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[image] PEARL ACHILLEA.
Hardy Perennial Plants
It is really wonderful the immense demand which there has been for these plants during the past few years, our trade in this line multiplying fourfold every year. We pay the postage at these prices and you may select $1.25 worth at the single rate for $1.00.
ACHILLEA.-The Pearl - Finest of all plants for cemetery planting. Flowers are good sized, forming a beautiful plant 18 inches high. Our cut shows one of the numerous heads of bloom with which the plant is covered. Each 10c, dozen 75c.
CRIMSON EYE HIBISCUS.-Flowers often measure twenty inches in circumference. Color of purest white, with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in the center of each flower. It will succeed anywhere and is perfectly hardy. Each 15c, dozen $1.25;
extra large 30c each. Seed 10c per pkt.
PARDANTHUS.-(Blackberry Lily.)-Quite curious and handsome. Flowers orange color spotted with brown, about two inches in diameter. The blossoms are followed by seed clusters like a blackberry in size, shape and color. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, dozen 85c.
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PARDANTHUS SINENSIS
BLACKBERRY LILY.
GRASS PINKS.- The hardy and pretty clove-scented flowers which our grandmothers loved . Flowers are double, semi-double and single, and range from pure white to dark pink and red. Each 10c, dozen $1.00.
HER MAJESTY GARDEN PINKS.- A grand variety of the hardy garden pinks. Each 15c, dozen $1.25.
GAILARDIA GRANDIFLORA.- These are among the showiest and most effective of hardy perennial plants; beginning to flower in June, they continue one mass of bloom the entire season. The flowers are large, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Each 15c, dozen $1.50.
MYRTLE.- A handsome trailing plant largely used for cemetery planting. Beautiful, glossy dark green leaves. Each 10c, doz. 75c, 100, $4.00.
LEMON LILY.- (Hemerocalis Flava.)- Clear lemon yellow, very bright, pleasing appearance. Each flower stem bearing 7 to 20 flowers; hardy. Each 15c, dozen $1.50.
ORANGE LILY.- (Hemerocalis Dermorteri.)- Similar to Lemon Lily but of a fine orange color. Each 15c, dozen $1.50.
HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX.- These are among the most useful and desirable of our hardy herbaceous plants, and should be planted largely. Our collection embraces the best new and old varieties mixed. Each 10c, dozen $1.00.
JAPANESE IRIS.-(Kaempferi.)-These magnificent Iris are among the most beautiful of our summer flowering plants and are marvels of elegance and stateliness. Once planted in your garden they are a joy for a lifetime. Double and single mixed. Each 15c, dozen $1.25.
GERMAN IRIS.-The true "Fleur-de-Lis," the national flower of France; perfectly hardy, grow and bloom luxuriantly, particularly in moist situations. Mixed colors.
Each 10c, dozen 85c.
HYPERICUM MOSERIANUM.-One of the very best herbaceous plants of recent introduction. Flower a rich golden yellow, which is rendered still more effective by numerous yellow stamens and crimson anthers. Blooms continuously the entire season. Each 15c, doz. $1.50.
RUDBECKIA, GOLDEN GLOW.-A glorious new hardy plant. It will be found excellent also for cut flower purposes. The stems are long and gracefully poised. The foliage is abundant and ornamental. A small plant set out in the spring will produce hundreds of blossoms during August and September, each one as large as a fair sized chrysanthemum. Nice for a screen row at back of lawn. Each 10c, dozen $1.00.
DAY LILY.-(White.)-Pure white lily-shaped flowers borne in large clusters. This is sometimes quite scarce but we have a good supply this year. Each 15c, dozen $1.50.
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS.-The old Bleeding Heart, the flower of our childhood. Bears in early spring, long chains of pendulous bloom of exquisite beauty. Each 20c.
[image] SWANLEY WHITE VIOLET.
Violets.
Of all delightful perfumes that of Violets is the most delicate and pleasant and place the modest little blue flowers among our greatest favorites. Violets grow and bloom freely if given a cool situation; cover well in winter.
SWANLEY WHITE.- Unquestionably the finest double variety in existence. The plants are of vigorous growth, producing a great many of the pure, snowy white double flowers. Each 10c, doz. $1.00.
MARIE LOUISE. - To contrast with the white we offer this, the finest double blue violet grown. Ea. 10c, doz. $1.00.
CALIFORNIA-Grand new single variety. A sturdy grower, dense, heavy, foliage, free from disease. Each 10c, dozen $1.00.
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HELIANTHUS MULTIFLORUS PLENUS.-The flowers are from [?] to 4 inches in diameter, as double as any Double Dahlia, and cover the plant from the ground to the top. Color a bright golden yellow. It should have a sunny position and rich soil. Each 10c, dozen 75c.
GOLDEN MARGUERITE.-A fine yellow-flowered perennial. It is a continuous bloomer the entire summer, withstanding both wet and dry weather. Each 15c.
DELPHINIUM FORMOSUM.-(Hardy Larkspur.)-This is certainly one of the handsomest and most satisfactory of all the hardy herbaceous plants and should be planted extensively, even in the smallest garden; its long spikes of bright blue flowers are produced continually from June until frost. Each 20c, dozen $1.75.
PHLOX SUBLATA.-(Moss Pink.)-One of the finest of low, turfy-growing plants, fine for carpeting under trees, around rock work, edging beds, etc. Early in spring is very showy with its cloud of bright, pink blossoms. We do not understand why this is not more widely grown, for it is perfectly hardy, and will care for itself. Each 10c, dozen 50c.
I
I
Ire among
r --"C.·-' ,C, EULALIA ZEBRINA.-A stately 0rna
mental grass for the lawn or hardy borde!j
perfectly hardy: often produces 60 to 1l1li
beautiful large plumes . Each 250.
EvelJone knows the old fashlonecl ~
"Piny' of our grandmother's garden, but thl
specialists of America, Europe and partieD
' larly those of Japan, have been at work lit
that there are now more than one thousand.
named varieties, many of them of the mosl
curiously beautiful shapes and colors. WI
prepay the postage.
FESTIVA MAXIMA.-Thls Is by far th!
finest double white Preony grown. Usuallr
sells
at $1.00 each, but we olIer It at only 71iC.
dozen $8.00.
.
LA
ESPERANCE.-An exceedIngly flnt
vIvid rose colored flower. Early and fret
flowering. Each 85c, dozen $3.M.
ANDRE LAURIES.-A very double flower of deep bright red. Bloom!
till late In season. Each 25c, dozen $2.00. .
GRANDIFLORA 1l1..1IRA.-Extra large perfect balls of blood rtM
magnificent
flowers. Probably the largest red variety In exlstenca
often
8 or 9 inches across. Each 3.;c, doz, $3.00.
DOUBLE WHlTE.-Large size double flowers. It Is about as purt
white as any other double white; Is a free bloomer. Each 40C, doz. $4 00.
BUBRA TRIUMPHANS.-Flower rich, brUJlant, glowing, sattn.J
crimson color. Each 25C, dozen $2.50.
MISSOURI WHITE.-A handsome
variety.
On our grounds the outer
.
row of petals are tinged with light pink,
and the celtter ones are creamy white.
Each 3IIc, dozen $3.50.
PINK MONARCH.- One of the
tall
growing sorts. Flower light pink,
handsomely
variegated with carmine
pink. Each 2;c.
dozen $2.50.
MEDIUMPINK.-A
fine large flower
of handsome, bright pink
color. Blooms
freely. l~ach 25c .. dozen $2.1lO.
FINEST
MIXED.-Thls
mixture
contains many of the choicest American
and foreign sorts. Only 20c each, $2.00
dozen. $12.50 per 100, charges preper
Why not put In a large bed, or
paid.
border
your drive wIth them.
COMMON
MIXED.-Malnly composed of pInk
varieties. Each 16C, dozen $UO, per 100 $10.00, or If
sent
at
purchaser's
expense, $7.50 per 100.
ROSE
FRAGRANS.-Large
of rich, dark, rose color and
exquisite fragrance. Blooms late flowers
In season. Each 250, doz. $2 ro.
VICTORIA TRICOLOR.-Very large full flower, outer petals pak
rose mottled with pink; center yellowish white. Each 250, (lazen $Uo.
.
POTTSII.-Flnest dark crimson sort, the color beIng very l1eh IUKt
showy; very double. Each 8IiC, dozen 13.50.
Preonies.
WE INVITE PLOWER LOVERS TO VISIT OUR TRIAL GROUNDS-Ii AOBBS 011' hOWEB.8. | 39IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 37
[image] PEARL ACHILLEA.
Hardy Perennial Plants
It is really wonderful the immense demand which there has been for these plants during the past few years, our trade in this line multiplying fourfold every year. We pay the postage at these prices and you may select $1.25 worth at the single rate for $1.00.
ACHILLEA.-The Pearl - Finest of all plants for cemetery planting. Flowers are good sized, forming a beautiful plant 18 inches high. Our cut shows one of the numerous heads of bloom with which the plant is covered. Each 10c, dozen 75c.
CRIMSON EYE HIBISCUS.-Flowers often measure twenty inches in circumference. Color of purest white, with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in the center of each flower. It will succeed anywhere and is perfectly hardy. Each 15c, dozen $1.25;
extra large 30c each. Seed 10c per pkt.
PARDANTHUS.-(Blackberry Lily.)-Quite curious and handsome. Flowers orange color spotted with brown, about two inches in diameter. The blossoms are followed by seed clusters like a blackberry in size, shape and color. Each 10c, 3 for 25c, dozen 85c.
[image] PARDANTHUS SINENSIS
GRASS PINKS.- The hardy and pretty clove-scented flowers which our grandmothers loved . Flowers are double, semi-double and single, and range from pure white to dark pink and red. Each 10c, dozen $1.00.
HER MAJESTY GARDEN PINKS.- A grand variety of the hardy garden pinks. Each 15c, dozen $1.25.
GAILARDIA GRANDIFLORA.- These are among the showiest and most effective of hardy perennial plants; beginning to flower in June, they continue one mass of bloom the entire season. The flowers are large, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter. Each 15c, dozen $1.50.
MYRTLE.- A handsome trailing plant largely used for cemetery planting. Beautiful, glossy dark green leaves. Each 10c, doz. 75c, 100, $4.00.
LEMON LILY.- (Hemerocalis Flava.)- Clear lemon yellow, very bright, pleasing appearance. Each flower stem bearing 7 to 20 flowers; hardy. Each 15c, dozen $1.50.
ORANGE LILY.- (Hemerocalis Dermorteri.)- Similar to Lemon Lily but of a fine orange color. Each 15c, dozen $1.50.
HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX.- These are among the most useful and desirable of our hardy herbaceous plants, and should be planted largely. Our collection embraces the best new and old varieties mixed. Each 10c, dozen $1.00.
JAPANESE IRIS.-(Kaempferi.)-These magnificent Iris are among the most beautiful of our summer flowering plants and are marvels of elegance and stateliness. Once planted in your garden they are a joy for a lifetime. Double and single mixed. Each 15c, dozen $1.25.
GERMAN IRIS.-The true "Fleur-de-Lis," the national flower of France; perfectly hardy, grow and bloom luxuriantly, particularly in moist situations. Mixed colors.
Each 10c, dozen 85c.
BLACKHERRY LILY.
HELIANTHUS MULTIFLORUS PLENUS.-The flowers are frOID I
to 4 Inches In diameter, as double as any Double Dahlia, and cover til•
••.rnl·(lUUUl"
range from pure plant from the ground to tce top. Color a bright golden yellow. It
should have a sunny posltSon and rich soli. Each 10c, dozen 750.
GOLDEN MARGUElUTE.-A fine yellow-flowered perennial. It Is t
continuous bloomer the entire Bummer, withstanding both wet and 4lJ
the
and weather. Each I~C.
DELPHINIUM FOllMOSUM.-(Haray Larksvur.)-Thls Is oortalnlr
are
one of the handsomest and most satisfactory of all the hardy herbaceoUl
plants and should be planted extensively, even In the smallest garden' n.
used for cemetery plant- long spikes of brIght blue flowers are produced continually from SUD.
IOC,doz.71iC, 100, $4.00.
until frost. Each llOC, dozen $1.75.
PHLOX SUBLATA.-\M088 Plnk.)-Ont
of the finest of low, turfy-growing plants,
flne for carpeting under trees, around rook
work, edging bedsletc. Early In spring II
very showy with ItS cloud of bright, pln~
blossoms . We do not understand why thl,
Is not more wIdely grown! for It ISlaerfootlJ
~~~~K'~~ will care for tseU.
ac,h 1~,
~:8Il~f~iSillllne
I
I
Ire among
r --"C.·-' ,C, EULALIA ZEBRINA.-A stately 0rna
mental grass for the lawn or hardy borde!j
perfectly hardy: often produces 60 to 1l1li
beautiful large plumes . Each 250.
EvelJone knows the old fashlonecl ~
"Piny' of our grandmother's garden, but thl
specialists of America, Europe and partieD
' larly those of Japan, have been at work lit
that there are now more than one thousand.
named varieties, many of them of the mosl
curiously beautiful shapes and colors. WI
prepay the postage.
FESTIVA MAXIMA.-Thls Is by far th!
HYPERICUM MOSERIANUM.-One of
finest double white Preony grown. Usuallr
the very best herbaceous plants of recent
sells
at $1.00 each, but we olIer It at only 71iC.
lntroductlon. Flower a rich golden yellow,
dozen $8.00.
.
which Is rendered stili more effective by
RUDBECKlA
LA
ESPERANCE.-An exceedIngly flnt
numerous yello'\'i stam ens and crimson
vIvid rose colored flower. Early and fret
&nthers. Blooms continuously the entire season. Each 15c, doz. $l.Il(l.
RUDBECKIA, GOLDEN GLOW.-A glorious new hardy plant. It flowering. Each 85c, dozen $3.M.
will be found excellent also for cut flower purposes . The stems are long
ANDRE LAURIES.-A very double flower of deep bright red. Bloom!
t.nd gracefully poised. The foliage Is abundant and ornamental. A small till late In season. Each 25c, dozen $2.00. .
plant set out In the spring will produce hundreds of blossoms during
GRANDIFLORA 1l1..1IRA.-Extra large perfect balls of blood rtM
August ana September. each one as large as a fair sized chrysanthemum. magnificent
flowers. Probably the largest red variety In exlstenca
Nice for a screen row a t back of lawn. Each 10C, dozen $1.00.
often
8 or 9 inches across. Each 3.;c, doz, $3.00.
DAY LIL Y.-( White. I-Pure white Illy-shaped flowers borne In large
DOUBLE WHlTE.-Large size double flowers. It Is about as purt
clusters. This Is f!l)metimes quite scarce but we have a good supply thls
white as any other double white; Is a free bloomer. Each 40C, doz. $4 00.
year. Each 150, dozen $1.50.
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS.-The
BUBRA TRIUMPHANS.-Flower rich, brUJlant, glowing, sattn.J
old Rieedlng Heart. the flower of our crimson color. Each 25C, dozen $2.50.
childhood. Bears In early sprlng,long
MISSOURI WHITE.-A handsome
chains of pendulous bloom of exquisite variety.
On our grounds the outer
.
beauty. Each 2OC.
row of petals are tinged with light pink,
and the celtter ones are creamy white.
Each 3IIc, dozen $3.50.
PINK MONARCH.- One of the
Of all delightful perfumes tall
growing sorts. Flower light pink,
that of Violets Is the most handsomely
variegated with carmine
delt":lte and pleasant and pink. Each 2;c.
dozen $2.50.
place the modest little blue
MEDIUMPINK.-A
fine large flower
flowers among our greatest of handsome, bright pink
color. Blooms
favorites. Violets grow and freely. l~ach 25c .. dozen $2.1lO.
bloom freely If given a cool
FINEST
MIXED.-Thls
mixture
situation; cover well In winter. contains many of the choicest American
SWANLEY WHITE.- Un· and foreign sorts. Only 20c each, $2.00
questionably the finest double
dozen. $12.50 per 100, charges prevariety In exlstonce. The per
Why not put In a large bed, or
plants are of vigorous grov.-th, paid.
border
your drive wIth them.
producing a great many of tbe
COMMON
MIXED.-Malnly composed of pInk
pure, snowy white double
flowers. Each IOC. doz. $1.00. varieties. Each 16C, dozen $UO, per 100 $10.00, or If
sent
at
purchaser's
expense, $7.50 per 100.
MARIE LOUISE. ·- Tocontrast with the white we offer
ROSE
FRAGRANS.-Large
of rich, dark, rose color and
this, the finest double blue exquisite fragrance. Blooms late flowers
In season. Each 250, doz. $2 ro.
violet grown. Ea.IOC,doz\$1.00.
CALIFORNIA-Grano new
VICTORIA TRICOLOR.-Very large full flower, outer petals pak
single variety.
A sturdy rose mottled with pink; center yellowish white. Each 250, (lazen $Uo.
.
grower, dense, heavy, fOliage,
POTTSII.-Flnest dark crimson sort, the color beIng very l1eh IUKt
free from disease. Each IOC,
showy; very double. Each 8IiC, dozen 13.50.
SWANLEY WHITE VIOLET. dozen $1.00.
Preonies.
Violets.
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