R. & J. FARQDHAR & CO., BOSTON. PERENNIAL PLANTS. 



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Artemisia lactifiora. 



NEW and RARE HARDY 



PERENNIAL PLANTS. 



Anehusa Italiea, Perry's Variety. A greatly im- 

 proved form of the well known Dropmore Variety, 

 blooming all summer. The flowers are much larger 

 and of a rich shade of gentian blue. Each, 25; doz. $2.50 



Anemone Japoniea Alice. A very beautiful new 

 form with large semi-double shell-pink flowers. Very 

 free-flowering. 2 feet. Each, .25; doz., $2.50. 



Anemone Japoniea Tourbillon. Large white semi- 

 double flowers borne on stout branching stems 2 

 to 3 feet in height. The plant is of robust habit 

 and very free-flowering. Each, .25; doz., $2.50. 



Anemone vitifolia. A new hardy species from China 

 with single pure white flowers which appear in Sep- 

 tember. The plant is of bushy growth and resembles the 

 Japoniea in appearance. Height, 2 feet. Each, .35; 

 doz., S3. 50. 



Artemisia laetiflora. A splendid hardy border plant 

 producing large branching panicles of creamy white 

 flowers 4 to 5 feet high diu-ing September and October; 

 sweetly scented. Each .30; doz., S3.00. 



Chrysanthemum. Autumn Glory. A new hardy 

 species from Corea, forming dense bushy plants which 

 in the autumn are covered with single white daisy-like 

 flowers. This variety will prove of great value for late 

 bloom in the hai-dy border. 2 ft. Each, .25; doz., $2.50. 



Chrysanthemum. Seven Oaks. A new summer- 

 flowering variety with large double jx'llow flowers pro- 

 duced in great profusion. Each, .25; doz., $2.00. 



Dianthus plumarius. The King. A new variety 

 said to bloom all summer. The flowers are quite large 

 and of a deep rose shading to crimson at the centre. 

 Each, .25; doz., $2.50. 



— Plumarius Nelken Konigin. Very large double 

 white flowers borne on long erect stems. Very free- 

 flowering and a vigorous grower. Each, .25; doz. ,.$2.50. 



Lythrum roseum, Perry's Variety. 



Dianthus Plumarius Gloriosa. Flowers lilac-rose with beauti- 

 fully fringed petals; early. Each, .25; doz., $2.50. 



Erigeron Intermedium. A variety of recent introduction 

 growing about 2 feet high and producing large daisy-like flowers 

 of a delicate pink shade. The plants bloom continuously during 

 the summer months. Each, .25; doz. $2.50. 



Erynglum Oliverianum Superbum. Although very popular 

 in Europe this beautiful perennial is little known here. It pro- 

 duces flower stems and bracts of an intense 

 glistening blue which are highly prized 

 for vases. If the flowers are cut when 

 fully developed and dried, they make in- 

 teresting winter bouquets. Height 3 feet. 

 Each, .35; doz., $3.50. 



Heuehera Drummondi. A very desh-able 

 dwarf perennial producing graceful spikes 

 of white flowers which are valuable for 

 cutting. July and August. Height, 2 feet. 

 Each, .35; doz., $3.50. 



Iberis sempervirens Snowflake. Splen- 

 did new variety of the Evergreen Candytuft 

 with much larger flowers. The compact 

 plants are completely hidden with the mass 

 of white flowers during May. This sort 

 frequently blooms again in the autumn. 

 Each, .35; doz., $3.50. 



Liatris seariosa grandiflora. A grand 

 acquisition for the hardy border, produc- 

 ing immense spikes of light rosy-purple 

 flowers during August. This plant differs 

 from the other Liatris in being very much 

 branched at the base and blooming from 

 the bottom up, which is the opposite to 

 the other types. ExceUent for masses. 

 Height, 4 feet. Each .75. 



Chrysanthemum, Autumn Glory, 

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Lythrum roseum. Perry's variety. An improved form of 

 the Rose Loosestrife with much larger flowers and longer spikes 

 and blooming from Jul}- to September. The flowers are of a 

 bright cherry red and are most attractive when planted in masses. 

 It is valuable for planting in low and damp situations. Height, 

 4 feet. Each, .25; doz., $2.50. 



Nepeta Wilsoni. A new species from China forming compact 

 bushes which attain a height of about 2 feet with flowers of deep 

 indigo blue. Each, 25; doz., $2.50. 



Phlox deeussata, P. Fordham. A grand 

 new seedling of our own raising. The 

 flowers are pure white with a soft pink 

 eye and are as large in diameter as a silver 

 dollar. The plant is of strong growth 

 and produces trusses of immen.se size. 

 Plants in 3 inch pots. Each, .50. 



Prunella Webbiana Rosea. Beautiful 

 ro.se-colored form of the Self Heal suitable 

 for shady places in the rock garden or the 

 front of herbaceous borders. Each, .25; 

 doz. $2.50. 



Rudbeekia maxima. Large golden yel- 

 low flowers with black central cone; hand- 

 some glaucous blue foliage. September 

 and October. Height, 4 feet. Each, .35; 

 doz. $3.50. 



— Herbsonne. A very showy variety with 

 immense flowers of a bright yellow color 

 borne on long stiff stems. September 

 and October. Height, 5 to 6 feet. Each, 

 .25; doz., $2.50. 



Seneeio tangTitica. An erect growing 

 plant producing during Sei)tember and 

 early October pyramidal spike.« of golden 

 yellow flowers. This plant thrives best 

 m a moist situation but exposed to the 

 full sun. Each, .25; doz., $2.50. 



