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Some Hard to Find 
Perennial Flowers 
There are many very valuable flowers that 
are available only in very limited quantities 
and the supply is always uncertain. For this 
reason we have made an effort to grow many 
of them that can be wintered here in Michi- 
gan but at present we are restricted by the 
help problem to such an extent that instead 
of even being able to maintain the usual 
acreage, we actually have been forced this 
year to decrease our growing, in fact we have 
more weeds this year than in all of the past 
twenty years. 
The following list is made up of seeds now 
in but in limited amount and each one very 
desireable. All are in the seed listings. 
Anemone alpina sulphurea: Native of the 
European Alps. Deeply cut, fern-like leaves 
and 15 to 18 inch stems carrying singly 3 
inch wide flowers of clear yellow, in spring 
and early summer. Flourishes in any well 
drained loam soil; resents root disturbance 
when once established. ANEM-3S (W). 50¢ 
Anemone Pulsatilla Mallenderi. A fine 
form of the Pasque Flower with immense 
shaggy, deep purple bells. Spring. Any 
deep, well drained soil and full sun; loves 
lime. ANEM-46L(W). 50¢ 
Aquilegia fragrans. (syn. A. suaveolens) 
Large purple-blue and white, sweet-scented 
flowers on 15 to 18 inch stems in summer; 
any soil, full sun. AQUI-33(W). 50¢ 
Aquilegia transylvanica. A neat, dwarf 
high or less, summer. Well drained rock 
garden soil. AQUI-47(W). 50¢ 
Armeria corsica. There is no authority 
for this name and the plant does not grow in 
Corsica, but it is a dwarf Thrift with flowers 
of soft brick-red on nine inch stems and 
comes true from seed; any soil and full sun. 
ARME-12P(W). 50¢ 
Aster Farreri. One of the Chinese alpine 
Asters. Large deep purple, golden-centered 
flowers in early summer, 12-15 inches tall, 
any soil, sun. AST-40(W). 50¢ 
Campanula barbata. Seed saved from an 
extra fine form of the Bearded Bellflower of 
the European Alps. Nine to twelve inch 
stems each carrying several large, pendant, 
bearded bells of soft blue. Any well drained 
soil and full sun. CAMP-13(W). 50¢ 
Cotyledon oppositifolia. “Golden Chains” 
Dangling four inch racemes of small golden, 
flowers in early summer. A grand wall 
plant. COTY-7(W). 50¢ 
Helleborus niger altifolius: The finest of 
all ‘‘Christmas Roses” and this seed was sav- 
ed from selected, extra fine plants with im- 
mense pure white flowers, often four inches 
in diameter. Flowers in winter and earliest 
spring, grows in semi-shade and woodland 
conditions in any reasonably good soil. 
HELB-10A(W). 50¢ 
Meconopsis cambrica aurantiaca fl. pl. 
The double flowered, deep orange colored 
form of the Welsh Poppy; easy in any soil, 
even the poorest, and dry, sunny positions 
or even in half shade. The major proport- 
ion of the seedlings come true to type, but 
a few may be single or semi-double. 
MECO-3A(W). 50¢ 
Ononis rotundifolia. Uncommon shrub- 
let of the European Alps. Stiff little nine 
inch bushes and pink, peasshaped flowers 
in summer, Full sun and any reasonably 
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CLEMATIS - CODONOPSIS 
CLARKIA: Continued from Page 181. 
—Purple Prince. Very double rich purple flOWeYS........sesssseseesrserresenrererssterseneeys CLAR-IP. 15¢ 
—Salmon Queen. Best double salmon-rose......... ...CLAR-IS. 15¢ 
—White Prince. Best double pure white variety.. .CLAR-1W. 15¢ 
—Novelty Blend. Careful blend Of COLOTS...........scseseseesesesseneecssceneesenerenensnssenanensnss CLAR-1X. 15¢ 
C. PULCELLA: Grows 18” tall comes in different colors and fine for os border; ee 
= 1 15¢ 
..CLAR-4DX. 15¢ 
CLAR-4X. 15¢ 
—Double Mixed. .. 
—Blend. Both sin 
CLEMATIS. (KLEM-at-iss) Virgin’s Bower. Ranunculacaea. 
Woody perennial climbers thriving in a rich loamy soil on alkaline side. The seed 
should be stratified. The large flowered hybrids commonly grown, are increased by 
cuttings and these are best in partial shade. Mulch soil at base of plants. 
—alpina. FIs blue-eviolet, 14” long, Cl to 6 ft.....scccecerscesseresserssrceneensnnensereererensenseseters CLEM-5. 20¢ 
—columbianum. Blue or purple; 10 ft; June. ....CLEM-27. 25¢ 
—crispa. Bluish purple, nodding, fragrant; June-Sept; 10’; Texas........ CLEM-29. 15¢ 
—deocoraefolia v. paniculata. White, 1” ac; cl. to 30 ft; EV ere ctessaneet> CLEM-31(F). 50¢ 
—dioscoreaefolia v. robusta. (paniculata) Cl 30 ft; white; hardy in N.... CLEM-31(S). 50¢ 
Oz. 90¢; 4 oz. $2.00; Ib. $4.50 
—florida. Cl to 12 ft; creamy white, 4” ac; green band on back........ CLEM-40(S). 50¢ 
V4 Oz. $1.50; Oz. $3.50 
PEAT TULOV aa erscacscecereenesesennenesenccnasarsedaterst eensercusterctcesossatartnvacsntsastcvnsssesvarcreassasoscononescapgbannsner?< CLEM-77. 25¢ 
—ligusticifolia. Vigorous cl; inch wide panicles of white flSSiesatecccucvesbersescnseses CLEM-80. 25¢ 
—montana. Cl to 25’;fls white turning pink, yellow stamens; fragrant........ CLEM-86. 25¢ 
—paniculata: see C. diocoreifolia var. robusta. Correct classification now. 
—patens. Cl to 12 ft; violet to white, 6” ac; Oz. $1.00; 4 oz. $2.25... CLEM-90(S). 50¢ 
—Pitcheri. Fls urn-shape, purplish, 17 LON... ecescseseneesseerseteesnensenaenscnerenesennenes CLEM-92. 25¢ 
—recta. An erect plant to 5 ft;fls white 1 in. across; fragTrant.......ssesereees CLEM-98. 25¢ 
—Scottii. Erect plant; fls urn-shape purplish brown; May-June; Wyo 
—serratifolia. Cl to 10 ft; fls yellow, purple stamens, Aug-Sept. Korea........ CLEM-104. 20¢ 
—tangutica. Golden C. Bright yellow fis, 4” ac; el to 10 ft; N. China CLEM-110(F). 50¢ 
—Thunbergii. Climber; fis 2 in. ac; panicles; RhOdeSia...........-seceeesereeeeees CLEM-112. 25¢ 
—Viticella. Cl to 12 ft; blue, yellow stamens, 2” ac; 4 oz. 90¢; Ib. $2.00 CLEM-123(S). 50¢ 
—Clematis Blend. All SPecieS oo.ccccscsscsssecscesscsssescesseersescceassnsseesesesersssssssecssnscnsseesessaeness CLEM-X. 20¢ 
CLEMATOPSIS. (klem-ah-TOP-sis) 
Seeds offered come from South Rhodesia and are drought resistant growing in full 
sun.....These may not be hardy in the North. , 
—Stanleyii. Shock Headed Peter. Drooping white anemone-like fis; 4-5 ft...CLTP-1. 30¢ 
CLEOME. (klee-OH-me) Spike Flower. 
Easily grown from seed in May, germinates quickly. Thin plants to 2 ft; grows 4-5 
ft. tall and makes showy plants in the border, flowering from June tll frost. Try 
them as a hedge; half hardy annuals. 
C. SPINOSA: (C. gigantea or C. pungens) Spider Flower. 
—Pink Queen. Clear soft pink turning to apple-blossom; 5 ft..........ccssecereeese- CLEO-5P. 15¢ 
—Mrs. Colen Campbell. Pure white NEW this year; 200G.........ccceceeeecceeseeee CLEO-5C. 25¢ 
—Iutea. Golden yellow fis; 3 ft; Colo. ssecesecsessescerseerersensesrssrsensnrcnsenenssecarccssneneries CLEO-3. 15¢ 
—Mixed. All VarietieS.........c.ccsscesseeeereereetsees 
REE pia Loa ee CLEO-X. 15¢ 
CLETHRA. (KLETH-ruh) WHITE ALDER. Clethraceae. : 
Shrubs and small trees with fragrant white and pink flowers in terminal racemes 
or panicies in late summer. Sow seeds in flats in spring. Most are hardy in North. 
--acuminata. Fls nodding racemes; Va-Ga; 15 teh. Reccniursecnts Oz. $1.50... CLET-1(S). 50¢ 
It is our intention to have these lists perfectly accurate and we welcome corrections 
CNEOREDIUM dumosum. 
—dumosum. 2-4 ft sh; S. Cal; fls white followed by brown fruits... CNEO-1. 15¢ 
COBAEA. (koh-BEE-ah) Polemoniaceae. 
Tropical climbing shrub but in the North treated as an annual. It is used in baskets 
or for outdoor climbers. Tender. 
—scandens.....Cl to 25 ft; violet-blue f1S; TC)... cseseseseeesesesrsstseesssessessnesseneacesensnsnes COBA-2. 15¢ 
COCHLOSPERMUM. (coch-lo-SPER-mum) Cochlospermaceae. 
Tropical trees and shrubs; flowers in racemes or panicles. They are ornamental and 
suitable only for the far South. Flowers in March befare leaves appear. 
—gossypinum. Yellow Silk Cotton; Magnificent yel. fls in March........ COCH-4(M). 40¢ 
CODONOPSIS. (koh-doh-NOP-sis) Campanulaceae. 
Perennials with shades of blue and yellow flowers with darker veins and blotches, a 
few climbers, and having a milky juice and heavy scent. Culture same as Campanulas 
but are not hardy in the North, requiring winter protection. 
ee SALLE LCT S 1S eae Neat psc ade Mase ope toe vm chart cures seaec<rar eesti rss necer ash uebererneh egress COD-2. 25¢ 
—clematidea. Bell-shaped fis with white and yellow center; 1’; HP................ COD-1. 20¢ 
—meleagris. Fls drooping, greenish yel, purple spots: erect; 18”; HP... COD-3\F). 50¢ 
SGA TAT SOLItAyeniG be llesa pec OIC Ul. | EL i cceveseceetsedessessseseseeccavtsesesdnedannsteerse COD-4. 254 
—ovata. Semi-cl; soft blue bells; June; cool soil; sun .. COD-4(W). 30¢ 
—viridiflora. Cl, yellowish green fis purplish Gotsat Dase.....cecceeesereerseteeeees COD-10. 20¢ 
COELOGYNE. (see-HOJ-e-nee) Orchidaceae. 
Tropical epephytic orchids with long racemes of white or greenish-yellow flowers 
They are grown under glass in moderately warm atmosphere; best in hanging baskets; 
soil mixture, osmundine and sphagnum. ; 
—barbata. White with brown lip fringed with brown; Oct- Feb... COEL-2. 50¢ 
COIX. (KOH-ix) Gramineae. 
Tall grasses with broad leaves and bead-like seeds. These a 
for everlastings or dried grass and the seeds can be strung as pe as low’ borders; 
—Lacryma-Jobi. Job’s-Tears. TP but grow aS annalj12)o i cceeeeescecsenees COIX-1. 15¢ 
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