ZILKE’S HARDY FIELD GROWN PERENNIALS 
There is a world of difference in perennial plants. Our perennials are big, transplanted, hardy plants that were 
grown in the fields in wide rows, with plenty of room for both tops and roots. Such plants naturally cost a great 
deal more to grow, but THEY ARE WORTH MUCH MORE. They live longer, grow better and bloom more freely. 
DELPHINIUM 
Delphiniums bloom in early summer and fall, produc- 
ing great abundance of graceful spikes that are ideal for 
cutting purposes. Blooms come in lovely, rich colors on 
strong stems. Our healthy field grown plants will bloom 
this year. Your choice of RICH DARK BLUE or LIGHT 
SKY BLUE. 40¢ each; 3 for $1.05 Postpaid. 
BLEEDING HEART 
A favorite in grandmother’s garden a half century 
ago, it is equally popular today. Grows about 2 feet tall, 
in partial shade or in full sun. Attractive light green 
transparent foliage. Graceful heart-shaped red and white 
flowers on arching branches. 2 year clump plants, 80¢ 
each; 2 for $1.50, Postpaid. 
LILY OF THE 
VALLEY 
One of the most beloved of 
all old-fashioned plants. Large 
ornamental, waxy green leaves, 
dainty stems bearing beautiful, 
tiny, bell-shaped florets. Richly 
scented. Excellent for beds in 
PHLOX SPECIAL 
SEE PHLOX VARIETIES ON PAGE 47 
One plant of each variety, of the 16 different Phlox 
that we have listed on page 47. Each plant will be 
correctly labeled and carefully packed. 
Remember this collection represents the best in 
new Phlox. All big blooming size plants. 
Special Postpaid Price 
SILVER KING 
Lovely for foliage, a striking, silver leaved, contrast 
plant. A beautiful “mist” for setting off bouquets and 
floral combinations. A vigorous quick-growing plant 
with a close network of branches, fine stemmed and 
slender leaved. A necessity for flower arrangement. 
May be cut in the fall and dried for use in winter bou- 
quets. Nice 2-year plants. 40¢ each, 3 for $1.00 Postpaid. 
AQUILEGIA-Columbine 
shady locations. 8 for $1.15 One of the favorite plants with all lovers of beautiful 
Postpaid. perennials. Columbine seems to have an appeal all its 
own because of the lovely pastel shadings of color and 
TRITOMA the artful delicacy of its bloom form. Mrs. Scott Ell- 
iott’s hybrids are as fine as can be grown. They have 
marvelous color range and are noted for long spurs on 
each bloom. Being hybrids we cannot ship by color, but 
the mixture is well balanced and satisfactory. 2-year, 
field-grown, 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
(Red Hot Poker) — One of 
the flashiest and most showy of 
all the garden plants. Large, 
elongated cones of brilliant or- 
ange-red flowers borne on strong canes 2 to 3 feet high. 
Will do well on any soil and will bloom abundantly year 
Lily of the Valley 
after year. Get a few of these and enjoy their brilliant 
coloring. 2 yr. heavy, 40¢ each; 3 for $1.00, Postpaid. 
CANTERBURY BELLS 
Plants are somewhat pyramidal in growth, attaining a 
height of from 2 to 2% feet. Profusely covered with 
large, bell-shaped flowers in May to July. Colors rang- 
ing from white, pink, and rose, through various shades 
of blue, and purple. No color can be guaranteed, as we 
supply these in mixed colors only. Blooming-age, field- 
grown plants, 40¢ each; 3 for $1.00, Postpaid. 
HIBISCUS 
Truly the “show-boy” of the perennials. Shoots start 
each year from the ground and grow to a height of 4 to 
6 feet. They then bear great numbers of giant bell-shap- 
SWEET WILLIAMS 
One of the best loved old-fashioned flowers. No gar- 
den is complete without a few of these plants. Very 
easy to grow and sure prolific bloomers. Will add 
much color and charm to the beds or border. We offer 
heavy rooted plants in Pink, Red or White colors which 
will bloom this summer. Heavy Plants, 45¢ each; 3 for 
$1.25 Postpaid. 
BEGONIAS 
(Tuberous-rooted, Double Camelia—Flowering type). 
No flower grown can equal these for sheer exquisite 
beauty. They are widely used for pot plants for winter 
blooming and also for summer beds outdoors. These 
come in red, orange, white, pink, and yellow. Grow 8 to 
12 inches tall. When grown outside, take up before cold 
weather. 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2.25, Postpaid. State 
colors wanted. 
ed blooms measuring six inches or more across. Rich 
in color and hardy as an oak. Wonderful for background 
subjects or for an informal high summer hedge. We 
offer you the following colors, Pink, Red, and White. 
2 yr. roots, only 40¢ each; 3 for $1.05 Postpaid. 
ZILKE’S HARDY CARNATIONS 
Grow this favorite, fragrant, delicately beautiful flower is your gar- 
den. These hardy Carnations grow in the garden like any other out 
door perennial. They bloom freely in early summer and continue with 
some flowers later. Single flowers on long stems are ideal for cutting. 
Here are five of the best kinds in a wide color selection. 
Crimson Beauty—red, Snow White—pure white, Triumph—rose pink, 
King of Blacks—darkest red, Golden Sun—clear yellow. 
Strong field grown plants, 40¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 5 for $1.50. 
DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS 
New double strain of an old garden favorite. Double Hollyhocks are 
one of the best background plants for your hardy border, in a corner 
against a wall, or as a mass of color that towers above all other garden 
subjects, as they will grow to 5 feet tall. These new larger double 
blooms and new hardiness make this a “must” in your garden. We offer 
you the following colors, Yellow, White, Pink, Red. Field grown plants, 
40¢ each; 3 for $1.05. Postpaid. 
Hardy Carnation 
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