ECHINOPS ERANTHIS ERIGERON 
Echinops Continued from Page 34. 
—-exaltatus se (Lith) molec a DIUemtIS sm om thr. ieee nr aes een ne norman ECHN-4. 15¢ 
—sphaerocephalus. Tall growing, 5 ft; light blue; HP.....cccccccsccssccssssssescececsessseseeses ECHN-8. 15¢ 
ECHIUM. (EK-ee-um) WVIPER’S-BUGLOSS. Boraginaceae. 
Annual, biennial and perennials thriving in rather poor soil and sunny positions. 
Flowers are in blue, purple, rose or white in coiled racemes. They are warm region 
plants and are grown in California. E. vulgare is a fine bee food in waste places. 
= PORN POF UIT teense cae ance aaa ee TSR vous cc toes tao ota Shae sade Tie casita eee eee nassesis ECHM-8. 20¢ 
—vulgare. Blue Weed. For bee food on poor soil HB (Lb. $1.50).. ..ECHM-12. 15¢ 
—-—Blue Bedder. New compact, bright blue fis; 1 ft; HB......0..0.0...... ..ECHM-12B. 20¢ 
EDGEWORTHIA. (eg-WORTH-ee-ah) PAPER BUSH. Thymelaeaceae. 
Two shrubs from the far East and closely related to Daphne, bearing fragrant yellow 
flowers in dense heads followed by fruits. They are not hardy in the North. 
-—DApYtifera sa omlallechr beso them SOUthe ates tte erste tr EDGE-1. 20¢ 
EDRAINTHUS. (ed-er-AN-thus) Campanulaceae. 
Low tufted perennials from the Balkin regions and related to Wahlenbergia. Good 
rock garden plant; 6-12” across. Easily grown from seed. 
CIRCUIT ATU Sen Sesecaccecuaces sieeuacosxerab uss sass cester resent eseawian crac aen sas aves sates sattahinesbstnarleacacivancsai Fiskcususesaswotee . 20¢ 
—dalmaticus. Tufted, 6” high; Dalmatia... esscsscsees . 20¢ 
ate ee . 25¢ 
—Pumilio. Tight hard silver cushions on which sit lilac-blue fis; Bed . 29¢ 
EMILIA. (e-MIL-ee-ah) TASSEL-FLOWER. Compositea. 
Annual and perennial plants of low neat habit; native of the tropics. The slender 
stems are tipped by small rayless many colored flower heads surrounded by white 
bristles. Grow as a tender annual in the North in sunny place, flowers July till frost. 
These were listed in the past under Cacalia. 
—-BAgitiaia ae heasOrnscarlete Meads gd chts LA artcrcscessscccaceresscsccescesssericottecttte te cacusaverencs EMIL-1. 15¢ 
—-—coccinea. Small red flowered variety..... ..EMIL-1C. 15¢ 
—Mixed. Red, yellow, golden orange; TA EMIL-1X. 15¢ 
ENKIANTHUS. (en-ke-AN-thus) Eriacaceae. 
Hardy deciduous shrubs native of Asia. They are of attractive upright growth with 
long slender clusters of nodding flowers in the spring. Thrive in moist, light soils 
with peat or leaf mold; easily grown from seed; fairly hardy. 
—campanulatus. Tall sh to 30 ft; yellow or orange fis; brilliant fall fol........ ENKI-1. 25¢ 
—himalaicus. Bright red shoots; red and yellow bells; brilliant fall fol........ ENKI-6. 25¢ 
ERANTHIS. (ee-RAN-this) WINTER “ACONITE. Ranunculaceae. 
Small tuberous rooted hardy perennials with bright buttercup-like flowers and whorls 
of shiny leaves in early spring, flowering with the Snowdrops. They are very pretty 
and should be planted in the rock garden or border. Bulbs can be had in Sept. 
—HYeCMalism Gum tall: soldem sy ellow iS.) 142) “ACT OSS) maser eeosse-chevsnseteestsrusvorssesbeae ERAN-1. 25¢ 
ERIGERON. (ear-RIJ-er-on) FLEABANE. Composiiae. 
Annuals and perennials resembling wild Asters, in white, rose or violet ray-flowers. 
They are easy to grow in border or wild garden. A few are good rock garden plants 
—aurantiacus. Double Orange Daisy. 1-2” heads, 10 in. tall; HP... ERIG-6. 20¢ 
—compositus. Rays white or purplish; 2’ tall; HP........ -ERIG-17. 25¢ 
—concinnus. Small blue fis; 10 in; May-Aug; esay; HP.... -ERIG-18. 20¢ 
—Coulteri. Large white flowered species; moist woods; 10 . ERIG-20. 20¢ 
——glabellusy= Violet or purplesrays;) 2 Ime ACH VbRs LPs i sits..ccsctsctscascortecoesseseies ERIG-27. 25¢ 
—Karvinskianus. White or pink; 18”; blooms first year; HHP... ERIG-35. 25¢ 
—macranthus. Lilac-purple; 30”; fine clumps in border; HP....... ... ERIG-40. 25¢ 
—multiradiatus roseus. Rose fis; 3” Across; 12 im. HPrriccccccccscscssssesceessenssseoreees ERIG-44. 25¢ 
—salsuginosus. Large blue fis, 2 in. ac; 18”; very hardy; HP... ...._ ERIG-55. 25¢ 
——GDCCIOSUS 6 DALI VIOlEbs Qe EVD ccccssisssescsvatscdsecssesarecsdtssssdensesiocsaacteoeses .. ERIG-57. 25¢ 
SOP Pigeromm Blends sVisctureys OL salle LMS ion: tescssossse-cscsseqedersoszsvecsrxsverszsseoseaseensecssestoais ERIG-X. 25¢ 
ERIOGONUM. (ee-re-OG-on-um) Polygonaceae. 
Plants native of the wetsern U. S. requiring well drained peaty soil and sunny posit- 
ion; fine for the rock garden. 
=tlaviuntleriperins .ClLLOW SLIS Se Gasm ADI MLa ys EVP rc acscctncescesssstaeasteacssessosasiuvaveavstere EGON-S. 25¢ 
—microthecum. Gray-white mounds; white to rose fi heads; 6’;HP........ EGON-17. 25¢ 
—nudum. White or yellow fl heads; showy; poor soil; 12”; HP............ ... EGON-20. 25¢ 
—ovalifolium. Bright yellow fi heads, dry soil; sun; RG; 3-6”; HP........... EGON-23. 25¢ 
—pyrolaefolium. Tufted, white to red fl heads; dry soil; RG; 4’; HP........ EGON-27. 25¢ 
—subalpinum. Sulphur Plant. Yellowish white heads, May-June; 1 ft; HP EGON-32. 25¢ 
== EPIOGOMUMI ED 1GIC eA met CS pu Tn VU CCl cetrcs serge ponasaneraraersceteaesetecrecsassccasaisersevascnererees on EGON-X. 25¢ 
ERIOPHYLLUM. (ear-ee-oh-FILL-um). Compositae. 
Annuals and perennials native of western U. S. Flowers yellowish rayed and disk, 
grown in dry places. 
—intergrifolium. Small Ore. Sunshine. Showy; May-Aug; 10’’; HP... ERIO-4. 25¢, 
—lanatum. Ore. Sunshine. Golden fis; dry place; 12-187; HP.ou.. see ERIO-6. 25¢ 
—lanceolatum. Grows in crevices of hot rocks; dense woolly fol; RG gem.... ERIO-8. 25¢ 
e—ETiophyllum pe Bleu. eA ll KIN Se MIKO vircccccdsassccressencsusrsasevcasstssstanscaconsdavéssescanssocessvese ERIO-X. 25¢ 
ERITRICHIUM. (er-ee-TRIK-e-um) Boraginaceae. 
Pretty low growing annuals and perennials from the mountains; fine rock garden 
plants. The flowers are in racemes or cymes and mainly blue and in brilliant shades. 
ee StriCtuinse en Sek o an Ul aCs 1 Ome balls El brie cchetuycracsvesonasacees svspseetorevsvisevarsaceuctseses ERIT-6. 25¢ 
ERYSIMUM. (e-RIS-im-um) BLISTER CRESS. Cruciferae. 
These closely resemble Wallflowers with white, yellow or lilac flowers. They thrive 
in a sunny exposure and are easy to grow. These are annuals, biennials and perennials, 
all hardy and the small species are excellent for the rock garden. Sow the annuals 
where they are to grow. 
—asperum. (Allionii) Dwarf compact deep orange; 12’; HA. se ERYS-1. 20¢0 
Orange’ Queens Pretty Orange; TAN i icscctescssssscssscssersscacscassecesees .. ERYS-1Q. 20¢ 
—-—nana compacta. Saffron-yellow; very dwarf, RG; HaA...... .. ERYS-1C. 20¢ 
—-—Golden Bedder. New, golden yellow; 12”; HA ..0.......cccccsssesssscssrssscacvesssseese ERYS-1G. 20¢ 
Seed Listing Continued on Page 36. 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY ~— DIMONDALE MICHIGAN 
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GERMINATION TIME 
NUMBER OF DAYS REQUIRED FOR 
GERMINATION OF FLOWER SEEDS. 
Where the (*) is used, the time indicated is 
variable and the days listed merely indicate 
the earliest time possible. Many seeds are 
very variable and the temperature, light, and 
many other conditions will make a noticeable 
difference in the actual time required. 
Abutilon —................ Gloxinia _................ 15 
Acroclinum ............ Godetiayerisntss 15 
Agapanthus 20 Gourds... 15 
Agathaea.. Gypsophila ............ 20 
coelestris Helianthus 15 
Ageratum Helichrysum ............ 5 
Ampelopsis _.......... 15 Heliotrope _............ 15 
Anchusa ............. 20 MHeuchera sang ...... 20 
Anemone, St. Brig.15 Hibiscus _.............. *15 
Antirrhinum .......... 20 Hollyhocks .............. 5 
Aquilegia .............. 15 Hop, Japanese ...... 15 
Arctotis grandis ..20 Hunnemannia ........ & 
Asparagus .............. 30 Hyacinth Bean ...... 15 
ASters: Oro eter see 8 Impatiens Sultani ..15 
1 perennial ...15 Ipomeae .................. 3 
Baby’s Breath ....20 Iris oc. *50 
Bachelor Button ..*5 Jerusalem Cherry *20 
Balloon Vine ........ 25 Job’s Tears .............. se 
Balsam? 922234e35.. 10 Kenilworth Ivy ........ 5 
Begonia .................. (5a Kochiad 222.55.3,; 15 
Bellis perennis ...... 5 Kudzu Vine .......... 15 
Boston Ivy ............ 15. Lantana __................ 15 
Blanket Flower ....20 Larkspur ................ 15 
Blue-eyed Daisy ..20 Lathyrus ................ 25 
Blue Salvia ........ *15 Lavender ................ 20 
Brachycome ............ 8 Lemon Verbena ...... 8 
Browallia .............. 20] Dinaria 2. ee 5 
‘Cacts tenement 30) Linum .....................5. 8 
Calendula .............. 10 Lobelia ow. 8 
California Poppy ....8 Love-in-a-mist .......... 8 
Campanula .............. @—Lychnis 20 
Canary Bird Vine..* Mallow Marvel ..*15 
Candytuft ................ 5 Marigold .................. 5 
Cannas ees....08 *15 Marvel of Peru ....5 
Canterbury Bells *15 THIN 5 Goce ecea ete *5 
Cardinal Climber....6 Mesembryanthe- 
Carnations _.............. 8 mum #5 
Caster Beans ........ 15 Mimosa... 8 
Centaurea .............. *5 Mimulus _.................. 8 
Chrysanthemum ....5 Mina lobata ............ 5 
Cigar Plant .......... *§ Mirabilis .......0000000.... 5 
(Cimeraria —................ 5 Monkey Flower ....20 
Cleome pungens ..20 Moon Vine .......... 20 
Cobaea scandens .15 Morning Glory ....20 
Cockscomb _.......... 20 Mourning Bride ....20 
COI eee * Musk Plant .......... 20 
Colensig dices. 20 Nasturtium .............. 8 
Columbine _............ 15 Nicotiana .............. 20 
Coreopsis _.............. ZOU Nigella’ tic ecsccete 8 
CosMOS _ ....... 5 Ocnothera ................ 5 
Crimson Flax ........ 8. Oxalisaeee ee. 20 
Cupheay ..525.%.0.25 8* + Palm yee oe 15 
Cypress Vine .......... 5 Painted Tongue ...... 5 
Dahhiaw. cc See Pansyipetec sacs. hen 8 
Datura’ ese 15 Passion Flower ...... 50 
Delphinium ............ 15 Peas, Sweet ............ 15 
Dianthus .................. 5 Pelargonium .......... 20 
Digitalis ................ 20 Penstemons *20 
Dimorphoteca _...... 152Salviay 4 *15 
Dolichos _................ 15 Scabiosa ow... 20 
Dusty Miller .......... *5 Scarlet Runner ...... & 
Eschscholtzia _.......... 5 Scarlet Sage ........ #15 
Bushe 8 .2n-.& 8 Schizanthus .......... 20 
Euphorbia _............ 20 Sensitive Plant ...... 20 
Evening Primrose ..5 Shasta Daisy ........ 20 
Feverfew ................ 20 Smilaxtircs eee 15 
Fire-on-theMt _...... 20 Snapdragon .......... 26 
Forget-me-not ........ 15 Solanum .............. *20 
Four O’Clocks ...... 5 Spider Plant .......... 20 
Foxglove ................ 20 Stocks 
Fuchsia ................ *30 Stokesia 
Gaillardia .............. 20 Swan River Daisy ..8 
Geranium. .............. 20 Sweet Peas ............ 15 
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