Hardy Perennials 
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NOTE—PRICES on this page are POSTPAID. 
HELIANTHUS (Hardy Double Sunflower)—Sometimes called 
Hardy Dahlia. Large double dahlia-like flowers on long 
stems excellent for cutting. Rich sunflower yellow. Blooms 
from midsummer until frost. Grows 8 to 4 feet high. 50c 
each; 3 for $1.25. 
HELIOPSIS, LEMOINE’S STRAIN—(Pictured on page 19.) 
This brilliant perennial is extremely hardy and blooms 
continuously, if flowers are kept picked, from June until 
frost. Some of the flowers are semi-double. One of our 
best yellow cut-flowers. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
HEMEROCALLIS, The Improved Daylily. We offer the 
following: five varieties of these hardy, easy to grow 
perennials. (See picture on page 19.) 
August Pioneer—Blooms are orange with a reddish 
flush. A profuse bloomer. 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 
Hyperion—F lowers are citron yellow and delightfully 
fragrant. Many consider it the finest yellow Day- 
lily available. Very prolific. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 
Kwanza—A fine double variety. Large attractive 
orange-yellow flowers. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
Margaret Perry—A beautiful scarlet-orange with a 
center of suffused yellow. Very good. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25. 
Mrs. W. H. Wyman—Lovely light pale lemon-yellow 
flowers. Very free flowering and late blooming. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50. 
SPECIAL 2 August Pioneer, 2 Kwanza, 1 Hype- 
rion, 1 Margaret Perry, 1 Mrs. W. H. Wyman; 7 plants, 
a $4.60 value $3 POST 
HOLLYHOCKS, DOUBLE—Tall spikes of lovely double flow- 
ers that resemble crepe-paper rosettes. Red, pink and yel- 
low. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS (Candytuft)—In the spring, snow- 
white flowers completely cover the dark green, evergreen 
foliage. Grows only 6 to 8 inches high, therefore is ideal 
for formal low edging along walks or flower beds. 50c 
each; 3 for $1.25. 
IRI Price: 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $2.50. 
We offer this list of good varieties: 
Ambassador—S. smoky lavender; F. deep ruby red. 
48 in. 
Autumn King—A spring and fall bloomer. Clear pur- 
ple. 
Beau Ideal—Chinese violet on white background. 
Cheerio—Striking red, very fine. 
Eleanor Roosevelt—Dark purple. 
fall. 
Gold Imperial—Brilliant clear yellow, orange beard. 
30 in. 
Helios—A large lemon yellow. Very good. 
King Tut—A rich gold and brown. 
Lent A. Williamson—Violet bicolor blend. Very fra- 
grant. 
Lord of June—Gigantic blue flowers. Tall. 
Prosper Laugier—S. light bronze-red; F. ruby-purple. 
Late. 
Ramses—Olive buff to tourmaline pink. : 
Seminole—S. dark violet-rose; F. velvety crimson. 
30 in. 
LINUM PERENNE—Hardy Blue Flax. Dainty blue flowers. 
Fern-like foliage. Fine for rock gardens. 40c each; 3 for 
$1.00. 
LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flower)—Tufts of bronzy 
green foliage from which arise spikes of fiery scarlet flow- 
ers. July to October. 2 ft. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
LYTHRUM, MORDEN’S—(See picture on page 20.) Pro- 
duces in great profusion, spikes of exquisite rose-pink 
flowers of “crepe-paper” texture. Blooms all summer 
and is at its peak during July and August when flow- 
ers are needed. Extremely hardy and will thrive in 
wet or dry locations. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.00 
Blooms spring and 
PEONIES—We offer the five outstanding varieties: 
Edulis Superba—The great “Memorial Day” pink Peony. 
Blooms early, very freely, with large, double flowers. 80c 
each. 
Felix Crousse—Bright ruby-red, large bomb type, good cut- 
flower and keeper. Midseason. 80c each. 
Festiva Maxima—Pure white with the center flecked with 
crimson. Extra large and very double. Early. 90c each. 
Karl Rosenfield—Brilliant dark velvety red. Very large and 
double. Excellent cut-flower. Midseason. 80c each. 
Officinalis Rubra—One of the earliest Peonies. Will extend 
the Peony season for you. Large; double. Deep red. 
$1.50 each. 
PHLOX—(See picture on page 20). 
We offer the following seven choice varieties that are espe- 
cially adapted to this section: 
Chieftain—Clear ruby red without shadings. 
outstanding. 
Colonial—Extra large lavender blue. A tall grower. 
Daily Sketch—Large trusses of soft salmon pink. A robust 
Unusual and 
grower. 
Eclaireur—A rich lavender-purple. A strong grower and 
very hardy. 
Flash—New. Large rosy red trusses. 
Mrs. Jenkins—Pure waxy white. 
orous. 
R. P. Struthers—Bright cerise with claret eye. 
and hardiest. 
PHLOX PRICES: 45c each; 4 for $1.50; postpaid. 
SPECIAL—We select for you six of the above named vari- 
eties, all different but not labeled, for $2.00, postpaid. 
PHLOX DIVARICATA—(See picture on page 20.) Also called 
Wood Sweet William or Wood Phlox. Produces an abun- 
dance of lavender-blue flowers in April and May. Prefers 
partial shade. 10 to 12 inches. 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $2.00. 
PHLOX SUBULATA—Moss or creeping Phlox in a bright lav- 
ender color. Excellent for rock garden. 40c each; 3 for 
$1.00. 
PINKS, HARDY—(See picture on page 20.) Little blossoms 
that range in color from crimson to white. Spicy odor. Sil- 
very foliage. 6 to 12 inches. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
Hardy and sturdy. 
Fast growing and vig- 
Showiest 
PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower)—See picture on page 
20. Balloon shaped buds open into beautiful bell- 
shaped flowers on long stems. Very hardy. We offer 
the following four varieties: 
Single Blue—40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
Single Pink—50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
Double Blue—50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
Double White—50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisies)—Bright colored daisy-like 
flowers on fernlike foliage. Red or mixed colors. 45c 
each; 3 for $1.15. 
RUDBECKIA PURPUREA—Most attractive purple flowers 
with a very large brown cone-shaped center. July to Octo- 
ber. 3 feet high. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
SEDUM SPECTABLE—(See picture on page 20.) Immense 
heads of handsome showy rose colored flowers. Broad light 
green foliage. 12 to 18 inches. Very hardy. Blooms sum- 
mer and fall. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
SWEET PEAS, Perennial or Hardy—Excellent vines for 
fences or low trellises. Very hardy and easy to grow. Red, 
white or pink. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
SWEET ROCKET (Hesperis Matronalis)—Also called Eve- 
ning Scented Stock. The fragrant flower heads of these 
thrifty flowers somewhat resembling perennial Phlox, make 
a fine display in the border or in bits of woodland, for 
they endure partial shade. Lilac purple in color. Blooms 
in June and July. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
VALERIANA (Garden Heliotrope)—Showy plants for the 
sunny border. Flowers borne in panicles on 12-inch stems. 
Glossy green foliage. We can supply either white or light 
red. 45c each; 3 for $1.15. 
VIOLETS, SWEET—Prince of Wales variety. Deep purple 
and sweet scented. One of the best of the single varieties. 
Does excellently in the shade. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
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