HARDY PERENNIALS 
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GAILLARDIA, Burgundy—A striking wine-red 
Large flowers on long stiff stems. 
each; 4 for $1.50, postpaid. 
GAILLARDIA, Goblin—A new variety. Very compact, globular 
plants; not as loose and open as most other varieties. The 
flowers are rich red, fringed with bright yellow. A striking 
bicolor. 45c each; 4 for $1.50, postpaid. 
variety. 
June until fall. 45c 
HARDY CARNATIONS 
BEATRIX—A new lovely pink variety. Healthy and’ 
hardy. 45¢ each; 4 for $1.50, postpaid. 
FLAME KING (See picture on opposite page.) This is 
without a doubt the best hardy red carnation. It 
starts blooming in early summer and continues until 
frost. The flowers are a very bright fiery crimson 
and are excellent for cutting. Blooms the first season. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid, 
HELIANTHUS (Hardy Double Sunflower)—Sometimes called 
Hardy Dahlia. Large double dahlia-like flowers on long 
stems excellent for cutting. Rich sunflower yellow. Blooms 
from midsummer until frost. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. 60c 
each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
HELIOPSIS, LEMOINE’S STRAIN—This brilliant perennial 
is extremely hardy and blooms continuously, if flowers 
are kept picked, from June until frost. Some of the flowers 
are semi-double. One of our best yellow cut-flowers. 45c 
each; 4 for $1.50, postpaid. 
HOLLYHOCKS, DOUBLE—Tall spikes of lovely double flow- 
ers that resemble crepe-paper rosettes. Red, pink and yel- 
low. 45c each; 4 for $1.50, postpaid. 
Price: 45c each; 4 for $1.50; 10 for $3.50. 
We offer this list of good varieties, postpaid: 
IRIS 
Ambassador-—S. smoky lavender; F. deep ruby red. 
48 in. 
Autumn King—A spring and fall bloomer. Clear pur- 
ple. 
Beau Ideal—Chinese violet on white background. 
Cheerio—Striking red, very fine. 
Eleanor Roosevelt—Dark purple. Blooms spring and 
fall. 
Gold Imperial—Brilliant clear yellow, orange beard. 
30 in. 
Helios—A large lemon yellow. Very good. 
King Tut—A rich gold and brown. 
Lent A. Williamson—Violet bicolor blend. Very fra- 
grant. 
Lord of June—Gigantic blue flowers. Tall. 
Prosper Laugier—S. light bronze-red; F. ruby-purple. 
Late. 
Ramses—Olive buff to tourmaline pink. 
Seminole—S. dark violet-rose; F. velvety crimson. 
30 in. 
LILY OF THE VALLEY—(See picture on opposite page.) 
See complete description on page 19. Pips, 2 for 25c; 10 
for $1.00, postpaid. 
LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flower)—Tufts of bronzy 
green foliage from which arise spikes of fiery scarlet flow- 
ers, July to October. 2 ft. 60c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA—Vivid scarlet red flowers on 
upright growing plants, 12 to 18 inches high. Ideal for the 
sunny border. 45c each; 4 for $1.50, postpaid. 
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MORDEN’S LYTHRUM—(See picture on opposite page.) Pro- 
duces, in great profusion, spikes of exquisite rose-pink flow- 
ers of ‘“crepe-paper” texture. Blooms all summer and is at 
its peak during July and August when flowers are needed. 
Extremely hardy, easy to grow and will thrive in wet or 
dry locations. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2,00, postpaid. 
PEONIES 
We have found the following double varieties best 
adapted to our great plains region: 
EDULIS SUPERBA—The great ‘‘Memorial Day” pink 
Peony. Blooms early, very freely, with large, double 
flowers. 90c each, postpaid. 
FELIX CROUSSE—Bright ruby-red, large bomb type, 
Blooms midseason. 
good cut flower and keeps well. 
$1.10 each, postpaid. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA—Pure white with the center fleck- 
ed with crimson. PExtra large and very double. Blooms 
early. $1.25 each, postpaid. 
KARL ROSENFIELD—Brilliant dark velvet red, Very 
large and double. Excellent cut flower. Blooms mid- 
season. $1.25 each, postpaid. 
MONS JULES ELI—Lilac-pink shading to deeper rose 
overlaid with a sheen of silver. Fine for bouquets. 
Blooms midseason. $1.25 each, postpaid. 
PHLOX DIVARICATA—(See picture on page 22.) Also called 
Wood Sweet William or Wood Phlox. Produces an abun- 
dance of lavender-blue flowers in April and May. Prefers 
partial shade. 10 to 12 inches. 45c each; 4 for $1.50; 
10 for $3.50. 
HARDY PHLOX 
(See picture on opposite page.) We offer the follow- 
ing six choice varieties that are especially adapted to 
this section: 
CHIEFTAIN—Clear ruby 
usual and outstanding. 
paid, 
COLONIAL—FExtra large lavender-blue. 
50c each; 4 for $1.75, postpaid. 
ECLAIREUR—A rich lavender-purple. A strong grower 
red without shadings. Un- 
50c each; 4 for $1.75, post- 
A tall grower. 
and very hardy. 50c each; 4 for $1.75, postpaid. 
FLASH—Large rosy red trusses. 
50c each; 4 for $1.75, postpaid. 
MRS. JENKINS—Pure waxy white. Fast growing and 
vigorous, 50c each; 4 for $1.75, postpaid. 
R. P. STRUTHERS—Bright cerise with claret eye. 
Showiest and hardiest. 50c each; 4 for $1.75, post- 
paid. 
% SPECIAL: 6 PHLOX FOR $2.25 
WE SELECT FOR YOU ONE EACH OF THE SIX 
VARIETIES LISTED. NOT LABELED, POSTPAID. 
Hardy and sturdy. 
PINKS, HARDY—(See picture on opposite page).—Little 
blossoms that range in color from crimson to white. Spicy 
odor. Silvery foliage. 6 to 12 inches. 45c each; 4 for $1.50, 
postpaid. 
PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower)—(See picture on opposite 
page.) Balloon shaped buds open into beautiful bell-shaped 
flowers on long stems. Very hardy. We offer the following 
varieties: 
Blue—45c each; 4 for $1.50, postpaid 
Pink—50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisies)—(Pictured on opposite 
page.) Bright colored daisy-like flowers on fern-like foliage. 
Red or mixed colors: 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
VALERIANA (Garden Heliotrope)—Showy plants for the 
sunny border. Flowers borne in panicles on 12-inch stems. 
Glossy green foliage. We can supply either white or light 
red. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
VINCA MINOR (Bowles)—(See picture on opposite page.) 
See complete description on page 19. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, 
postpaid. 
VIOLETS, SWEET—Prince of Wales variety. Deep purple 
and sweet scented. One of the best of the single varieties. 
Does excellently in the shade. 45c each; 4 for $1.50. 
