116 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. PERENNIAL PLANTS. 
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 greatest profusion the entire summer; for cutting purposes it 
is invaluable. 2 ft. .50 each; 5.00 per doz. 
Achillea mongolica. A beautiful border plant with erect stems and 
attractive heads of white flowers. 2 ft. .25 each; 2.50 per doz. 
Anemone vitifolia. A new hardy species from China, with single pink 
flowers which appear in September. The plant is of bushy growth and 
resembles Japonica in appearance. 2 ft. .35 each; 3.50 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. 2ft. .35 each; 3.50 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. 
Chrysanthemum maximum Mrs. Chas. Daniels. A new European 
introduction with very large perfectly formed white flowers borne in 
June and July. 23 ft. .25 each; 2.00 per doz. 
Erigeron Amabilis. A splendid new species from China and one of 
the finest of recent introduction. 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 growing 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 fully developed and 
dried, they make interesting winter bouquets. .35 each; 3.50 
per doz. 
Geum coccineum. Mrs. Bradshaw. A very handsome new variety, bearing im- 
mense double flowers of bright scarlet; a perpetual bloomer; fine for cutting. 2 ft. 
.25 each; 2.50. per doz. 
HEUCHERA. Alum Root. One of the most desirable perennials for the front of borders 
or edgings, and especially effective in rock-work. The graceful spikes of bloom are 
much prized for cutting; July and August. 13 to 2 ft. 
Nancy Perry. Beautiful sprays of coral-pink. One of the finest varieties. 
Brizioides Flambeau. Long stalks and bright rose flowers. 
Gracillima Perry’s Variety. Long slender stems of rich crimson flowers. 
Drummondi. Large sprays of pure white flowers. 
Each of the above 4 varieties, .25 each; 2.50 per doz. 
Lupinus polyphyllus Moerheimi. This is one of the finest novelties of recent intro- 
duction, producing spikes of soft pink flowers 
with deeper shading. The habit of the plant is 
rather more dwarf than the other varieties of Poly- 
phyllus and very compact. .30 each; 3.00 per doz. 
Phlox Arendsii. A very desirable new race of 
Hardy Phloxes, coming into bloom early in June. 
The plants are of vigorous branching habit and 
vary in height according to the variety from 
1 to 2 ft. All are quite hardy and bear a pro- 
fusion of flowers, which are very lasting. 
Charlotte. Pale lilac shaded pink; dark eye. 
Grete. White flowers of medium size. 
Helene. Lavender; very beautiful. 
Kathe. Purplish-rose with a dark eye. 
Louise. Light lilac with a carmine eye. 
Each of the above 5 varieties, .50 each; 5.00 
per doz. 
Prunella Webbiana alba. Self Heal. A charm- 
ing plant producing pretty spikes of snow-white 
flowers during July and August. 9 in. .25 
each; 2.50 per doz. 
Phlox pilosa splendens. A lovely Alpine species, 
with dense masses of brilliant rosy-carmine 
flowers. Splendid plant for the border or rock- 
garden; May and June. 12 to 15 in. .30 each; 
3.00 per doz. 
Sedum spectabile Brilliant. A handsome species 
having large flat heads of deep crimson flowers 
Chrysanthemum Rosy Gem. in late summer. 1 ft. .25 each; 2.50 per doz. Heuchera, Nancy Perry. 
Achillea, Perry’s White. 
