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DIANTHUS SPECIES 
These well-known mountain plants are 
for the sunny border or sunny, exposed 
places in the rock garden or rock wall. They 
generally bloom after the spring flowers are 
over, and some are very fragrant. As friendly 
and easily grown as arabis or alyssum. Easily 
raised from seed, germinating quickly. Plant 
in good, well-drained soil, containing some 
lime. 
*861 CAESIUS (Cheddar Pink). Pleasing 
at all seasons with its tufts of gray, narrow 
leaves and rose-pink, fringed, spice-scented 
blooms. Good for a south wall or any dry 
hot place in the rock garden. From 5 to 
10 inches high. Late May to early July. 
Pkt. 15c; Yoz. 35c; Y4oz. 50c 
862 DELIGHT. Of neat erect habit. Blooms 
from June to October. Flowers 1% inch 
wide, in shades from the palest pink to the 
deepest purple and red. Height about 9 
inches. Pkt. 25c 
863 SUPERBUS, LOVELINESS. The 
shaggy, finely fringed flowers of delicate 
rosy lilac are highly sweet scented and 
measure from 114 to 2 inches across. 
Height 12 to 15 inches. Pkt. 25c 
ANNUAL PINKS. See page 35. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) 
864 SHIRLEY STRAIN. The plants attain 
a height of 5 to 7 feet, with spikes 3 to 4 
feet long, carrying flowers of giant size 
ranging In color from white to dark rose 
and handsomely blotched and_ spotted 
cream, maroon and chocolate. Pkt. 15c 
GAILLARDIA 
(Blanket-Flower) 
The Gaillardias are wonderful for cut 
flowers, blooming right through until frost 
and adapting themselves to almost any kind 
of soil. 
865 PORTOLA HYBRIDS. The colors 
range through shades of bronze-red with 
golden tips; very robust. Pkt. 20c 
866 BURGUNDY. A _ brilliant coppery 
scarlet, sometimes yellow tipped. Pkt. 20c 
*867 GOBLIN. The neat plants reach a 
height of 12 to 15 inches and are covered 
with large, showy yellow flowers with 
deep red zone. Pkt. 20c 
868 GERBERA (Transvaal Daisy). A 
tender perennial, Gerbera is becoming very 
popular. This is a new strain that we 
believe to have the finest color range ob- 
tainable from seed. Long stems topped by 
graceful blooms in brilliant and unusual 
colors. Pkt. (50 seeds) 50c 
*869 GEUM, Double, Mrs. Bradshaw 
(Avens). Orange-scarlet flowers bloom the 
first year. Height 18 inches. Pkt. 15c 
*870 Double, Lady Stratheden. Rich 
golden yellow flowers, as fine as the popu- 
lar Mrs. Bradshaw. Height 18 tnches. 
Pkt. 15c 
871 Orange Queen. A shade intermediate 
between Mrs. Bradshaw and Lady Strathe- 
den—a bright orange-scarlet. Pkt. 15c 
874 HEMEROCALLIS, Peerless Hybrids 
(Daylily). Very hardy, thriving in full sun 
but tolerating shade. Large variety of 
colors, some with dark shadings and many 
bicolor, also harmonizing Iemon, buff and 
bronze shades. Seed from large-flowered 
hybrids, germinating readily. Pkt. 20c 
GYPSOPHILA 
(Babys-Breath) 
872 PANICULATA, Single. White flowers, 
fine for bouquets; blooms first year if 
sown early. Pkt. 15c; 40z. 30c; oz. 90c 
873 PANICULATA, Double. Pure white, 
giving a very large percentage of double 
flowers. Pkt. 20c 
875 HEUCHERA sanguinea splendens 
(Coralbells). Deep crimson, varying to 
scarlet; flowers carried in graceful sprays. 
Delightful in rock gardens and borders and 
for cutting. Pkt. 25c 
2979 COLLECTION 
12 Easily Grown Hardy Perennials 
AGROSTEMMA (Mullein Pink). 
COLUMBINE, Long-Spurred. 
COREOPSIS, Mayfield Giant. 
DELPHINIUM, Hybrid. 
DIANTHUS (Pheasant’s Eye Pink). 
FOXGLOVE, Shirley Strain. 
CANTERBURY BELLS, Cup-and- 
Saucer. 
GAILLARDIA. 
PLAT YCODON (Bellflower). 
POPPY, Orientale. 
SHASTA DAISY, Conqueror. 
SWEET WILLIAM. 
One pkt. each of these 12 varieties 
(Value $2.20) for $1.75 
876 HIBISCUS, Giant Flowering (Rose 
Mallow or Marsh Mallow). Showy, orna- 
mental shrub growing to a large size and 
blooming the first year from spring-sown 
seed. The flowers often measure 8 to 10 
inches across, are gorgeous in color and 
bloom in great profusion from late July to 
frost. Mixed colors. Pkt. 15c 
HONESTY (Lunaria) 
884 BIENNIS ALBA (Saint Peter’s Penny). 
Hardy perennial admired for its silvery 
seed pods, used for winter bouquets. Beau- 
tiful cross-shaped flower. Sow in open 
ground in May. Protect over winter. 
Pkt. 10c 
IBERIS 
(Hardy Candytuft) 
Low, shrubby, perennial evergreen plants, 
very valuable for dry sunny places, that are 
well drained. The plants should be clipped 
after flowering, in order to keep them com- 
pact and sightly. Easily raised from seed. 
*885 JUCUNDA. Pink. Very dwarf. 
Pkt. 35c 
*886 SEMPERVIRENS. Clusters of china- 
white blooms, which almost completely 
cover the dark, shining evergreen foliage. 
Fine for dry walls and the rock garden. 
Will grow in a sunny or half-shaded po- 
sition. May and early June. Height 10 to 
12 inches. Pkt. 25c 
*887 GIBRALTARICA. Lilac-pink blooms. 
A less hardy sort, needing protection in 
winter. It must be given the hottest and 
driest position. Prefers a light soil. May 
and June. Height 10 to 12 inches. 
Pkt. 25c; oz. 40c | 
HOLLYHOCK 
877 DOUBLE WHITE. An improved strain 
producing perfect double flowers. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 65c 
878 NEWPORT PINK. Pure pink; very 
double. Pkt. 15c; oz. 65c 
879 DOUBLE SCARLET. Very brilliant. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 65c 
880 DOUBLE YELLOW. A bright lemon 
color. Pkt. 15c; oz. 65c 
881 DOUBLE MIXED. Comprises all 
shades. Pkt. 15c; lyoz. 55c 
882 SINGLE MIXED. Pkt. 10c; Yyoz. 35c 
883 TRIUMPH SUPREME. A new double 
Hollyhock in a range of unusual colors, 
including combinations not to be found in 
existing strains. Early; rust-resistant. 
Pkt. 20c 
LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS (Hardy Sweet 
Pea). Showy, free-flowering hardy peren- 
nial climbers for covering old stumps, 
fences, etc. Continually in bloom; fine for 
cutting. 
888 Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 10c; 4,0z. 60c 
889 LAVENDER, Vera (Lavandula). Well- 
known, sweet-scented hardy perennials. 
Should be extensively grown in the mixed 
border. Height 3 feet. Pkt. 25c 
890 LILIUM regale (Regal Lily). Hardy 
and excellent for forcing. The flowers are 
white, slightly suffused pink outside, with 
beautiful canary-yellow at the center and 
extending up the trumpet. Delightfully 
perfumed. Blooms outdoors early in July. 
Pkt. 15c; woz. 55c 
891 Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). Perfectly 
hardy. One of the earliest to flower. Grows 
24 inches high, with flowers along the stem. 
Blooms are deep scarlet, with recurved 
petals of waxy texture. Pkt. 15c 
LINUM (Flax) 
Showy, free-flowering plants with feathery 
foliage. Suitable for dry, sunny borders or 
rock gardens. Will not thrive in heavy, damp 
soils. 
*892 FLAVUM. Gay yellow flowers in 
loose clusters. Foliage dark green, forming 
a dwarf mass in the perennial border. 
Pkt. 15c; Yoz. 70c 
Bright blue flowers. 
Pkt. 15c 
*893 PERENNE. 
Height 18 inches. 
894 RUSSELL LUPINS. Deep yellows, 
oranges, reds and brilliant bicolors never 
before seen in Lupins. 50 seeds 25c 
*895 MYOSOTIS palustris semperflor- 
ens (Forget-Me-Not). An everblooming 
variety, beginning to flower in May and 
continuing till autumn. Large, clear blue 
flowers in pretty sprays. Pkt. 15c 
*896 NIEREMBERGIA, Purple Robe 
(Cup-Flower). Deep blue or violet-blue in 
color. A half-hardy perennial treated as an 
annual, blooming in about 15 weeks from 
sowing. It prefers full sun, sandy loam. 
Very dwarf, cushion-like plant about 6 
inches tall. Pkt. 25c 
OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose). The 
Evening Primrose is noted for its heavy 
scent, given off during the evening hours. 
Its yellow flowers, attractive during the 
daytime, seem to reflect the moon at night. 
897 Missouriensis. Yellow, cupped flowers 
4 inches across, nn early summer. Height 
6 inches. Pkt. 15c 
PANSIES, TUFTED. See Viola, page 46. 
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