SEEDS ofHARDY. ELOWERS iio aennae 
HOW TO GROW THEM. Hardy plants (perennials) bloom the sec- 
ond year from seed and are permanent thereafter. Some of them may 
bloom the first year if the seed is sown very early. Among the peren- 
nials we find some of the most beautiful flowers for cutting and many 
of the old-fashioned sorts dear to our childhood memories. A hardy 
border properly planned and planted is a source of joy from early 
spring to late autumn; during that period it will be resplendent with 
color and yield an abundance of bloom for indoor decoration. The 
plants need little attention other than to be kept free from weeds and 
given an occasional top-dressing of plant-food. 
WHEN TO SOW. Seed may be sown in hotbed in February or March, 
or out-of-doors from the first days of May to mid-August. It is well to 
sow as early as possible, thus permitting the plants to become strong 
and well established before winter. 
WHERE TO SOW. For most perennials a cold frame is an ideal 
place for starting seeds, but if you do not have one, make a seed-bed of 
finely sifted light soil, adding and mixing thoroughly well-decayed 
manure, humus, or prepared plant-food. Sow the seeds in shallow drills, 
covering ¥g inch or more, according to the size of the seed, but very 
fine seed should only be lightly pressed into the soil. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Strain of 
Bellis perennis, Schling’s 
Giant Double 
Mixed:, i aieateneien asi ener eats 6 in. 
*Campanula carpatica ............ 12 in. 
persicifolia grandiflora, Blue .... 2 ft. 
persicifolia alba grandiflora ..... 2 ft. 
pyramidalis, Blue .....-........ 4 ft. 
pyramidalis, White ............. 4 ft. 
Campanula medium. Blue ........ 3 ft. 
Whites si. feta ro e sememereas 3 ft. 
IM AIL VOI inc us oeteveteetchene et evemucrs ae arene § ft. 
Carmine-rosemsisa.). ser ee rnerenel: 3 ft. 
MIX ECS), heat terest nem artes crore § ft. 
Campanula medium calycanthe- 
ma (Cup-and-Saucer). Blue .... § ft. 
White?2 2racna cette eects 5 3 ft. 
Rose-pink™y-ec rere Creer 3 ft. 
Mauve cisnt seine cnion oeeieieers 3 ft. 
Anemone Pulsatilla Mixed ?cheu'drmmyonnty attr acto 8 ft. 
Time of 
Height Flowering Color - Pkt. 
Aconitum Napellus ............... 4 ft. Sept. Deep blue $0.50 
*Alyssum ; 
*saxatile compactum ........... 9in. April-May Golden yellow 35 
Anchusa italica, Dropmore ....... 4ft. June-July Purple 35 
Myosotidiflora .............. 18in. June-Sept. Rich blue 50 
*Anemone pulsatilla ............ 9-12in. April-May Violet-purple -35 
Aquilegia, Long-Spurred New Hybrid Columbines. 
PAZUT OC salty Me teten wetcvnicty aeniarteaencts 3 ft. 
Crimsong stator jest brace: 8 ft. 
Copper Queen)... eich 8 ft. 
Lemon) Ouecen ionic § ft. 
Snows QUCen ate y.r ris chee ees $ ft. 
Orange’ Shades case sista ener 8 ft. 
WAGER CLS So ohchs oc anton oose 2 ft. 
e@ 1 pkt. each of above 
Long-Spurred Hybrids ...... § ft. 
Schling’s Giant Long-Spurred 
Hybrids. Splendid ........... 8 ft. 
*Aquilegia alpina ................ 1V% ft. 
*Arabis alpina (Rock Cress) ....... 5 in. 
Asclepias tuberosa ............... 12 in. 
Aster 
ALGAAS Sac -recbitn. 3. camps ee See 8 in. 
*Aubrietia deltoidea graeca ........ 4 in. 
*deltoidea Leichtlini ........... 6 in. 
CARE OF SEEDS AFTER SOWING. Press down the bed with a flat 
board, and water gently but thoroughly with a fine spray. Do not per- 
mit the soil to become dry while the seed is in process of germination, 
for until the plant develops roots its life depends entirely on moisture. 
Nearly all failures in growing perennials may be attributed to drying 
in the seed-bed, which should be carefully watched and watered until 
the plants have made four to five leaves. 
CARE OF PLANTS AFTER GERMINATION. Most seeds will ger- 
minate in from eight to fourteen days, but others may need a month 
or so; therefore do not become impatient. If seedlings come up very 
thickly, pull out some and transplant to boxes or other seed-beds; later 
they may be set out in the permanent place. Transplanting should be 
done before October Ist, to permit the plants to become established 
before frost. Mulching the plants with leaves, salt hay, or peat moss 
about the middle of December is a distinct advantage. The leaves and 
hay must be removed in spring, but the peat moss may remain. Full 
cultural directions will be found on each packet of Schling’s seeds. 
Everybody wants perennials in generous measure, to secure effects 
in color and charm. If you delay and finally buy plants, an attractive 
perennial border may require several hundred dollars’ worth of plants. 
Exactly the same results can be secured with $10 to $15 worth of 
seeds! And aside from the money-saving, you have the fascination of 
growing your own plants, nursing them from the beginning, and lov- 
ing them all the more. Sow your seeds now, and the plants will bloom 
next year. 
HARDY FLOWER SEED 
Varieties marked (*) are suitable for rock garden. 
May-July 1 Sky-blue guard pet- 
als, white corolla .50 
May-July 1 Red and buff 50 
May-July Copper and buff  .50 
May-July 1 Lemon-yellow 50 
May-July 1 White 50 
May-July Orange 50 
May-July 1 Rose-pink -50 
7 varieties, $3.00. e 
May-July 1 Mixed 50 
May-July 1 Mixed 50 
May-July 1 Powder-blue 50 
April, May White 35 
July, Aug. Orange 35 
Sept.-Oct. Mixed 50 
April, May Blue 50 
April, May Rosy carmine 50 
April-June Mixed 50 
June-Aug. Deep blue 35 
June,July Blue b35 
June,July White 35 
Aug.-Sept. Blue 35 
Aug.-Sept. White 35 
June,July Blue .25 
June,July White .25 
June,July Mauve 25 
June,July Carmine-rose .25 
June,July Mixed Py 
June,July Blue 35 
June,July White 35 
June,July Rose-pink -35 
June,July Mauve 35 
June,July Mixed 35 
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