.25 for 3 of one kind; 
$2.40 for 6 of one kind; $4.50 per doz. of one kind 
Delphinium 
(Perennial Larkspur) 
We offer three distinct types of this popular 
flower: The hybrids provide the long spikes of 
beautiful bloom so popular for exhibition purposes; 
cut down after the first bloom, they will repeat in 
autumn. The Belladonna type is desirable to cut for 
mixed bouquets and blooms all season with the dwarf 
Chinensis providing desirable blue for bedding and 
cutting material all season. Delphiniums require 
rich soil in full sun. 
Belladonna. Light blue. 3 to 4 ft. 
Blackmore & Langdon Hybrids. Semi-double 
and double blooms in shades of blue, lavender, 
and purple. 4to 5 ft. 55c. each; $1.25 for 3; $4.50 
per doz. 
Chinensis, Tom Thumb. Dwarf in habit, it pro- 
duces several crops of exquisite blue flowers. 15 in. 
Lamartine. Briiliant marine-blue. 3 to 4 ft. 55c. 
each; $1.25 for 3; $4.50 per doz. 
New Giant Pacific Hybrids. This is an outstand- 
ing new strain with many shades of huge florets 
beautifully spaced on strong spikes. Mildew- 
resistant. The best Delphinium plants in exist- 
ence. 60c. each; $1.50 for 3; $5.40 per doz. 
Dianthus (Fragrant Pinks) 
Reminiscent of other days when fragrant flowers 
were In vogue, the great number of Dianthus avail- 
able today are still a source of color and delicious 
fragrance. 
Bobby. Large flowers of deep pink with crimson 
centers. 8 In. 
Bristol Purity. Double white flowers. 1 ft. 
Little Joe. Large crimson blooms; delightful com- 
panion for Bobby. 6 in. 
Meg Gardner. Large white flowers with distinct 
red centers. June, July. 15 in. 
New Rose Unique Hybrids. All double flowers. 
Red, rose-pink and salmon. 60c. each; $1.50 for 3; 
$5.40 per doz. 
Old Spice. Plant Patent No. 499. A new and 
choice introduction. Carnation-like salmon-pink 
flowers; clove-scented. Blooms freely in June 
and through the summer months. 1 ft. 60c. each; 
$1.50 for 3; $5.40 per doz. 
Tiny Rubies. A dainty little plant with small car- 
nation-like flowers borne on stems 4 to 5 inches 
high. The color is either pink or deep rose-pink, 
depending on the exposure to sun. 
White Reserve. Another top-notch white Car- 
nation. June, July. 16 in. 
Unless otherwise noted, all plants are $1.00 for 3 of one kind; $1.95 for 6 of one kind; 
$3.60 per doz. of one kind. Single plants, 45c. each 


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