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R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. PERENNIAL PLANTS. 



HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS. 



nPHE OLD-FASHIONED HARDY FLOWERS. The favorites of old-time gardens are agaiu popular, and deservedly so. No feature of 

 ■■■ the garden can he more satisfactory than a well-arranged Hardy Plant border, producing from April to November a continuous succession 

 of charming flowers much more interesting than the usual greenhouse assortment, and equally valuable for garden embellishment and 

 cutting purposes. The Hardy Plants have the advantage of greater permanency, requiring only cultivation, enriching, a slight mulch during 

 Winter, and an occasional checking of the more robust growers to keep the plantation in good condition for years. 



Where early flowers are desired we advocate the introduction of groups of Narcissi, etc., which bloom in April and May and should 

 be planted in October, as well as Montbretias, the hardier species of Gladioli and Lilies for Summer blooming, and which may be planted in Spring. 



We limit our list to varieties which have been found generally hardy and most desirable for the severe climate of New England. 



Single plants of hardy perennials -n-ill be furnished at the following rates: Plants at $1.50 per dozen, 20 cents each; plants at $1.75 

 and $2.00 per dozen, 25 cents each; plants at $2.50 per dozen, 30 cents each; plants at $3.00 per dozen, 35 cents each. 



Achillea ptarmica. Perry's White. 



AJUGA reptans rubra. Purplish blue flowers. 



ALSTRCEMERIA aurantlaca. (Chilian Lily.) Showy 



flowers in spikes, orange spotted crimson; splendid for 



vase decoration. J\ilytoSept. 2 ft. ... ... 



ALYSSUM rostratum. Bright, golden-yellow flowers; 

 splendid for masses: likes the sun; June and July. 



1 ft 



saxatile compactum. (Gold Dust.) Golden-yellow; 

 showj' plant for border or rockery masses; April to 

 June. 1 ft. ... . . ... . . ... 



AMSONIA tabernEemontana. Bushy plant with cj-me^ 

 of pale blue flowers ; June. 2 ft. ... 



ANCHUSA. (Italian Alkanet.) 



italica. Dropmore Variety. A great improvement 



on the type, the flowers being larger and of a lovely 



shade of gentian-blue; blooms the entire season. 3 



to 4 ft. (Illustrated on page 119.) ... ... 



italica Perry's Variety. Of stronger growth than 

 the Dropmore; flowers a rich, deep blue . . 



italica Opal. Large pale blue flowers; verj- beautiful; 

 in bloom all Sum- 

 mer. 3 to 4 ft. 

 Doz., $3.50; 100, 

 3.25 . 00. 

 myosotidiflora. 

 A distinct species 

 growing 10 to 12 

 inches high, pro- 

 ducing sprays of 

 beautiful Forget- 

 me-not-like flowers 

 of rich blue. May. 

 Doz., S3.. 50; 100, 

 .§25.00. 



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ACANTHUS mollis. (Bear's Breech. ) The rich, massive leaves of the plant are sup- 

 posed to have suggested the Corinthian style of architecture; flowers white; fine Doz. 100 

 for lawn groups; July and August. 2 ft S3.0OS20.00 



ACHILLEA millefolium roseum. (Pink Yarrow.) Rosy-pink flowers; blooms all 

 Summer. 1 2 f t. ... ... ... ... ... ... . . . • 



millefolium Cerise Queen. Bright cerise. IJ ft. 



ptarmica Perry's White. A grand improvement on "The Pearl," with ver>- large, 

 pure white flowers in clusters which are borne in the greatest profusion the 

 entire Summer; ior cutting purposes it is invaluable. 2 ft. 



ptarmica, fl. pi. The Pearl. Most effective for shrubbery and edgings; double 

 white flowers, fine for cutting. 1^ ft. 



tomentosa. (Yellow Yarrow.) June to August. 1ft. 

 ACONITUM. (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) . 



Fischeri. A dwarf variety wdth ver>' large pale blue flowers: September and Oc- 

 tober. 2 ft 



Spark's Variety. Deep blue flowers and branching habit. July. 4 ft. 



ACTyEA spicata alba. (Baneherry). A desirable native plant bearing dense spikes 

 of white flowers in June, followed by clusters of white berries. 2 ft. ... 



spicata rubra. Similar to above but with bright red berries. 



AGROSTEMMA coronaria. (Mullein Pink.) Bright crimson; June and July. 2 ft. 

 coronaria alba. Pure white. ... 



Flos Jovis. (Flov)cr of Jove.) Deep pink; June. ... ... ... 



hybrida Walkeri. Crimson, large flowers 



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