ROBSON QUALITY SEEDS, HALL, 
NEW YORK 
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Feobson's Parenntal Seeds 
Perennials are those accommodating plants that when once 
planted come up year after year. They do require some care and 
frequent dividing and replanting. 
In the small perennial border it is often impossible to have a 
large enough variety of perennials to keep the garden gay with 
Long-Spurred Columbine are easily grown from 
seed and provide abundant color in the perennial 
border in June. ; 
COLUMBINE 
The beautiful long-spurred Columbine have 
many advantages. They are easily raised, 
grow well in shady places, and have attractive 
foliage that is an asset when the plant is not 
in bloom. Plant 1 ft. apart. 
1013 Long-Spurred Hybrids. This is an espe- 
cially fine strain of long-spurred Columbine 
containing many new and unique colors. 
Pkt. 30¢; Ig. pkt. 55¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
COREOPSIS 
1130 Double Sunburst. Coreopsis is one of 
the most popular hardy yellow flowers. ‘The 
plants make a clump 21% ft. high, with 
large, fully double, clear yellow blooms. 
Distance apart, 18 inches. Pkt. 15¢; lg. 
pkt. 25¢. 
FORGET-ME-NOTS 
Myosotis 
1311 Royal Blue. The dainty dark blue flow- 
ers of Forget-me-nots are favorites with 
many gardeners for early spring bloom. 
Plants are dwarf, growing 2 to 10 inches 
high and the flowers are borne in clusters. 
They are not reliably hardy except when 
given a mulch for winter protection. Very 
effective combined with tulips, daffodils, 
pansies, or naturalized under trees and 
shrubs. Pkt. 25¢; lg. pkt. 50¢; 14 oz. 75¢. 
color, because perennials have their period of bloom. Therefore, 
it is wise to have a definite spot where annuals can be raised and 
moved to the perennial border to supplement the color display. 
ALYSSUM 
1585 Saxatile (Basket of Gold). In early 
spring perennial Alyssum becomes a mass 
of vivid yellow. Foliage is gray green. Ex- 
cellent in rock gardens. Pkt. 20¢; lg. pkt. 
40¢; 4 oz. 55¢. 
HARDY CANDYTUFT 
1078 Iberis sempervirens. Dwarf evergreen 
plants, 10 to 12 inches. Covered with white 
blooms in spring and early summer. Pkt. 
25¢; lg. pkt. 50¢. 
DIANTRUS 
Hardy Pinks 
1172 Plumarius, Double Mixed. ‘The old- 
fashioned Clove Pink in soft shades and 
combinations of pink, red, and white. In 
the rock garden and border, hardy pinks 
are of great value and their spicy fragrance 
is delightful. Easily grown from seed, they 
bloom through a long season. Pkt. 25¢; lg. 
pkt. 50¢. 
ENGLISH DAISY 
1580 Bellis, Double Mixed. Attractive daisy- 
like flowers on six inch stems that start 
blooming with Pansies in April. Colors 
pink, rosy red and white. Seed is sown in 
July for spring bloom. Pkt. 30¢; lg. pkt. 
55¢; Ye oz. $1.00. 
“T have taken blossoms to friends all winter 
from the double Hybrid Petunias I had from seed 
from you two years ago. They ask if they are 
carnations.” 
May 17, 1952 
Mrs. George F. Wells 
South Hero, Vermont 
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You will be pleased with the tall, stately spikes 
our Pacific Giant Delphinium strain produces. 
Growing your own perennials from seed is an enjoyable and 
economical pastime. 
Nothing is showier in the border than a mass of 
Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells. 
CANTERBURY BELLS 
1080 Cup and Saucer, Mixed Colors. ‘The 
large cup and saucer like flowers of Canter- 
bury Bells in beautiful shades of white, pink, 
blue and deep purple are very showy. The 
plants are biennials (require two years to 
bloom after which they die) and grow 2 ft. 
tall. Protect them with a winter mulch of 
leaves or straw around the roots; do not 
cover the crowns. Distance apart, | ft. 
Pkt. 20¢; Ig. pkt. 35¢; 14 0z. 65¢. 
DELPHINIUM 
The tall stately spikes of Delphinium add a 
massive touch to the garden and are natural 
companions to the Madonna Lily, Coreopsis, 
Shasta Daisy, and other perennials. Distance 
apart, 18 inches. 
1155 Pacific Giants. An outstanding strain 
originated on the Pacific Coast. The huge 
double flowers are 214 to 314 inches in 
diameter and beautifully spaced on well- 
balanced spikes. The colors are beautiful 
shades of blue, lavender, violet and white. 
Excellent for cutting. Height 5 ft. Pkt. 
65¢; Ig. pkt. $1.10; 14 oz. $1.65. 
1158 Belladonna Improved. This is the finest 
strain of Belladonna available. ‘The flow- 
ers are large and well spaced on longer 
spikes than are found in strains generally 
offered. The clear turquoise-blue flowers 
are bright and the plants upright and vigor- 
ous, making them better for cutflowers. 
Height 4 ft. Pkt. 30¢; lg. pkt. 55¢. 
GERMINATION AS DETERMINED BY STATE SEED LABORATORY 
IS PRINTED ON EVERY PACKET OF FLOWER SEEDS 
