118 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. PERENNIAL PLANTS. 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS. 
HE OLD-FASHIONED HARDY FLOWERS. The favorites of old-time gardens are again popular, and deservedly so. No feature of 
the garden can be 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 oceasional 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, ete., 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 will 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. 
Doz. 100 
AJUGA reptans rubra. Purplish blue flowers. ....$2.50 $18.00 
ALSTREMERIA aurantiaea. (Chilian Lily.) Showy 
flowers in spikes, orange spotted crimson; splendid for 
vase decoration. JulytoSept. 2ft. ae Ne6 Gheall) =. 25.00 
ALYSSUM rostratum. Bright, golden-yellow flowers; 
splendid for masses; likes the sun; June and July. 
Sits 2.50 18.00 
saxatile compactum. (Gold Dust.) Golden-yellow; 
showy plant for border or rockery masses; April to 
June. 1 ft. Zoe aes lee see se AoW) sik 08) 
AMSONIA tabernemontana. Bushy plant with eymes 
of pale blue flowers; June. 2 ft. 2.00 15.00 
ANCHUSA. (lialian 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 
to4ft. (Illustrated on page 119.) oes 3.50 25.00 
italiea Perry’s Variety. Of stronger growth than 
the Dropmore; flowers a rich, deep blue... oo OU ssl sU 
italica Opal. Large pale blue flowers; very beautiful; 
in bloom all Sum- 
mer. 3 to 4 ft. 
Doz., $3.50; 100, 
$25.00. 
myosotidiflora. 
A distinet species 
growing 10 to 12 
inches high, pro- 
ducing sprays of 
beautiful Forget- 
me-not-like flowers 
= of rich blue. May. 
Perry’s White. Doz., $3.50; 100, 
$25.00. 
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. 2ft. ... Loa Sie eae ... $3.00 $20.00 
Achillea ptarmica. 
ACHILLEA millefolium roseum. (Pink Yarrow.) Rosy-pink flowers; blooms all 
Summer. 1} ft. oe Suge ae 2.50 18.00 
millefolium Cerise Queen. Bright cerise. 13 ft. ze tas 2.50 18.00 
ptarmica Perry’s White. A grand improvement on “The Pearl,” with very large, 
pure white flowers in clusters which are borne in the greatest profusion the 
entire Summer; for cutting purposes it is invaluable. 2 ft. aor 2 eOO el ROU) 
ptarmiea, fl. pl. The Pearl. Most effective for shrubbery and edgings; double 
white flowers, fine for cutting. 1} ft. , 2.50 18.00 
tomentosa. (Yellow Yarrow.) June to August. 1 ft. 2.50 18.00 
ACONITUM. (Monkshood or Helmet Flower). 
Fischeri. A dwarf variety with very large pale blue flowers; September and Oc- 
tober, 2Htieee ae 56 ine ae ute sate Bee 3.50 25.00 
Spark’s Variety. Deep blue flowers and branching habit. July. 4 ft. 330) 2 010) 
ACTA spicata alba. (Baneberry). A desirable native plant bearing dense spikes 
of white flowers in June, followed by clusters of white berries. 2 ft. 2.50 18.00 
spicata rubra. Similar to above but with bright red berries. 2.50 18.00 
AGROSTEMMA coronaria. (Mudlein Pink.) Bright crimson; June and July. 2ft. 2.00 15.00 
eoronaria alba. Pure white. OR Hats 2.00 15.00 
Flos Jovis. (Flower of Jove.) Deep pink; June. 2.00 15.00 
hybrida Walkeri. Crimson, large flowers 2.00 15.00 Aconitum Wilsoni. 
