HARDY PERENNIALS 
ALYSSUM SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Basket of Gold)—An 
excellent low border or rock garden plant growing about 9 inches 
high. Almost as soon as the winter is over it becomes a mass of 
yellow gold. A fine companion to spring bulbs. 50c each; 3 for 
$1.25, postpaid. 
ANCHUSA—Very hardy perennial, covered in May with small 
“Heavenly Blue” flowers. 2 to 3 ft. Excellent filler for Memorial 
Day bouquets. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
ANTHEMIS KELWAYI—(see picture on opposite page). Deli- 
cate yellow flowers with deeply cut, fine foliage. Excellent for 
cutting. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
New HARDY ASTERS 
THE ARCHBISHOP—Mammoth blossoms are produced in 
great sprays of deep blue-purple. Grows upright, about 
31% feet, Excellent for cutting. $1.10 each; 3 for $3.00, 
postpaid. 
JANET McMULLEN—Perhaps the largest flower of any 
hardy Aster. Soft rose-pink blossoms are massed gracefully 
along the stems. Grows about 3™% feet tall. $1.10 each; 
3 for $3.00, postpaid. 
THE SEXTON—Well known for the clear lilac-blue of its 
flowers. Very large flowers with dainty petals. $1.10 each; 
3 for $3.00, postpaid. 
BEECHWOOD CHALLENGER—Considered the best red 
of all asters. Forms a well branched bush 3 to 3% feet 
that is completely covered with these entrancing red 
flowers. September till frost. 70c each; 3 for $2.00, post- 
paid. 
BLUE PLUME-—Srately; effective spikes covered with the 
finest rich blue flowers. Almost double. Very, choice, 3 to 
3% feet tall. 55c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
HARRINGTON’S PINK—Produces beautiful silvery rose 
pink flowers in clusters continuously from early September 
till frost. Striking show in the garden. Valuable cut flower. 
55c each; 3 for $1.50, postpaid. 
BABYSBREATH—Valuable perennial, used as “filler” for bou- 
quets. We offer the following varieties: 
Bristol Fairy—(see picture on opposite page). The large double 
white Babysbreath. $1.30 each, postpaid. 
Oldhamiana—Attractive white with a slight tinge ‘of pink. 
Blooms all summer. Very hardy. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, post- 
paid. 
Pacifica—Starry pink blossoms on branching panicles. Artistic, 
showy and one of the best. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
Single (Paniculata) Old-fashioned favorite. Fine mist-like 
flowers. Just the thing to lighten bouquets, especially roses. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
BLEEDING HEART—(See picture on opposite page). The old- 
fashioned hardy kind of’ grandmother’s garden. Beautiful pink 
flowers in May. $1.10 each, postpaid. 
COREOPSIS, DOUBLE SUNBURST—(see picture on opposite 
page). Bright yellow double and semi-double flowers in great 
profusion. Two feet. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
COREOPSIS, MAYFIELD GIANT—This variety is more vigor- 
ous with larger flowers and longer stems than common Core- 
opsis. The color is a rich golden yellow. Blooms nearly all sum- 
mer. Has no equal for cutting or for garden effect. 50c each; 3 
for $1.25, postpaid. 
DAISIES 
MARGUERITE (June or Elder) DAISY—Hardy white 
daisies similar to the Shasta except the flowers are slightly 
smaller. Always in bloom for Memorial Day. 50c each; 3 
for $1.25, postpaid. 
SHASTA DAISY, Giant Alaska— (See picture on opposite 
page). Large and popular strain that starts blooming in 
June and will continue until frost if flowers are kept 
picked. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
PAINTED DAISES—See Pyrethrum on page 23. 
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COLUMBINE 
This is one of our best perennials. No flower garden is 
complete without several Columbine. They have a long 
period of bloom in early spring when flowers are so wel- 
come. Columbine will grow in sun or shade.- We offer the 
following five varieties. 
Crimson Star—Superb flowers of rich deep crimson with 
inner petals of white. Distinctive and striking. Long 
spurs. 55c each; 3 of a kind for $1.50, postpaid. 
Blue Shades—Large, long spurred flowers in shades of 
blue. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott—(See picture on opposite page). Ex- 
quisite long spurred flowers of beautiful pastel shades, 
many two-toned. Mixed colors. 50c each; 3 of a kind for 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Orange and Scarlet Shades—Long spurred flowers in 
shades of orange and scarlet. 50c each; 3 of a kind for 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Silver Queen—Extra large long spurred flowers of showy 
silvery white. Very fine. 55c each; 3 of a kind for $1.50, 
postpaid. 
*« SPECIAL—12 Columbine plants in mixed colors. We 
select them from the above varieties. The dozen for $4.00, 
postpaid. 
DELPHINIUMS— (See picture on opposite page). No perennial 
garden is complete without Delphiniums. We offer the following 
two varieties which we have found best suited for this region. 
Price (eithe~ variety): 50c each; 3 of a kind for $1.25, postpaid. 
Belladonna Improved—Exquisite light or turquoise blue. Two 
feet. Blooms all summer and fall. 
Bellamosum Improved—Similar to Belladonna Improved except 
the flowers are large deep blue, uniform in color and with a 
white bee. 
MORDEN’S LYTHRUM— (See picture on opposite page). Pro- 
duces, in great profusion, spikes of exquisite rose-pink flowers 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. 55¢ 
each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.25, 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. 95c each; postpaid. 
FELIX CROUSSE—Bright ruby-red, large bomb type, good 
cut ftower and keeps well. Blooms midseason. $1.15 each; 
postpaid. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA—Pure white with the center flecked 
with crifnson. Extra large and very double. Blooms early. 
$1.30 each; postpaid.- 
KARL ROSENFIELD—Brilliant dark velvet red. Very large 
and double. Excellent cut flower. Blooms mid-season. $1.30 
each; postpaid. 
PHLOX DIVARICATA—Also called Wood Sweet William or 
Wood Phlox. Produces an abundance of lavender-blue flowers in 
April and May. Prefers partial shade. 10 to 12 inches. 50c each; 
3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
CREEPING PHLOX (subulata)— (See picture on opposite page). 
Grows only about 4 inches tall. Produces a moss-like foliage that 
stays green all through the winter. It is completely covered with 
exquisite flowers in the spring. Will grow in the sun or partial 
shade. We offer this in three colors: BLUE, PINK and WHITE. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 postpaid. 
