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FARQUHAR'S Hardy Perennial FLOWER SEEDS. 



Hardy perennials are easily 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 seedlings as they appear above ground from the sun. The 

 soil should be kept evenly moist but not satm-ated. Transplant the seedlings 

 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. ... i Oz., .30; 



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

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

 3 ft. Oz., .50; 



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

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

 2 ft Oz., .50; 



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

 golden-yellow flowers, sweetly scented. June to August. I5 ft. j oz., ,30; 



5925 Ptarmica, The Pearl. One of the finest perennials, blooming all summer; 

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

 IJft ioz., 1.50; 



ACONITUM. Monkshood. 



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

 ing in shady beds or borders. 

 5930 Lyeoctonum. Very free-flowering, pale yellow; July. 3 ft. i oz., .50; 



5935 Napellus. Large dark blue flowers. August and September. 3 ft. 



Oz., 1.25; i oz., .40; 

 5940 Napellus Alba. Pure white; August and September. 3 ft. ... joz., 1.00; 

 5942 Napellus Carnea. Flesh-color; August and September ... Joz., .75; 



5945 Pyrenaicum. Flowers large, pure yellow. 3 ft. ... Joz., 1.00; 



5946 Wilsoni. Light blue flowers in large trusses; very late. 4 ft. 



5950 ADENOPHORA PotaninL Elegant hardy perennial with numerous large, bell- 

 shaped, drooping flowers of a beautiful hght blue color; August. 1| ft. 



5955 ADONIS Vernalis. One of the best spring flowering perennials; large yellow 

 blossoms. 1 ft. . . . ... ... ... ... ... 3 oz., .25; 



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

 spikes of rose-colored flowers. 1 5 ft. 



5965 AGROSTEMMA Coronaria Atrosanguinea. Mullein Pink. An old-fashioned 

 perennial with silvery-white foliage and dark crimson flowers; June to August. 

 2 ft. ioz., .25; 



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



5972 Flos-Jovis. Flower of Jove. Deep pink. 1ft. ... ... i oz., .25; 



-5975 Hybrida Wall^eri. Large bright pink flowers; June to August. 2 ft. 5 oz., .75; 



Aconitum Napellus. 



5980 



Anchusi Italica, Dropmore Variety. 



ALSTRCEMERIA Hybrids Mixed. Handsome, lily-like hardy 

 perennials with elegant clusters of flowers borne on erect, slender 

 stems, ranging from pale yellow to orange-red; valuable for cutting. 

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



i oz., .50; 

 ALYSSUM. 



Saxatile Compaetum. Gold Dust. Valuable hardy perennial of 

 spreading growth, producing masses of bright yellow flowers in 

 spring. 9 in. ... ... Oz., .75; Joz., .25; .10 



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

 colored blossoms. 9 in. ... ... .... jOz., 1.00; 



Rostratum. Bright golden-yellow flowers; June. i oz., .50; 



AMSONIA Salicifolia. Fine bushy plant with terminal spikes 

 of pale blue flowers in June. 2 ft. 



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

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



Joz., .35; 

 Italica. A popular sort with dark blue flowers resembling 

 Borage. June to August. Excellent for bees. Joz., .25; 



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. 



ioz., 75; 

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

 August. 3 to 4 ft I oz., 1 .00; 



ANEMONE Sylvestris. Windjlower. Large cup-shaped, white 

 flowers; good for naturalizing. 1 ft. 



ANTHEM IS Tinctoria Kelwayi. A greatly improved strain 

 of this hand.some perennial with bright yellow daisy-like flow- 

 ers; June to September. I5 ft. ... ... Joz., .25; 



ANTHERICUM LiliagO. St. Bernard's Lily. Splendid hardy 

 perennial with elegant spikes of pure white lily-Hke flowers, which 

 are fragrant and excellent for cutting; May and June. Ij ft. 



J oz., .75; 

 Liliastrum Farquhar's Giant. St. Bruno's Lily. A beautiful 

 plant with narrow grass-hke foliage and long spikes of bloom. 

 The flowers are white with a green spot on each petal; May and 

 June ioz., 1.00; 



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