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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.. BOSTON. PERENNIAL PLANTS. 



Helenium Autumn Glow. 



Helene. 

 Kathe. 

 Louise. 



NEW AND RARE 



HARDY PERENNIALS. 



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



Pearl," ■n-ith very large, pure white flowers in clusters which are borne in the greatest pro- 

 entire summer; for cutting purposes it is invaluable. 2 ft. .35 each; S3.50 per 



Phlox Arendsii. A very desirable new race of Hard}' 



Phloxes, coming into bloom early in June. The plants are of 

 ^^gorous branching habit and vary in height according to the 

 variety from 1 to 2 ft. All are quite hardy and bear a profusion 

 of flowers, which are very lasting. 



Charlotte. Pale lilac shaded pink; dark eye. 

 Grete. White flowers of medium size. 

 Lavender; very beautiful. 



Purplish-rose with a dark eye. 



Light hlac with a carmine eye. 



Each of the above 5 varieties, .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 ] 5 in. .25 each; $2.50 

 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; 82.50 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; S3. 50 per doz. 



Sedum speetabile Brilliant. A handsome species having 



large flat heads of deep crimson flowers in la.te summer. 1 ft. .25 each; 

 $2. .50 per doz. 



SPIRiEAS. (Astilbe.) 

 NEW VARIETIES. 



The following .Spiraeas or Astilbe Arendsii are most decorative plants 

 for the hardy border, forming massive clumps with an abundance of flower 

 spikes in June and July. They thrive best in damp and partiajly shaded 

 situations.. 



Rubens. New. This variety should prove a most valuable 



acquisition for the hardy garden, being of strong growth and prodxicing 

 long feathery flower panicles of clear pink. .GO each; S6.00 per doz. 



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; S3. 50 per doz. 



Anemone japonica Geante Blanche. A beautiful new variety with 



enormous white flowers, borne on long stiff stems. .50 each; S5.00 per doz. 



Artemisia la,ctiflora. 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; S2.50 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; S2.50 per doz. 



Cynojglossum nervosum. A charming, low growing plant of spreading 



habit with flowers of a pleasing shade of clear blue in May. Excellent for rockeries. 8 in. 

 .35 each; S3. 50 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; S2.50 per 

 doz. 



Erigeron intermedium. A lovely new variety growing about 2 ft. in 



height and producing large daisy-like flowers of a deUcate pink shade. The plants bloom 

 continuously during the summer months. .25 each; S2.50 per doz. 



Eryngium Oliverianum superbum. Although very popular in Europe 



this beautiful perennial is Uttle 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 clried, they make interesting winter bouquets. .35 each; S3. 50 per doz. 



Geum eoeeineum. Mrs. Bradshaw. A very handsome new variety, 



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

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



Helenium Autumn Glow. A gorgeous and distinct new variety with 



masses of large golden-yellow flowers; the underside of the petals are of a rich wall-flower- 

 red. 4 ft. .35 each; S3. 50 per doz. 



Helenium Climax. This fine new seedhng is similar to the preceding variety 



but with flowers of a lighter color. .35 each; 83.50 per doz. 



HEUCHERA. Alu7n 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. IJ to 2 ft. 



Nancy Perry. Beautiful sprays of coral-pink. One of the finest varieties. 

 Gracillima Perry's Variety. Long slender stems of rich crimson flowers. 



Each of the above 4 varieties, .25 each; S2.50 per doz. 



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 com- 

 pact. ..30 each; S3.00 per doz. 



Brunhilde. Feathery panicles of creamy-rose 

 tinged with lilac 



Kremhieldi. Salmon-rose; beautiful . . . . 



Pink Pearl. Graceful spikes of pyramidal 

 fonri; flowers delicate ro.se 



Salmon Queen. Flowers salmon-rose . . . 



E.^ch 



.50 

 .60 



.50 

 .50 



Doz. 



5.00 

 6.00 



5.00 

 5.00 



Stokesia cyanea rosea. A now light pink form of this beau- 

 tiful native perennial. Very desirable for the herbaceous garden. July 

 to Oct. .50 each; 85.00 per doz. 



Pulmonaria Azurea. 



