GEUM—Fiery Gypsy Shades 
West Hills Strain 
Each 55c, three $1.50, 
six $2.75 
OF DISTINCTIVE 
HARDY PLANTS 
Permanence! 
NEW FOR 1953. 
EXCITING NEW EARLY BLAZING STAR 
LIATRIS August Glory Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
Pure, undiluted colors in sun- 
set combinations. Cut freely 
maplewood, oregon 
Perennials for 
for artistic arrangements. Not 
for the timid gardener who 
cannot take his colors 
‘straight Hardy; easy in 
sunny spots 
WHY WAIT? 
ORDER NOW! 
The slender, stately plants are centers of interest from the time 
the silver-bracted buds first swell until the rose purple, shaggy 
blooms fade in the fall. Easy in loam and sun. 
GRACEFUL NEW DWARF MEADOW RUE 
THALICTRUM Bees Dwarf Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
Airy, misty heads of soft lilac flowers on 2 foot stems and bil- 
lowy mounds of beautiful ‘’ferny’’ leaves. Sun or shade 
HUGE NEW WHITE PHLOX 
PHLOX Rembrandt Each $1.00, three $2.50, six $4.50 Fanal 
A new, dazzling, pure white Phlox with huge individual blossoms 
in enormous heads. Sturdy and easy to grow; excellent cutflower 
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 
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 luminous crimson red are a compelling new shade 
you will want to brighten that shady spot. 2! feet high 
SPRITE OF THE WOODS 
IRIS gracilipes Each $1.00, three $2.50, six $4.50 
An exquisite Oriental jewel with dainty blue flowers crested with gold 
As charming a woodlander as one can desire for a sheltered, cool spot 
with good, moist soil. 1 foot high in bloom in mid-spring. 
TRADESCANTIA—In the Modern Mode 
ae ede he P50 Peachblossom (NEW IN 1952!) Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
six $2 Tt U 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 
with the old, inferior sorts. Rhineland Each 70c, three $1.75, six $3.25 
The new types have Warmly inviting clouds of soft crimson pink characterize this grand 
blooms twice as large in Vv 
ariety, The modern type with large plumes on strong stem 
many new shades and the YP he ren Stes 
plants are more compact. 
Stems bear large, gor- 
geously colored blooms 
ranging from light sky 
blue to deep royal purple 
all summer. The blossoms 
proudly display tufts of 
richly tinted feathery 
stamens with golden tips 
making each an artistic 
creation of matchless 
beauty. The plants are 
remarkably pest-free, de- 
pendably easy, and hardy 
across the country. Give 
ordinary soil and sun. 
These modern varieties 
should not be confused 
SAVE 45c—Offer 3A11 (One Each Above) —5 PLANTS $3.10 
RARE AND EXOTIC ANEMONOPSIS 
ANEMONOPSIS macrophylla (One to a customer) Each $1.50 
The ethereal, waxy-crystalline, nodding blooms are silvery lilac with 
deeper shadings and open over a long period during the summer. The 
glossy cut foliage is handsome and the slender, stately growth is similar 
to its relatives, the Japanese Anemones. Rare but easy in continuously 
shaded spots with rich, deep loam. 
PLANT MODERN 
GIANT PHLOX 
FOR A LAVISH 
DISPLAY OF COLOR 
GY PSOPHILA—Finest Double Babysbreath 
ANEMONES FOR AUTUMN SPLENDOR 
ALL SUMMER 
ANEMONE—Fall Brings the Japanese Windflowers 
SAVE 75c¢ Japonica (named varieties below) 
Widely acclaimed as the loveliest fall flowers! The robust plants, from 
Offer 3A5 3 to 4 feet or more, are clothed with handsome dark green foliage. 
The very large, colorful, refined blooms on long stems nod and sway 
ONE EACH OF in regal splendor. Give a moist, shaded spot under trees or on the north 
ALL 10 or east side of buildings with rich, deeply worked soil 
VARIETIES Max Vogel (NEW FOR 1953!) Each 85c, three $2.15, six $3.75 
The largest of all with silvery rose pink cups over glossy leaves 
$5.50 Queen Charlotte (NEW FOR 1953!) Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
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PHLOX—Tops for Flashing Color 
SE ME ee ll a 
Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.7 
A satiny, rich wine red, dark but brilliant. Lovely with yellow. 
Charles Curtis Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
Scintillating, sunset red with a Nasturtium orange cast. 
Daily Sketch Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Outstanding light pink with carmine eye; huge florets in large heads. 
Eva Foerster Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
A gay, brilliant, salmon pink with a spotlighted white center. 
Mary Louise Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Majestic heads of pure white, spotless as fresh-fallen snow. Many 
varieties of Phlox have been introduced; this is still one of the best. 
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. 
Polka Dot (NEW FOR 1953!) Each 70c, three $1.75, six $3.25 
A recent introduction with large florets in solid trusses. The soft white 
is enhanced by the contrasting red eye and a plant in the garden in 
full bloom is a magnificent sight. You'll want this winner! 
San Antonio Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
A newcomer in an unusual and lovely shade of darkest, richest blood 
red, almost a plum red. Excellent contrasted with light colors 
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. 
Starlight Each 55c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
A distinctive, romantic violet set off by a bewitching white eye. 
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GORGEOUS SPECTRUM COLLECTION 
One Each: Charles Curtis, Eva Foerster, Pinkette, 
Polka Dot, San Antonio and Silverton 
SAVE 40c—Offer 3A6—6 PLANTS $3.50 
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SPECIAL BARGAIN COLLECTION 
One Each: B. Comte, Daily Sketch, Mary Louise and Starlight 
SAVE 25c—Offer 3A7—4 PLANTS $2.10 
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DELPHINIUM—Luscious Spires of Pink 
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. 
THE TRUE PINK DELPHINIUM 
THERE 1S NOTHING LIKE BABYSBREATH 
Bristol Fairy Each 70c, three $1.75, six $3.25 
The best of the double white varieties with clouds of tiny white flowers 
from late spring onwards. 2 to 3 feet high and across. 
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 
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SAVE 15c—Offer 3A8 (One Each Above) —2 PLANTS $1.30 
PLATYCODON 
Huge New Pink 
Balloon Flower 
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 3A9 (One Each Above) 3 PLANTS $1.60 
ACONITUM—Stately Blue Monkshood 
Carmichaelli Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
Lovely 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 
Wilsoni Each 55c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
Similar to the above but with soft lilac blooms on longer stems 
SAVE 15c—Offer 3A10 (One Each Above) —2 PLANTS $1.05 
UNUSUAL MONKSHOOD FOR FALL 
Blue Snowflake 
Strain 
Ea. 65c, three $1.60, 
six $3.00 
Translucent beauties 
of light lavender to 
rich blue with an 
iridescent sheen 
Huge in size; very 
long-lasting when 
cut 
Constancy Strain 
Ea. 75c, three $1.90, 
six $3.50 
Another exceptional 
strain which pro- 
duces quantities of 
large blooms in me- 
dium to deep ame- 
thyst blue shades for 
many, many weeks 
SAVE 15c—Offer 3A12 (One Each Above) —2 PLANTS Fae 
Large blooms in rose with deeper shadings produced very freely 
Whirlwind (NEW FOR 1953!) Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
An attractive variety with many narrow, informal petals of white 
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SAVE 25c¢—Offer 3A 13 (Onc Each Ahave)—32 PLANTS $2.00 
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