‘Old Homestea 
” HEAVY ROOTED, ONE-YEAR FIELD GROWN 
PERENNIAL 
PLANTS 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 
These are among the most beautiful of hardy plants 
and they are especially desirable for partially shaded 
areas in the perennial border. Their presence will 
lighten up even the most formal plantings and their 

Aquilegia Long Spurred Hybrid 
ALYSSUM (Rock Madwort) 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM (BASKET OF 
GOLD) One of the showiest spring flowers 
with its large clustered blooms of bright 
yellow. Excellent for the rockery or bor- 
ders. Grows 10 to 12 inches high. Very 
hardy; blooms during April and May. 
3 for 60c 6 for $1.00 12 for $1.75 
ANCHUSA (Sea Bugloss) 
ITALICA DROPMORE (ALKANET) A 
splendid background plant; grows 5 to 6 
feet tall. Bears a profusion of true gentian 
flowers on sturdy stems. Blooms in June. 
Very hardy. 
3 for 60c 6 for $1.00 
ANEMONE (Pasque Flower) 
PULSATILLA Grows only about 10 inches 
high. Ideal for the rock garden or borders. 
Lovely mauve flowers with golden stamens. 
Blooms late April and May. 
3 for 60c 6 for $1.00 
ARABIS (White Rock Cress) 
ALPINA A splendid creeping plant which sel- 
dom grows more than 12 inches high. Pro- 
duces masses of white blossoms in early 
spring. Foliage is very ornamental re- 
mainder of the year; very good for edgings 
and in the rockery. 
3 for 60c 6 for $1.00 
ARTEMISIA (Southernwood) 
SILVER KING A striking contrast plant with 
light silvery-gray foliage. Much in demand 
for setting off bouquets and floral arrange- 
ments; may be cut and dried for winter 
bouquets. 
3 for 60c 
12 for $1.75 
12 for $1.75 
12 for $1.75 
6 for $1.00 12 for $1.75 
colorful blooms are unexcelled for cutting. Blooms 
during May and June. 
CLEMATIFLORA Resembles a clematis. Blooms 
during June, in a variety of pastel shades. Plants 
grow about 2 feet high. 
3 for 80c 6 for $1.30 12 for $2.25 
CRIMSON STAR One of the finest and most strik- 
ing Aquilegias we know of. 
blooms of bright crimson outside, waxy white inside. 
These are excellent for cutting as blooms keep ex- 
ceptionally well. 
3 for 80c 
Magnificent large 
6 for $1.30 12 for $2.25 
LONG SPURRED BLUE A heavy blooming 
type with large flowers and extremely long 
spurs. Exquisite colorings in all shades of 
blue. A sturdy grower. 
3 for 60c 6 for $1.00 12Zsforeoleo 
LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS A superior 
cutting variety. Also much in demand for 
bedding because of the exceptionally wide 
range of colors which cover most of the 
mixed shades. Extremely long spurs; a very 
prolific bloomer. 
3 for 60c 6 for $1.00 12 for $1.75 
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S HYBRIDS Un- 
questionably the finest color mixture grown; 
colors cover all shades of lavender, purple, 
red, white, yellow, blue and pink. Flowers 
are of magnificent size with unusually long 
spurs. 
3 for 60c 6 for $1.00 12 for $1.75 
ROSE QUEEN Beautifully formed blossoms 
of a rich deep rose color. Very striking in 
the perennial border and an excellent cutting 
variety. 
3 for 60c 6 for $1.00 12 for $1.75 
SILVER QUEEN A favorite variety, well- 
loved for its silvery white blooms and finely 
formed florets. Lovely for use in mixed 
bouquets. 
3 for 60c 6 for $1.00 12 for $1.75 
ASCLEPIAS (Orange Butterfly Weed) 
TUBEROSA This attractive plant produces 
an immense number of brilliant-orange flow- 
ers during July and August. Will grow suc- 
cessfully in any type of soil in any locality. 
Plants reach a height of 2 to 2% feet; with- 
stand the most severe winters and hottest 
summers, producing flowers year after year 
with no special care. 
3 for 60c 6 for $1.00 12 for $1.75 
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