2 REHMANNIA ANGULATA—w. Unusual pot plants, grown 
under glass for the showy bloom. Rather large flowers of 
bright scarlet with orange dots on lip. Blossoms remind of 
Inearvillea. Pkt. 25c. 
2 REINWARDTIA INDICA—w. Tender plant, usually grown 
in pots under glass. Gives a profuse showing of rather Linum- 
like golden flowers. Valued for winter bloom. Pkt. 25c. 
1 RUELLIA CILIOSA — *erkt(2-4)15. 
Though it belongs to the Acanthus 
family, the blossoms remind of Petunias 
in silvered sky blue. Each days there is a 
new flower display. Long in bloom. 
Illustrated opposite. Pkt. 15c; 46 oz. 35c. 
Plants, each 45c; 3 plants for $1.20. 
1 RUELLIA STREPENS — Flowers of 
rich, deep purple, still in the Petunia 
form. Pkt. 15c. Plants, each 45c. 
2 RUELLIA MAKOYANA—Charming pot plant with leaves 
olive-green above with white veinings, but below royal purple. 
Pretty blossoms of bright carmine. Does best in an east 
window, not too much sun. Plants, each 50c. 
1 THE PULMONARIAS 
Early-blooming low perennials of much beauty, tolerant of 
both shade and sun. ANGUSTIFOLIA AZUREA—April Opals. 
7 inches. Blossoms of purest Gentian-blue open in opaline 
color sequence from rosy buds. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
SACCHARATA—9 inches. Sprays of pretty silvery rose 
flowers over white-marbled foliage. Plants, each 50c. 
5 RHODODENDRON 
Rhododendron, the Rose Tree of Greece, needs no praising 
beyond sight of the beauty of it when in full glorious bloom. 
We would though, emphasize the need of this family for acid 
soil, for by a large majority the members vote against lime. 
Sour where they grow by adding decaying oak leaves, rotten 
wood, peat, old sawdust, or that low-cost chemical, aluminum 
sulphate. ‘“‘kt” culture. We offer here a splendid mixture, 
seeds of many diverse species, including several that are 
quite rare. Pkt. 25c; We oz. 50c; Ye oz 90c. Order as 
RHODODENDRON SPECIES BLEND. 
RHODENDRON SPECIES—For seeds of many separate 
Rhodendron species, see our TREASURE CHEST OFFER, 
sent glady on request. 
RHODODENDRON HYBRID BLEND—Seeds saved from 
finest named hybrids. Seedlings should show a wide range 
of colorings, and plants should be winter-hardy anywhere 
that Hybrid Rhodendrons are grown. An unusually fine blend. 
Pkt. 35c; We oz. 60c; Ye oz. $1.00. 
5 THE ROSES (Rosa) 
The SHRUB-ROSES—Charming flowering shrubs for founda- 
tion plantings, landscape backgrounds, and hedges, These 
have single flowers. Easy from seeds sown outside in the 
late autumn or early spring. XANTHINA NORMALIS—75 
inches. Branches wreathed in lemon-yellow bloom. Pkt. 15c. 
MARGINATA—55 inches. Cup-shaped flowers of pure pink. 
Pkt. 15e. MOSCHATA FLORIBUNDA—70 inches. Delightful 
wreaths of pure white flowers. Decorative also in fruit. 
Excellent form and habit. Specimens, hedges, background. 
Pkt. 15¢; %4 oz. 40c. FOLIOLOSA—15 inches. Pure white 
or blush-suffused. Long-blooming rock garden shrub. Pkt. 
25c. SPINOSISSIMA—Burnet Rose, White, cream or prim- 
rose, sometimes apricot-flushed. Purple fruits. Specimens or 
low hedges. Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 40c. RUBRIFOLIA—60 inches. 
Foliage always red. Flowers white-centered rosy pink. Pkt. 
25c. RUGOSA—60 inches. Big flowers, white, pink or rose. 
Shining red fruits. Specimens; hedges. Thrives at seashore. 
ee ; % oz. 25c. OFFER 169A9—One pkt, each of above 
or $1.10. 
SHRUB-ROSE BLEND—The above, with seeds of others as 
desirable. Pkt. 15c; 14 oz. 25c; % oz. 40e. 
GARDEN-ROSE BLEND—Seeds saved from fine garden sorts 
of Hybrid Tea and Hybrid Perpetual. Full color range. Forms 
bie toad may appear. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts, for 55c; 10 pkts. 
or $1.65. 
BABY ROSE—Multitudes of tiny blossoms, dominantly in 
white and blush, but ranging into pink and rose, too. Rather 
quick from seeds sown outside in late autumn or early 
spring, often giving some bloom first year. Edgings, rock 
garden, or pot plant. Pkt. 20c. 
ROSA ROULETTI—Delightful miniature to grow as a house 
plant or in the rock garden. Close to everblooming. Double, 
rose pink flowers about an inch in diameter. Rosa chinensis 
minima. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.60, 


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* RICINUS MIXED—ebtx(9)100. Castor Bean, ae 
a 
Christi. Enormous leaves in varied, rich, deep tones. 
annual for exotic decorative effects. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 30¢e. 
2 RIVINIA HUMILIS—w. Rouge Plant. Grown as a pot 
plant for the bright berry effects. Little white flowers. Sprays 
of coral red or of golden orange berries. State which you 
wish, Plants, each 40c. 
2 RHOEO DISCOLOR—Moses-in-a-Boat. Decorative pot 
plant in reminder of a broader-leafed Pandanus, the leaves 
dark green above, but rich, glowing purple below. Little 
white flowers in boatlike bracts. Will do well in full sun, or 
in an east or north window. Plants, each 60c. 
2 ROCHEA COCCINEA—w. Showy pot plant with im- 
bricated, succulent foliage and clusters of fragrant flowers 
that may be white or bright scarlet. Mixed colors. Pkt. 25c. 
4 ROHDEA JAPONICA—Ornamental foliage plants showing 
wide differences in color, decorative marking, and form. The 
collecting of the variations has become an horticultural cult 
in oriental lands. A good pot plant if given ample moisture, 
and kept on the cool side. Garden-hardy to Washington or 
above. Carries clusters of showy red berries. 3 seeds for 25c; 
10 seeds for $1.00; 25 seeds for $2.25. Plants, each 65c. 
2 RODGERSIA TABULARIS—mtkt(3)36. Handsome peltate 
foliage with high sprays of pretty little white flowers above. 
For pool or stream side. Pkt. 20c. 
2 ROELLIA CILIATA—wl0. Upfacing bells, the bottom of 
each bell cream-white, then a circlet of blue-black, next a 
white ring, with last of all a lavender edge. North, handle 
as a pot plant. Pkt. 20c. 
1 ROMNEYA COULTERI—bdkt(4)60. Matilja Poppy. It 
ean be spectacular. Blue-silvered foliage, big blossoms of 
silky white above, each centered with a golden tassel. Give 
well-drained position in full sun. Winter-mulch. Pkt. 20c. 
3 RHEXIA VIRGINICA—rbmkt(8)16. Blos- 
soms of a glorious purple-carmine, with 
swinging golden anthers. Long-blooming. 
Winter-hardy, but will force nicely as a pot 
plant. Illustrated opposite. Pkt. 20c. 
2 ROSCOEA—erstk(w) (1-2). Charming 
semi-bulbs, used in the rock garden in mild 
climates, but elsewhere handled as pot 
plants under glass. HUMEANA—10 inches. 4, 
Flower purple, with touch of yellow. Pkt. . 
25e. CAUTLIOIDES—12 inches. Blossoms ¥ «4 
of luminous, satiny, citron yellow. Pkt. 25c. ¢ 
ALPINA—6 inches. Flowers bicolor, purple 
and white. Pkt. 25c. OFFER 171A9—One 
pkt. each of the 3 for 60c. 
1 RUBUS XANTHOCARPUS—gstkt(2)10. Gold-berry. Makes 
a dense, green ground cover for full sun or for light, partial 
shade. Dies to ground in winter, but comes up quickly from 
the roots in spring, large, white blossoms appearing. These 
are followed by gold-orange berries that are sweet and edible. 
Quite worth growing for the fruits alone. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 
for 50c; 10 pkts. for $1.50. Plants, not less than 38 sold, 
3 for $1.00; 18 for $5.00; 40 for $10.00. 
* RUDBECKIA—ecx (2-3)36. Showy flowers, easily grown as 
annuals. HIRTA AVALON—Big, single blossoms that vary 
from palest primrose, to golden orange, each flower zoned 
or suffused throughout with mahogany. Pkt. 15¢c; 3 pkts. for 
40c. AMPLEXICAULIS—Showy red-brown or yellow flowers 
with high cone centers. Pkt. 15c. KELVEDON STAR—Big 
flowers of shining yellow, star-blotched red maroon. Pkt. 20c. 
RUDBECKIA PURPUREA—See Echinacea purpurea. 
1 RUDBECKIA GOLDEN GLOW — 60 inches. Big, fully 
double, golden yellow blossoms. Desirable in the mixed hardy 
border or for backgrounds. Plants, each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
1 RUMEX VENOSUS —ecrkt(2)15. The Silver Rumex is 
grown for the decorative seed-plumes, great, wide, loose 
spikes, filled with flakes of rose-flushed silver. Often cut and 
dried for winter bouquets. Plants, root fragments (all that is 
needed), each 35c; 8 for $1.00. 
2 SAINTPAULIA IONANTHA—The delightful African Vio- 
let, an exquisite for window pot culture. Seedlings will be 
mostly rich blue, but intriguing variations in color and form 
may be expected. Fine seeds, “‘w’’ culture. Pkt. 50c. 
SALIX PURPUREA NANA—Dwarf Blue Arctic Willow. 
Dwarf species of dense, rounded habit, foliage blue-gray. Can 
be clipped for foot-high edgings, or grown singly as speci- 
mens. Plants, each 40e; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.30. 

