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WMisecllaucous Pereuutals 
We recommend sowing perennials in spring. Germination will be better than during the heat of midsummer 
and the larger plants produced will winter over more satisfactorily. In addtion, if sowing is done in January 
or early February, quite a few will bloom the first season. 
We feel that every grower should include at least a few perennials in his outdoor planting. They get along 
admirably with little care, and many make really profitable cut flowers. 
ACHILLEA 
@ Filipendula, Parker’s Variety (Cloth of Gold). 22,000 S. Large 
heads of golden yellow flowers on long stems; fine for cutting. 
Tr. pkt., 25¢; 4% oz., 65¢; %4 oz., $1.20. 
@The Pearl (Ptarmica). 175,000 S. 30 in. The standard double 
white for cutting. Tr. pkt., 25¢; % 0z., 65¢; 14 oz., $1.20. 
ACONITUM (Monks Hood) 
Napellus. Dark blue; does best in partial shade. Tr. pkt., 25¢; 
tore) 5G: 
ALSTROEMERIA 
Chilensis. Very showy flowers in shades of pink, rose and red. 
Medium tall. Tr. pkt., 50ce; 14 0z., $1.50; 1 oz., $4.50. 
ALYSSUM 
The two varieties following are perfectly hardy with us and make 
fine, free flowering rock garden or border plants. 
@Saxatile Compactum (Gold Dust). 30,000 S. 12 in. Flowers 
early May. Rich golden yellow. Tr. pkt., 15¢; 14 0z., 30¢; 
1 oz., $1.00. 
Saxatile Silver Queen (Sulphureum). 30,000 S. Same as above 
but a light lemon-yellow. Tr. pkt., 25¢; 14 0z., 65¢; 1 oz., 
$2525. 
ANCHUSA 
Dropmore Strain. (Italica.) 1100 S. 5 ft. Nice blue for cut- 
ting. Tr. pkt., 15¢; 1 0z., 60c. 
Myosotidiflora. 10,500 S. 12 in. May flowering Forget-Me-Not 
blue. Seed should be placed in refrigerator for 72 hours be- 
fore sowing. Tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.25; 14 oz., $2.25; 
1 oz., $8.00. 
ANEMONE 
St. Brigid Mixed. Choice long-stemmed mixture of brilliant 
colors. Tr. pkt., 50c; %4 oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $3.00. 
ANTHEMIS 
Kelwayi (Hardy Marguerite). 85,000 S. 3 ft. Yellow Daisy 
flowers produced throughout the summer. Tr. pkt., 15¢; 1 oz., 
65c. 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 
15,500 S. Though not well adapted for shipping, well grown Col- 
umbines are of definite cut-flower value for retail growers. Not at 
all difficult to force either. Pot up from the field the first year 
plants, storing in a cold house or frame until about February 1. 
Start in a low temperature, gradually increasing to around 50°. 
Alpina. 18 in. Mid-blue, shaded purple. Short spurs. Tr. pkt., 
25¢; 4 oz., 85¢; 1 0z., $3.00. 
Coerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). 18 in. Sky-blue with 
white corolla. Tr. pkt., 25¢; 44 0z., 75¢; 1 oz., $2.50. 
Copper Queen. 2 ft. Copper-red shades with straw-yellow 
corolla. Tr. pkt., 50¢; % oz., $1.50; % oz., $2.75. 
The dot (@) indicates varieties most dependably 
AQUILEGIA, Continued 
@ Crimson Star Hybrids. 18 in. About 90% dark red with white 
corolla. Tr. pkt., 50e; 4% oz., $1.50; %4 oz., $2.75. 
Longissima. 2 ft. Delicate, pale yellow with extra long (4 in.) 
spurs. Tr. pkt., 50c; 146 0z., $2.50; 1% oz., $4.50. 
@ Longissima Hybrids. 2 ft. A variety of attractive shades in this 
extra long-spurred class. Tr. pkt., 50¢; 146 oz., $2.00. 
Mrs. Nicholls. 2 ft. A large flowered, clear deep blue Colum- 
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8.00. 
@ Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Hybrids. 2 ft. An excellent and popular 
long-spurred mixture. Tr. pkt., 35¢; % oz., $1.00; 1 oz., 
Rose Queen. 18 in. Rose with white corolla. Tr. pkt., 35¢; 
Y% oz., 70¢c; 1 oz., $2.10. 
Snow Queen. 2 ft. Pure white flowers. Tr. pkt., 25¢; %4 oz., 
$1.00; 1 oz., $3.50. 
@Long Spurred Mixture. A well-balanced blend with large 
flowers and long spurs. Based on our trial ground observa- 
tions, this is the preferred mixture. Tr. pkt., 25¢; %4 oz., 
85c; 1 oz., $3.00. 
ARABIS (Rock Cress) 
150,000 S. 
@Alpina Snowcap. 6 in. Dwarf compact plants with dense 
masses of shining snow-white flowers. Blooms very early in 
spring.” Tr. pkt., 35¢; %4 oz., 75c; 1 oz., $2.50. 
Alpina. 12 in. White. Tr. pkt., 25¢; %4 oz., 55¢; 1 oz., $1.80. 
Spring Charm (Blepharophylla). Carmine-red. Tr. pkt., 50¢; 
¥e oz., $1.00. 
ARMERIA (Thrift) 
Formosa, Large-Flowered Hybrids. Tr. pkt., 35¢; 1% oz., 70c; 
14 oz., $1.30; 1 0z., $3.90. 
Alpina. Dwarf, bright rose. Tr. pkt., 75c. 
@Glory of Holland. Ball-shaped deep pink flowers about 144 
inches in diameter and carried on straight wiry stems 2 
feet long. Fine for cutting and blooms throughout the 
summer. Tr. pkt., 50¢e; %& oz., $2.00. 
1500) Saad 2e ins = lnlac-rose: 
Maritima (Statice Armeria). 
Grasslike, evergreen foliage. Tr. pkt., 50¢; % oz., $1.50. 
ARTEMISIA 
Lactiflora (Silver Plume). Silvery foliage; creamy blooms. For 
cutting. Tr. pkt., 35¢; 146 0z., 70¢; 14 oz., $2.00. 
ASCLEPIAS 
Tuberosa, 4500 S. Fine orange for cutting. Requires well- 
drained location. Freezing over winter helps germination. 
Tr. pkt., 25¢; %4 oz., 85c; 1 oz., $2.75. 
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satisfactory. in our experience and observation. 
