AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1929 



21 



Farquhar's Hardy Perennial Plants 



Varieties suitable for autumn planting. Refer to our Garden Annual for complete list of Perennial Plants 



The old-fashioned hardy flowers are deservedly popular. No 

 feature of the garden can be more satisfactory than a well-arranged 

 Hardy Plant border, providing, from April to November, a continu- 

 ous succession of charming flowers much varied in character and 

 interest. The Hardy Plants have the advantage of permanency, 

 requiring only cultivation, enriching, a slight mulch during winter, 

 and occasional checking of the more robust growers to keep them in 

 good condition for years. Prepare the border by digging it deeply 

 and fertilizing it well, before planting. Plant them in groups rather 

 than in lines or blocks, and arrange the tall kinds in the background. 



A great deal of pleasure may be had by working out striking and 

 harmonious color relationships as well as devising a selection of 

 plants which will succeed each other in bloom, keeping up a con- 

 tinual display throughout the season. 



We limit our list to varieties which have been found generally 

 hardy and most desirable for the severe climate of New England. 



Where earlier flowers are desired, introduce groups of Narcissi 

 and other bulbs, which bloom in April and May, and for variety's 

 sake, such summer-blooming bulbs as Montbretias, Gladiolus, and 

 Lilies. 



The plants marked vnth an asterisk (*) are varieties suitable for the rock-garden. We have carefully prepared a list of rock plants that thrive 

 in this locality and will be glad to send a copy on request. 



No charge for boxes and packing, nor for delivery to any express, freight, or steamship line in Boston. 



information, see page 48 



For Parcel Post 



ACANTHUS 



the plant 

 capital of 

 Fine for 1 

 for 10. 



mollis. Bear's Breech. The rich, massive leaves of 



are supposed to have suggested the design of the 



the Corinthian architectural column. Flowers white. 



lawn groups. July, August. 2 ft. 40c. each; $3.00 



Bright cerise, ly^ ft- 



Aconitum, Spark's Variety 



^ACHILLEA Millefolium, Cerise Queen. 



35c. each; .«2.50 for 10; S20.00 per 100. 

 Ageratum. A most desirable variety with sweetly scented, 

 bright golden yellow flowers. June to August, 134 ft. 35c. each! 

 $3.00 for 10. 



Achillea Ptarmica, Perry's White. A grand improvement on The Pearl, with clusters of very 

 large, pure white flowers in the greatest profusion the entire summer. It is invaluable for cutting 

 purposes. 2 ft. 35c. each; $2.50 for 10; $20.00 per 100. 

 Ptarmica, The Pearl. A most effective variety for shrubbery and edgings. The double white 

 flowers are fine for cutting. IJ^ ft. 30c. each; $2.20 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 '''tomentosa. Woolly Yarrow. Low, flat rosette of ferny foliage and flat heads of woolly yellow 

 flowers. June to August. 1ft. 30c. each; $2.20 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 ACONITUM. Monkshood; Helmet Flower. 



Spark's Variety. Deep blue flowers. Plants of branching habit. All Monkshoods do well in 



_partial and even quite dense shade. July. 4 to 5 ft. 45c. each; $3.25 for 10; $25.00 per 100. 

 Fischeri. A choice variety which produces spikes of pale blue flowers. Especially desirable 

 because of its late season of flowering. September, October. 2 to 3 ft. 45c. each; $3.75 for 10. 

 AGROSTEMMA Coronaria. Mullein Pink. Bright crimson flowers produced in great abundance. 

 June, July. 2 ft. 35c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 Coronaria alba. Pure white. 2 ft. 35c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 Flos-Jovis. Flower of Jove. Deep pink. June. 2 ft. 35c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 hybrida Walkeri. Large crimson flowers. 2 ft. 35o. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 *AJUGA reptans rubra. Bugle. A rapid-growing creeping plant with purplish blue flowers. 6 in. 



30c. each; $2.00 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 

 *ALYSSUM rostratum. Beaked Madwort. Bright, golden yellow flowers. Splendid for masses. 

 Likes the sun. June, July. 1ft. 30c. each; $2.20 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 ^saxatile compactum. Gold Dust. The golden yellow blooms make this a showy plant for border 

 or rockery masses. April to June. 1 ft. 30c. each; $2.20 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 ANCHUSA. Italian Alkanet. 



italica, Dropmore Variety. A great improvement on the type, the flowers being larger and 

 of a lovely shade of gentian-blue. It blooms the entire season. 3 to 4 ft. 35c. each; $2.50 for 10; 

 $20.00 per 100. 

 *myosotidiflora. A distinct species growing 10 to 12 inches high and producing sprays of beau- 

 tiful forget-me-not-like rich blue flowers. The foliage is broad and distinctive. May. 45c. 

 each; $3.50 for 10. 



ANTHEM IS tinctoria. Hardy Golden Marguerite. Bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. June 

 to September. IJ^ ft. 30c. each; $2.20 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 



ARABIS alpina. Rock Cress. Fine rockery and border plant with white flowers. April to June. 

 6 in. 30c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 

 =*=alpina fl.-pl. Double; white. 40c. each; $3.00 for 10; $24.00 per 100. 



ARTEMISIA lactiflora. A splendid hardy border plant producing large branching panicles of 

 small, creamy white, sweetly scented flowers during September and October. 4 to 5 ft. 40c. each; 

 $3.50 for 10; $25.00 per 100. 

 Abrotanum. Old Man; Southernwood. Dark green, finely cut foliage, with pleasant aromatic 

 odor. 35c. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 



ARENARIA montana. Sandwort. Very desirable evergreen trailing plant, forming a dense carpet 

 of foliage and covered with large white flowers in spring. Excellent for the rockery. 4 in. 35c. 

 each; $2.40 for 10. 



Not less than 5 plants of one variety sold at the 10 rate; 25 at 100 rate 



