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Sweet Peas To Plant This Fall
Early Flowering Spencers
Six weeks earlier than standard species, these new early flowering varieties begin to bloom 106 days from planting in the open ground and flower through a long season, about four months.
SUPERIOR— Pink.
VULCAN— Red.
WHITE HARMONY— Black seeded. ZVOLANEK’S ROSE— Deep rose pink.
BLUE BOY— Sky blue.
BLUE BIRD— Violet blue.
GLITTERS — Fiery orange.
LAVENDER HARMONY— Deep lavender.
Pkts. Each 15c; oz., Each 75c Postpaid
COLLECTION: eight 15c pkts. one each of above — $1.20 value. Postpaid.
New Spencer Varieties
MARY PICKFORD — Creamy pink ; pkt. 15c. MISS CALIFORNIA — Orange salmon ; 15c. CAMPFIRE — Bright sunproof scarlet ; 15c. CRIMSON KING — Deep crimson ; pkt. 10c. GLORIOSA — Brilliant orange scarlet ; 15c. HAWLMARK LAVENDER— Pkt. 15c. ROYAL PURPLE— Very rich; pkt. 10c. MRS. TOM JONES — Delphinium blue; 15c. HAWLMARK PINK — Rose Salmon ; pkt. 15 c. YOUTH — White, edged pink; pkt. 15c. KING WHITE — Glistening white; pkt. 10c. AUSTIN FRED’K IMP.— Lavender, 10c. DAFFODIL — Deep cream ; pkt. 15c. DOREEN — Huge rose carmine ; pkt. 15c.
COLLECTION: fourteen pkts. one each of above — $1.85 value. Postpaid.
Delphinium Seed for Fall Planting
WING’S “WREXHAM” STRAIN HYBRIDS MIXED
Oringinal stock came from the famous Wat- kins Samuels, Wrexham strain from the north of Wales. The range of colors in this mixture runs through the most delicate combination of Mauve and light blue. Crater Lake blue, heliotrope, pink-lavender, creamy-white, deep blue, purple, etc. With proper care and culti- vation, flower-blooms will measure two to three inches in diameter and the plants some- times reach the height of over seven feet.
Regular Pkt. of 100 Seeds, $1 Postpaid CULTURE
Delphinium seeds are too valuable to be sown in the open where they are exposed to slugs and other enemies.
Sow in well drained boxes in rich mellow soil, if you have rotted leaf mold, mix about half and half with soil and about one-quarter sand. Thoroughly saturate the soil in the box before sowing the seed.
Sow in very shallow rills and sprinkle fine soil to a depth not to exceed an eight or one- quarter of an inch on top of the seed. Press down with a flat board. Leave box in the shade during period of germination, which may be from ten to thirty days. One of the most essential things is to keep the soil moist during this time as it is fatal if seeds get dry while germinating, even for a few hours.
If the seeds are sown in the fall and not too crowded, the small plants may be left in the boxes . over winter, to be planted out in the open in the spring. In any event, the plants may be left without water, being dormant when winter starts in.
If sown in the spring, plant them out in the open about one foot apart when size of plants and climatic conditions are right.
Delphiniums require rich deep soil and liber- al fertilizing. When plants become large clumps, they should be at least two feet apart.
WING’S “WREXHAM” STRAIN DELPHINIUM HYBRIDS
FEATHERS — This is a perfect single flower of Hortense violet color shaded Smalt blue. The bee is dark with three small light feathers. It produces three feet of fine flowers grace- fully arranged on the spike.
JOAN OF ARC — Very large semi-double; inner petals Hyacinth violet, outer ones a Lyons blue, tipped Hyacinth violet. Immense dark brown furry bee.
MILLICENT— A lovely semi-double iridescent flower of Forget-Me-Not blue, faintly tinged with Mallow pink.
PAUL REVERE — A large semi-double Hortense violet with large brown bee. The three outer petals marked with Ultra-marine blue.
SALLY ANN — This is a large single Mazarine or sky-blue, with petals heavily tinted Mal- low pink and has a small dark bee.
SPRINGTIDE — Is a large semi-double with an irregular white bee. The outer petals are sky-blue, banded lilac. Inner petals are lilac.
TOWN TALK — A very fine semi-double, outer petals Salvia blue ; inner petals light Hor- tense violet, blended with Salvia blue. Curved over a half hidden bronze bee.
VANITY FAIR— A large semi-double flat flower with brown bee, feathered gold, petals pale Ampero purple.
Packets of 100 Seeds $1.50 Each, or the Collection of 8 Packets for $10.00 Prepaid
We can also supply plants from these strains. Write for prices.
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This Catalog Is Dated October 1st, 1927
^IMPORTANT— PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
This not our complete annual catalog (which we issue the first of the year) but is our autumn catalog, devoted principally to Bulbs, Roses, Rockery Perennials and Shrubs, with an abridged list of trees and vines. Write for our annual catalog and special information when you are interested in any of the following items:
Oats, Wheat, Field Seeds, Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Seed Potatoes, Garden Tools,
Florists’ Supplies, Poultry, Bee and Dairy Supplies
PARCEL POST RATES
Seeds and plants weighing 8 oz. or less are mailable at 1 cent for each 2 oz. or fraction thereof, regardless of zone. Packages weigh- ing over 8 oz. are charged at ZONE rates. Weight limit, 70 lbs. 1st and 2nd zones, 50 lbs. 3rd to 8th zones.
1st lb. or
fraction Ea.add.lb. Zone Distance thereof or fraction
lst-2nd zone to 150 mi. $0-07 $0.01
3rd zone 150 to 300 mi. .08 .02
4th zone 300 to 600 mi. .09 .04
5th zone 600 to 1000 mi. .10 .06
6th zone 1000 to 1400 mi. .11 .08
7th zone 1400 to 1800 mi. .13 .10
8th zone Over 1800 mi. .14 .12
The 8th zone rate applies to Alaska, Hawaii, the Philippines and Shanghai, China, with 20 lb. weight limit, and to Canada, Mexico, Cuba and Panama, when over 4 oz. and not exceed- ing 4 lb. 6 oz. Twenty lbs. can be sent to Mexico and Panama as Foreign Parcel Post.
WHEN TO ORDER
We issue this catalog in September, but your order placed at any time will go forward in season, as follows :
FLOWERING BULBS — Begin to arrive in September, deliveries being complete by De- cember 1st, except Cannas, Dahlias, Gladioli, etc., which are not ready until after Febru- ary 1st.
ROSES — Our large two-year-old field grown roses are ready for delivery from November 15th until May. The earlier you set them out the better they will grow.
FRUIT, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS — We ship these from No- vember until May and recommend fall and early spring planting. If you do. not want to plant on arrival, dig a trench and “heel” your trees in. If the ground is frozen, put them in a cellar and keep the roots damp, PALMS, POT AND HOUSE PLANTS— Palms and plants should be potted as soon as possible after arrival and watered well for a day or two so as to settle the earth around the little fibrous roots.
ORDER EARLY — It helps us to please you.
HOW DO YOU WANT YOUR ORDER SHIPPED? Your order will be shipped any way you wish— by express, parcel post or freight. If you are in doubt about the best way to have your order sent, leave it to' us. We will ship it in the most economical way.
WE NEVER SUBSTITUTE without permission from our customer. But as many items are sold out as the season advances, we will, when requested, substitute varieties of equal merit maturing about the same season, but always labeled true to name.
SHIPPING CHARGES — Flowering bulbs are prepaid at catalog prices to points in the United States within the 4th zone from Portland. Alaska, Canadian and foreign postage extra. All other items f.o.b. nursery unless otherwise stated.
HOW TO REMIT — Send money order, bank draft or registered letter. Include sufficient tq pay transportation if shipment is to pre- pay station or by parcel post. Perishable goods are not sent C.O.D. Please include remittance with order.
PRICES subject to market changes, although we make no advances unless it seems abso- lutely necessary. If prices go down, how- ever, we give you the benefit.
COMPLAINTS OR PRAISES — If our goods and treatment please you, tell others ; if anything is wrong, tell us quickly, so that we can make it right. Our best efforts will be given to filling all orders in a satis- factory manner.
In common with all other responsible seed houses, we sell our goods subject to the dis- claimer adopted by the American Seed Trade Association.
DISCLAIMER NOTICE — We give no warranty, express or implied, as to de- scription, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, nursery stock, roots or plants we sell, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop.
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“Sprung jrom the blood of Hyacinthus , the youth beloved of Apollo ” is the fabled origin of these graceful waxlike flowers .
Folks of ancient days almost worshiped flowers as deities; now they love them as friends, and none are more loved than the hyacinths. From early winter to late spring they give us companionship when other flowers are asleep. We delight in offering hyacinth bulbs of high quality at “quantity affording” prices. Our named irarieties have massive spikes of bloom of the most beautiful shades, from white through blush to pink, rose and deepest red, from delicate porcelain blues to blue black and from cream to yellow, apricot and orange.
Our Top Grade. For those who want to produce exhibition blooms of the grandest size and finest quality. Extra Ohoice, large, round, solid bulbs, secured from our Holland growers. Excellent for forcing and pot culture.
Our A Grade. The most popular grade, lower in cost and of wonderfully fine quality. Especially for bedding as well as pot culture.
Our B Grade. An especially desirable quality for those wanting to have an abundance of plants and not requiring the largest exhibition blooms.
A trial will prove that each grade is far above the average for the price.
PRICES FOR AIili HYACINTH BULBS SINGLE OR DOUBLE
Each Dozen 100
Top Grade ... 30c $3.25
A Grade 25c 2.75 $22.00
B Grade 20c 2.25 18.00
Prices postpaid to fourth zone. Be- yond fouth zone add additional postage.
RED AND PINK, SINGLE
General De Wet (Pink Grand Maitre). A bright pink with a lighter center, large erect spikes, good size balls, ex- cellent for forcing or bedding.
General Fellisier. Brilliant carmine, compact spike; an early forcer.
Gertrude. Fine rosy pink; large flowers; for forcing or bedding.
Gigantea. Blush pink; giant spikes.
Lady Derby. Lovely rose pink, large compact trusses. For forcing or bed- ding.
La Victoire. Brilliant carmine red, forces early, extra fine.
Marconi. Bright deep rose, broad truss- es; a good forcer; also fine out doors.
Moreno. Wonderful pink; very large spikes and bells; forces easily.
Queen of Pinks. An exhibition variety: lovely pink; large, broad trusses; fine for late forcing.
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BEDDING HYACINTHS 100 for $12.00
A superior grade of selected bulbs, especially for planting out-doors for beds, borders or large displays; also very good for forcing. Single Dis- tinct colors ; pink, red, pure white, yellow, dark blue and light blue. Mention color.
Each, 15c; doz., $1.60; 100, $12.00. Postpaid to fourth zone, inclusive.
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VIOLET AND PURPLE, SINGLE
Lord Balfour. Dark lilac; broad, large truss, well set with large bells.
Sir William Mansfield. Bright purple; good large truss; the best of its color.
YELLOW, SINGLE
City of Haarlem. A wonderful bright orange yellow; well-formed spikes.
King of the Yellows. Brilliant golden yellow; tall, magnificent spikes; very fine for bedding.
Yellow Hammer. Pure golden yellow., exhibition variety, forces easily.
BLUE, SINGLE
Bismarck. A light sky blue; large truss; excellent for Christmas forcing.
Grand Maitre. Fine deep porcelain blue; very broad, well formed spike; very attractive for pots, as well as bedding.
King of the Blues. A deep glossy violet blue ;large, compact spikes; for bed- ding and late forcing.
Perle Brilliant. A fine light blue with lavender tinges; extra large spikes with beautiful bells.
Queen of the Blues. Clear, light porce- lain blue, with silvery sheen; large, handsome flower; well formed trusses.
PURE WHITE, SINGLE
Arentine Arendse. A wonderful pure waxy white; long spike with large bells. Early, fine for forcing and a good bedder.
La Grandesse. Extra fine snow white; large spike; an exhibition variety, rec- ommended for late forcing, bedding.
L’Xxmocence. One of the earliest; pure white; compact spikes with large bells. Fine for pots or bedding; good forcer.
Madame Kruger. Charming pure white; very large spike and extra large bells; early and excellent for forcing or bed- ding.
Double Hyacinth
SELECT NAMED VARIETIES
Large and beautiful flowers, al- though the spikes are not usually as full of bells as the single varieties.
Prices same as on the Single. General Kohler. Bright blue; large spike; extra fine for forcing. Goethe. Light yellow; strong spike;
large, very double bells.
Isabella. Blue white; large spike, beautiful double bells.
Outdoor Culture. The preferable planting season is October, November and December,, although good results may be obtained when planted somewhat later. Plant so tops of bulbs are 2 to 3 inches below the surface and 5 to 8 inches apart. Bed must be well drained so bulbs will not rot.
Indoor Culture in Pots. For winter bloom- ing, plant from September to December, the earlier the better, one bulb to a 4-inch pot or three to a 6-inch, with top half inch below the surface. Cover with litter and keep in dark, cool cellar, watering well until roots are well established. This takes 4 to 6 weeks ; after this the bloom is easily developed by giving light, heat and water. One can have flowers from Christmas to Easter by regulat- ing time of bringing to light.
Culture in Glasses. When growing bulbs in water they should be placed so the base of bulb merely touches the water. Then place glass in a cool, dark place until filled with roots, after which bring into the light. Change the water every few days. Give as much fresh air as possible without draughts and keep in temperature of 60 degrees until spikes are well developed.
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EXTRA SELECT LARGE, SOLID BULBS
All single tulips force easily and some varieties may be had in flower by the end of the year. Any good garden soil will grow them to perfection; n© bulb makes so gorgeous a display with so little care.
(The figures after each name indicate the average height. This will help in selecting for bedding.)
(Prices postpaid, including fourth zone; beyond that add for extra postage.)
WHITE, SINGLE
La Reine (8"). Pure white; for forcing and bedding. Each 8c, doz. 70c, 100 $4.50,
White Hawk (10"). One of the finest pure white tulips in culti- vation for forcing and bedding. Each 10c, doz. 85c, 100 $5.25. YELLOW, SINGLE Chrysolora (9"). Pure golden yel- low; very early; large and fine. Each 10c, doz. 90c, 100 $5.75 Yellow Prince (9"). Sweet scent- ed, bright yellow.
Each 10c, doz. 85c, 100 $5.25. PINK, SINGLE
Pink Beauty (11"). Bright rosy pink, shaded to blush near the yellow center; has no equal in its class for size and beauty. Each 20c, doz. $1.70, 100 $li.25. Rose Gris De Lin (7"). A beautiful pink. Each, 8c, doz. 65c, 100 $4.25.
SCARLET, SINGLE
Artus (7"). Deep, brilliant scarlet; for forcing or bedding. Each 8c, doz. 60c, 100 $3.75.
Belle Alliance (7"). Sweet scented; brilliant scarlet; large flower. Each 10c, doz. 90c, 100 $5.75.
Prince of Austria (12"). Very sweet scented; bright orange vermilion outside, brilliant scarlet inside. Ea. 10c, doz. 85c, 100 $5.25. Vermilion Brilliant (8"). Bright vermilion; one of the largest and most beautiful flow- ers. Each 12c, doz. $1.00, 100 $6.25.
VARIEGATED, SINGLE
Cottage Maid (9"). White with pink shaded border. Ea. 10c, doz. 90c, 100 $5.75. Keizerskroon (15"). Very large scarlet flower with bright yellow edge. Very showy; no other tulip makes such a handsome bed. Each 15c, doz. $1.25, 100 $7.75.
SUPERB MIXED, SINGLE
Especially recommended for mixed beds; many varieties in all colors and shades, well mixed. Dozen 55c, 100 $3.50.
Culture. Similar to hyacinths; being smaller, should not be planted quite so deep and 3 to 6 inches apart.
Por Outdoors. Early or late planting does not seem to have much effect on tulips. Plant in fresh, rich soil. Two handfuls of bone meal per square yard and some sheep guano is beneficial.
Por Indoors. Plant about 4 bulbs to a 6-inch pan or pot, treat- ing the same as hyacinths.
Double Early Tulips
Boule de Neige (Purity). A pure white, large peony-like flower, one of the earliest; for forcing or bedding. Each, 12c, doz. $1.00, 100 $6.25.
Ccuronne d’Or (8"). Golden yellow, flushed orange; magnificent in beauty and size; strong, upright stems; a fine forcer. Ea. 10c, doz. 90c, 100 $5.75.
Murillo (8"). Delicate blush pink; most popular of the doubles. Each 8c, doz. 65c, 100 $4.25.
Vuurbaak. Dazzling scarlet; unusually large, very double flowers; splendid bedder. Each 14c, doz. $1.10, 100 $6.75.
Mixed Double Early Tulips. For mixed beds, asstd. colors. Doz. 50c, 100 $3.50.
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Fine quality, well assorted in variety and color; for mixed beds.
Dozen, 45c; 100, $2.50
Giant
Darwin Tulips
For outside planting- they are most popular, being of giant size, with a majestic beauty distinctively their own; particularly valuable for garden and landscape effects.
For the best effects plant in clumps or beds of 15 to 25 bulbs of a color, or in the fore- ground of shrubs, trees or walls. They prefer partial shade, but thrive wonderfully in any location. They flower in May.
Average height is mentioned after name. Prices are postpaid, including fourth zone; beyond that include extra for postage.
WHITE, GIANT DABWIN Painted Lady (28"). Creamy white, tinged soft heliotrope. Ea. 8c, doz. 60c, 100 $4.00. PINKS AND LILACS, GIANT DABWIN Baronne de la Tonnaye (26"). Vivid rose, mar- gined blush rose. Ea. 6c, doz. 60c, 100 $4.00. Clara Butt (21"). Bright apple blossom pink, slightly flushed salmon rose; for forcing and cut flowers. Ea. 7c, doz. 45, 100 $3.00. Dream (27"). Soft lilac, flushed violet, blue base; extra large. Ea. 9c, doz. 65c, 100 $4.50. Gretclien (23"). Silvery pink, soft blush in- side. Ea. 7c, doz. 50c, 100 $3.25. Massachusetts (26"). Vivid pink, edged rosy white; large flower. Ea. 8c, doz. 60c, 100 $4.25. Madame Krelage (28"). Bright lilac rose, sil- very margined, rose pink inside; long flower. Ea. 7c, doz. 45c, 100 $3.00,
Nora Ware (20"). Silvery lilac, suffused with white; very lovely. Ea. 8c, doz. 60c, 100 $4.25. Rev. Ewbank (22"). Soft mauve, silvery edged. Ea. 8c, doz. 50c, 100 $3.50.
William Copeland (24"). Bright rose lilac; medium size, but very early forcing. Ea. 8c, doz. 55c, 100 $3.75.
SCARLETS, GIANT DARWIN Bartigon (28"). Dazzling scarlet, white base, deep blue ringed; large shapely flower; one of the best forcing. Ea. 8c, doz. 50c, 100 $3,50.
Europe (22"). Salmon scarlet, rose shad- ed, with white base, strong stem. Ea. 8c, doz. 55c, 100 $3.75.
Famcombe Sanders (25"). Brilliant scar- let, inside cerise, white center marked blue; a giant flower. Ea. 7c, doz. 50c, 100 $3.25.
Pride of Haarlem (25"). Brilliant sal- mon rose, shaded scarlet, blue at base, enormous flower; sweet scented. Ea.
7c, doz. 50c, 100 $3.25.
bin. Clear blue violet, largest and tallest
of Darwins. Ea. 7c, doz. 50c, 100 $3.25. Victoire d’Oliviere (25"). Deep scarlet; strong stem, large flower; an excellent variety for forcing. Ea. 10c, doz. 80c, 100 $5.00.
80c, 100 $5.00.
BLACKS, GIANT DARWIN King Harold (24"). Deep garnet with purple black base; strong stem, large flower, finely formed; prefers shade. Ea. 8c, doz. 60c, 100 $4. La Tulip Noire (The Black Tulip) (25"). Dark maroon black, the blackest of bll the tulip* ; large, lustrous flowers; very beautiful.;; A rare novelty. Ea. 12c, doz. $1.00, 100 $6.75. Sulu (27"). Velvety black with dark pufpie edges; large egg-shaped flower. Ea, 10c, doz. 80c, 100 $5.00.
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Dutch Breeder Tulips
Breeder tulips have become very popular in America during- the past few years. Majestic in size, remarkable in color and lasting qualities, they are especially suited for garden effects. The rich and artistic blendings of purple and old gold, brown and violet, bronze and terra cotta appeal to all lovers of flowers. They bloom late, but usually surpass Darwins in size and vigor. Many are sweet scented, and all are splendid for cutting.
Culture. Plant about 5 inches deep, 5 inches apart or more. Bone meal (three handfuls to the square yard) will benefit greatly. Do not manure. Cover well with leaves over winter. Average heights are mentioned after names. Prices are postpaid to fouth zone; beyond that add extra for postage.
Bronze King (28"). Sofe olive buff, inside tinged with golden bronze; very aristocratic and stately. Ea. 12c, doz. $1.00, 100 $6.75. Bronze Queen (Clio) (28"). Purplish fawn, inside glittering yellowish brown, bright lemon chrome base; a large fine flower of beautiful form. Ea. 10c, doz. 80c, 100 $5.00. Cardinal Manning (Goliath) (34"). Bishop’s purple, flushed rosy bronze verging to al- most pure yellow at extreme edges of pet- als, base tinged yellow; very large egg- shaped flower. Ea. 12c, doz. $1.00, 100 $6.75. Godet Parfait (28"). Bright, clear vio- let; a long lasting flower on tall, strong stem; exceptionally fine. Ea. 20c, doz. $1.70, 100 $11.25. '
Golden Bronze (26"). Light brownish yellow, with flush of heliotrope, inside deep mahogany brown, rich yellow base. Ea. 12c, doz. 95c, 100 $6.25. Jaune d’Oeuf (26"). Deep lemon chrome, flushed with heliotrope, dark base. Ea. 12c, doz. $1.00, 100 $6.75.
Bouis XIV. Rich, dark purple, heavily flushed bronze, margined golden brown; enormous flower of stately bearing; one of the finest. Ea. 25c, doz. $2.00, 100 $13.25.
Yellow Perfection (26"). Light bronze yellow, edged golden yellow, interior bronzy brown, yellow base, of unusual beauty; the best of the yellows. Ea, 14c, doz. $1.10, 100 $7.25.
Parrot Tulips
Parrot tulips have immense flowers of bril- liant and varied colors, with the petals curi- ously fringed or cut. They are exceedingly showy and should be in every garden. Very effective when planted in long drifts in front of evergreens. Fine for cut flowers and for house decoration.
Admiral de Constantinople. Deep orange red, streaked with yellow; large size. Ea. 10c, doz. 75c, 100 $4.75.
Butea Major. Golden yellow, lightly suffused scarlet; extra large. Ea. 10c, doz. 75c, 100 $4.75. Mark Graaf. Rich orange inside, scarlet and yellow outside; feathered; extra fine. Ea. 10c, doz. 75c, 100 $4.75.
Perfecta. Golden yellow, feathered with deep scar- let; unusually attractive. Ea. 10c, doz. 75c, 100 $4.75. (Parrot) Parrot Tulips Mixed. All colors and shades; will
make a striking bed. Doz. 60c, 100 $4.25.
PRICES ON ALL BULBS POSTPAID, INCLUDING FOURTH ZONE; BEYOND THAT ADD ADDITIONAL POSTAGE
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Cottage or May Flowering
Tulips
These tulips come into bloom in May, after the early single varieties. They should be grown in the open ground, and are very hardy and robust. Long, stiff, strong stems, 18 to 24 inches high. Each flower a marvel of beauty; the colors are delicate and artistic, and they are the best of all tulips for cutting. May- flowering tulips appear at their best in borders, fore- grounds of shrubbery or walls, or out-of-the-way corners of the garden where, if left undisturbed they will bloom with increasing beauty for years. Plant about 4 in. deep.
Prices are postpaid to fourth zone only.
Gesnerlana Lutea (24"). Rich golden yellow; fine, large flower and fragrant. Ea. 8c, doz. 60c, 100 $4.00. Gesneriana Spathulata Major. Large, rich crimson, dark center. Ea. 9c, doz. 75c, 100 $4.50.
Inglescombe Fink. Salmon pink with a blue base, very brilliant large globular bloom; one of the finest. Ea. 7c, doz. 50c, 100 $3.25.
Inglescombe Scarlet. A rich scarlet with a black base; same form and size as the pink. Ea. 10c, doz. 90c, 100 $5.50. Inglescombe Yellow. A glossy canary yel- low, large globular flower of perfect form; same shape as the Darwin and may be used as a vellow Darwin. Ea. 8c, doz. 60c, 100 $4.00.
Picotee (Maiden’s Blush) (24"). Clear white, beautifully margined with bright pink; long, graceful flower with reflexed petals; beautiful for cutting. Ea. 8c, doz.
60c, 100 $3.75.
CO BISECTION MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS
Fine quality, well assorted colors and va- rieties. Doz. 60c, 100 $3.75.
The most popu- lar use for these lovely harbingers of spring is to scatter them about in patches on the lawns, simply lift- ing the turf and inserting about 2 inches deep. They bloom very early, dying down to the bulb in ample time to miss the lawn- mower. Once planted, they remain in the ground and bloom for years. Also used in rockeries, borders and in pots. Plant in the fall. King of the Blues. Dark blue, splendid for forcing. Doz. 50c, 100 $3.25.
King of the Whites. Snow white, mam- oth flowers. Doz. 50c, 100 $3.25.
King of the Stripeds. Extra fine for forcing. Doz. 50c, 100 $3.25. MAMMOTH YELLOWS. Selected bulbs of large size, producing the finest blooms. Three sizes as below:
First size — Doz. 70c, 100 $4.30.
Second size — Doz. 60c, 100 $3.60.
Third size — Doz. 45c, 100 $2.75.
Purpurea Grandiflora. Bright purple, ex- tra large. Doz. 50c, 100 $3.25.
Sir Walter Scott. White striped with
purple, very large. Doz. 50c, 100 $3.25. MIXED. Our mixtures contain many va- rieties and are extensively used:
Dozen 100
Blue and Furple Mixed ..... 30c $2.25
Striped and Variegated Mixed. 30c $2.25
All Shades and White Mixed . . 30c $2.25
All Colors Mixed 30c $2.25
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Daffodils
Daffodils will thrive in any soil and their exquisite perfume, earli- ness, free blooming and long keeping qualities endear them to everyone. Once planted in the garden or field they need no further attention, but will thrive and perpetuate them- selves, increasing in beauty for years. They are very desirable for pot culture. By planting in succession a wonderful display may be enjoyed for several months. Partial shade is preferred but they grow splendidly in any situation.
Outdoor Culture. Plant in early fall if possible but as late as December will give excellent results. Depth to plant is 1 y2 the depth of bulb, which gives a covering 2 to 3 inches of soil. Any garden soil not recently ma- nured is satisfactory, but deep, moist loam is best. Dry or sandy ground should be dug deeply, well manured and planted to po- tatoes for a season first. The best fer- tilizer is ground bone which can be used with safety on poor, sandy soil.
Pot Culture. The bulbs should be planted as soon as received as the ear- liest plantings insure the finest flowers. In pottings use good turfy loam, but let no manure of any kind touch the bulb. Set' in a cool, dark room for a month or two, until well rooted, then remove to the light for flowering. (All bulbs pre- fer a cool atmosphere. Be careful not to grow’ them too warm.) Do not culti- vate too much as extra vigor of growth injures purity of color.
For succession of bloom, we have numbered the varieties in their relative earliness. No. 1, early March; No. 2, late March; No. 3, early April; No. 4, late April; No. 5, May.
YELLOW TRUMPET DAPPODILS
Golden Spur. (1) Extra large, bold, rich golden yellow’, foliage broad, trumpet deep self yellow, perianth large and spreading; for gardens, pots and forc- ing.
Large Bulbs. Ea. 15c, dz. $1.55, 100 $12. Emperor. (3) Perianth primrose, trum- pet deep yellow and large, one of the finest growrn.
Large Bulbs. Ea. 15c, dz. $1.55, 100 $12. BICOLOR TRUMPET DAFFODILS
Empress. (3) Perianth snow white, trumpet rich yellow, serrated and flanged edges, of rare beauty, very large.
Large Bulbs. Ea. 15c, dz. $1,55, 100 $12. Glory of Noordwijk. (2) Sulphur petals, very large yellow’ trumpet, one of the largest bicolors.
Large Bulbs. Ea. 15c, dz. $1.55, 100 $12. Victoria. (2) Creamy white perianth, yellow’ trumpet; sweet-scented, large variety, bold and erect; forces easily. Large Bulbs. Ea. 15c, dz. $1.55, 100 $12. Prices on bulbs prepaid to 4th zone.
KING ALFBED — King1 of Daffodils
A wonderful rich golden yellow, with very large, broad, beautifully twisted petals and long, elegantly re- curved and fluted trumpet, broad w’ell-formed perianth. Sturdy and lasting. Be sure to include King Alfred in your plantings.
Large Bulbs. Ea.33c, dz. $3.25, 100 $24.
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DOUBLE DAFFODILS
Alba Plena Odo ra- ta— “The Double White” Poet’s Narcissus. Dou- ble, snow - white flowers, exquis- itely scented; late flowering; cannot be forced. Large Bulbs. Ea. 10c, doz. 80c, 100 $5.00.
JONQUILS
Deliciously sweet scented, bright cherry yellow flowers, with rush-like leaves. Should be planted in quan- tity for cutting.
Campernelle Ruguiosis. Improved giant. Ea. 10c, doz. 80c, 10© $5.00. Campernelle Rugulosis Plenus. Dou- ble flowers of great beauty. Ea. 10c, doz. 80c, 100 $5.00.
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Some Special Favorites
POSTICUS VARIETIES
Poeticus (Pheasant’s Eye). (5)
Pure white flowers, orange cup edged with red, intensifying the whiteness of the blossom. 2 to 2i/2 inches across, perfectly hardy out-of-doors, blooms year after year, fine for cutting. Does not force. Large Bulbs. Ea. 10c, doz. 80c, 100 $5.00.
Sir Watkin. (Incomparabilis Type) , (2) “The Giant Chalice Flower/’ or “Big Welshman.” Immense, long stems, flowers of rich light yellow, with a large, dark cup, tinted with orange; fine for forc- ing. Large Bulbs. Ea. 15c, doz. $1.55, 100 $12.00.
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Sacred Chinese Lily
A variety oi nar- cissus, bearing- in lavish profusion silvery white flow- ers with golden cups, of exquisite beauty and charm- ing perfume. Can be grown in pots, but are more novel and beautiful when grown in shallow bowls of water with enough pebbles to pre- vent tipping over when in bloom. A dozen bulbs started at intervals will give a succession of flowers throughout the winter. Ea. 20c, dz. $2,00.
Anemones
St. Brigrid. The finest Irish strain; showing a great many lovelv shadings, i n c 1 u ding pink, rose, purple, lav- ender, violet scarlet, crimson, white and others. Easily grown and bloom freely. Plant in spring or fall. Ea. 7c, doz. 65c, 100
$4.50.
Ranunculus
Among- dwarf flowers these are un- rivaled for their vivid and gorgeous col- ors Fine for winter pot plants and make an attractive addition to the bor- der or flower garden in summer. Ea 7c doz. 50c, 100 $4,00.
Paper White Narcissus
Grandiflora. Fragrant flowers of pure white, forces admirably, flowers free- ly in dense clusters; blooms in Decem- ber. if potted early. Plant one bulb to a 3-inch pot, four to a 6-inch pot. Can be grown in water. Ea. 10c, doz. $1.00, 100 $7.50.
^Grape Hyacinths
Muscaria Botryoides.
Very pretty, early spring blooming bulb- ous plants, succeeding well anywhere. Flow- ers resemble a minia- ture Hyacinth. Color blue. Ea. 7c, doz. 50c,
100 $3.50,
Sciilas (Squills)0*
Campanulata. One of the
prettiest dwarf early spring blooming bulbs, producing sprays of exquisite drooping bell- like flowers. Hardy.
Blue and White. Ea. 7c, doz. 60c, 100 $4.00.
Rosea. Ea. 8c, doz. 75c,
100 $5.00.
Prices on all bulbs are post- paid to 4th zone inclusive; be- yond that add extra for post- age.
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Snow Drops (Galanthus)
The first flower to bloom in the spring- producing- small but beautiful white blossoms. Plant about one inch apart, setting two or three inches deep. They come up from year to year.
Single. Ea. 8c, doz. 65c, 100 $4.00. Double. Ea. 9c, doz. 75c, 100 $5.00.
Oxalis
Charming little half trailing or bushy plants, particularly adapted for pot cul- ture and hanging baskets. The foliage alone is very attractive. Ea. 5c, doz. 35c, 100 $2.50.
FREESIAS
One of the most beautiful of the cape bulbs, especially pop- ular for pot culture, flowering in the winter and spring. They force readily and by successive plantings will last throughout the season. Beautiful clusters of white flowers with a de- lightful fragrance. Plant four to six in a 4-inch pot. Should be grown cool, but do not re- quire darkness. Give plenty of water.
Purity. (New Giant Freesia.)
Pure white. Ea. 8c, doz. 50c,
100 $3.00.
No. Bulbs Required for Two
Diameter Total No. Bulbs Required Outer Circles Only
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of Bed |
Tulips |
Hyacinths |
Tulips |
Hyacinths |
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3 feet |
64 |
36 |
50 |
31 |
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4 feet |
113 |
50 |
87 |
45 |
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5 feet |
177 |
80 |
87 |
57 |
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6 feet |
254 |
120 |
104 |
69 |
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7 feet |
346 |
160 |
122 |
82 |
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8 feet |
452 |
210 |
140 |
95 |
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9 feet |
573 |
270 |
160 |
110 |
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10 feet |
707 |
330 |
180 |
120 |
NOTE — Plant tulips 4 in. apart in the rows and rows 4 in. apart. Hyacinths 6 in. apart and the rows 6 in. apart. Narcissi same as Hyacinths. For Crocus, Snowdrops, etc., plant twice as many as of Tulips.
Bulb
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Number of Bulbs Required for Planting Different Sized Beds of Tulips or Hyacinths
The best effect in bulb beds is obtained by planting to solid colors. If variety is wanted, select only two or three colors. Too many colors spoil the whole effect. Plant a solid center with one or two of the outer rows of another color ; or divide the bed into four sections, planting each in a separate color. As the cir- cular bed is the most popular, we use it as a basis to figure on. In ordering bulbs for mixed beds and for number contained in two outer rows of different sized beds, refer to table at left.
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LILIES
Amaryllis Vittata Hybrids
Wonderfully beautiful lilies that can be grown easily, either as a pot plant or out-of- doors. The flower stalks are about 18 inches high and have two to six giant flowers of the most perfect form. They flourish in the sun but even do better in partial shade. Our-doors plant in sandy soil about a foot apart, covering about 4 inches. Indoors, plant in small pots as they seem to flower better when root- bound., .Wa do not know of any flower that will please you more than this and as a house plant it is unsurpassed.
Named Varieties Mixed Colors only. Each 75c, doz. $7.50. Postpaid to 4th zone.
LILIUM REGALE or MYRIOPHYLLUM
The most vigorous and satisfactory Lily that has ever come under our observa- tion. Perfectly hardy, of medium height, often bearing five to eight large hand- some blooms. Color white, outer petals shaded in varying amount wTith pink, the throat suffused primrose-yellow. Delightfully perfumed, reminding one of the jasmine and lacking the heavy oppressive odor of other lilies. Each 50c, doz. $5.00 Also two and three-year bulbs, specially selected, at $1.00 and $1.50. Postpaid to the 4th zone.
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Hardy Japanese Lilies — Imported
Lilies planted outdoors during- the Fall or early Spring flower each year from June to October.
After bulbs are set out they should remain undisturbed for five or six years. They will increase in size, beauty and number of flowers, with practically no attention, our Coast climate being perfectly suited to their requirements, and once established they rival the famous product of Japan.
Prices on bulbs are postpaid to 4th zone; beyond that add for extra postage.
Auratum (Golden Banded Lily). The
handsomest and best known of the Japan Lilies. Immense ivory-white flowers, thickly studded with yellow and crimson dots; in the center of each petal is a gold band fading at its edges into white; very fragrant. They bloom from June to October. Large bulbs, each 25c, doz. $2.75.
Auratum Platyphyllum. The flowers are similar in color to Auratum, heavily spotted, but are much larger. Mam- moth bulbs, each 30c, doz. $3.25.
Henryi. Beautiful orange-yellow flow- ers with green band, very effective. Hardy. Each 35c, doz. $3.50.
Speeiosum Album. Pure white, flowers free. Large bulbs, each 30c, doz. $3.00.
Speeiosum Magnificum. Similar to Mel- pomene but more vigorous and blooms earlier. Each 25c, doz. $2.75.
Speeiosum Melpomene. Has deep car- mine flowers spotted blood red. Each 25c, doz. $2.75.
Speeiosum Bubrum. White with dark rose spots. The most popular of the speeiosum varieties. Hardy, vigorous, and free bloomer. Large bulbs, each 25c, doz. $2.75.
Tigrinum Splendens (Improved Single Tiger Lily). Has very large flowers of excellent form, color orange-salmon with dark spots; hardy and a free bloomer. Large bulbs, ea. 20c, doz. $2.00.
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EASTER LILIES
The True
Easter
Lily—
Calla Lilies
Lily of the Valley
One of the most satisfactory and charming Spring flowering plants, pro- ducing in profusion its delicate bell- shaped, fragrant white flowers; thrive in any common soil, are perfectly hardy, and will succeed in shady situa- tions. If left undisturbed in the open ground, they will increase from year to year, and are charming in beds or bor- ders around the lawn.
Pips, ea. 10c, doz. 75c, 100 $5; post extra.
Elliotana. Immense yel- low trumpet shaped flowers, green leaves mottled with white. Ea. 35c, doz. $3.75,
Ethiopa (Lily of the Nile). An old well- known house plant, white trumpet-shaped flowers. Ea. 20c. doz. $2.00.
New Godfrey. Gives Vhree flowers to one of the older variety. Perfect snow- white flowers. Blooms on very small plants. Ea. 20c, doz. $2.00.
PLANT EARLY IN DE- CEMBER FOR
EASTER
Lilium Longiflorum (Gi- ganteum). Of grand size and substance, hardy and especially fine for the open ground, as well as for pots. Pure white, fragrant, trum- pet-shaped flowers 6 to 8 inches long. Plant early in December for Easter bloom- ing.
Mammoth Bulbs, Each 35c, doz. $3.50.
Large Bulbs. Each 30c, doz. $3.00.
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Lilium Gandidum
(Also known as Madonna, Lily, or St. Joseph’s Lily.)
This is the ever popular, fragrant snow white, hardy garden Lily. It grows four to five feet high and blooms in the open ground in June. Our stock is imported from the Azores, the finest obtainable; should be planted early.
Mammoth Bulbs. Ea. 30c, doz. $3.00. Select Bulbs. Ea. 20c, doz. $2.00.
Prices o n bulbs are postpaid t o 4th zone; be- yond that add for ex- tra postage.
Mt. Hood Lilies
This is an especially beauti- ful lily, a native of Oregon and an interesting lily to have in the garden. The flower is large open form, white tinted with lilac, and is very fragrant. Grows from 3 to 5 feet high. Choice Bulbs, each 25c, doz. $2.50.
Extra Blooming- Size, each 35c, doz. $3.50.
Ornamental Ferns
Price, small plants, 25c, postpaid.
From 4-in. pots 75c, 5-in. $1.50, postpaid.
Specimen plants, $1.50 to $3.00, not pre- paid.
Boston Pern. The original and well- known type of “Sword Fern”.
Teddy Junior. New Dwarf Fern. A sport from the Roosevelt. Compact in form, a rapid grower.
N. Roosevelt. Resembles Boston Fern, produces more fronds, making a bush- ier and decorative window plant.
Ostrich Plume Fern (Nephrolepis Whit- mani). Sport from the Boston Fern.
Asparagus Ferns
20c eaeh postpaid; larger plants, 35c and 50c each; by express, not prepaid.
Spreng-eri (Emerald Feather). One of the most valuable evergreen trailing plants for the house. Beautiful sprays of green feathery foliage.
Flumosa (Japanese Lace Fern). A finer and more delicate plant than the Sprengeri, but hardy and easily grown. Very satisfactory for window and house culture. Graceful window climber, bright green feathery foliage, as fine as the finest silk or lace.
WINTER BLOOMING POT PLANTS
Prices 25 cents each. Larger plants, 40 to 60 cents each, postpaid.
Primrose, New Giant Obconica. A lovely perpetual blooming primrose. Crisp green leaves amid which appear, all season through, stout little stalks, each surmounted by a pretty cluster of lavender-pink flowers.
Primrose, Chinese Fringed. Are easily grown in a cool room, delighting in a light sandy soil. The flowers are fringed, of fine size, in trusses well above the foliage. Can be supplied in three colors — red, pink, white.
Persian Cyclamen, Giant Flowered. Cir- cular fleshy leaves of a rich metallic green variously marked with silvery stripes. The flowers appear at the approach of cool weather and continue blooming throughout the winter. Col. ors, red, pink and white.
Rex Begonias. Grown for the beauty of the foliage. The leaves are large, variegated and margined with a pecu- liar silver-metallic gloss. The most ornamental of window plants.
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PEONIES
Our list of Peonies includes some of the most beautiful varieties in existence; some are very- rare and will well repay their cost in their extra- ordinary blooms. Prices f.o.b. Portland.
The ranks of Peony lovers are increas- ing rapidly, and for those who have only limited time for the care of flowers, nothing will give so much joy and sat- isfaction and endure so long as these wonderful flowers. Color schemes are not necessary for beautiful effects, any combination is delightful. Peonies make a gorgeous display whether in landscape, flower bed, border or garden. By selecting a comprehensive assort- ment to include colors, types, fragrance and seasons the greatest enjoyment is possible. Peonies are nearly always free from disease, insects do not bother them and they succeed in any soil or climate. The first year bloom is as a rule poor, no matter how well they are planted, but they improve quickly sea- son after season and each year flower and plant become increasingly beautiful.
CUItTUSE. Fall is the best time to plant, because blooms will usually fol- low the next spring, although planting may be done in early spring. Peonies need a deep soil, not too much gravel, a good clay loam is best, and work soil to a good depth. Give a good dressing of lime at planting time and repeat every second year. Bone meal is also good to work in the bed. Cover the crown not over 3 inches deep and plant, if possible, in partial shade. When cutting Peonies allow at least two leaves to remain on each stem; the roots need these lungs for full growth. Do not remove foliage until it is thoroughly dead.
WHITE VARIETIES
Albatre. Large, compact, crown type, milk-white, shaded ivory; center pet- als tinged with lilac and edged with minute carmine line. Each SOc.
Duchess de Nemours. Crown type, pure white, with sulphur white collar. Early to medium season. Each 60c.
Pestiva Maxima. Large rose type, white with crimson markings in the center; one of the best. Fragrant. Each 60c.
Officianalis Alba, Opens a pink, soon changing to white. Earliest of all. 75c.
Queen Victoria. Bomb type, white, with delicate flesh tint. We consider this our best early white Decoration Day Peony. Of charming fragrance. Ea. SOc.
PINK VARIETIES
Charlemagne. Salmon pink, very double and full. Each 60c.
Dorchester. Large, full type, very light pink. Each SOc.
Duchess d’Orleans. A deep pink, salmon center. Early cut flower. Each 50c.
Edulis Superba, Crown type, bright clear pink, very fragrant, extra large early Decoration Day peony. Each SOc.
Elegantissima. Light cherry pink; mid- season; an excellent cut flower. 60c.
Eugene Vardier, Semi-rose type, deli- cate blush shading to hydrangea pink; enormous flowers, one of the finest. 75c
General Dodds. Uniform dark Tyrian rose, center touched with a few white dots; very desirable; late. Each 75c.
Uving-stone. Rose type, a soft pretty pink, center petals flecked with car- mine; blooms in clusters; late. Ea. 90c.
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IiIST OP PEONIES CONTINUED FROM PACE 16
Prices f.o.b. Portland; if mailed, add postage.
RED VARIETIES
Adolpli Rousseau. Semi-double type; purple garnet; tall plant; free bloom- er; dark foliage veined red; one of the best for landscape effect. Early. $1.00. Delacliei. Rose type; dazzling rosy ma- genta, vigorous grower; blooms in clusters; very fine, late mid-season. 60c Felix Crousse. Bomb type; a brilliant red, good odor, vigorous grower with spreading habit, blooms freely in clus- ters. One of the most enjoyable pe- onies and one of the best reds. Ea. 75c. Karl Rosenfield. Semi-rose type; bril- liant velvety crimson, mid-season, no odor; strong and healthy, free bloomer in clusters; large and fine for cut flowers as well as landscapes. Ea. $1.50 L’Eclatante. Bomb type; deep velvety crimson; mid-season; flowers very double and full, each flower standing up straight and erect, well above the foliage, •specially attractive. Each 90c. Officianalis Rubra. Earliest of all good reds, a large round bloom of vivid crim- son, generally in bloom on Memorial Day. Sold only on orders including other varieties at this special price. 75c, Rubra guperba. Rose type; a rich, bril- liant dark crimson; large full double; without stamens; fragrant. Each- 75c.
The fields where our Peonies grow are a wonderfully beautiful eight.
NEW SINGLE FLOWERING PEONIES
Two very choice new varieties that we
recommend highly for this country.
Defiance. Bright crimson petals in striking contrast with the cushions of pure golden stamens. Each $1.50.
Duchess of Portland. A rich lively pink, shading to soft flesh, a free bloomer, medium early. Each $3.00.
New and Rare Varieties
Alsace-Lorraine. (Lemoine 1906.) Cream white deepening to pale yellow; late; pointed petals; water lily centre; flow- ers in clusters, free bloomer, tall and strong, very beautiful. Each $3.00.
G. Hill. Rich Tyrian rose, bordered with silvery rose, semi-rose type, gi- gantic flat flower very full, in im- mense clusters. A free bloomer eveh on plants one year from division. Fragrant; early mid-season. Ea. $2.C0.
Kelway’s Queen. Deep flesh pink, cen- ter flecked with crimson, very profuse bloomer, late mid-season; one of Kel- way’s very best. Each $10,60.
Marie Crousse, Pale lilac rose; mid- season; very large and striking, stems stiff and upright. Each $3.50.
Mong. Martin Cahuzac. Dark purple gar- net with black reflex; mid-season; the darkest peony ; very large, Ea. $3.50.
Sarah Bernhardt. Flat compact semi- rose type; uniform mauve color, silver tipped; penetrating fragrance. Ea. $3.5©
Therese. Very soft pink, lilac white center; with reflex; mid-season; strong plant and stems, enormous flowers. Dessert’s best. Each $7.00,
Caprice. S. soft rosy red; F. deep rosy red.
Her Majesty. S. rose pink; F. bright crimson tinged darker shade.
Liberty. Bright azure blue; of the finest.
Lohengrin. S. and F. uniform shade of Cattleyea rose. Large.
Loreley. S. light yellow; F. ultra marine blue, bordered cream.
Lady Jane. S. coppery; F. red and white.
Midnight. .Rich deep purple.
Monsignor. S. crimson dotted lavender, inner petal ivory; F. rich crimson, edged lavender.
Hardy Iris
(“Iris” means “The Rainbow”)
ALSO KNOWN AS GERM AH IRIS.
LIBERTY 3RXS, BEARDED IRIS, FLEUR-DE-LIS, FLAG LILIES
The growing of the Iris is greatly in- creasing each year on account of their rare beauty as well as ease of growing. They are hardy, drouth resisting; they come at a time when the garden needs their color; they bloom the first season after planting and soon form wonderful big clumps which are easily divided and transplanted.
Cultivation is easy; sunny situation need- ed; soil dry and well drained (Iris cannot stand water around the roots). Plant with bulb just below the surface, spread the roots out and pack the soil. No fertilizer should touch rhizomes. Fall planting is preferable. Water about once in two weeks until well established. Bone meal and finely ground limestone are good fertilizers.
(In list below S indicates standard or part of flower remaining upright and F indicates falls or drooping part of flower.) PRICES: NAMED VARIETIES, STRONG ROOTS, Each 25c, Dozen $2.50. MIXED HARDY IRIS, Ea. 20c, Doz. $2.00,
Prices are f.o.b. Portland.
(If mailed, add postage.) Nibelungen. S. olive green; F. yellow purple and white.
Pearl. S. very light lavender; F. deep lavender.
Perfection. S. light blue; F. darker vel- vety violet and black, orange beard. Queen-of-May. Soft lilac, almost pink. She rwin- Wright. S. and F. golden yel- low; blooms freely.
Walhalla. S. lavender; F. wine red. Zephyr. S. and F. clear blue lilac; beau- tiful and fragrant.
Diamond Quality
itrawberry "ants
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IMMEDIATE
DELIVERY
Large, vigorous, healthy plants, heav- ily rooted, free from disease and pests. We dig as ordered and pack for ship- ment in ventilated crates of 1000 plants each. Grown from our own select strains and always true to name. Offi- cially inspected in the field by the State Horticultural officers and our own in- spectors.
New Oregon. The best, most uniform, heaviest yielding, main crop strawberry. Gold Dollar. Extra early, adapted to Western Oregon and Wash-
Magoon, Especially ington.
Prices. All varieties above:
Postpaid, doz. 30c, 25 50c. 100 $1.50.
Not prepaid, 25 40c, 100 $1.00, 1000 $8.00.
Not less than 500 of a kind at 1000 rate.
Fall or Everbearing Strawberries: Progressive. Rich red color,
firm, delicious, good keepers and shippers, yield heavily until frost. Postpaid, doz. 60c, 25 75c, 100 $2.00.
Not prepaid doz. 35c, 25 55c, 100 $1.75 1000 $15.00.
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Japanese Iris
(Kaempferi )
Japanese Iris are almost too beautiful to attempt a description; all the colors of tne rainbow are gathered into their wonderful, vivid, yet harmonious shad- ings and silky texture. The flowers average about four feet in height and 5 to 7 inches across, although in the hands of experts they reach the great size of 12 inches. They are surely worth a choice place in every garden. Each year the clumps increase in size and the flow- ers become more beautiful.
Culture. They are very unlike Hardy- Iris in culture. Japanese Iris require plenty of water and good soil to get the best blooms; they do especially well on the borders of streams or ponds. A good dressing of Bone Meal and Nitrate of Soda is a big help when planting. Plant about 3 inches deep and 4 inches apart, divide the clumps every other year. They bloom after the Hardy Iris.
Doubles have six petals; singles have three petals.
NAMED VARIETIES
Strong- Boots. Bach 40c, dozen $3.75.
F.o.b. Portland; if mailed postage extra.
LIST or V ABIE TIES OP JAPANESE IBIS
The finest varieties to be had in the Northwest, very popular, and priced excep- tionally low for this high quality.
Date-dogu. Single; rich claret red with orange blotches; very charming.
Gold Bound. Double; pure white, one of the best and most beautiful.
Kumo-No-Obi. Double, dark lavender blue, especially fine. Six petals.
Kuro-Komo. Double; purple overlaid with dark blue; yellow blotches, stig- mas dark blue bordered with purple.
TVIount Hood. Double; light blue, shaded slightly darker, with a bright orange center (just the colors retlected on the grand old mountain as the sun rises over its snow-clad slopes of a winter morning).
Pyramid. Double; violet-purple, veined white in the center of each of its six beautiful petals.
Rose -Anna. Double; ivory white, heavy ruby red veins, conspicuous yellow blotch, stigmas dark plum.
Senjo-No-Hara. Double; vinous purple speckled and splashed gray, primrose blotches radiating out into sky blue, petaloid stigmas purple stained gray.
Taiheraku (Peace). Double; rich purple with yellow blotches, tipped blue, pur- ple veins radiating out; petalord stig- mas gray and lavender; a truly gorge- ous flower. Six petals.
MIXTURE JAPANESE IBIS. Double and single, no named varieties; all colors and shades. Special prices, each 20c, dozen $2.00, 100 $15.00, f.o.b. Portland.
Rhubarb
Panama Bhubarb. Everbearing, grow- ing continuously throughout the year. .Frost will not kill it; more than twice the ordinary size; stems often 3 feet long and weighing 2 pounds. Uses less than half the sugar and should not be peeled. Roots are known as subdivisions. Each 35c, doz. $3.75, postpaid; 100, $30.00 f.o.b. Portland.
Biverside Giant Bhubarb. An excellent quality, thin skin, crisp and tender, production averages 35 tons per acre for the season; cuttings begin in March, ending in July; usually four are made. Each 15c, doz. $1.50, 100 $7.50, f.o.b. Portland.
Asparagus
Giant Washington Pedigreed Asparagus.
The best ever produced, grown espe- cially for us by one of our best grow- ers. Plant in rows 5 feet apart, 15 inches apart in row, about 7500 plants to the acre. Complete description and cultural directions sent on request. Price. No. 1 (formerly listed 2 -year) plants, postpaid, doz. 50c, 50 $1.00, 100 $1.50. By express or freight, not pre- paid, 50 90c, 100 $1.25, 1000 $8.00. Price. No. 2 (formerly listed 1-year) plants, postpaid: doz. 40c, 50 75c, 100 $1.25, By express or freight, not pre- paid, 50 60c, 100 $1.00, 1000 $6.00.
Write for quantity prices.
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Oregon Field Grown Two-Year-Old Budded Bushes
Our roses are all large, sturdy, two-year-old bushes, Oregon field-grown, budded on disbudded Manetta stock and will give you splendid flowers the first season. They are true to name and include the best of the well-known popular varieties.
The Time to Plant — Roses may be planted either in the Fall or Spring. It should be done early, and we earnestly request our friends to place their Spring orders in mid- Winter so that shipment can be made at the most favorable time.
Planting — Deep preparation of soil is urged. Stir ground thoroughly to a depth of 18 inches and at least two feet if soil is inclined to be
wet or soggy, filling in extra 6 inches with
stones, to insure drainage. Bone meal worked into ground at time of planting is a big help, using a large trowelful to a plant. Sheep manure in a little larger proportion is also good. If planting in the Fall, prune tops slightly but be sure to trim all root ends back unless this has been done at the nursery. In the Spring, trim back all branches to not
more than 4 eyes. Plant at least 2 inches deeper than the crown from which sprouts
arise.
Cultivation and Protection — - Keep soil well stirred, but do not cultivate deeper than 2 inches. Soak ground when you do water and then do not water again until the surface is quite dry. Protect roses from insects and disease by spraying.
Shipping — We always send all our two- year-old rose bushes charges collect by express or freight, packing so they will carry safely even though they should be on the road for two weeks or more. If necessary, we can send small two-year-old bushes by mail, but in such cases we always prune the tops and roots ready for planting. Add 5c postage for each bush.
See assortment prices at the bottom of page 22.
Selected List of Favorites
BUSH BOSES (For Climbers see F. 23)
American Beauty (H. F.). One of the
largest, sweetest and best; rich, glossy crimson, shaded and veined in a most charming manner. Very fragrant. 75c.
Baby Cecil Brunner. Rose and cream. Each 75c.
Baby Ferle d’Or. Light orange to creamy yellow. Each 75c.
British Queen (H. T.). Pure white, large, full flowers, opening freely. One of the best white roses for bedding and cutting; stiff slender stems, free and fragrant. Each 75c.
Chateau de Clos Vougeot (H. T.). Deep, velvety crimson shaded with blackish maroon. The nearest approach to a black rose. As if cut from so much velvet, the most beautiful rose in color and texture. A true ever-blooming va- riety. Each 75c.
Cheerful. Shining pink, orange and yel- low shadings; truly “cheerful”. $1,00.
Columbia (H. T.). Peach blow pink, deepening as it opens to a glowing pink. A striking peculiarity of this rose is that the shades all deepen as the rose opens. Single buds, long stems, splendid for cutting. Nearly thornless; free from mildew. Each 75c.
Constance (H. T.). Rich orange yellow, distinctly streaked and splashed with crimson, long pointed buds; free bloomer. Each $1.00.
Dorothy Page Roberts (H. T.). Coppery pink, suffused with apricot yellow, free and perpetual, delightful garden rose. Each $1.00.
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BUSH ROSES — Continued (For Climbers see Page 23)
Edward Maw ley (H. T.) Long pointed buds of deep, rich, velvety crimson. Growth is upright and branching with handsome foliage. One of the finest red roses. Each $1.00.
Franz Deegan (H. T.). Center golden yellow, outer petals soft yellow. Very fragrant. Each $1.00.
Prau Karl Druschki (H. F.). The white American Beauty. Makes splendid buds and immense flowers; perfectly dou- ble. Each 75c.
General Jacqueminot (H. P.). Bright shining crimson; very rich and velvety, large and full. Rich fragrance. Ea. 65c.
George Dickson (IE. F.). Very large, full and perfectly formed flowers freely produced. Color, blackish crimson of velvety texture, reverse of petals heavily veined with crimson maroon. A magnificent rose. Each 75c.
Golden Emblem (H. T.). A grand new Irish rose of ideal habit of growth with holly-like glossy green foliage, each stem bearing a glorious golden yellow flower of the finest form. The peer of all yellow roses. Each $1.00.
Golden Ophelia (H. T.). Rich golden yel- low flowers in greatest freedom on stout wiry stems clothed with glossy dark green foliage. Beautifully formed buds. Each $1.00.
Gorgeous (H. T.). Strong, vigorous
growing, with handsome olive-green foliage. Color deep orange-yellow, heavily veined reddish copper. Ea. $1.00
Hadley (H. T.). A fine American pedi- greed rose producing flowers of ele- gant form and substance. Color rich crimson scarlet shaded maroon. Pro- lific during all seasons, with a won- derful fragrance. Each 75c.
Hoosier Beauty (H. T.). Crimson scar- let with darker shadings, velvety tex- ture. Bud long and pointed, delicious- ly fragrant. Each 75c.
Independence Day (Peru.). Sunflower
gold, flamed and stained coppery old gold and orange. One of the best. $1.00.
Isobel (H. T.). Single rose. Rich crim- son, flushed orange scarlet with pure yellow center. Fragrant. Each $1.00.
Juliet (H. B.). A wonderful combination of old gold on the outside of petals and a rich rosy red on the inside. Flowers large, full and delightfully scented. Each 75c.
Kaiserin Aug*. Victoria (H. T.). Elegant, large pointed buds; full double flow- ers; color delicate creamy white; fragrant. Each 75c.
K of K (H. T.). Intensest scarlet known. Semi-single, huge petals. Free bloom- er, sweet scented. Each 75c.
Lady Hillingdon (T.). Deep apricot yel- low, long and pointed bud. Flowers are of good substance and very last- ing. Foliage luxuriant. A fine forc- ing or garden rose. Each 75c.
Eos Angeles (Hs T.). Flame pink toned with coral and shaded gold at base of petals; fragrant, vigorous, and very free blooming, buds long and pointed, mammoth flowers. Each $1.00.
Byon (Fern.). Beautiful shrimp pink with salmon and chrome yellow shad- ings. Large coral red buds, beauti- fully formed. A continuous and free bloomer. Charming fragrance. Ea. $1.00
Mad. Butterfly (S. T.). Sport of Ophelia, brilliant pink suffused apricot and gold; buds are lovely for corsages, wonderfully fragrant. Each $1.00.
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BUSH ROSES— —Continued
Mad. Caroline Test out (H. T.). A
grand rose of the La France type, but with flowers larger and finer. Color, bright satiny pink; very fragrant and free in bloom. One of the handsomest roses and should be planted extensive- ly. Each 75c.
Mad. Edouard Herriott (H. T.). Coral red. shaded yellow at base, passing to shrimp red, bronze and geranium red; hardy, vigorous. Each 75c.
Maman Cochet Pink (T.). Color is a deep rosy pink, the inner side of the petals silvery rose; buds extremely large, beautifully formed, very full; outer petals reflexed. Each 75c.
Maman Cochet White (T.). Each 75c.
Miss Lolita Armour (H. T.). A magnifi- cent rose; color chrome yellow at base of petals, shaded to coppery orange. Flowers very large, of finest form, on stout canes. Each 75c.
Mrs. Dunlap Best. A strong growing, free blooming new rose from England; one of the very finest sorts. Color deep reddish apricot shaded to golden yellow at base of petals. Leathery bronze colored foliage. A splendid garden and decorative rose. Ea. $1.00.
Ophelia (H. T.). Orange salmon buds, opening to flowers of dainty pink. The foliage is clean, dark and leathery — growth vigorous and free, producing long canes. Blooms early and continu- ously. Each 75c.
Padre (Pern.). Coppery scarlet, flushed yellow at base, flowers semi-double with 15 to 20 petals, often curiously notched, exceptionally free bloomer. Color commands attention. Each $1,00.
Paul Neyron (E. P.). Deep, shining pink rose blooms freely, the largest variety in existence, finely scented, blooms first season and all summer, grows to a great height first season, stems almost thornless. Each 75c.
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Queen of Fragrance (H. T.). Large
double elegantly shaped shell pink blooms, tipped with silver. Noted for its powerful perfume. Each 75c.
Shot Silk. (New.) Coppery rose, over- shot with apricot and yellow, unusu- ally beautiful. Each $1.50.
Souvenir de Georges Pernet. Oriental red, tips of petals touched with coch- ineal. Entire flower faintly shaded with yellow. Very large and full on strong stout stems. Extremely hardy. One of Pernet Duchere’s finest pro- ductions. Each $1.25.
Sunstar. Deep orange yellow, edged, veined and splashed with crimson. Each $1.25.
The Queen Alexandra Rose (H. T.). A
most distinct rose by reason of the shading of its vermilion petals to old gold on the back, and at base. At- tracts much attention. Each $1.25.
SPECIAL
“Name-Lost Roses”
During each season the name tags on a limited number of bushes be- come lost, so that we cannot identify them. These “name lost” roses in- clude the highest priced varieties as well as the modestly priced — all of the best quality. If you have no spe- cial choice this makes an especially good assortment with many pleasant surprises and at an especially low price.
10 Bushes for $4.75
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STRONG, VIGOROUS CLIMBERS, GROWING 10 TO 12 FEET HIGH IN ONE SEASON. TWO-YEAR-OLE OREGON FIELD - GROWN BUDDED
PLANTS. PRICES
Dorothy Perkins, Rambler (H. W.). A
beautiful bright pink; large double flowers. Very sweet scented, hardy, superior foliage. Pink, red or white. Each 75c.
Hiawatha, Rambler (T.). Ruby crim- son, with a clean white eye; large sin- gle flowers in clusters; excellent for climbing, trailing and forcing. Ea. 75c.
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Tansendschon Rambler. A lovely shade of soft pink, bright clusters of blos- soms, almost covering foliage, few thorns, free and vigorous; splendid foliage. Each 75c.
Philadelphia Crimson Rambler (P.). A
light crimson, improved form of Crim- son Rambler, flowers brighter, larger, more double, much less susceptible to mildew. Each 75c.
Climbing and Pillar Roses
TWO-YEAR-OLD BUSHES, FIELD -GROWN, DIAMOND QUALITY. PRICES F. O. B. PORTLAND.
Cecil Brunner Climber (C. P.). Clusters of pretty pink flowers, especially beautiful in bud. Each 75c.
Gardenia, Climber. Creamy white, yel- low center, small sprays, beautiful form and hardy. Each 75c.
General McArthur, Climber (H. T.). Daz- zling crimson scarlet; delicious per- fume and magnificent foliage. Blooms in great profusion. Each $1.00.
Hoosier Beauty, Climber. Identical with bush variety as to flower; it is a ram- pant climber; crimson flowers, shaded to black. Each $1.00.
Xaiserin A. Victoria, Climber (C. H. T.). Strong rapid growing climbing form of the popular rose. Pine large ivory white flowers. Each 75c.
Mad. Caroline Testout, Climber (C.H.T.). Immense globular flowers of the same beautiful shade of pink as seen in the bush sort, a rampant climber. Ea. 75c,
Marechal Neil, Climber. A magnificent deep golden yellow variety; so famous as to need no description; finest of its color. Each $1.00.
Paul’s Scarlet Climber (H. W.). By all
means the most brilliant rose known in any class because of its clear, vivid, shining scarlet in large semi-double flowers. These flowers retain their intense coloring until petals fall. Can- not be too heartily commended as es- sential in any garden. Each 75c.
Pillar of Gold. Coppery orange, shaded with red. Each $1.25.
Sunburst, Climber. A splendid climber of the same beauty and freedom of bloom as the bush form of this popu- lar rose. Each $1.00.
William A. Richardson (N.). Very deep orange yellow. Flowers medium in size but freely produced. A very fine rose. Each 75c.
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Deciduous Trees
All Prices f. o. b. Portland
ASH
American White. Broad, round head and dense foliage. Very fine. Each $1.50.
BIRCH (BETULA)
Cut Leaf (B. Alba). Silvery white bark, slen- der drooping branches. Each $3.00.
CATALPA
Splendid trees, white flowers, bright foliage.
Western (Speciosa). Very rapid grower, a quick shade. 7 to 8 ft., each $1.50.
Bungei. Dwarf rounded variety, in outline like Bay Trees. 6 to 8 ft., each $3.00.
DOGWOOD (CORNUS FLORIDA)
White Flowering. Flowers white, blooming in spring. 4 to 5 ft., each $1.50, 10 ft. $12.00.
ELM
American White. A magnificent tree with drooping branches. 7 to 8 ft., $1.50; 10, $15.
English. A rapid grower, standing erect and compact, dark green. Each $1.50.
HAWTHORN
Paul’s Dougle Scarlet (C. Monogyna Pauli).
A tree of fine habit ; flowers bright scarlet, large, full and very double in heavy clusters on long sprays. Each $2.50.
Double White (C. Monogyna Alba Plena). Flowers small. Leaves lustrous green. $2.50.
HORSE CHESTNUT (AESCULUS)
White Flowering (A. Hippocastanum) . Foli- age showy, flowers stand in upright pani- cles. Each $2.00.
LABURNUM (GOLDEN CHAIN)
L. Vulgari. A small tree with long, drooping racemes of fragrant yellow flowers. $1.50.
LINDEN (TILIA)
American (T. Americana). Shapely and hand- some, foliage large. Each $1.50.
European (T. Europea). Similar to American. Leaf smaller. Each $1.50.
LOCUST (ROBINIA)
Black (R. Pseudacacia) . Rapid grower; fine for street planting. Each $1.50.
Honey Locust (Triacanthus). Each $1.50.
MAPLE (ACER)
Oregon Soft (A. Macrophyllum). A rapid grower, fine for avenues. Each $1.50.
Norway (A. Platanoides). Large, compact, foliage deep green. 9 to 10 ft. $1.50.
A. Platanoides Schwedleri. Purple Leaf Ma- ple. Variety Norway Maple. Young leaves are deep purple. As summer advances changes to green. 6 to 8 ft., each $3.00.
MOUNTAIN ASH (SORBUS)
European (S. Aucuparia). White flowers then beautiful red berries. Each $1.50.
American (S. Americana). Very ornamental, handsome foliage turning orange red in the fall. Red berries remain on the trqe most of the winter. Each $1.50.
OAK (QUERCUS)
Pin Oak (Q. Palustris). This Pin Oak is by far the most planted of all the native oaks. Graceful in form, glossy deeply pinnated foliage. Each $2.00.
Red Oak (Q. Rubra). Ideal for lawn or street. Each $2.00.
POPLAR (POPULUS)
6 to 8 ft., $1.50 ; 8 to 10 ft., $2.00.
Bolle’s Silver (P. Alba Bolleana). A compact upright grower, foliage glossy.
Lombardy (P. Nigra Fastigiata). An erect, rapid grower.
SYCAMORE OR PLANE (PLATANUS)
Erect growing tree with mottled trunk. Foli- age bright green. Each $1.50.
VARIEGATED BOX LEAF ELDER
Variegated, hardy, leaves almost pure white. Nothing finer for specimen planting. 4 to 6 ft., each $3.00.
WEEPING WILLOW (SALIX)
Wisconsin (S. Babylonica dolorosa). Large glossy leaves, pendulous habit. Each $2.00.
American (S. Babylonica). The well known common weeping willow. Each $2.00.
Coniferous Evergreen
ARBOR VITAE (THUYA)
American (T. Occidentalis) . Native, known as cedar. Foliage bright green, yellow-green underneath, bronze in winter. Each $1.50.
Pyramid Arborvitae (Thuya Lobbi). Bright green leaves above and dark glossy green leaves beneath. 2 to 2 y2 ft., each $3.00.
CEDAR
Deodar or Indian Cedar (C. Deodara). Very handsome ; branches drooping ; foliage sil- very green. Very popular. Each $2.50.
Red Cedar (Juniperus Virginiona). Native with striking form and color. Each $2.50. CYPRESS (CUPRESSUS)
Aiumii. Handsome pyramid shaped conifer. Foliage greenish-blue. Each $3.00.
Lawson’s (Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana). Grace- ful and conspicuous ; branches horizontal, slightly pendulous, foliage dark green. Each $1.50 to $5.00.
Italian. Bright green._ Very compact in growth, nothing finer in upright type. 2 to 3 ft., each $2.50 ; 3 to 4 ft., each $3.00.
CRYPTOMERIA
Elegans (Japanese Cedar). Delicate green fo- liage and graceful habit. Color changing to reddish-brown. 2 to 21/£ ft., each $3.50.
Japonica. Open branched type, resembling the Sequoia Gigantea, but of slower growth. 2 to 3 ft., each $2.50.
FIR (ABIES)
Norman’s (A. Normanniana) . Lustrous green foliage, very symmetrical. Each $3.00.
JUNIPER (JUNIPERUS)
Irish (J. Communis hibernica). Pyramidal form, foliage silvery gray. 2 to 3 ft., $3.00.
Common (J. Communis). Branches spreading. Fine trees. 2*4 to 3 ft., each $3.90.
RETINOSPORA
Plumosa Aurea. Golden. Each $4.00.
Squarrosa. Dense, compact. Foliage with feathery branches. Light blui-h green. $3.00.
SPRUCE (PICAE)
Norway (P. Excelsa). A lofty, rapid grower; branches drooping. Fine for hedge or wind- break. 2 to 3 ft., each $3.00.
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Friut Trees
DIAMOND QUALITY
In this small catalog space is not available to describe each variety of fruit, but complete list of varieties and prices are given. If you are not familiar with the varieties, write us for complete descriptive list and for advice with reference to your special needs.
Deliveries are made from November to May, but orders are accepted at any time for deliv- ery in season.
Prices are f. o. b. Portland. For parcel post add sufficient for postage.
APPLES
PEACHES
4 to 5 ft., each 75c; 10, $6.50; 100, $50.00 Varieties
Early Alexander Early Crawford Elberta Hale’s Early Late Crawford
Mayflower Muir Salway Tuscan Cling
First grade. First grade,
4 to 6 ft., each $1.00; 100, $75.00
each 75c;
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35.00 |
Beurre Bose |
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3.50 |
30.00 |
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Early Harvest Red Astrachan
Gravenstein Yellow Transparent
Autumn and Winter Varieties Baldwin Northern Spy
Delicious Spitzenberg
Grime’s Golden Wealthy
Jonathan Winter Banana
Multnomah Yellow Bellflower
Ortley or White Yellow Newtown
Bellflower Pippin
Crab Varieties
Florence Transcendent
Red Siberian
APRICOTS
4 to 5 ft., each 75c; 10, $6.50; 100, $50.00 Varieties
Blenheim The Lewis
Moorpark Tilton
Royal
CHERRIES
First year, 4 to 6 ft., each $1; 10, $9; 100, $75 Varieties
Bing Late Duke
Black Republican May Duke
Kentish Royal Ann
Lambert
NECTARINES
4 to 5 ft., each 75c; 10, $6.50; 100, $50.00 Varieties
Boston Early Violet
PEARS
2 years,
10, $8.50
1 year, 4 to 6 ft 10, $6.50; 100, $60.00 Autumn Varieties
Fall Butter Flemish Beauty Seckel
Winter Varieties
Winter Nellis
Winter Bartlett
PLUMS
Each
6 ft $0.40
6 ft 1.00
Varieties
Maynard Peach
Prinlew Plum Satsuma Washington Yellow Egg
P. Harry
1 year, 4 to
2 year, 4 to
Bradshaw Columbia Coe’s Golden Drop Damson
Damson Shropshire Green Gage
10
$3.50
8.00
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$30.00
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PRUNES
First grade,
First grade.
First grade.
First grade,
Giant Hungarian Italian
QUINCE
First grade, 2 years, each 75c; 10, $6.50 Varieties
Apple Champion
Orange Pineapple
Prices f.o.b. Portland, postage extra if mailed.
Varieties
Pacific
Petite
Nut Trees
ALMOND
3 to 5 ft., each, $1.00; 10, $9.00; 100, $75.00 Varieties
IXL Nonpareil
BUTTERNUT
4 to 6 ft., each, $1.50; 10, $12.50 FILBERTS
2 to 3 ft., each, 75c; 10, $5.00 Varieties
Barcelona White Aveline
DuChilly
ALL PRICES ON TREES ARE F. O. B. PORTLAND
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Walnut Trees
GRAFTED WALNUTS
Franquettes. We offer a splendid strain graft- ed on four-year California Black Walnut sturdy, thrifty trees with big fibrous roots. The best to plant. Comes to bearing much younger than seedling walnut. Prices, f.o.b. Portland — 3 to 4 ft., each $1.50; 4 to 5 ft., each $2.00; 5 to 6 ft., each $2.50. Cannot be mailed.
SEEDLING WALNUTS
Franquette and Mayette. Second generation, each $1.00, f.o.b. Portland.
California Black. A rapid grower ; nut me- dium size; hard, smooth shell. Each $1.75.
Deciduous Shrubs
Deliveries are made from November until May, orders are accepted at any time for delivery
in season.
We use every precaution to deliver healthy, vigorous stock, but the measure of your success will depend upon the planting and care given, as careless or ignorant handling kills thousands of fine trees and plants every season. Avoid unnecessary exposure of roots to the air. In the case of evergreens that are “balled,” do not remove the burlap. Plant as received, only cut the string around the top, then loosen burlap after tree is set. If you cannot plant immediately on receipt, always “heel” in so roots may be in contact with good soil.
If the soil is good and properly prepared, only a hole large enough to easily take the roots need be dug, but better results can always be obtained by digging out a large space and filling in with good top soil. In setting the trees, do not put deeper than they stood in the nursery, excepting some dwarfs, which go a little deeper. Be Sure to Pack Earth Solidly Around Roots. Neglect of this' is responsible for many failures.
ALMOND (PRUNUS)
Pink Flowering (P. Japonica). Early dwarf, double pink flowers in festoons. Each $1.25.
ALTHAEA (ROSE OF SHARON)
Late summer blooming, continues into fall, flowers resemble hollyhocks. Colors pink, white or red. Each 75c.
AZALEA
A. Mollis. Low growing, with gorgeous yellow flowers before leaves appear. Each $2.50.
BERBERRY
B. Thunberg (Japanese). Low growing, clus- ters of white flowers in May. Foliage changes to red in autumn. Each 75c.
BOX LEAF ELDER
Variegated. Hardy, leaves almost pure white,
4 to 6 ft. Also in silver and gold coloring. Each $3.00.
BUDDLEYA (SUMMER LILAC)
Magnifica. Long spikes of lilac-like flowers, lavender-blue. Blooms from June to frost. For lawn or tall hedge. 2-yr. plants, ea. 75c.
BROOM
Alba (White). Hardy, blooms in spring. 75c.
Scarapius (Scotch). Bright yellow flowers. 75c.
Juncea (Spanish). Most beautiful of all; blooms all summer. Each $1.00.
CALYCANTHUS
Floridus (Sweet Scented Shrub). Dark crim- son double flowers, fragrant, blooms all sea- son. Each 75c.
CHERRY
Japanese Weeping. Double pink flowers. Ea. $5.00 ; single pink flowers, each $4.00.
CRAB
Bechtel’s Flowering. Masses of fragrant dou- ble pink rose-like flowers. Tree shape. Ea. $1.50.
DEUTZIA
Pride of Rochester (Crenata). Pure white double flowers, bloom May- June. Ea. 75c.
Lemoines. Large clusters pure white flowers, hardy and popular. Each 75c.
Wateri (D. Crenata Flora Rosa Plena). Dainty double pink flowers. Each $1.00.
Gracillis. Dwarf, white flowers tinged pink. Each $1.00.
ELAEGNUS
Japan, China. Ornamental shrub of spreading habit, silvery leaves, numerous small yellow- ish-white fragrant flowers ; scarlet fruit in large clusters. Fruit is edible and makes delicious jelly or juice. iy2 to 2 ft. Each $1.00; 2y2 to 3 ft., each $2.50.
FORSYTHIA (GOLDEN BELL)
F. Fortune!. Dense masses of yellow flowers in early spring ; a beautiful lawn tree. 75c.
Intermedia. Early spring blooming of yellow flowers. Grows to 4 ft. Each $1.00.
HONEYSUCKLE (BUSH)
White Tartarian. Bushy growth, flowers freely ; red and orange berries remain til falll. 75c. HYDRANGEA
Japanese Otaksa. Beautiful lawn plant, flow- ers pink, blue and white, depending on min- erals in soil. For shady places. 75c to $1.50. Paniculata Grandiflora (Tree Hydrangeas). 3 to 4 ft., white flowers. Each $1.00. HYPERICUM
Patulum Henryi. Height 4 ft., large yellow flowers in masses during fall. Each 75c. KERRIA
Very graceful shrub, bright yellow flowers in early spring, vivid green branches. Ea. 75c. LILAC (SYRINGA VULGARIS)
Each 75c; grafted, each $1.25.
Common. White or purple flowers.
Chas. Sargent. Enormous violet-mauve flowers. Hippolyte Maringer. Purplish-mauve.
Jean Bart. Rosy-violet, buds carmine. Maximowicz. Large heliotrope, silvery blooms. Miss Ellen Wilmott. Snow white, very large. Christophe Colome. Pale lilac, purple buds.
Dr. Breitschneider. White, purple buds, late. Nigricans. Lilac flowers, very fine.
Perle Von Stuttgart. Pure white.
MOCK ORANGE (SYRINGA)
Large hardy shrub with profusion of creamy white flowers, very fragrant. Each 75c. PRUNUS (FLOWERING PRUNE)
P. Pissardi. Foliage and fruit red, covered in spring with clouds of white flowers. $1.00. P. Blivians. Double pink flowers. Ea. $2.00. P. Vesuvius. Light green foliage, turns to blood red in fall. Showy fruit. Each $1.50. QUINCE (JAPANESE FLOWERING) Bright scarlet flowers, early spring. Ea. $1.00. RUSSIAN OLIVE
Large shrub, silvery foliage, yellow flowers in May, yellow berries follow. Each $1.00. SPIRAEIS
Thunbergii. Abundant blooms, very fine. 60c. Billard’s. Red flowers in dense spikes. 60c. VanHoutte’s Bridal Wreaths. Very graceful, white flowers in round clusters. May. 60c. Crimson (S. Bumalda.) Red flowers. Ea. 60c. Japanese. Rosy pink flowers in July. 60c. Blue. Bright blue flowers in autumn. 60c. SNOWBALL
Pure white flowers in May. 3 to 4 ft. Ea. 75c.
TAMARIX
Juniperiana (Africana). Pink flowers. $1.06. WEIGELIA
Candida. White flowers, tall bush. 75c.
Rosea. Light pink, compact shrub. 75c.
Eva Rathke. Red flowers, very fine. 75c. Variegated. Silvery leaves, beautiful. 75c.
PRICES ON SHRUBS ARE F. O. B. PORTLAND
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Evergreen Shrubs
ABELIA
Grandiflora. Small glossy leaves, tubular- shaped flowers blush pink, late summer blooming. Each $1.50.
AUCURA (JAPANESE LAUREL)
Japonica. Variegated shrub, yellow spotted leaves, red berries after a certain age. $1.50.
Japonica, Green. Leaves glossy green, bears fruit which stays on all winter at age of two years. Each $1.50.
AZALEA
Crimson — A. Hinodegri (Asahi). Evergreen from Japan ; bright, minute, waxy foliage that turns gamete in winter. Loaded in early spring with masses of scarlet flowers. Choice of plants, each $2.00.
BARBERRY
Berberis Darwini. Holly-like leaves, blue ber- ries, clusters of yellow flowers in early spring ; desirable for hedges. Each $1.00.
B. Wilsoni. Introduced from China ; dwarf shrub, small green leaves turn to red in fall ; long spines. Each $1.00 to $1.50.
Berberis Vericulosis. Similar to Darwini ; more brilliantly colored in fall ; dwarf. Ea. $1.25. BOXWOOD (BUXUS)
Pyramidal. Cone-shaped plant of great beauty. 2 to 2y2 ft. Each $4.00; 2% to 3V2 ft. $5.00.
Globe. Globe-shaped. Each $2.00 to $4.00.
For boxwoods for hedges and borders, write for prices on quantity desired.
CAMELLIA
Small tree, waxy leaves, beautiful waxy flow- ers, resembling a small rose. Assorted col- ors only. 1 to l3/2 ft-, each $1.50. COTONEASTER
Very beautiful, practically evergreen, fine cut leaves, showy red berries stay on all winter. Bush, trailing and tall varieties.
C. Horizontalis (Trailing). Low growing with long horizontal branches. Each $1 to $1.50.
C. Microphylla. Trailing form. Each $1.50.
C. Franchetti. Large size, gracefully droop- ing, inasses of red berries in fall. Ea. $1.50.
C. Simonsii. Upright growing, bright leaves, pinkish flowers, red berries all winter. Fine for massing. Each 75c to $2.00.
DAPHNE (ODORA)
Japanese shrub with waxy light green foliage, pink and white flowers in early spring of wonderful fragrance. Well rooted out of 5 inch pots. No color guarantee. Each $2.00 to $3.50.
HOLLY (ILEX)
English (Aquifolia). Prickly dark green foli-
age, grows moderately fast, covered during winter months with bright red berries. Berry-bearing trees, each $3.00 up. LAURISTINUS
Dark green leaves, flowers white, tinted with pink, blooming late winter and early spring. Each 75c to $2.00.
LAUREL (ENGLISH LAUREL)
Lauro-Cerasus. Small tree-shrub ; large, hand- some, shining foliage all year. Fine for hedges and specimen plants. Each 75c to $2.50. (For hedge plant size, write for
prices on quantity desired.)
LONICERA
Nitida (Evergreen Bush Honeysuckle). Slender branches, bright glossy foliage. Excellent for massing or tub plant. Each $1.00 to $1.50.
OREGON GRAPE
Mahonia Aquefolia. Official flower for the State of Oregon. Each 75c to $2.00.
PORTUGAL LAUREL
Beautiful slow growing laurel, dark green glossy leaves, small, very compact ; 18 to 24 in., each $2.00 ; 24 to 30 in., each $3.00. PRIVIT (LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM)
Golden Privit. Beautiful variegated shrub to plant among evergreens, giving a wonderful effect; 2 ft.f each $1.00 to $1.50.
California Privit. Our best plant for hedges. Plant in double row 2 ft. apart, 6 in. be- tween plants.
18 to 24 in., 10 plants $1.00; 100 for $ 7.50 24 to 30 in., 10 plants $1.25; 100 for $10.00 PYRACANTHA
Evergreen Thorn. Tall growing, long narrow green leaves, small white flowers, followed by orange berries all winter. We have orange-scarlet and orange-yellow berried plants. Each 75c to $1.50.
RHODODRENDON
Grafted varieties. Very scarce. Each $8.00 ; seedlings, each, $3.00.
VERONICA
Shrubs of compact growth, forming well rounded specimens which can be used singly or in groups.
V. Buxifolia (Box Leaved). Small, upright growth, white flowers. Each 75c to $1.50.
V. Cypressoides. Globular shape, numerous slender branches clothed with scale-like leaves. Each 50c to $1.50.
V. Traversi. Upright, hardy variety, white flowers. Each 50c to $1.50.
IMPORTED GRANULATED PEAT MOSS (Turf Mull)
Granulated Peat Moss (or Mull) is decom- posed vegetable matter such as leaves, etc., used by Horticulturists and Nurserymen.
The United States Department of Agricul- ture has proven that the plant’s growth is directly in proportion to the water holding capacity of the soil, primarily because soil capable of moisture retention will also retain most of the other natural and immediately available plant foods. Peat Moss mixed with soil gives a greater facility for holding water ; for instance, in making lawns, with Peat Moss added to the soil, it will retain its moisture longer and make a more luxurious lawn.
Applying to roses and other plants, it keeps the soil in better condition for the growing of the plants. Peat Moss should be used in all landscape gardening mixed with the soil. It should also be used in all bulb beds. The use of Peat Moss should usually be at the rate of one bale to about 250 square feet.
Peat Moss is not sold by weight. It comes in bales containing about 13 cubic feet and is capable of absorbing seven or eight times its weight of water.
FINE. Price per bale, $3.75.
MEDIUM. Price, per bale, $4.00.
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Vines, Grape and Berries
Clematis Paniculata
Ampelopsis (Ivy)
Veitchi “Boston Ivy”. Leaves glossy green, coloring bronze in Fall; flowers small; berries deep blue; clings firmly to smooth walls. Two-year roots, 50c. Quinquefoiia “Virginia Creeper”. Com- mon American Ivy. Two-year roots 50c. Engelmanni. Similar to Quinquefoiia but leaves slightly smaller, and will cling to walls without any support. Very hardy and attractive. Strong two-year roots, each 50c.
Clematis
Clematis is one of the most beautiful and useful climbers. Their magnificent flowers, born in great profusion in beau- tiful shades of lavenders, purples, reds and white, make them especially attrac- tive. Requires a rich loamy soil, but manure should not touch the roots. Cut out the weak and surplus branches in the Spring and tie vine up well to its support.
Ramona. Beautiful lavender, best of its color. Each $1.00, postpaid.
Henryi. Fine, Igrge, creamy white flow- ers; a strong grower dnd very hardy. Each $1.00, postpaid.
Jackmanii. Intense violet purple with a rich velvety appearance; distinctly veined. Large plants, each $1.00. Clematis Paniculata. A rapid and vigor- ous grower; produces sheets of me- dium sized, pure white flowers of the most pleasing fragrance; well adapted for covering trellises or fences. Choice plants, each 50c.
Cinnamon Vines
Once planted they will grow a lifetime. Each 25c, five for $1.00.
Dutchman’s Pipe
Aristolochia Sipho. A handsome, bright green luxuriant vine, having large fo- liage and brownish, pipe-shaped flow- ers. A strong rapid grower. Ea. 75c.
English Ivy
Large, thick, shining, leathery leaves, evergreen. Plant in sheltered position.
Each 25c.
Honeysuckle
Hall’s Japanese. Almost evergreen, very popular; white turning to yellow. 50c.
Jasmine
Nudiflorum. Drooping branches, envel- oped with bright yellow flowers be- fore leaves appear. Each $1.00.
Kudzu Vine
Kudzu Vine (Fuereria Thundergiana).
Large foliage and dense shade, grow- ing 50 feet in one season. Flowers plentiful in August, rosy-purple, pea- shaped; in small racemes. Each 50c.
Trumpet Vine
Bignonia Radicans (Trumpet Vine).
Strong climber; deciduous, flowers orange scarlet. Mid-summer. Ea. 50c.
Wisteria
W. Sinensis (Chinese Wistaria). Grows
15 to 20 feet in a season; has long, pendulous clusters of pale blue flow- ers in May and June and Autumn. Choice 1-yearplants $1.50.
Grapes
Prices, 2-year plants, not prepaid (post extra). Each 20c, 10 $1.75, 100 $15.00; special prices on quantities.
Campbell’s Early. Nearly black, light purple bloom, August.
Moore’s Early. Resembles Concord, more pulp and earlier.
Concord. Large black, August. Delaware. Bright red, grows freely, Aug. Niagara. Called White Concord, Sept. Worden. Large black, imp. Concord, Sept. I»ucile. Medium large rejl, very hardy.
Raspberries
BEACH CAPS
Not prepaid, 2-yr., ea. 25c, 10 $2.25, 100 $20; l-yr., ea. 20c, 10 $1.50, 100 $12.50. Gregg. Good size, productive and hardy. Plum Parmer. Large, black, hardy.
RED CAPS
Not prepaid l-yr., ea. 10c, 10 75c, 100 $3. Cuthbert. Deep rich red, large and firm; ripens medium to late.
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A FEW FAVORITE PERENNIAL PLANTS
Our complete list of Perennial Plants includes over 300 well chosen varieties and if you are interested, we will be pleased to send you this complete list. Ask for our PERENNIAL PLANT BOOK. The perennials below are selected as the favorites with many people, as based on our records of sales. All are well rooted specimens and are packed carefully for safe delivery. Dozen price applies to a dozen of one variety, not on mied lots. F. O. B. Portland, postage extra if mailed
ALSTROEMERIA - AURANTIACA (Peruv- ian Lily). Handsome plants, especially when grown in groups ; well drained, partly shaded position. Yellow flowers, streaked with red, in umbels on stems 2-4 ft. high ; July to Sept. Each 30c. Doz. $3.
ANEMONE JAPONICA. Red, white or pink ; fall flowering, hardy perennial. Each 20c. Doz. $2.00.
Max Vogel. Large semi-double pink flowers. Each 35c. Doz. $3.50.
AQUILEGIA (Columbine). Long spurred; hybrids ; blue, white, pink, yellow and lavender combinations ; mixture only. Each 25c. Doz. $2.50.
ASTERS. Among the best hardy peren- nials. A few varieties listed below :
Climax. Light blue or lavender ; 4 to 5 feet. Each 20c. Doz. $2.00.
Louvain. Soft pink; 4 ft. Ea. 30; Doz. $3.
Maggie Perry. Trusses of large mauve flowers, 3 to 5 feet. Each 20c. Doz. $2.
Perry’s White. Pure white, golden red center ; 4 ft. Each 20c. Doz. $2.00.
Tartaricus. Bluish violet ; 7 feet. Each 20c. Doz. $2.00.
BLEEDING HEART (Deilytra). Each 75c.
CAMPANULA (Lactiflora). Large trusses bell shaped blue or lavender flowers, stiff stems, excellent for cutting. Each 25c. Doz. $2.50.
DIANTHUS (Pinks) ALLWOODI. Bloom- ing continually from early summer until late fall. Flowers are large, borne on long strong stems and are fragrant. Harold, double pure white; Jean, white, crimson center ; Robert, old rose. Each 30c. Doz. $3.00.
DIGITALIS (Foxglove). Shirley Giant.
Extra large flowering, mixture of colors ; 3-5 ft.; May-July. Each 25c; Doz. $2.50.
FUNKIAS (Undulata Variegated). Leaves edged and striped white, light blue flow- ers ; 16 to 20 inches ; June to August. Each 30c. Doz. $3.00.
GAILLARDIA (The King). Flowers 6 to 8 inches in diameter on stout 18 to 24 inch stems ; vivid crimson, with yellow margin. Each 40c.
GEUM (Mrs. Bradshaw). Large double, fiery red flowers. Each 25c. Doz. $2.50.
Lady Stratheden. Double golden yellow flowers. Each 25c. Doz. $2.50.
GYPSOPHILIA-PANICULATA (Perennial Baby’s Breath). Myriads of small white flowers ; for cutting; unsurpassed ; 2 to 3 feet ; May to July. Each 25c. Doz, $2.50.
Rokejeka. Pink flowered Baby’s Breath. Each 25c. Doz. $2.50.
HELENIUM (Superbum). Tall growing plants, closely allied to the Sunflower, bearing in late summer and early fall ; great masses of large yellow Daisy-like flowers. Each 20c. Doz. $2.00.
HELLEBORUS( Christmas Rose) HYBRIDS. Hardy herbaceous perennials ; very early flowers and attractive leaves. Erect, 12 to 18 inches ; large palmately divided leaves ; large pink flowers, 4 to 6 inches
across. A few mild days in December will bring out the buds and flowers ; 2- year-old plants. Each 50c. 3-year-old plants. Each $1.00.
HEMEROC ALLIS (Luteola Major). Golden yellow flowers ; 5 inches across, on 4-foot branching stems ; July. Very hardy. Each 30c. Doz. $3.00.
INCARVILLEA-DELAVAYI (Hardy Glox- inea). Large, rich rose flowers with deep yellow throats on spikes 2 to 3 feet high ; May-June. Each 30c. Doz. $3.00.
LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flower). Rich, cardinal red flowers, opening from below upward along the tall spike, thus bearing flowers for several weeks ; 2 to 3 ft. ; July-August. Each 25c. Doz. $2.50.
Queen Victoria. This variety has crim- son foliage, which with the bright scarlet flowers is very effective. Each 30c.
LUPINUS— HARKNESS’ REGAL LUPINS (Hybrids). This new race of Herbaceous Lupins is quite distinct from any other race of Lupins, and embraces colors, the like of which have never been seen. These plants, being seedlings of Hybrids, are not guaranteed true to color, about 50% being the average. It is impossible by description to convey an adequate idea of the beauty of these colors, some so start- ling bright, others more subdued, yet not less charming. Each 40c.
PAPAVER (Perry’s White). Satin white flowers, with maroon at base of petals. Each 30c. Doz. $3.00,
PHLOX (Baron Von Heeckern). One of finest salmon pink. Each 35c. Doz. $3.50.
PHLOX FEUERBRANDT A color here- tofore unknown in Phlox ; bright Ver- million scarlet. Each 40c,
PYRETHRUM HYBRIDIUM (Persian Daisy). May to July. Each 30c. Doz, $3.
SALVIA VIRGATA NEMOROSA. Very effective for borders ; 2 to 3 feet ; May to September. Purplish blue flowers. Each 30c. Doz. $3.00.
SCABIOSA (Caucasica). Soft lavender; blooms June to frost. Each 30c. Doz. $3.
SHASTA DAISY (Sieger). Very large; flowers 4-6 in. Each 25c. Doz. $2.50.
STATICE LATIFOLIA (Sea Lavender). The flowers when cut and dried will last for months. Each 20c. Doz. $2.00.
SWEET WILLIAM (Johnson’s Giant), Marvellous colors. Mixtures only. Each 25c. Doz. $2.50.
THALICTRUM (Dipterocarpum) . 4 to 7
feet tall, lilac mauve flowers. Each 30c. Doz. $3.00.
TRITOMA (Red Hot Poker). Mixture of of colors to scarlet. Each 30c. Doz. $3.
VERONICA (Longifolia Subsessilis). Very beautiful blue flowers ; July to September. Each 20c, Doz. $2.00.
WALL FLOWERS. Many varieties and colors. Each 20c. Doz. $2.00,
YUCCA (Filamentosa). (Adams Needle). Effective sword-like evergreen foliage ; Spikes of white flowers. 6 ft. high, Ea. 35c.
Perennial Roek or Alpine Plants
The popularity of rock gardens has increased so greatly that we have at consid- erable time and effort prepared an exceptionally complete and fine list of the peren- nials especially suited for this purpose. It is impossible to show the complete list in this bulb and rose booklet but we are describing below a dozen of the best varie- ties for starting a rock garden and we ask those who are interested in the complete list to write for our booklet of “PERENNIAL PLANTS.”
Prices are f.o.b. Portland; if mailed, add postage.
12 Desirable Alpine Perennials to Start Your Rockery
Collection of 1 each of these 12 plants, $2.75
AEABIS (Rock Cress) Alpina, The
foliage is gray-green and the flow- ers are pure white. 4 to 6 inches high. April. Ea. 20c, doz. $2.00.
AEMEEIA (Vulgaris). Small, com- pact tufts of evergreen foliage with numerous rose-pink flowers on 6- inch stem. May to July. Ea. 25c, doz. $2.50.
ASTER (Alpinus Goliath). Large li- lac flowers with yellow center, 12 to 15 inches high. May to June.
Ea. 25c, doz. $2. 50.
AURICULA (Alpine primrose). Clus- ters of beautiful flowers in many color combinations, fragrant at times. Smooth leaf foliage; '6 to 8 in.; April-May. Ea. 25c; doz. $2.50.
CAMPANULA (Gargrantica) , The jewel of the rock garden. Rosettes of small leaves, covered from June to September with light blue star- shaped flowers. Trailing, 3 to 4 inches high. Ea. 35c, doz. $3.50.
HELIANTHEMUM (Sun Rose) Mu- tabile. Low - growing evergreen shrub, 10 to 12 inches, covered in May to July with brilliant colored flowers. Ea. 25c, doz. $2,50.
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PAP AVER (Iceland Poppy) Nudi- caule, Improved Sunbeam, Flowers are larger and have stronger stems than the old strain. Many tints. 18-inch stems. Early spring to late summer. Ea. 25c, doz. $2.50.
PHLOX (Subulata). Moss or moun- tain pink. Covered during spring and early summer with brilliant- colored flowers, close tufts moss- like foliage. Ea 20c, doz. $2,00.
SAXiPRAGA (Bathionensis). Mossy type, rapid grower, large pink- white flowers on 10-in. stems; April to May. Ea. 30c, doz. $3.00,
THYMUS (Prostata). Carpets of olive green foliage smothered with dainty spikes of rich blue flowers, 4 to 5 inches high. May and June. Ea. 25c, doz. $2.50.
VERONICA (Prostata). Carpets of olive green foliage, smothered with dainty spikes of rich blue flowers; 4-5 in. high; May- June. Ea, 25c, doz $2.50,
VIOLA (Jersey Gem). The best viola yet introduced; blooms most of the year; large pure violet flowers, fra- grant, 9 to 10 inches high, vigorous bushy growth. Ea, 25c, doz. $2.50,