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Plants which live year after year in the garden are known as perennials, They require little attens 
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 7 
tion the height of the plant so 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 hobby more fascinating for the gardener, nor one which pays richer returns for the time invested. 
ACHILLEA-YARROW , ie 
Achilleas are easily raised from seed and like sunny well drained positions. Fin 
for borders and excellent for cutting. Ptarmica, The Pearl. 2 ft. Large, pure 
white double flowers bloom from June to September. No. 2294, 15¢; 1/16 Oz. 50c. 
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. No. 2296, Pkt. 15¢; 1/16 Oz. 45¢. ‘ 
AETHIONEMA-STONECRESS Sa 
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 slender spikes. Strong, 
shrublike foliage. No. 2297, Pkt. 15¢; 1/16 Oz, 85e. | 
NEMONE- . ; 
antpe eat 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 and silvery gray foliage. 
Very showy.,No. 2298, Pkt. 10¢; 1/2. Oz. 40c. tive: eee ae 
: ae ALYSSUM a 
a sui free flowering spring blooming plants. Good for edging borders or for rock 
gardens. erg fe eae 
Argenteum, Silver Alyssum. 12 inches. Yellow flowers in clustered heads bloom 
all summer. Leaves are silvery underneath. No. 2299, Pkt. 10¢; 1/8 Oz. 60c. 
Saxatile Compactum, Basket of Gold. 1 ft. Early Spring. Bright yellow flowers” 
in broad masses. No. 2300, Pkt. 10c; 1/4. Oz. 35e. ae 
pe _» ANEMONE-WINDFLOWER eee 
_All Anemones like a rich moist soil and will need to be watered during dry Spells. 
Give protection over winter in the north. 7 ee 
‘ _ Pulsatilla, Pasque Flower, 9 inches. April and May. Charming violet or purple 
flowers. Good in full sun. No. 2304, Pkt. 15¢; 1/4 Oz. 60c. Qa ee 
St. Brigid Strain. Extra choice mixture of double and semi-double blooms in a 
wonderful array of rich and brilliant colors. Flowers during May and Juné. 
No. 2210, Pkt. 15¢3 1/8 Oz. 50c. i 
AQUILEGIA- ' ARABIS-WHITE ROCK CRESS : 
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 
| habit. No. 2306, Pkt. 15¢; 1/4 Oz. 50c. ; oo 
AQUILEGIA-COLUMBINE 4 
, 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 ots te 
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. 15¢; 
1/16 Oz. 75c¢. t 
AUBRIETIA-RAINBOW ROCK CRESS Yeah 
Beautiful combined with Arabis and Alyssum for color in the spring. Likes li ht 
soil and full sun. Hybrids Mixed, 6 inches. April and May. Lilac, Aide and Posy 
purple blooms. No.:2311, Pkt. 10¢; 1/16 Oz. 50c. fy ae 
BELAMCANDA-BLACKBERRY LILY 
A perennial of easy culture in rich sandy loam in a sunny spot. Flowers are orange 
BELLIS. _ spotted red and the attractive pods which are Bhistane of hlack shiny seeds. soe 
_ ENGLISH DAISY often used in winter bouquets.. Ret ena ty tre bk . ie hs 
Avalon Hybrids. 3 to 4 ft. A mixture of'manj interesting and unexpected combina- _ 
tions of form and spottings. No. 2471, Pkt. 10¢; 1/8 oz. ‘5c. cs kek 
PARADISE SEED COMPANY, 

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_ Paradise, Pa. 
