24 SOW PERENNIAL SEEDS IN MAY FOR NEXT YEAR'S BLOOM 


TITHONIA 
SILENE 
PENDULA, DOUBLE MIXED—A lovely little 
ground cover in shades of pink, rose, red, and 
white. Grows about 6 inches high and is fine 
for scatter plantings. Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 50c. 
SNAIL VINE 
A shade vine growing 20-foot runners and 
bearing curiously coiled and twisted flowers 
resembling a snail shell. They are light pur- 
ple to yellowish white and are both orna- 
mental and interesting. Notch the seeds for 
quick germination. Pet. ooG. 
STATICE (Everlasting) 
An interesting and showy group of annual and 
perennial plants bearing flowers which may 
be dried for use in wreaths, winter bouquets, 
and bouquet filler. They retain their true colors 
indefinitely and are easy to grow. 
SINUATA—A popular everlasting used largely 
by florists. In separate colors of Dark Blue, 
Rose, White, Yellow. Pkt, 15e; oz. $1700: 
NEW HYBRIDS MIXED—This mixture contains 
some unusual shades out of the hybrid trial 
beds, where new and improved strains are in 
the making. Pkt. 250; oz. $1.25. 
SUWOROWII—Long spikes of bright rose-col- 
ored flowers. An interesting form. 
Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 50c. 
PERENNIAL STATICE 
LATIFOLIA—Large branching heads of clear 
mauve flowers. A very good permanent bor- 
der plant; for drying too. Pkt. 15c; ¥ oz. 75c. 
CASPIA—Tiny pale lavender flowers in grace- 
ful feathery long stemmed branches for bou- 
quet filler. Pkt. 25c; Ye oz. 85c. 
PEREZII—Large branching heads of rich blue 
flowers on long sturdy stems. They make a fine 
showing in the garden and last indefinitely 
when cut. Pkt. 15c; ¥% oz. 75c. 
STREPTOCARPUS 
HALLAWELL’S HYBRIDS—A very decorative 
greenhouse and conservatory plant, bearing 
a succession of large beautiful trumpet flowers 
in a variety of colors. Our seeds, from a mod- 
ern highly selected strain, will produce plants 
and flowers far superior to those formerly 
grown. Sow the seeds in well drained pots 
December to March, keep them thoroughly 
moist and at about 65 degrees. Plants will 
bloom during the following summer. Pkt. $1.00. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
(Dianthus barbatus) 
Our California strain of this popular old fash 
ioned flower is superb. You will find the color 
range very desirable for cut flowers and tor 
garden show. 
CRIMSON—For cutting. 
GIANT WHITE—Glistening white. 
NEWPORT PINK—Lovely salmon rose. 
SCARLET BEAUTY—Brilliant scarlet, single. 
GIANT DOUBLE MIXED—Fine color range. 
SINGLE MIXED—All colors. 
Each of above: Pkt. 15c; Y oz. 65c. 
DWARF ALPINE (new)—The same large flow- 
ers as the taller Sweet William but growing 
only about 4 inches high. For low borders or 
for ground cover it is bright and gay. 
Pkt. 25c; Ye oz. $1.50. 
THALICTRUM (Fairy Bells) 
Dainty rosy-purple flowers with contrasting 
yellow stamens, borne in great profusion on 
plants 3 to 5 feet tall with decorative fern-like 
foliage. Pkt. 25c; Ye oz. $1.00. 
THUNBERGIA (Black-eyed Susan) 
ALATA—A tender annual trailing plant grow- 
ing about 4 feet long and valuable for low 
fences or hanging baskets. Prefers a sunny 
situation. Blossoms are buff, orange or white 
with dark center. Mixed. Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 40c. 
TIGRIDIA (Shell Flower) 
HALLAWELL’S HYBRIDS—Large three-petaled 
flowers in shades of scarlet, rose, orange and 
yellow with a center cup spotted with contrast- 
ing colors. They make a brilliant display for a 
long period during the summer. Easily grown. 
Pkt. 50c; Ye oz. $2.50. 
TITHONIA (Mexican Sunflower) 
A background plant 4 to 6 feet tall bear- 
ing long stemmed brilliantly colored 
flowers late in the fall. 
SPECIOSA—PBrilliant 
Striking. 
orange vermilion 
Pkt.25c; Ye oz. 60c. 
FIREBALL—Dazzling orange scarlet. 
Pkt. 25c; Ye oz. 75c. 
TORENIA 
FOURNIERI—Light blue tubular flowers 
borne profusely all summer and fall on 
bushy plants 1 ft. tall. Sow in seed bed 
and transplant as soon as seedlings are 
large enough to handle. Attractive in 
beds, hanging baskets or pots. 
Pkt. 25c; vs oz. $2.00. 


STATICE, SUWOROWII 
TRACHELIUM 
TRACHELIUM (Blue Cloud)—Laige clusters of 
tiny heliotrope blue flowers on branching stems 
from plants 1 to 2 feet high. When grown as a 
pot plant, flowe s may be increased by pinch- 
ing back the stems. Pkt. 50c. 
TRITOMA (Torch Lily) 
Long spikes of bright red.and yellow drooping 
flowers and grass-like leaves; perennial. 
Pkt. 25c; Ye oz. $1.00. 
VENIDIUM 
SELECT HYBRIDS—The most attractive colors, 
taken f om the trial garden plantings, includes 
buff, lemon, cream, light orange, white, and 
light yellow. Pkt. 40c; % oz. $1.50 
VINCA (Periwinkle) 
Glossy leaved, bushy plants with round single 
blooms about 1 inch across and resembling 
phlox. It blooms freely in garden or pots. 
Easy to grow and fine for cutting. 
Pkt. 25c; Ye oz. $1.00. 

SWEET WILLIAM, SINGLE MIXED 
