Perennials by Tuttle Bros. 
Unlike annual flowering plants Perennials, once planted, give us 
from several to many years of colorful bloom and increase in size and 
beauty each season. 
We grow many excellent varieties not listed here. 
ASTER FRIKARTI. All summer bloom. 
AGAPANTHUS africanus. Lily of the Nile. 
Above evergreen strap-like foliage umbels of 
30 to 40 blue flaring lily-shaped flowers are 
symmetrically displayed on sturdy 3-foot 
stems. Summer blooming. Sun or part shade. 
Each OOn 
ANEMONE japonica. Wind flower. In any 
spot sheltered from the hottest hours of the 
day these charming plants thrive and perfect 
their 2- to 2Y%2-inch single or double bloom 
above glossy green foliage. We grow Pink and 
White. Each, $1.00. 
AQUILEGIA. Columbine. An ideal sub- 
ject for the partially shaded area. Big, long- 
spurred bloom in both soft and warm shades 
above dainty fern-like foliage. Enjoys mois- 
ture and leaf mold. 2-3 ft. Mixed colors. 
HELLEBORUS. Christmas Rose. 
Approximate heights plants will grow usually follows description. 
Prices: All varieties, unless otherwise noted, 1-gal., 85¢ each. 
You are entitled to a discount on 10 or more plants of one va- 
ASTER alpinus. From low, compact clumps 
of dark green foliage rise large single violet- 
blue, yellow centered asters on 10 to 12 inch 
stems. Hold up well when cut and bloom in 
late spring and early summer. Excellent for 
borders. 
ASTER Frikarti. Longest blooming of the 
Asters, June until November. Big single light 
blue bloom with yellow center that possess a 
dainty lasting freshness. Sun. Grows bushy 
(to 2 ihe, lea, G25. 
BERGENIA stracheyi. Saxifrage. Enor- 
mous dark round leaves of glossy finish and 
substantial texture and pink primrose-like 
bloom in clusters on stout stems. Blooms in 
winter. Shade. 1-114 ft. Each, $1.00. 
CAMPANULA poscharskyana. An_ ideal 
subject to border shaded or partially shaded 
beds as the dense round plants present a neat 
light green appearance even in winter. Light 
blue star-shaped flowers in abundance. Use- 
ful too in pots, hanging baskets or flower 
boxes. 8 in. Each, $1.00. 
DICENTRA EXIMIA 
Dainty pink bloom in shade. 
CANNAS. For continuing summer bloom 
these large flowered perennials are tops. Tall 
spikes of orchid-like bloom, strung with big 
tropical appearing leaves, put on a tremen- 
dous show. Long lived and easily grown. Sun. 
Each, $1.00. Ambassador, Red. Cheerfulness, 
Red, yellow and orange. Firebrand, Waxy 
rose pink, Richard Wallace, Yellow. Salmon 
Queen. 
CONVOLVULUS mauritanicus. A dense 
small leaved plant, low and spreading of 
habit, that covers itself with single blue flow- 
ers in summer. Valuable for covering parkings 
or banks. Grows to 6 or 8 inches in height 
and 21% ft. in width. Sun. 
DICENTRA_  eximia. Fringed Bleeding 
Heart. A persistent and easily grown peren- 
nial that will lend a touch of daintiness to 
any partially shaded spot. Finely cut, almost 
fern-like foliage and racemes of nodding 
pink bloom. Flowers for months. Hardy. 1 ft. 
Each Or 
riety, or 25 assorted plants. See page 6. 
DIANTHUS. In late years, have been 
greatly improved so that you may now enjoy 
their color and spicy fragrance through many 
months. Sun. 
Nancy Elaine. Single white, maroon cen- 
ie Ieee lamtites 
Ruddy. Semi-double light red bloom, with 
maroon centers, that are delicately milled 
about the edges. Compact growth. 8 in. 
Wallace Red. Double, red. 
FELICIA amelloides. Blue Agathaea. Cov- 
ered through spring, early summer and fall 
with happy blue daisy-like flowers that are 
tops for cutting. Excellent for bordering beds. 
Dark evergreen foliage. Sun or part shade. 
10 inches. 
GAZANIA Copper King. One of the most 
colorful introductions of recent years. The 
huge single bloom, an exquisite combination 
of copper, orange and red, are borne through- 
out the year. Frost and drought resistant. 
8 inch. Sun. 
HEDYCHIUM. Ginger Lily. On lofty spikes, 
above big lush lance-like foliage, are borne 
in late summer and fall delightfully fragrant 
showy bloom. Provide light shade and plenty 
of moisture. Each, $1.50. 
Coronarium. Snowy white. 4-5 ft. 
Gardnerianum. Golden yellow. 5-6 ft. 
HELIANTHEMUM nummularium. Sun 
Rose. In sunny locations, particularly when 
used to drape over hot banks or low walls, 
these low spreading plants are quite effective. 
Tiny, dense foliage and small early summer 
flowers in profusion. Mixed colors. Each, 
$1.00. 
HEDYCHIUM, Ginger Lily. 
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