PERENNIALS FOR LATE SPRING AND EARLY SUMMER 
Perennials below bloom from late spring through early summer. Pro- 
vide an interesting assortment of colors, with white Daisies for contrast. 
(a),(B) ORIENTAL Poppy. (Papaver orientale.) Bloom in late spring and 
u early summer. Medium-tall growing. In season their vivid, 
glowing colors are the most outstanding in the garden. The huge 
blooms on tall graceful stems are best displayed against a green back- 
ground of hedge or shrubs. Easy to grow. Thrive in all zones, need 
winter mulch in zones 6 through 9. (See zone Map Page 13). Plant in 
spring or fall, 12-18 inches apart, in rich, well drained soil and full sun. 
91 GC 2420—PHENOMENAL. One of the largest poppies. Beautitul rich, 
satiny pink blooms. Tall sturdy stems. Prepaid. .Each 80c; 3 for $2.25 
91 GC 2426—Bic Jim. Huge blooms of'deep maroon. Very outstanding for 
unusual color and vigorous growth. Prepaid....Each 80c; 3 for $2.25 
91 GC 2422—WurtTeMBERGIA. Beautiful large flower in a vibrant shade 
of rose-red that is very striking. Prepaid........ Each 80c; 3 for $2.25 
91 GC 2423—Poppy GarbEN. Includes one each of 3 varieties above. A 
gay splash of color for the spring border. Prepaid..:... All 3 for. $1.90 
(0) Sweet WiLuiaM (Dianthus barbatus).Blooms in late spring. Medium- 
low growing. This wonderful old fashioned favorite comes in a vivid 
splash of colors ranging from purest white to dark red. One inch florets 
in four-to-six inch clusters so that each bloom is a solid little bouquet. 
Very fragrant. Good for cutting. Gray-green narrow-leafed foliage. 
Easy to grow in any well drained soil. Very hardy in all zones. Plant 
12 inches apart in full sun. Shipped Prepaid in Spring or Fall. 
91 GC 2342—Catnico. Interesting shades of red and pink with white eye. 
91 GC 2339—Scaruet Beauty. Clusters of brilliant scarlet florets. 
91 GC 2343—PurpLe Beauty. Unusual variety with dense purple tufts. 
Prices OF ABOVE SWEET WILLIAM. Prepaid. State Cat. No......2 for 80c 
91 GC 2341—Sweet WiLL1AmM Garpen. Includes 2 each of above three 
varieties. For late spring bouquets. Shipped Prepaid..... All 6 for $2.15 
Paintep Daisy. (Chrysanthemum coccineum). Blooms in late spring. 
Medium height. Bright showy flowers in a gay array of colors rang- 
ing from deep rich crimson to light pink and white. Treasured for cutting. 
If cut back in midsummer, they’ll spring up again and bloom in fall. 
Do well even in partial shade, but require good drainage. Plant 12 
inches apart in spring or fall. Hardy in all zones. Prepaid. 
91 GC 2385—Rosinson Rep. Generous display of deep red blooms. 
91 GC 2386—SinGLE Hysrips. Flowers are big—the colors are mixed. 
91 GC 2387—Semi-Double Hybrids, Assortment of mixed colors. 
Prices oF Apove PatnTepD Daisies. Prepaid. State Cat. No.2 for 85c 
91 GC 2388—Daisy GARDEN. 2 each of 3 above. Prepaid, All 6 for $2.20 
(F} (6) SHASTA Daisies, (Chrysanthemum maximum.) Bloom in early 
summer. Medium height. Easy to grow. Exceptionally free flow- 
ering. One of the most satisfactory white flowers for the Perennial 
Garden. Lend themselves well to floral arrangements. Thrive in a sun- 
ny location, Plant 12 in. apart, spring or fall. Hardy in all zones. 
(F) 91 GC 2314—Grant ALasxa. Handsome plants with large : glistening 
white flowers. Golden-yellow centers. Prepaid. ...Each 40c; 3 for $1.00 
(G) 91 GC 2384—DousLe Marconi. Double row fine-cut, fringed pet- 
als. Flowers often 4 in. across. Yellow centers. Prepaid. Ea. 45c; 3 for $1.20 
PERENNIALS FOR EARLY SUMMER THROUGH FALL < 
Flowers below bloom from early summer through fall. Plant with the ~ 
early-blooming varieties at left, for a continuous succession of bloom. 
(H) VERONICA, CRATER LAKE Buue. (Veronica maritima.) The old favorite 
Speedwell. Blooms from early summer through fall. Medium in 
height. Half its height is covered with rich, deep blue spikes of bloom, 
One of the best perennial plants for the border. Its graceful form, beau- ~ 
tiful color and abundance of bloom make it a favorite for summer bou- 
quets. This improved variety will withstand hot, dry weather. Grows — 
almost anywhere, Prefers moist soil, and full sun, but will do well in part 
shade. Plant 12 inches apart in spring or fall. Hardy in all zones. 
91 GC:23387—Prepaid an noe ears ses See POI Oe i Pe ee Oe 2 for 85c 
(k) AcHILLEA. Blooms from early summer through fall, Medium 
height. Compact flowerheads like clusters of miniature mums, 
Each flower about 2 inch across. Excellent for cut flowers, and make 
showy border plants. Often used as a facer for shrubbery. Blooms so 
abundantly flowers can be picked every day. Thrive in any type soil, 
but do best in well drained, sunny location. Hottest sun does not retard 
its blooming. Plant 10 in. apart in spring or fall. Hardy in all zones. 
(J) THE PEARL. (Achillea ptarmica.) Pure white open clusters borne in = 
profusion over entire plant. Medium low growing. ° : 
91 GC 2301—Shipped Prepaid i. 4 sci nesta ce emia che eee ee 2 for 80c 
(K) Pink AcHILLEA. (A. millefolium roseum.) Dense clusters vary from 
deep rose to pale pink. Feathery, fern-like foliage. Pleasant fragrance. 
Spreading plant, with branching stems, Taller than Angel's Breath. 
91 GC:2305—Shipped Prepaid... |... ss. ou. cae bs weeks cin lett 2 for 85c — 
DoronicumM—Mme, Mason. (Leopardbane) (D, caucasicum). Blooms — 
freely from spring until fall. Medium height. Bright yellow flowers 
with long, stiff stems. Excellent for border and cutting. Bloom when most _ 
other yellow flowers are gone. Easy to grow. Thrive best in rich loam,in _ 
sun or partial shade. Plant 6 to 8 inches apart, in spring or fall. Hardy in — 
(} PENTSTEMON, Rose E-r. (P. barbatus.) Blooms in summer, Tall with s 
rich rose-pink bells on compact plants. Glossy foliage. Free blooming. — 
Good for cutting. Hardy Zones 1 through 8. Mulch in winter in Zone 8. 
Plant 12 in apart; in sun or part shade, in spring or fall. 3 
91 GC 2308—Shipped Prepaid.............. ....-Each 50c; 3 for $1.35 
(N) BUTTERFLY FLOWER. (Asclepias tuberosa.) Blooms in midsummer. 
Medium height. Makes a brilliant border, Glossy orange petals form _ 
large 3 to S-inch clusters. Thrives in well drained, sandy soil, in full sun. 
Plant 12 inches apart in spring or fall. Hardy in all zones. 
91,GC 2309—Shipped Prepdid...........00..0005 Each 55c;.3 for $1.50 — 
GAILLARDIA. (Gaillardia aristata.) Blooms all summer and fall. ; 
Medium height. Produces dozens of vivid 3-inch flowers. Excellent _ 
for a perennial border; outlast many other perennials. Valuable as cut 
flowers. Thrives in droughts, needs little water. Plant 18 inches apart in ~ 
rich, light soil and full sun and in spring or fall. Hardy in all zones, 
91 GC 2318—Bureunpy. Deep, reddish brown with darker centers. 
91 GC 2319—Dazzter. Brilliant shade of tangerine and bronze. 
91 GC 2320—Suneon. Lovely shade of rich golden yellow. 
Price or Anove GAILLARDIA. Shipped Prepaid........... ...2 for 85c — 
91 GC 2321—GaILLarpIA GARDEN. Prepaid. 1 each of above 3.... $1.15 — 
STOKESIA 2 for O5C 
SToKESIA, BLUE Moon. 
(Stokesia laevis). (At left). 
Blooms late summer and 
fall. Grows about 15 in. 
tall. Immense, light blue 
flowers often 3 to 4 inches 
across. Look like China 
Asters. Stems purplish in 
color, covered with white 
wooly hairs; foliage unus- 
ual grey-green. Unsur- 
passed for center of peren- 
nial beds. Well-branched, 
erect growth. Blooms pro- 
fusely. Not attacked by in- 
sects. Plant 12 inches apart 
in a sunny, well-drained 
location in spring or fall. 
Vigorous and easy to grow. 
Hardy all zones. 
91 GC 2378—Shipped Pre- 
Wexot(o AC UNy cee 2 for 85c 
DIANTHUS 2 for QOC 
(R) DIANTHUS, WALLACE RED. 
(Dianthus latifolius). 
Blooms all summer until fall. 
Medium low growing. Bril- 
liant crimson clusters of flow- 
ers look like small carna- 
- tions. Bloom well first sea- 
son, and better each year 
thereafter. Mature plants 
have about 50 flowers du- 
ring one season. Delightful, 
spicy carnation fragrance. 
Popular for cutting; keep 
well for several days. Good 
for sunny, exposed places 
in beds, borders and rock 
gardens. Plant 8 to 12 in. 
apart in well drained loca- 
tion, spring or fall. Hardy 
all zones, 
91 GC 2550— Shipped Pre- 
Paid. es. Poedibes 2 for 90c 
_of growth makes it an excel- 
AGERATUM 2 for 95C 
AGERATUM. (Eupatorium 
coelestiniuin). Bloomslate 
summer unt} cut down by 
frost. Low growing. Sparkl- 
ing, azure blue, ball-shaped 
flowers in compact clusters 
cover each plant. Plants in- 
crease in size the second ~ 
year, Neat, compact habit 
lent choice for border around 
perennial bed or rock gar- 
den. Especially fine forsmall 
floral arrangements; last for _ 
several days after cutting. 
Easy to grow in almost any 
soil. Thrive in sun or partial 
shade. Plant 8 in. apart, ~ 
spring or fall. Hardy all 
zones, ; : 
91 GC 2302 —Shipped Pre- 
PAI ia kenetee 2 for 95c 
