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. 
RICH BLUE 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. 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 
shady locations. 8 for $1.15 
Postpaid. 
TRITOMA 
(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 8 feet high. 
Will do well on any soil and will bloom abundantly year 
after year. Get a few of these and enjoy their brilliant 
coloring. 2 yr. heavy, 40¢ each; 3 for $1.00, Postpaid. 
Lily of the Valley 
SHASTA DAISY, GIANT ALASKA 
Few perennials can equal this for the astonishing 
number of cut flowers it will produce in June and 
July, Also attractive in the garden. Large, glistening 
white blooms with a golden center on long 2 foot 
stems, fine for cutting or bouquets. 50¢ each; 3 for 
$1.35, 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- 
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 mixed colors, 3 for $1.20, 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 four of the best kinds in a wide color selection. 
Crimson Beauty—red, Snow White—pure white, Triumph—rose pink, 
Golden Sun—clear yellow. 
Strong field grown plants, 35¢ each; 4 for $1.25, Postpaid. 
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, Pink, Red, Field grown plants 40¢ 
each; 3 for $1.05; Postpaid. 
PHLOX SPECIAL 
SEE PHLOX VARIETIES ON PAGE 47 
One plant of each variety, of the 19 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. 30¢ each, 4 for $1.00, Postpaid, 
IMPROVED, RED ASTILBE 
This brilliant red Hybrid Astilbe produces literally 
masses of plumy spires of fiery red. A fiborous root 
sends up enormous stems to a height of about 20 inches, 
each stem topped with a gorgeously colored plume of 
red. As roots age stems become more and more 
numerous and more flower plumes appear. 50¢ each; 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00, Postpaid. 
IMPROVED, PURE WHITE ASTILBE 
Has the same growing habits as the red variety, 
only that this variety is pure white instead of red. 
50¢ each; 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00, Postpaid. 
HARDY PINK LYTHRUM 
Morden’s Pink Strain—Grows to a height of about 
3 or 4 feet and provides a lot of bright color in your 
borders or beds during the hot summer months of 
July and August. Matured plants form a clump and 
each year throw up a great number of bright pink 
spikes. Hardy and a rapid grower. 50¢ per root; 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00 Postpaid. 
Hardy Carnation 
