FARQUHAR'S Hardy Perennial FLOWER SEEDS. 



Hardy perennials are easOy raised from seeds; they may be sown either in 

 Spring or during the early Summer. The simplest method is to sow them in a 

 frame, protecting the seedhngs as they appear above ground from the sun. The 

 soil should be kept evenly moist but not saturated. Transplant the seedhngs 

 once or twice if necessary to prevent crowding. 



5905 ABRONIA Umbellata. A trailing perennial with rose-colored flowers resem- 

 bling the Verbena, especially adapted for rock gardens. 6 in. J oz., .30; 



5910 ACANTHUS Latifolius. Stately hardy plant, with large decorative leaves, and 

 handsome, tall flower spikes; exceUent for lawn groups. July and August. 

 3ft. ... ... ioz., .35; 



5915 Mollis. The massive leaves of this variety are supposed to have suggested the 

 Corinthian style of architecture; flowers white. July and August. 

 2 ft. 1 oz., .30; 



5920 ACHILLEA Ageratum. {Milfoil or Yarrow.) A most desirable variety, with 

 bright golden-yellow flowers, sweetly scented. Jufie to August. I5 ft. | oz., .50; 



5925 Ptarmiea, The Pearl. One of the finest perennials, blooming aU Summer; 

 the flowers are borne in clusters on long stems, and are of purest white, 

 lift. i-s oz., $1.25; 



ACONITUM. {Monkshood.) 



Hardy perennials with showy spikes of hood-shaped flowers; invaluable for plant- 

 ing in shady beds or borders. 

 5930 Lycoetonum. Very free-flowering, pale yellow; July. 3 ft. j oz., .50; 

 5935 Napellus. Large dark blue flowers. August and September. 3 ft. j oz., .50; 

 5940 Napellus Alba. Pure white; August and September. 3 ft. 

 5943 Vilmorinianum. Dark blue. 4 ft. 



5945 Pyrenaicum. Flowers large, pure yellow. 3 ft. ... i oz., $1.00; 



5946 Wilsoni. Lightblueflowersinlargetrusses; very late. 4 ft. ... 



5950 ADENOPHORA Potanini. Elegant hardy perennial with numerous large, bell- 

 shaped, drooping flowers of a beautiful light blue color; August. IJ ft. ... 



5955 ADONIS VernaliS. One of the best Spring flowering perennials; large yellow 

 blossoms. 1 ft. ... ... ... ... ... ... J oz., .25; 



5960 .ffiTHIONEMA Grandiflorum. Shrub-like perennial producing nmnerous dense 

 spikes of rose-colored flowers. 1^ ft. ... ... ... ... ... 



5965 AGROSTEMMA Coronaria Atrbsanguinea. (Mullein Pink.) An old-fash- 

 ioned perennial with silvery-white fohage and dark crimson flowers; June to 

 August. 2 ft. ... ... ... ... ... i oz., .25 



5970 Coronaria Alba. Similar to the preceding; with white flowers. i oz., .25 



5972 Flos-Jovis. {Flower of Jove.) Deep pink. 1ft i oz., .30 



5975 Hybrida Walkeri. Large bright pink flowers; June to August. 2 ft. | oz., .75 



Aconitum Napellus. 



Anchusa Italica. Dropmore Variety. 



5980 ALSTRCEMERIA Hybrids Mixed. Handsome, lily-hke hardy 

 perennials with elegant clusters of flowers borne on erect, slender 

 stems, ranging from pale yeUow to orange-red; valuable for cut- 

 ting. June to August. 3 ft. Protect with leaves or straw during Pkt. 

 Winter. i oz., .50; .25 



ALYSSUM. 



5985 Saxtile Compactum. {Gold Dust.) Valuable hardy perennial of 

 spreading growth, producing masses of bright yeUow flowers in 

 Spring. 9 m. i oz., .25; . 10 



5990 Saxatile Silver Queen. A new variety with lovely pale lemon- 

 colored blossoms. 9 in. ... ... ... J- oz., .60; .25 



5995 Rostratum. Bright golden-yellow flowers; June. i oz., .30; .15 



5996 AMSONIA Salicifolia. Fine bushy plant with terminal spikes 



of pale blue flowers in June. 2 ft. ... ... ... ... .25 



6000 ANCHUSA Barrelieri. Free-blooming* perennial with For-get- 

 me-not-like flowers of deep blue; June to August. Ij ft. 



ioz., .35; .15 



6005 Italica. A popular sort with dark blue flowers resembling 



Borage. June to August. ExceUent for bees. j oz., .50; .10 



6006 Italica Dropmore Variety. A grand improvement on the type. 

 The plants are more vigorous in growth with larger flowers 

 of a lovely shade of gentian blue; June to September. 3 to 4 ft. 



foz., .40; .25 

 6008 Italica Opal. Large pale blue flowers; very beautiful; June to 



Ausrust. 3 to 4 ft i oz., .60; .25 



6010 ANEMONE Sylvestris. (Windflower.) Large cup-shaped, white 



flowers; good for naturahzing. 1 ft. ... ... .... 10 



6015 ANTHEMIS Tinctoria Kelwayi. A greatly improved stram 

 of this handsome perennial with bright yellow daisy-like flow- 

 ers; June to September. 1^ ft. ... ... J oz., .30; .10 



6025 ANTRERICUM Liliastnim Farquhar's Giant. (St. Bruno's Lily.) 

 A beautiful plant with narrow grass-like foliage and long spikes 

 of bloom. The flowers are white with a green spot on each 

 petal; May and June. ... ... i oz., $1.00; .25 



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