GROW YOUR OWN HARDY PERENNIAL 
_ Rock Garden Aud Corder Pavorttes 
Plants which live year after year in the garden are known as perennials. They require little atten= 
tion and once established, they will increase in beauty and size every season. They may be planted 
in front of shrubbery, in rock gardens, or in beds along walks called borders. Take into considera- 
tion the height of the plant sa that the taller sorts will be in the background with the little edging 
varieties out in front. For rock gardens the dwarf:or spreading types are best, preferably those 
kinds which will thrive in full sun and well drained soil.’ By starting your own perennial plants from 
seed you will save considerable money and will be able to have many interesting flowers, We have 
listed below only the perennials which are easy to raise in most parts of the country. In addition to 
the height, we give the blooming period and soil conditions each prefers, Planning and starting a 
perennial. border is like painting a picture, using nature’s loveliest flowers for the colors. There is 
no Bey, more fascinating for the gardener, nor one which pays richer returns for.the time invested, 
ACHILLEA- YARROW 
Achilleas are easily raised from seed and like sunny well drained positions, Fine 
for borders and excellent for cutting. Ptarmica, The Pearl. 2 {t. Large, pure 
white double flowers bloom from June to September. No. 2294, 15¢; 1/16 Oz. 50¢. 
ACONITUM-MONKSHOOD 
Fischeri. 3 ft. September and October, Big dense spikes of deep blue. Likes rich 
’ acid soil and shade. Seed may be sown in Fall as it germinates slowly. When 
once established, do not transplant. Me. 2296, Pkt. 15¢; 1/16 Oz, 45c. 
AETHIONEMA-STONECRESS 
One of the best rock plants. Especially good for warm and dry sections as it is 
very drought-resistant. A rocky, gritty lime soil suits it best.  Persicum-- Persian 
Candytuft.. 9 inches. June and July. Rose pink flowers on er Ges spikes. pirpne; 
shrublike foliage. No. 2297, Pkt. 15¢; 1/16 Oz. 85c. 
en Hate AGROSTEMMA-MULLEIN PINK or DUSTY MILLER 
Very easy culture, Light sandy soil and full sun and this lovely variety will thrive. 
Cornaria, 23 ft. July and August. Cerise crimson blooms ae silvery gray eae 
Very showy, No. 2298, Pkt. 10¢; 1/2 Oz. 40c. 
ALYSSUM y 
Showy fr free flowering spring blooming plants. Good for edging borders or or rock 
gardens 
Argenteurny Silver Alyssum. 12 inches. Yellow flowers in clustered heads bloom 
all summer. Leaves are silvery underneath. Ne. 2299, Pkt. 10¢; 1/8 Oz. 60c. 
Saxatile . Compactum, Basket of Geld. 1 ft. Early- Spring. Br ight yellow flowers 
in broad masses. Ne. 2300, Pkt. 10c;°1/4 Oz: 35¢. j 
ANEMONE-WINDFLOWER 
Anemones like a rich moist soil and will need to be watered during dry spells. 
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ive protection over winter in the north. 
Pu isatiiins Pasque Flower. 9 inches. April and May. ‘Charming violet or purple 
flowers. Good in full sun. No. 2304, Pkt. 15¢; 1/4 Oz; 60c. 
St. Brigid Strain. Extra choice mixture of double and semi-double blooms ina 
wonderful array of rich and brilliant colors. Flowers during May rae June. 
No. 2210, Pkt. 15¢3 1/8 Oz. 50c. 
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AQUILEGIA- ARABIS-WHITE ROCK CRESS 
“4 Small white flowers bloom so profusely in early spring no foliage is visible. Likes. 
COLUMBINE plenty of sun. Alpina. 1 ft. April. Pure white, very attractive. Dense, spreading 
a habit. No, 2306, Pkt. 15¢; 1/4 Oz. 50c. 
AQUILEGIA-COLUMBINE 
One of the best known and best loved perennials. Graceful, gay little flowers which 
do best in a warm sandy soil. Nice in borders. Mrs. Scott Elliott Hybrids. 3 ft. May 
and June. A marvelous range of colors in.very long spurred flowers, No. 2307,. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1/16 Oz. 60c. 
ARMERIA-SEA PINK. 
Grows in dense, low clumps with narrow grass-like leaves and flowers on stiff 
wiry stems. Blooms continuously from early spring until late fall. Laucheana. 3 
to 6 inches. Bright. crimson flowers. Very free blooming. No. 2309, Pkt. 15c; 
1/16 Oz. 75e. 
AUBRIETIA-RAINBOW ROCK CRESS 
- Beautiful combined with Arabis and Alyssum for color in the spring. Likes light 
soil and full sun. Hybrids Mixed, 6 inches. April and May. Lilac, blue and rosy 
purple blooms. No. 2311, Pkt. 10¢; 1/16 Oz. 5Qc. 
BELAMCANDA-BLACKBERRY LILY 
A perennial of easy culture in rich s sandy loam ina sunny spot. Flowers are orange 
spotted red and the attractive pods which are clusters of black shiny wees are 

BELLIS- 
ENGLISH DAISY often used in winter bouquets. 
Avalon Hybrids. 3 to 4 ft. A mixture of many interesting and unexpected combina- 
tions of form and spottings. Ne. 2471, Pkt. 10¢; 1/8 0z. -45c. 
"PARADISE SEED COMPANY, 

__Faradise, Pa, 

