Maiden Hair Fern 
Giant Alaska 
Tall, Stately 
RUSSELL LUPINES 
862119—Lupines have 
beautiful sweet pea-like 
flowers with very long 
stems. 3 feet. They 
bloom from. June until 
August with flowers of 
any color of the rain- 
bow. 39ce each; 2 for 
65e; 3 for 89c, postpaid. 
B3279X—1 each of the above 
ais Ae 
BLUE 
B2001—Masses of blue 
from August to October. 
Will bloom in partial 
shade or full sun. A fa- 
vorite, easy to grow 
flower. We like it in 
bouquets. 39¢e each; 2 
for 65c; 3 for 89c, post- 
paid. 
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<q SHASTA DAISIES 
“The Garden Sparklers” 
It’s hard to beat these favorites. 
They are so beautiful in the garden 
and, of course, they are one of the 
finest cut flowers, either for table 
decoration or to wear. 
B2200—CONQUEROR. Early-flower- 
ing giant. Chrysanthemum type of 
rare beauty. A bright spot in any 
garden. 
B2202—HARTJE ELDER. Early 
blooming—often on Mother’s Day. 
Perfect with Oriental poppies. 
B2201—GIANT ALASKA. _ Hand- 
some and showy. Large glistening 
white blossoms in June and July. 
Prices: 3 for 89c; 2 for 65c; 1 for 
39c, postpaid. : 
SHASTA DAISY COLLECTION 
—B3278X—1 each of 3 vari- 
eties above only 80c, postpaid. 
Y; 
y. Especially good in those cool, shady 
"Problem" Spots 
Ferns do well on the north side of the 
house or under trees—very useful for those 
cool, shady spots where grass and flowers 
won't do well. They make excellent back- 
and add a 
tropical-appearing variety. 
Prices: 39c each; 2 for 65c; 3 for 8c, ppd. 
HAIR. 
B2071—OSTRICH PLUME. Heavy and lux- 
B2072—HARDY SWORD or CHRISTMAS 
Prettiest of all. 
B2069—CLAYTON FERN (Os- 
Tall, plumy sort for 
drier locations. Buds get wooly 
2 feet. 
B2068—LADY FERN (Asplen- 
Does well in moist, rich 
One of the 
best finely cut ferns. 
FERN COLLECTION 
B3277X —1 each of the} / 
above 5 ferns for only 
1.39, postpaid. 
True Perennial 
FOX GLOVES 
B2078—This is the true 
perennial type Ambigua. 
Lovely soft yellow 
blooms fiecked with 
chocolate. Looks like a 
hothouse grown plant. 
Blooms all summer. 39e¢ 
each; 2 for 65c; 3 for 
89c, postpaid. 
SNAPDRAGONS 
B2219—LINARIA. Beau- 
tiful hardy yellow snap- 
dragons. Medium tall. 
Easy to grow and so 
lovely. Buy at least 
three. 39¢ each; 2 for 
65c; 3 for 89c, postpaid. 
GLOWING GOLD 
Thermopsis 
B2080—A bsolutely 
hardy, clean bright- 
green foliage and long, 
up to 3 ft. spikes of soft 
sulphur-yellow. Try 
planting it with blue 
Delphinium. 39ce each; 
2 for 65c; 3 for 89c, post- 
paid. 
SEA LAVENDER 
B2197—This is Statice Lati- 
folia, grown for its lovely 
lacy lavender flowers. Love- 
ly all summer and beautiful 
in dried bouquets through- 
out the winter. Entirely 
hardy. - Broad large leathery 
Jeaves in a rosette. 39c each; 
2 for 65c; 3 for 89c, ppd. 
. Henry Field’s GIANT FERNS 
luxuriant, 
Lacy leafed. 
2 feet. 
Here’s an 
B2107—Tall 
HOLLY- 
HOCK 
COLLEC- 
TION— 
B3253xX— 
1 each of 
the above 
8 for only 
$1.69, 
postpaid. 
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Chinese 
LANTERN PLANT 
B2028—Huge scarlet 
pods like lanterns, Cut 
them when they are 
bright orange scarlet in 
the fall for brilliant, 
lasting winter bouquets. 
39c each; 2 for 65c; 3 for 
89c, postpaid. 
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CANDYTUFT 
B2026—So many people 
admired the beautiful 
Snowflake variety 
blooming last spring in 
the garden between the 
Seedhouse and Henry’s 
home that we just had 
to have it—so here it is. 
49c each; 2 for 89c; 3 for 
$1.19, postpaid. 
Gorgeous Double 
<¢ HOLLYHOCKS 
petticoats—big, double blooms. Hasy to 
grow. Mammoth flowers. 
B2101—Double Maroon 
B2102—-Double Newport Pink 
B2104—Double 
B2103—Double White 
B2100—Double Lilac 
B2105—Double 
B2106—Beautifully fringed single mixed 
GIANT FERN Keli 
COLLECTION 
B3251X ba ; 
1 Maiden Hair f 
1 Ostrich Plume : 
MALTESE CROSS or 
SCARLET LIGHTNING 
B2127— (Lychnis Chalcedonia. ) 
Grows two to three feet high 
with large phlox-like heads of 
the most brilliant searlet flow- 
ers imaginable. A good hardy 
perennial. 39¢ each; 2 for 65c; 
3 for 89c, postpaid. 
1 Sword Fern 
All 3 for only 85c, post- 
paid. 
because they are 
year after year 
old favorite dressed up in 
fall. 
Yellow 
Mixed 
eolorful single mixed 
39e ea.; 2 for 65c; 3 for 89c, postpaid. 
e ' 
Henry Field's 
to come for only $1.98, 
1 Phiox Prime Minister (white 
with red eye) 
Ay weer pe! Daisy (huge white Dai- 
sies 
1 Thermopsis, Glowing Gold 
1 Delphinium, Light Blue 
Henry 
Field's 
HAR bY 
PERENNIALS 
You ought to plant plenty of Perennials 
plant and take little care. 
throughout the spring and summer and 
All our perennials are hardy, well 
grown plants, shipped to you fresh dug 
and carefully packed so you receive them 
in perfect condition. 
PERENNIAL COLLECTION 
Here's a whole garden of flowers, not just for this year, but for years 
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peony. 
practically 100%. 
unconditionally ; 
charge with a fall shipment. 
B1706—Glory Glow. 
bloom. 
B1709—Helen Elizabeth. 
pink on long stems. 
B1724—Red Flare. 
showiest. 
B1701—Betty Ann. 
B1725—Royal Scarlet. 
gorgeous royal scarlet. 
B1705—Edna Perry. 
guess it’s the best salmon we carry. 
B1707—Glowing Ember. 
petals. The best crimson. 
B1708—Gold of Ophir. 
Just as 
low-priced and easy to 
They come up 
and give you blooms 
2.39, postpaid. 
Bertha says 
B3259X 
bi Mrs. §S lli 'g A $2.98 value, 
1 com me, Mrs. Scott Elliott's cll 
$198 
Postpaid 
yb. 
1 Pure White Regal Lily 
1 New Pink Baby’s Breath 
1 Blazing Star, September Glory 
¥ 
‘ORIENTAL POPPIES 
We have devised a way to keep poppy roots dor- 
mant until spring so they transplant as easy as a 
In fact, we held several thousand until late 
June Jast year, then planted them out and they grew 
We guarantee these Poppy plants 
if one or more does not grow for 
you, let us know by Aug. 1 and we will replace at no 
And no arguments. 
Vivid double orange. 
Beautiful crinkled bright 
Best of all pinks. 
Brilliant Scarlet. 
Fine clear light pink. 
name 
Very good salmon 
Deep crimson with ruffled 
Brilliant 
Nearest to golden yellow of any poppy. 
Prices on Poppies: 59c each; 2 for 1.00; 5 for 
golden 
ORIENTAL POPPY BARGAIN 
1 Glowing Ember, 1 Edna Perry, 1 Betty Ann. 
B3226X—Only 1.29, postpaid 
MRS. FIELD'S CHOICE POPPY COLLECTION 
these are her choice: Glowing 
Ember, Glory Glow, Helen Elizabeth, Red Flare. 
B3225X—AI for only 1.98, postpaid 
FREE GIFT: 1 Regal Lily Bulb. 
FLAX PLANT > 
One of the Loveliest Sights 
B2075—Plant Flax if you 
want grey foliage with blue 
flowers in your border. One 
of our most lovely, 
iest and easiest grown per- 
ennials. 
every morning. 
2 for 65c; 3 for 89c, post- 
paid. 
VERBENA 
All hardy Verbenas require 
a protection of mulch in the 
northern states. 
B2264—FLAME, Brand new. 
Clusters of brilliant, flame- 
colored blooms as pictured. 
%75c each, postpaid. 
B2265—A rose-magenta flow- 
ered trailer. A mass of 
blooms in May. 39e each; 
2 for 65c; 3 for 89c, ppd. 
MERTENSIA. 
Virginia Bluebell 
B2128—T hese are the 
lovely hardy Bluebells 
that come so early in 
the spring. Will bloom 
anywhere, even on north 
side. Full sun, too. 2 
for 49c; 5 for $1.00; 10 
for $1.98, postpaid. 
B3280X—1 each of the above 6 Perennials for only 1.59, postpaid. Another real buy. 
Henry Field Seed & Nursery Co., “MIDWEST’S LEADING SEEDHOUSE,” Shenandoah, Iowa 
SILVER KING 
B2205—L 0 o k s like 
dusted with silver 
dust. Use it for con- 
trasts, background, 
hedge, etc. Hardy. 
Grows anywhere. 2 ft. 
high. Dry the foliage 
for winter bouquets! 
39e each; 2 for 65c; 3 
for 89c, postpaid. 
7 Perennials for only 1.98, postpaid. These are fine Perennials and the price is right. 
LOOSESTRIFE 
(Lythrum, the Beacon) 
B2116—Produces 12 or 
more upright spikes of 
clear rosy red all summer. 
Grows anywhere, wet or 
dry. Comes from England. 
Big heavy clumps. 49c 
each; 2 for 89c; 3 for 
$1.19, postpaid. 
COHOSH 
Tall Ozcrk Beauty 
B2030 — (CIMICIFUGA 
RACEMOSA.) Beauti- 
ful, hardy, tall growing 
pure white spikes of 
delicate lacy flowers. 4 
to 5 ft. high. Likes a 
partly shaded location. 
39e each; 2 for 65c; 3 for 
89c, postpaid. 
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PINCUSHION 
CARNATION 
B2154—(Tiny Rubies). A 
grand new little carnation 
that makes a solid pincushion 
of blue-green, needle-like 
leaves and tiny, bright pink 
colored double little carna- 
tion blossoms. Fragrant, too. 
49c each; 2 for 89c; 3 for 
1.19, postpaid. 
HARDY COREOPSIS 
The Sunshine Plant 
B2031—G I AN T DOU- 
BLE. The new double 
golden Coreopsis has a 
mum center. Bloom 
freely all summer. Re- 
quire no care. Field 
grown plants. 39¢ each; 
2 for 65c; 3 for 8$c, post- 
paid. 
YUCCA 
(Candles of the Lord) 
B2285—Red. Tall waxy 
spikes growing above sword- 
like foliage. Grows under 
trees. Thrives in hot, dry lo- 
eations. Blooms over long 
period. 69c each; 2 for 
$1.19, postpaid. 
B2286—White. 39c each; 3 
for 98c, postpaid. 
B3254X—1 red and 2 whites 
for $1.29, postpaid. 
B2015—Single. 
for bouquets and rockeries. 
39c each; 2 for 65c; 3 for 89c, 
Glowing 
Ember 
postpaid. 
First to 
One of the 
implies—a 
B2022 — Fine 
clumps of dark 
green cut foliage 
with 18 to 24 in. 
loaded 
with large gold- 
en yellow double 
Buttercups. Do 
not confuse this 
the 
creeping kind 
that spreads all 
over the garden. 
Absolutely 
hardy. 39c each; 
2 for 65c; 3 for 
89c, postpaid. 
poppy— 
orange. stems 
with 
of Summer 
flash- 
Fresh blooms 
39c each; 
GIANT HIBISCUS 
Flowers as big as Saucers. 
4 to 5 ft. tall. Heavy foliage. 
B2096—Red ; B2097—White ; 
B2095—Pink. 39c¢ each; 2 
for 65c; 3 for 89c, postpaid. 
Hibiscus Collection—B3255X 
Leach of above for 82c, pnd. 
B2098—New Giant Crimson 
Eye Hibiscus. Huge white 
flowers with a crimson eye. 
49c each; 2 for 89c; 3 for 
$1.19, postpaid. 
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LIATRIS 
September Glory 
B2113— (Blazing Star). Tall 
spikes 3 to 4 ft. long (in 
good ground 5 ft.) set with 
solid tufts of brilliant pur- 
ple flowers. One of the most 
showy perennials we have 
ever seen. Visitors here at 
the seedhouse this summer 
loved it.. 49¢ each; 2 for 
89c; 3 for $1.19, postpaid. 
BABY'S BREATH P 
(Gypsophila) —.- ..-_.___- 
Wonderful for trimming a bouquet. 
B2013—Bristol Fairy Double. 
Finest new improved double. 
Blooms all summer if you cut 
it. Pure white. 
for 1.19, postpaid. 
B2014—New Pink. A lovely 
late blooming pink. You’ll love 
it. 39c each; 2 for 65c; 3 for 
89c, postpaid 
COLLECTION BABY’S BREATH—B3258X 
1 Double Bristol Fairy 
1 Single 
65c each; 2 
Old favorite 
1 New Pink 
All 3 only 1.19 postpaid. 
Double Yellow Buttercup VW 
Does Not Creep 
low 
how 2a 
B2152—OZARK COBEA. 
Extremely hardy. 
Blooms are very large, 
purple with dots and 
splotches of darker 
color. 20 to 30 in. Very 
free-blooming. 40c each; 
3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50, 
postpaid. 
B2151— PENSTEMON 
DIGITALIS. White Fox- 
glove-like spikes pro- 
duced in great quantity 
all summer. Plant is 
about 20 inches high, ex- 
cellently suited for the 
garden as well as nat- 
uralizing in the grass. 
It self seeds very freely. 
Lives for years. 
each; 2 for 65c; 
89c, postpaid. 
CORNFLOWER 
ASTER 
B2032—B LUE MOON. 
One of the newest and 
largest flowered peren- 
nials. Immense light 
blue disc-like flowers 5 
to 6” across growing on 
stiff stems 12-18” long. 
Perfectly hardy, no in- 
sects bother. Blooms all 
summer. We don’t know 
when we've ever put a 
better perennial in our 
catalog. Couldn’t get a 
picture taken in time so 
we'll just have to tell 
you this plant is good. 
39c each; 2 for 65c; 3 for 
89c, postpaid. 
Double Yellow Buttercup 
B2089—August 
Aug. and Sept. 
gorgeous new 
yellow throat. 
1 August 
Hardy BACHELOR’S BUTTON 
Perennial and Grows . 
Almost Anywhere 
These plants will grow in almost 
any soil. Are really hardy and 
have larger flowers. 
B2018—Giant clear blue 3” flow- 
ers, 
B2019—Pink, 2 ft. high with 3” 
flowers. Either of above. 39c 
each; 2 for 65c; 3 for 89c, post- 
paid. 
B3256X—2 each of above, 4 in all, 
for only 89c, postpaid. 
‘GIANT 
CRIMSON DAISY 
B2034—(R UDBECKIA 
KING). Great, crimson 4 to 
6” Daisies on stems 3 ft. or 
more tall. A grand cut flower. 
Exceedingly hardy. Long 
lived. Very scarce. 59¢ each; 
3 for $1.49, postpaid. 
Henry Field Seed & Nursery Co., “MIDWEST’S LEADING SEEDHOUSE,” Shenandoah, Iowa 
HEMEROCALLIS (Day Lily) 
“Newest and Best” 
Pioneer. 
orange with outer petals flushed red. Blooms 
59c each; 3 for 1.49, ppd. 
B2090—Hy perion. 
on long stems which grow almost 4 ft. tall. 
Delightfully fragrant, perfectly hardy, grows 
in dry, wet, sunny or shady places. 
July and August. 
B2091—Sweetbriar 
pink-toned day lilies. 
rosy-pink, wide open flowers showing a soft 
2.98 each, ppd. 
B2092—Tyler Red. 
yellow and orange Day Lilies are being re- 
placed by ones like this Tyler Red. 
B3257X—Hemerocallis Collection 
Pioneer, 
briar, 1 Tyler Red for 4.69, postpaid. 
Brilliant chrome 
Giant lemon-yellow lilies 
Blooms 
59c each; 3 for 1.49, ppd. 
(Nesmith). One of the 
Bright 
The old fashioned tawny, 
Opens a 
deep mahogany-red. Large flowers and plenty 
of them. 1.00 each, ppd. 
1 Hyperion, 1 Sweet- 
FRAGRANT PINKS 
The Dainty Dazzlers 
B2155—Grass Pinks or 
Clove Pinks. The old- 
fashioned beauty. Con- 
tinuous pink bloom all 
summer long. Very 
fragrant. 39c each; 2 
for 65c; 3 for 89c, post- 
paid. 
HEN and HER CHICKS 
Loves Hot Dry Place 
B2093—Like tiny five inch 
cactus. Does well in cracks 
or crevices of rockeries. 
Each hen rolls off several 
chicks each year. 39¢ each; 
2 for 65c; 3 for 89c, ppd. 
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