PERENNIALS 
On these six pages is packed more information and 
variety than in many a large perennial catalog. Strong, 
sturdy field-grown clumps are offered, except for kinds 
that do best in pots. Perennials are not shipped until 
late April and May as a rule, but ORDER NOW. We'll 
ship at the right time. Add 35c handling on perennial 
orders under $2.50, otherwise all prices postpaid East 
of the Rockies. 
ROOT CLUMPS. Most perennials come 
Work the 
earth well in among the roots; spread 
as sketched above. 
roots gently to allow this. Water well 
to settle. If growth has started, shade 
from direct sun first few days. 
Lily of the Valley 
Convallaria  majalis. These are 
rooted clumps, ready to bloom, 
not mere “‘pips.’’ Fragrant, white 
sprays in May. Rich soil, in shade. 
3 for $1.65; 6 for $2.75. 
Pink “Valley,” rare (pips only). 
5 for $1.80. 
PERENNIALS last for 
years in the ground. 
One plant in New Eng- 
land has been recorded 
at four generations. 
HARDINESS is sufficient 
to grow most kinds up 
to Zone IV. Extra hardy 
sorts include: Aquilegia, 
loose Campanulas, Dianthus, 
Delphinium, Hemero- 
calfis, Iris Lilium, 
Peony, Phlox. 
Hardy Cyclamen 
(Neopolitanum). Small edition 
of florist Cyclamen. Sept. 
Shade. Lime. $1.25 each. 
Loosestrife (Lythrum) 
Morden’s Pink. Profuse spikes 
of rose-pink. June to Sept. Very 
tolerant. Height 2 ft. space 
15 inches. 3 for $1.65. 
kind blooms about 4 weeks. 
Photo: Sunny Perennial Border—Ten showy yet labor- 
saving, insect-free plants for such a position are: 
Bearded Iris, Peonies, Thymus serpyllum, Asters in 
variety, Baptisia, Phlox, Physostegia, Teucrium, Core- 
opis and Veronica. 
New Pyrethrum 
Hybrid 
Scarlet Glow 
Disease free, rich soil, sun. 
24 inch. May-June. Extremely 
large single flowers, bright 
scarlet novelty. 
3 for $1.75, 6 for $3.00 
lilies: larger, brighter, showier. 
3 Good Pinks 
(All 3 for $3.65) 
Baby Tears — Rosy-red 
ruffled. Profuse, early. 
$1.20 
4 months 3 Cream Yellows 3 Clear Yellows 
of bloom (All 3 for $2.25) (All 3 for $4.10) 
Earty Pale Moon—Pale yellow, Earliana—Very fine early 
(May-June) 2% ft. high ......... $.75 POIGE Mer ice $1.25 
Patricia—Creamy yellow, Hyperion—The finest of 
Midseason green throat. all. Rich, waxy, tall. 
(July) RAQr atte Weccet eas. $.90 $.75 
Late High Boy—Very pale. Autumn Prince—Blooms 
(August) Sit ahigh anc $.75 to frost. Splendid. $2.25 
Viola Odorata 
Fragrant bloom all — spring. 
Hardy, easily grown. Any one 
kind. 
3 for $1.65, 6 for $3.00 
te Rohe—Large, deep pur- 
ple. 
Rosina—Pink, 
Fall. 
blooms again. 
All gay, clean colors — not one of the old-fashioned 
“browns” are included. Here are the best in each 
color and season. Sun or shade; disease-free. Each 
These new kinds are 
sensationally handsomer than old-fashioned day- 
3 Purple-reds 
(All 3 for $4.60) 
Purple Waters — Wine- 
purple. Very vigorous. 
$1.75 
Symphony — pastel rose, 
yellow, striped red. 
$1.35 
Rosalind (fulva _ rosea) 
pinkest of all. ...... $1.25 
Port—Port wine en well- 
branched ‘stems. 
$1.50 
Persian Princess—Vehet- 
red, purple. ............ $1.50 
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