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| AN ORCHID THAT ISN’T 
ROSCOEA Humeana—Early Summer visitors to our gardens in- 
variably admire our fine yellow and purple ‘‘orchids’’. They have 
good reasons for being fooled by these members of the true Ginger 
Family. Both in leaf and flower the plants closely resemble 
Orchids (see the illustration on pagz 27 of our Master Catalog). 
Of all the plants for the shaded garden this and R. cautleoides are 
two of the most beautiful. The plants reach 1/2 to 2 feet and bear 
several luscious blooms on each stalk. R. Humeana is a pure, rich, 
royal purple of heavy substance and the texture of greenhouse 
Orchids. Plant in a rich leaf-mold type of soil which is well drained 
but moist during dry weather. Roscoeas require day long light 
shade except in cool northern or coastal climates. Supply limited, 
roots sent in late Winter or Early Spring only, each $1.50 postpaid. | 

| SIEBOLDS PRIMROSES—Southern Cross at Bottom 
CAMPANULA 
BLUE 
CASCADE 

1949 Debut: A NEW BELLFLOWER 
CAMPANULA *Blue Cascade—Finding this chance <eedling in 
One of our nursery beds a few years ago was one of those pleasant 
experiences nurserymen have occasionally. The little plant was 
growing among Campanula Poscharskyana and had gone. entirely 
unnoticed until it came into bloom. Then there was no mistaking 
that we had an outstanding newcomer. Since its discovery we 
have propagated and tested this hybrid. It has ‘’proved out’’ in 
every respect and we are proud to offer it to our gardening friends. 
Blue Cascade was chosen as the name best representing the char- 
acteristics of this showy variety. It produces a compact clump of 
attractive foliage from which in late Spring come numerous trail- 
ing and arching foot-long sprays, reddish stemmed and laden with 
thousands of starry blossoms. The flowers are blue with a delicate 
white center and make a remarkable showing over a long period. 
Blue Cascade apparently is a hybrid with Campanula Poscharskyana 
and C. adsurgens as the parents. It combines the best features of 
both: the prolific Spring and bonus Fall blooms of the former and 
the tidier habit and better flower color of the latter. 
Campanula Blue Cascade is very Winter hardy and its cultural 
demands are simple. Ordinary soil that is well drained and a sunny 
or partly shaded spot are sufficient for it to put on a delightful 
show. It is equally at home in the front of the border or in the 
rock garden and for cascading down a wall over the edge of a win- 
dow box or ornamental urn it is unsurpassed. From pots for easy 
moving, each 85c, three $2.30, six $4.25, all postpaid. 
PIEYaOr 
THE VALLEY 
PARSONS 
GIANT 

LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY FOR FRAGRANCE 
CONVALLARIA *majalis Parsons Giant—An improved strain from 
Europe with fat bells loaded with delicious fragrance and well spaced 
on sturdy stems. This old fashioned flower is beloved the world over 
and this variety will please you. An excellent groundcover for diffi- 
cult places in deep shade, Parsons Giant also thrives in more open 
locations. Pips, three for 75c, postpaid. 
NOVEL COPPER AND OLD ROSE GEUM 
GEUM *rivale Leonards Double—A rare double form of the quaint 
Water Avens from Scandinavia. The dainty nodding blooms of 
unusual coppery old rose create a pleasant Spring effect in the 
woodland garden or shaded border. The plants are only 12 to 15 
inches tall and the flower stems have enough leaves to eliminate 
the bareness some gardeners find objectional in the taller varieties. 
Each 65c, three $1.75, six $3.25, all postpaid. 

ROSCOEA HUMEANA 

Hardiest of AU... 
| SIEBOLDS PRIMROSE 
Our Master Catalog contains a more complete description of this 
| most satisfactory of all Primroses and offers several fine named va- 
| rieties as well as inexpensive mixed colors. Below are two new 
varieties which extend the color range and flower form of this 
fine group. When given even half a chance Siebolds Primrose will 
| reward you with a generous floral display. Blooming after Juliana 
and Polyanthus types they prolong the Primrose season. Plant 
Siebolds Primrose in light shade in good loamy soil enriched with 
organic matter (old manure, peat moss, etc.). When hot weather 
arrives, they normally become dormant and lose their !eaves. Red 
Spider Mite, leaf spot, and other pests which often attack Prim- 
roses in Summer have no chance to disfigure and injure them. 
PRIMULA *Sieboldii Kokonor—Originated at our gardens and the 
darkest richest red produced to date. This variety was selected from 
thousands of seedlings grown over a period of years for the express 
purpose of securing improved varieties. Kokonor has blooms of 
exceptionally full form which possess the remarkable quality of 
becoming a deeper and more intense color as they age. We have yet 
to see anywhere a Siebolds Primrose approaching the fiery carmine 
red of our Kokonor. Be one of the first to have this 1949 introduc- 
tion! Each $1.00, six $5.00 postpaid. 
*Southern Cross—A charming Canadian variety in lavender over- 
laid with pastel shadings and white markings. The flower shape is a 
fascinating ‘‘snowflake’’ pattern which is both novel and beautiful. 
A clump of Southern Cross in full bloom will bring the admiring 
| “oh’s and ah’s’’ from your gardening friends. Each 90c, three 
| $2.50, six $4.50, all postpaid. 
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Order These Tested out-of-the-ordinary-uarielies NOW 
FOR PLEASURE YEAR AFTER YEAR 

STATELY MONKSHOOD 
ACONITUM Wilsonii—A worthy addition to the perennial border 
because of its Autumn blooming. The hooded violet flowers are 
borne in spikes often 12 to 16 inches long and create a stately 
effect. Even a few tubers will make a large clump in two or three 
seasons. The handsome foliage is glossy and cut. Well grown speci- 
mens reach 6 feet or more and are a valuable part of the Fall gar- 
den display. Suitable for ordinary well drained soil in either sun 
or light shade. Each 60c, three $1.60, six $3.00, all postpaid. 
MICHAELMAS DAISY SUPREME 
ASTER Violetta—A superlative hardy Aster introduced by this 
firm several years ago. The brilliance of the blue violet flowers in 
all their profusion and glory has yet to be equaled in other vari- 
eties. Despite other listings to the contrary the true Violetta grows 
at least 5 to 6 feet tall. It is a novi-belgii of the usual graceful 
vase shape and blooms in the Fall when color in the perennial bor- 
der is most welcome. In a sunny spot and loamy soil you cannot 
grow a showier plant than Aster Violetta. Each 65c, three $1.75, 
six $3.25, all postpaid. 
PINK PLUME ASTILBE 
ASTILBE Rhineland—Of all the many beautiful and widely grown 
types of perennials the Astilbes (or Spiraeas) are right at the top 
of the list. They thrive even in the coldest climates and produce a 
wealth of bloom in full sun in moist soils or in light shade under 
drier conditions. We are adding another fine variety, Rhineland, 
this season. It is a modern type of medium height (2 to 2% feet) 
with glorious plumes of softest pink. Like all Astilbes of this type 
the foliage is attractive from the time it appears in the Spring 
until it withers in the Fall. Do not overlook the other grand va- 
rieties in our collection, especially the fiery red Fanal and pure 
white Deutschland. We are pricing Rhineland moderately so as 
many of you as possible can enjoy this fine plant. Each 75c, three 
$2.00, six $3.75, all postpaid. 
UNIQUE HELLEBORES 
HELLEBORUS foetidus—A robust species with bright green, much 
cut evergreen foliage which makes this an ornamental plant the 
year ‘round. The very large heads of flowers, each bloom apple 
green with plum colored tips, are an astonishing sight on a sun- 
shiny early Spring day. Here in the West mature plants are 2 to 3 
feet tall and almost as broad but in colder climates they normally 
are smaller. Give light shade and a rich soil which has been worked 
deeply and mixed with old manure, peat moss, and/or leafmold. 
Water generously in dry weather. Pots, each $1.00 postpaid. 
lividus (corsicus) Another vigorous type which, we think, is 

3 Collections of MINIATURE ROSES 
at Reduced Prices 
These wee Roses are among the most delightful and charming plants in the world. They are truly ‘’Gems of 
the Garden’. Miniature Roses are hardy, good natured little imps that are easy to grow, long-blooming, and 
entirely satisfactory in every respect. They require no ‘fussing’ or extra care and are as hardy as their 
full-sized relatives. You, your family, and your friends will find their daintiness irresistible. 
COLLECTION 9A—3 Plants—$2.60 postpaid. 
One plant each of Midget, Pixie and Sweet Fairy. 
COLLECTION 9B—4 Plants—$3.20 postpaid. 
One each: chinensis minima, Pixie, Tom Thumb, Sweet Fairy. 
COLLECTION 9C—6 Plants—$4.50 postpaid. 
One each: All 5 varieties above plus Oakington Ruby. 
Please Order by Number 



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even superior to H. foetidus. It has particularly decorative ever- 
| green foliage with broad toothed segments of a pleasing, slightly 
| grayish tone. The generous heads of large blossoms enliven the 
late Fall and Winter garden scene. This rare Helleborus is not diffi- 
| cult and requires the same culture as the species above. Give it 
| ample room to reach its finest development, 2 to 3 feet. Pots, each 
$1.00 postpaid. 
NEW SNOWBALL SUN ROSE 
HELIANTHEMUM *Snowball—We imported this variety directly 
from England and it is a lovely addition to our famous Sun Rose 
collection. The dense 8 inch plants carry hundreds of double white 
blooms, each with a touch of gold in the center. Sun Roses are 
choice but easy shrubs blooming in late Spring and Summer. They 
are tops for brilliant displays in the sunny rock garden, wall, or 
front of the shrub border or when used as ground covers on open 
banks. For lasting pleasure use Snowball and the other superior 
varieties listed in our Master catalog. Pots, each 75c, three $2.00, 
six $3.75, all postpaid. 
DAINTY WHITE CRESTED IRIS 
IRIS *cristata alba—Charming is the word for this very early 
Spring bloomer. When most plants are just beginning their Spring 
growth, this dainty white Iris with its gold crests is in full perfection 
of its lovely bloom. The miniature blossoms are just a few inches 
above the ground and the leaves which follow do not grow much 
higher. This variety soon makes a thriving colony in open sandy 
or loamy soils in either full sun or part shade. Each 65c, three 
$1.75, six $3.25, all postpaid. 
MODERN RED HOT POKER VARIETIES 
The modern trend in Kniphofias is towards hardier, shorter varieties 
in softer colors. Below are two selections which are distinctive and 
very useful for Summer color in the sunny border. Like all Knipho- 
fias (Tritomas) they require ample warmth and sunshine and excel- 
lent drainage. They serve as strong accents in the garden and ordi- 
narily should be used in groups and placed carefully to take ad- 
vantage of their vertical lines. Flower arrangers find them especially 
useful for arrangements in the modern manner. 
KNIPHOFIA Vanilla—The formal creamy yellow spikes are a 
pleasant relief from the informal outlines of most perennials. The 
plants are only 3 to 4 feet tall and the leaves and flower stalks are 
| much finer than the old coarse types. Each 65c, three $1.75, 
six $3.75, all postpaid. 
White Fairy—In habit of growth like the variety above but the 
flowers are white. This blends harmoniously with Vanilla and they 
make an interesting garden combination. Each 65c, three $1.75, 
six $3.25, all postpaid. 
COOL WHITE FOR WARM SUMMER 
PHYSOSTEGIA virginiana Summer Snow—A new perennial of great 
merit for mid-Summer bloom. This False Dragonhead has attrac- 
_ tive, narrow, dark green leaves and sturdy 4 foot stems topped by 
_ spires of close-packed, quaint, two-lipped blooms. These cool white 
flowers grace the Summer border for many weeks. The plants are 
virtually untouched by heat, drought, or cold once established, 
This ‘‘rugged’’ variety will tolerate rather poor soils and consider- 
| able neglect. Summer Snow is valuable both in the garden and as 
a cut flower. For permanence, reliability, and beauty you can 
hardly surpass this showy Dragonhead. Each 7Oc, three $1.90, 
six $3.50, all postpaid. 
DOUBLE MAUVE SWEET VIOLET 
VIOLA *odorata Marie Louise—There is little need to describe a 
plant as well known as a Sweet Violet. Marie Louise is as easy to 
grow as the singles but it is fully double and is very scarce. The 
| delicate mauve blooms come in profusion in early Spring and are 
| a delight to the nose as well as the eye. Give a moderately rich 
| soil and shade; mulch in severe climates which have low Winter 
| temperatures. Each 75c, three $2.00, six $3.75, all postpaid. 
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