COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
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The BHlegans section are annuals, others are hardy perennials. 
Gypsophyla Hlegans can be sown every two weeks from January 
up to the end of September producing highly valuable material. Do 
not sow Hlegans in October and November as sowings in those two 
months produce NO flowers. 
ELEGANS GRANDIFLORA—Large flowers, pure white, 8-9 petaled 
strain. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; Ib. $1.80; 5 lbs. $7.00, prepaid. 
ELEGANS CRIMSON—Bright crimson. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
ELEGANS CARMINEA—Carmine pink. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
ELEGANS PINK—Vivid rose pink. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
GYPSOPHYLA PANICULATA SiaNGLE—Height 4 ft. T. pkt. 10c; 
oz. 45¢; 1b. $4.00. j 
PANICULATA—F. pl. double. 
New. Hardy Panicu; 
GYPSOPHYLA SNOWFLAKE U¢r,,, bards, Fanicu: 
four weeks ahead of the old type of perennial Gypsophyla. The 
flowers are pure white, double and our selected strain produces close 
oe, B0% oe aoa flowers from seed. T. pkt. 20c; 7% oz. 35c; % oz. 
GYPSOPHYLA FLOWERING CARPET 
GYPSOPHYLA FLOWERING CARPET—Hardy perennial 
only 4 in. tall, flowers of medium size, single, white, produced 
from May to August. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c. 
GYPSOPHILA REPENS. Hardy perennial trailing rock 
plant, flowers small light pink in June-July. Height 6 in. T. 
pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 25c. 
HUNNEMANIA—TULIP POPPY 
Very showy hardy biennial treated as an annual with 
beautiful feathery glaucous foliage producing tulip shaped 
flowers with crinkled satiny petals 3 inches across on stout 
stems foot long, from early spring to frost. The flowers last 
two weeks in water and several days out of water. Plants 
of bushy growth 30 in. tall. Cut when partly open. Give rich, 
well-drained soil. Hunnemania is not easy to transplant. 
HUNNEMANIA FUMARIAFOLIA—Bright yellow. 
HUNNEMANIA SUNLITE—Flowers canary yellow, semi- 
double, high class for cutting. T. pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
GEUM is not dependably hardy with us but it will eome 
neues. if protected over winter, with brush or similar ecearse 
material. 
T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; 1 oz. $2.00. 
CONSULT the front pages of this catalog. Read the descrip- 
tion of the new Tomato Firesteel, a truly wonderful new va- 
riety that every gardener should try no matter where located. 
Helichrysum 
HELICHRYSUM—STRAWFLOWER 
One of the best strawfiowers. Flowers double, very large, 
making a first class cut flower. Gather the bloom when par- 
tially unfolded and suspend with their heads downward in a 
shady place. Hardy annual, blooming from June to October. 
Height 4 feet. Sow the seed early in the spring, transplant 
to stand 18 inches apart. For best results plant in well- 
drained soil in full sun. SILVER BALIL—white; CRIMSON; 
GOLDEN BALL — yellow; PINK; VIOLET; SCARLET, 
FIREBALL—red; CANARY YELLOW. MIXED. T. pkt. 10c: 
oz. 80c; lb. $8.00. 
HELIANTHEMUM ROTUNDIFOLIUM 
Bears in profusion double flowers, glowing carmine rose 
in color from April to August. Extra good for rockeries and 
borders. Hardy with light protection over winter. Height 
1 foot. T. pkt.10c; % oz. 25c; %4 oz. 45c. 
HELIOTROPE 
Sow in January to March, pot off and shift as necessary. 
Will bloom in May or June. Make cuttings in July for winter 
flowers. Must have good drainage and never suffer from lack 
of water. 
MAMMOTH MIXED—Tall 
strongly perfumed flowers. 
30c; % oz. 56c. 
QUEEN MARGUERITE—This is the finest dwarf extra large 
flowered, strongly scented variety, with deep blue flowers. 17 
pkt. 15c; vs oz. 30c; % oz. 55c. 
HELITROPE FLORINA—Extra dwarf only 15 inches tall, 
flowers large, fragrant, light blue. T. pkt. 15c; 4 oz. 30c. 
HELIOPSIS LEMONEI 
Hardy perennial of neat compact growth, flowers golden 
yellow, daisy-like semi-double 4 inches across from July to. 
October. Extremely floriferous drought and heat resisting. 
Good for cutting. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 20c; % oz. 35c. 
HESPERIS NANA CANDIDISSIMA 
In bloom April-May, plants of compact bushy growth 
covered with glistening snow-white fragrant bloom. Fine cut 
flower and pot plant. Perennial, hardy with slight protection. 
Height 20 in. T. pkt. 15c; oz. $1.40. 
HESPERIS MATRONALIS—Sweet Rocket. Hardy perennial 
9-3 ft. tall, zearing in abundance large flat heads of single 
stock-like flowers from May to August. PURPLE, WHITE, 
MIXED. Anycolor. T. pkt. 10c; 0z. 80c; Ib. $6.00 
HESPERIS NIVEA—An especially choice perennial 18 in. 
tall, flowers white, double, fragrant and as cut flower ex- 
tremely desirable. Blooms in May. T. pkt. 10c; 0z. 80c. 
growing varieties with large 
Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 15c; ye oz. 
