maplewood, oregon 
OF DISTINCTIVE 
HARDY PLANTS 
Perennials in the Modern Mode 
UNUSUAL MONKSHOOD FOR FALL 
ACONITUM Wilsoni Each 55c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Soft lilac blue flowers in large well-proportioned heads. Recommended 
for late color in the autumn border. Not at all fussy and very hardy 
and enduring. Forms large clumps; 5 to 6 feet tall. 
ASTILBE PLUMES ARE FEATHERY SOFT 
ASTILBE—The Peerless Wonder Plume Spireas 
Deutschland Each 70c, three $1.75, six $3.25 
A masterpiece in white and a “’must’”’ for every well-balanced shade 
planting. An exceptionally vigorous, free-flowering variety. 
Fanal Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
Unchallenged queen of them all! The feathery, artistic blooms are a 
glowing irresistible red and are a spectacularly lovely sight. 
Koblenz (NEW IN 1950!) Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
The regal plumes of Iuminous crimson red are a compelling new shade 
you will want to brighten that shady spot. 21/2 feet high. 
Peachblossom (NEW FOR 1952!) Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
The satisfying, eye-filling splendor of the pink plumy flower heads 
waving over the delightfully decorative foliage places this variety in a 
class by itself. Like the others, give shade, good moist soil. 
Rhineland Each 70c, three $1.75, six $3.25 
Warmly inviting clouds of soft crimson pink characterize this grand 
variety. The modern type with large plumes on strong stems. 
SAVE 45c—Offer 2A7 (One Each Above) —5 PLANTS $3.10 
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NEW FOR 1952 
COLORFUL NEW MICHAELMAS DAISIES 
ASTER Bliandie Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
In fall the 3 to 4 foot plants become drifts of new-fallen snow 
when the numberless thousands of large white blooms open. 
ASTER The Cardinal Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
The same breath-taking effect as Blandie but in a crimson red 
of such intensity one can scarcely believe it is an Aster. 
HUGE NEW COREOPSIS 
COREOPS!S Badengold Each 70c, three $1.75, six $3.25 
Very large flat blooms of purest molten gold on strong stems for 
cutting. Much lower, denser foliage than common Coreopsis. 
EXCITING NEW HARDY CONEFLOWER 
RUDBECKIA Golden Storm Each 85c, three $2.15, six $3.75 
At last a Brown-Eyed Susan Daisy that is a true perennial and 
not weedy. Dozens of large golden-rayed, brown-coned blooms. 
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FLAMING HEUCHERA QUEEN OF HEARTS 
HEUCHERA Queen of Hearts Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
Called ‘Queen of the Coralbells’’ and such she is! The reddest of all 
and a pure color delight which adds sparks of fire to any garden. Cut 
the stalks of large, gorgeous blooms freely. Nearly ‘foolproof’. 
SCABIOSA—Hardy Pincushion Flower 
Blue Snowflake 
Strain 
Ea. 65c, three $1.60, 
§ Six $3.00. 
Translucent beauties 
of light lavender to 
deep amethyst blu2 
f with an_ iridescent 
sheen. Huge in size; 
very long-lasting 
when cut. 
Frosty White 
Ea. 70c, three $1.75, 
Six $3.25. 
Cool, frosty, alabaster 
white blooms of ex- 
ceptional form and 
substance. Tops in 
beauty, dependabil- 
ity, and all-around 
utility. 
SAVE 15c—Offer 2A8 (One Each Above) —2 PLANTS $1.20 
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plants that will grow and bloom if 
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greater quality and value if we are 
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HELIANTHUS—Showy Hardy Sunflower 
Re LODDON GOLD 
(NEW IN 1950!) 
Each 65c, three $1.60, 
Six for $3.00 
The 4 inch, golden yellow double 
blossoms look very much like a 
Dahlia and are even more durable 
as a cut flower. Indifferent to heat 
and drought and certain to bloom in 
carefree abundance every year. 
PLANT MODERN 
GIANT PHLOX 
FOR A LAVISH 
DISPLAY OF COLOR 
ALL SUMMER 
SAVE 75c¢ 
Offer 2A9 
ONE EACH OF 
ALL 10 
VARIETIES 
$5.40 
PHLOX—Tops for Flashing Color 
B. Comte Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
A satiny, rich wine red, dark but brilliant. Lovely with yellow. 
Daily Sketch Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Outstanding light pink with carmine eye; huge florets in large heads. 
E. |. Farrington Each 55c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Clean and clear soft pink with delightful light salmon undertones. 
Mary Louise Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Majestic heads of purest white, spotless as fresh-fallen snow. Many 
varieties of white Phlox have been introduced; this is still best. 
Miss Lingard Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
A remarkable suffruticosa type with pyramids of white blooms which 
Open well betore the usual kinds. Handsome, rich green, shiny leaves. 
Pinkette Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
Newcomer with the most delicate blush pink flowers imaginable. Large 
florets in massive heads create a subtly charming display. 
R. P. Struthers Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Old favorite with delectable blooms of watermelon red with dark eye. 
Silver Pink (NEW IN 1951!) Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
A brand new Phlox originated here and offered for the first time last 
year. Giant florets in huge trusses and the clean, light rose pink 
emphasized by the darker eye make this a winner. This variety has 
a remarkably long season of bloom and the color does not fade. 
Silverton Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
The magnificent heads of romantic art shade lavender, clear and soft, 
are a pleasure. New and big improvement in this color range. 
Thor Each 55c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Stunning deep salmon pink with scarlet overtones; nearly shrimp. 
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GORGEOUS SPECTRUM COLLECTION 
One Each: Daily Sketch, E. |. Farrington, Mary Louise, 
Pinkette, R. P. Struthers, and Thor 
SAVE 35c—Offer 2A10—6 PLANTS $3.20 
SPECIAL BARGAIN COLLECTION 
One Each: B. Comte, Miss Lingard, Silver Pink, and Silverton 
SAVE 25c—Offer 2A11—4 PLANTS $2.35 
GEUM—Fiery Gypsy Shades 
= ; West Hills Strain 
Each 55c, three $1.50, 
Sikes GHZ, 
Pure, undiluted colors in sun- 
set combinations. Cut freely 
for artistic arrangements. Not 
for the timid gardener who 
cannot take his colors 
“straight”. Hardy; easy in 
sunny spots. 
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NOTHING CAN TAKE THE PLACE OF BABYSBREATH 
Flamingo Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
The very new, tall pink counterpart of Bristol Fairy. The double blooms 
create the same misty, airy effects in the garden. 
Rosy Veil Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
The fully double, warm pink flowers are produced in generous abund- 
ance. Lower growing than the others and blooms longer 
SAVE 15c—Offer 2A12 (One Each Above) —2 PLANTS $1.25 
PLATYCODON f 
Huge New Pink 
Balloon Flower 
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Shell Pink 
Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
Exquisite blooms of light pink 
with dark rose veins. The plants 
are long-lived; hardy as an Oak 
New Doubles: Blue or White 
Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Some blooms have crinkled cen- 
ters; others have stars. Novel! 
Singles: Dark Blue or White 
Each 55c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
These old favorites are lovely 
SAVE 20c—Offer 2A13 (One Each Above) —3 PLANTS $1.60 
THE EVERBLOOMING WHITE BLEEDING HEART 
DICENTRA Sweetheart 
The elegantly cut, translucent, 
woodland dell. The charming c 
are virginal white and foll 
a moist, ““humusy” soil and ntinuous light to h 
EXQUISITE BLETILLA .. . HARDY ORCHID 
BLETILLA—Grow Your Own Corsage 
Striata (hyacinthina) Each 70c, three $1.75, six $3.25 
Alluring, crystalline, rosy-orchid blooms with warm undertones and a 
much richer, deeper lip with light markings. For a shady spot. 
Striata alba Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
Beautiful white blooms warmed by the softest blush pink tints. 
SAVE 15c—Offer 2A14 (One Each Above) —2 PLANTS $1.30 
HARDY SALVIAS FOR BLUE AUTUMN SPLENDOR 
SALVIA—Purest of Fall Blues 
Azurea Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Translucent, light China blue, as clear as the autumn skies. 
Pitcheri Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
An amazingly intense, luminous shade of rich Delphinium blue without 
any purple at all. One of the top ten perennials. Give sun; 4 feet. 
SAVE 15¢c—Offer 2A15 (One Each Above) —2 PLANTS $1.10 
DELPHINIUM—Gorgeous Spires of Color 
Pacific Strain 
Make | ectior f 1 ack Knight 
val let purple: Blue Bird j Galahad 
frosty all-white; Guinevere hug t shad lavender Summer 
Skies—soft sky blue. Very true but colors not guaranteed 
Pink Sensation (Pat. No. 324) Each $1.50, three $3.75, six $7.50 
The abundant, exquisite blooms on sturdy stems are a rare shade of 
salmon buff as they begin to open. This shade subtly passes to an 
entrancing salmon pink and, finally, the fully opened blossoms become 
a wonderful rose pink. Virtually everblooming; 3 to 4 feet 
SAVE 30c—Offer 2A16 (One Each Above) —2 PLANTS $1.95 
THE ONE AND ONLY PINK DELPHINIUM 
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