118 R. & J.. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. PERENNIAL PLANTS. 
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 greenhouse assortment, and equally valuable for garden 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, ete., which bloom in April and May and should 
be 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 $1.50 per dozen, 20 cents each; plants at $1.75 
and $2.00 per dozen, 25 cents each; plants at $2 50 per dozen, 30 cents each; plants at $3.00 per dozen, 35 cents each. 
Doz. 100 
AJUGAreptans rubra. Purplish blue flowers. ..-$2.50 $18.00 
ALYSSUM rostratum. Bright, golden-yellow flowers; 
splendid for masses; likes the sun; June and July. 
1 ft. one 2.50 18.00 
®* saxatile compactum. (Gold Dust.) Golden-yellow; 
showy plant for border or rockery masses; April to 
June. 1 ft. ibes sie Sys sigs ts 22 O01 SE 00, 
AMSONIA tabernemontana. Bushy plant with cymes 
of pale blue flowers; June. 2ft. ... zh ... 2.50 18.00 
ANCHUSA. (Italian Alkanet.) 
italica. Dropmore Variety. A great improvement 
on the type, the flowers being larger and of a lovely 
shade of gentian-blue; blooms the entire season. 3 
TOs © bec poe Hes ie Bree ... 8-00 20.00 
italiea. Perry’s Variety. Of stronger growth than 
the Dropmore; flowers a rich, deep blue... ... 3.00 20.00 
italica. Opal. Large pale blue flowers; very beautiful; 
in bloom allSummer. 3to4ft. ... re ... 3.00 20.00 
myosotidiflora. A distinct species growing 10 to 12 
inches high, producing sprays of beautiful Forget-me- 
not-like flowers of rich blue. May. eke ... 8.00 20.00 
Seeds 
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Achillea ptarmica. Perry’s White. 
ACANTHUS mollis. (Bear's Breech.) The rich, massive leaves of the 
plant are supposed to have suggested the Corinthian style of archi- Doz. 100 
tecture; flowers white; fine for lawn groups; July and August. 2 ft.$3.50 $25.00 
ACHILLEA millefolium Cerise Queen. Bright cerise. 14 ft. Neon S00) 20200 
ptarmieca Perry’s White. A grand improvement on ‘‘The Pearl,’’ 
with very large, pure white flowers in clusters which are borne in the 
greatest prefusion the entire Summer; for cutting purposes it it in- 
valuable. 2ft. ... ote Bibs Bane side se ... 8.00 20.00 
ptarmiea, fl. pl. The Pearl. Most effective for shrubbery and 
edgings; double white flowers, fine for cutting. 14 ft. -50 18.00 
tomentosa. (Yellow Yarrow.) June to August. 1ft. ... ... 2.50 18.00 
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ACONITUM. (Monkshood or Helmet Flower). 
Spark’s Variety. Deep blue flowers and branching habit. July. 4 ft. 3.50 25.00 
ACTA spieata alba. (Baneberry). A desirable native plant bearing 
dense spikes of white flowers in June, followed by clusters of white 
berries. 2 ft. aie 16 Nie's ae Hea Ae. ... 3.650 25.00 
spicatarubra. Similar to above but with bright red berries. ... ... 3.50 25.00 
AGROSTEMMA coronaria (Mulilein Pink.) Bright crimson; June and 
July. 2 ft. Ba . 2.50 18.00 
coronaria alba. Pure white. Nae . 2.50 18.00 
Flos Jovis. (Flower of Jove.) Deep pink; June. . 2.50 18.00 «5 
hybrida Walkeri. Crimson, large flowers... . 2.60 18.00 Anchusa italica, Dropmore Variety. 
