ARE NEEDED IN EVERY 
PERENNIALS GARDEN TO PROVIDE 
PERMANENT COLOR AND BEAUTY 
THESE ARE NICE, 2-YEAR FIELD-GROWN PLANTS 
WILL BLOOM THIS SUMMER 
4164 GIANT FLOWERING GOLDEN HELIOPSIS 
HELIOPSIS INCOMPARABILIS 
For rich golden color in the perennial bed we know of no other flower 
which will be more satisfactory. Perfectly hardy, it comes.up year after year 
This variety is extremely large flowering and the deep golden blooms are 
borne in abundance on 18- to 24-inch stems. Excellent for cutting, keeping 
for a long time in floral arrangements. Plant in groups of three or more 
for bright masses of color in beds. Nice 2-year plants which will bloom this 
year, 45c each; 4 for $1.50, postpaid. — 
Giant Golden Heliopsis Incomparabilis 
4167 Blue Flowering Daylily 
Hardy Blue ie 
Flowering 
Daylily 
HARDY FUNKIA 
Broad, pale green, 
fluted leaves, varie- 
F gated by white band 
4165 and varied streakings. Valued 
6 HARDY BLUE LINUM PERENNE for its foliage as well as for the 
: ste? : blue flowers hanging in loose 
Every morning this fine plant presents you with an abun- alee 47 h h 
| dance of new blocms for cutting. Grows about 2 feet high Panicles trom heavy short stems. 
| ane has feathery blue-green foliage. Truly sensational when Grows 4 feet tall. 45¢ each; 4 
used in bouquets with Painted Daisies, Shasta Daisies, Asters, : 
Gypsophila, etc. May also be ued as contrast blossoms with for $1.35, postpaid. 
Lilies or Roses. Every garden should have a few of these 
pions 40c each; 4 for $1.35, postpaid 4168 
BLUE PLATYCODON 
ka f April 20, 1953 BALLOON FLOWER 
ust to inform you that my order arrived today. I have 
ordered Roses via mail from other companies many tines Showy deep blue flowers from 
he never have I seen Roses arrive in such perfect con- June to October. Buds resemble 
titon as yours were. The Gaillardia also were in very small blown-up balloon, open 
healthy stute and the roots of the Orange Butterfly plant a b tif F bell as P d 
are all good sturdy roots. May I add that I am very Into eau ee Ze a ope 
pleased with my order and I wish to thank you for your blooms of finest quality and tex- 
prompt and courteous service. 5 ture. Grows to 2 feet and is fine & a 
incerely, : : : 
Ba fSt MM, for cutting. 40¢ each; 4 for — Biue platycodon— 
$1.25, postpaid. Balloon Flower 
Blue Flowering Linum Perenne—Hardy Flax 
ALL PERENNIALS ARE 
POSTPAID—PLEASE 
ORDER BY CATALOG 
NUMBER 
4163 DIANTHUS 
“FLAMING STAR” 
Dwarf, Ball-Like Perennial 
One of the finest plants ever in- 
troduced for the rockery or peren- 
nial border. Hundreds of rosy star- 
shaped flowers borne on a dwarf 
bunchy plant resembling a_ pin- 
cushion. Bluish green foliage makes 
striking contrast to color of flowers. 
Perfectly hardy and blooms year 
after year with no attention. 40c 
each; 4 for $1.25, postpaid. 
Feia| 
Lovely Dianthus “Flaming Star” 
