MIDSUMMER CATALOGUE. 1915. 



NEW AND RARE HARDY PERENNIALS. 



Achillea ptarmica Perry's White. A grand improvement on "The Pearl," 

 with very large, pure white flowers in clusters which are borne in the gi'eatest 

 profusion the entire summer; for cutting purpo.ses it is invaluable. 2 ft. 

 .35 each; $3.50 per doz. 



Anemone japoniea Geante Blanche. A beautiful new variety with 

 enormous white flowers, borne on long stifle stems. .50 each; $5.00 per doz. 



Artemisia lactiflora. A splendid hardy border plant producing large 

 branching panicles of creamy-white flowers during September and October; 

 sweetly scented. 4 to 5 ft. .25 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Chrysanthemum Rosy Gem. A new hardy species from Korea, forming 

 dense bushy plants which in the autumn are covered with light pink daisy- 

 like flowers. This variety will prove of great value for late bloom in the 

 hardy border. 2 ft. .25 each; S2.50 per doz. 



Chrysanthemum Autumn Glory. This variety is similar to the above, 

 but with white flowers. For effective masses in beds or for cutting at a 

 season when other flowers are scarce it has few equals. .25 each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 



Erigeron amabilis. A splendid new species from China and one of the 

 finest of recent introductions. It forms a compact bushy plant, having 

 stems 15 to 18 in. in height, bearing bright blue flowers during August and 

 September. .25 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Erigeron intermedium. A lovely new variety gi-owing about 2 ft. in height 

 and producing large daisy-like flowers of a delicate pink shade. The plants 

 bloom continuously during the summer months. .25 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Eryngium Oliverianum superbum. Although very popular in Europe 

 this beautiful perennial is little known here. It produces flower stems and 

 bracts of an intense glistening blue which are highly prized for vases. If 

 the flowers are cut when fuUy developed and dried, they make interesting 

 winter bouquets. .35 each; $3.50 per doz. 



Geum COCCineum. Mrs. Bradshaw. A very hand.some new variety, 

 bearing immense double flowers of bright scarlet; a perpetual bloomer; fine 

 for cutting. 2 ft. .25 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Helenium Autumn Glow. A gorgeous and distinct new variety with 

 masses of large golden-yeUow flowers; the underside of the petals are of a 

 rich wall flower-red. 4 ft. .35 each; $3.50 per doz. 



Pulmonaria Azurea. 



Helenium Autumn Glow. 



Helenium Climax. This fine new seedling is similar to 

 the preceding variety but with flowers of a lighter color. 

 .35 each; $3.50 per doz. '"■ . " ; -,i 



Lupinus polyphyllus Moerheimi. This is one of the 

 finest novelties of recent introduction, producing spikes 

 of soft pink flowers with deeper shading. The habit of 

 the plant is rather more dwarf than the other varieties of 

 Polyphyllus and very compact. .30 each; $3.00 per doz. 



Prunella Webbiana alba. Self Heal. A charming plant 

 producing pretty spikes of snow-white flowers during 

 July and August. 9 in. .25 each; S2..50 per doz. 



Pulmonaria azurea. This recent introduction should 

 prove of great value in the border or rockery; its masses 

 of blue flowers being borne in early spring. .35 each; 

 $3.50 per doz. 



Sedum spectabile Brilliant. A handsome species hav- 

 ing large flat heads of deep crimson flowers in late 

 summer. 1ft. .25 each; S2. 50 per doz. 



Stokesia cyanea rosea. A new light pink form of ilus 

 beautiful native perennial. Very desirable for the herba- 

 ceous garden. July to Oct. .50 each; $5.00 per doz. 



