Pie & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. PERENNIAL PLANTS. 119 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS. 
HE OLD-FASHIONED HARDY FLOWERS. The favorites of old-time gardens are again popular, and deservedly so. No 
feature of the garden can be more satisfactory than a well-arranged Hardy Plant border, producing from April to November a 
continuous succession of charming flowers much more interesting than the usual green-house assortment, and equally valuable for gar- 
den embellishment and cutting purposes. The Hardy Plants have the advantage of greater permanency, requiring only cultivation, 
enriching, a slight mulch during winter, and an occasional checking of the more robust growers to keep the plantation in good condition 
for years. 
Where early flowers are desired we advocate the introduction of groups of Narcissi, Scillas, which bloom in April and May and 
should Pe planted in October, as well as Montbretias, the hardier species of Gladioli and Lilies for summer blooming, and which may be 
planted in spring. 
We limit our list to varieties which have been found generally hardy and most desirable for the severe climate of New England. 
Single plants of hardy perennials will be furnished at the following rates: Plants at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 per dozen, 20 cents 
Sachs plants et $1.75 and $2.00 per dozen, 25 cents each; plants at $2.50 per GOzens 30 cents each; Plants at $2: 20 pes gozen, 
cents eae — - 
ACANTHUS mollis. Bear’s Breech. The rich, mas- Doz. 100 x 
sive leaves of this plant are supposed to have sug- 
_ gested the Corinthian style of architecture; flowers 
white; fine for lawn groups; July and August. 2 ft. $2.50 $15.00 
ACHILLEA ageratum. Golden ee he Yellow 
flowers; June to August. 13 ft. 1.50 10.00 
Millefolium roseum. Pink Yarrow. Rosy-pink 
flowers; blooms allSummer. 13 ft. ... . 2.00 15.00 
Millefolium Cerise Queen. Bright cerise. Lift. 2.00 12.00 
Ptarmiea Perry’s White. A grand improvement 
n ‘The Pearl,” with very large, pure white 
flowers in clusters which are borne in the 
greatest profusion the entire Summer; for euEing 
purposes it is invaluable. 2 ft. fee: 
Ptarmiea, fl. pl. The Pearl. Most effective for 
shrubbery and edgings; double white flowers, fine 
for cutting. 13 ft. . 2.00 15.00 
Tomentosa. Yellow sere ae to “August: 
i) 
00 15.00 
2.00 15.00 
NEW 
and 
RARE 
PLANTS 
from 
CHINA. 
For varieties 
see pages 1-5 
of this catalogue 
Achillea ptarmica. Perry’s White. 
Dos 100 
ACONITUM. Monkshood or Helmet Flower. .. < 
Autumnale. Large spikes of dark blue flowers; valuable for shady places; 
July to September. 3 ft. .$2.50 $15.00 
Fischeri. A dwarf variety with very large pale blue flowers; September 
and October. 2 ft. : 5 ee 2.00— lon00 
Napellus. Dark blue; August and September. 3 ft. . 2.50 15.00 
Napellus bicolor. Blue and white e200" lb 00 
Spark’s Variety. Deep blue flowers and branching habit. Sule Atta E50) 15 U00 
Wilsoni. Light violet-blue flowers in large trusses. September. 5 to 6 ft.. 2.50 15.00 
ACTA Spicata alba. Baneberry. A desirable native plant bearing dense 
spikes of white flowers in June, followed by clusters of white berries. 2 ft. 2.50 15.00 
Spicata rubra. Similar to above but with bright red berries .. 2.50 15.00 
ADONIS vernalis. One of the best spring flowers; large yellow blossoms; 
April and May. . 1 ft. 2.00 12.00 
AGROSTEMMA coronaria. Mullein Pink. Bright crimson; June and d July. 2 2ft. tee 12.00 
Coronaria alba. Pure white : 1.75 12.00 
Flos Jovis. Flower of Jove. Deep pink; June _ 1.75 12.00 
Hybrida Walkeri. Crimson, large flowers . 1.75 12.00 
AJUGA reptans rubra. Purplish blue flowers... 1.75 12.00 
ALSTRCMERIA aurantiaea. Chilian Lily. Showy flowers in | spikes, 
orange spotted crimson; splendid for vase decoration? July to Sept. 2 ft. 2.00 12.00 
AYLSSUM rostratum. Bright, golden-yellow flowers; pplendid for masses; 
likes the sun; June and July. 1 ft. 2.00 12.00 
Saxatile eompactum. Gold Dust. Golden- yellow; * shows ie plant. for border 
or rockery masses; April to June. 1 ft. 2.00 12.00 
AMSONIA tabernemontana. Bushy plant with cymes of pe ale blue flowers; 
June. 2 ft. ee bs /.. 2,00 12.00 
ANCHUSA. TIitalian Alkanct. 
Italica. Dropmore Variety. A great improvement on the type, the 
flowers being larger and of a lovely shade of gentian-blue; blooms the 
Aconitum Wilsoni. entire season. 3 to 4 ft. (Illustrated on page 120.) Py aang Vs Bev 
to 
50 18.00 
