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HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS-Novelties and Specialties 



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ANCHUSA, Myosotidiflora 



A lovely perennial of Russian origin. The plant 

 grows about 2 feet high and produces quantities of 

 graceful clusters of brilliant blue, forget-me-not-like 

 flowers, produced in early summer. Thrives well in 

 all soils, in sun or shade. Effective for a ground 

 cover and in rock gardens. 



Price, 35c each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



ANEMONE, Hupehensis 



An early flowering variety similar to the Japanese 

 in appearance but much earlier flowering, beginning 

 in August and continuing right up to frost. Color 

 a pleasing rose-mauve; height, 1^ to 2 feet. A 

 valuable addition to our late summer flowering 

 perennials; an ideal cut flower. (See illustration.) 



Price, 35c each; $3.50 doz. 



ASTER, Hardy, Michaelmas Daisies 



Highly prized for their profusion of blooms during 

 the late summer, when they make the hardy border 

 gay. Best planted in groups of three or more. 

 Also valuable for cutting. (See illustration.) 



Barr's Pink. One of the showiest; blooms in 

 September. Color, bright pink with golden center. 

 Height, 3 to 4 feet. 



Pink Progressive. An extremely floriferous clear 

 pink. Height, 1J£ to 2 feet. 



Skylands Queen. Beautiful light blue; begins 

 flowering in August. Height, 3 to 4 feet and spread- 

 ing. Fine for cutting. 



Red Rover. An exquisite novelty from England. 

 The most brilliant, the most glorious of the Novae- 

 Angliae type. The color is as near red as possible. 

 Height, 3J4 to 4 feet. It will revivify the garden in 

 September and October. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



Snowdrift. Branching pyramids of large, semi- 

 double, snow-white, flowers in early September. 

 Height, 2 to 3 feet. 



Price for any of the above (except where specially 

 priced), 35c each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



SPECIAL OFFER: Set of 5 Hardy Asters for $1 .75. 



BORDER ASTERS, 

 NEW DWARF HYBRIDS 



A 193S Introduction 



(Shown in Colors on Page 3 of Cover) 



Ready for Delivery March 20th 



An extremely valuable and welcome addition to our 

 hardy border plants. They are in full bloom at a 

 time when most perennials are waning, forming com- 

 pact, symmetrical plants about one foot high. Ideal 

 for edging or borders; charming in the rock garden. 



LADY HENRY MADDOCKS. Clear, pale pink 

 flowers, very free-flowering and of dwarf, compact 

 habit. September. 



MARJORIE. A charming plant of compact 

 habit, bearing large flowers of a bright rose-pink. 

 Mid-September. 



SNOWSPRITE (Snow Fairy). A very dwarf, 

 early fall-flowering variety, forming compact clumps 

 about a foot high. These are smothered with large 

 semi-double white flowers. It is a splendid novelty 

 which deserves a place in every garden. Early 

 September. 



VICTOR. The most dwarf of all and very pretty. 

 The flowers are of good size and a beautiful clear 

 pale lavender-blue; a charming rock-plant, flowering 

 early in September. 



Price of any of the above, 40c each; $4.00 doz 

 Set of 4 Border Asters, $1.50. 



CARYOPTERIS, Shrubby Verbena, 



Introducing 3 New Colors for 1935 



(Shown in Colors on Page 3 of Cover) 



Ready for Delivery March 20th 



For years the Caryopteris Mastacanthus has en- 

 joyed great popularity in old-fashioned gardens for 

 its lovely lavender-blue flowers. In the South it is 

 a true shrub, but in this latitude it is an herbaceous 

 perennial and attains a height of about 3 feet dur- 

 ing the season, blooming from September to frost. 



This year for the first time the following colors 

 are offered: 

 I Bright Pink, Pure White, Rich Deep Blue 



Price, 40c each; $4.00 doz. Set of 3 colors, $1.00. 



DELPHINIUM, Henderson's Extra Select 

 English Hybrids 



An extra select strain of regal Delphiniums. Truly the 

 most imposing, the most majestic, the most beautiful 

 subjects of the hardy garden. The colors are a revelation 

 of the sheer exquisiteness of the harmony of blues; from the 

 most delicate porcelain blue to the. deepest ultramarine, 

 through a delightful array of lavender, mauve and pink 

 tones, to rich purplish hues. These hybrids contain many- 

 double, semi-double, also single flowers, which are pro- 

 duced on plants which range from 4 to 6 feet high, with 

 spikes frequently 2 feet long, and they bloom from June 

 to late fall. 



Price, 2-year-old plants, 75c each; $7.50 doz.; $60.00 

 per 100. 



(For other species of Delphinium, see page 16.) 



DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS, Bleeding Heart 



One of the most ornamental of hardy spring-flowering 

 plants, with elegant green foliage and long drooping 

 racemes of heart-shaped pink and white flowers. 



Price, large roots, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



DORONICUM CAU 



Mme. Mason — New. This beautiful new type of the 

 popular Leopard's Bane is a distinct acquisition to the 

 spring garden. It is bright yellow, and the flowers are 

 produced in abundance during May and June. A val- 

 uable cut flower. 



Price, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



PARDALIANCHES 



Bouquet of Gold — New. The most profuse bloom- 

 ing variety in cultivation; the bright canary yellow 

 flowers are produced on stems 24 to 30 inches tall. 

 A showy border plant and especially fine for cutting. 



Price, 75c each; $7.50 doz. 



FERNS, Hardy, for the Garden 



Given a porous soil rich in humus, shady or partially 

 shaded position and moisture, and they luxuriate, coming 

 up year after year. We offer a choice selection of the best 

 native sorts. (See illustration.) 



Price, 35c each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100. Set of 

 10 distinct sorts for $3.00. 



GRASSES, Ornamental, Hardy 



Arundo Donax. An ornamental grass, growing 10 to 

 12 feet. 



Arundo Donax Var. A variegated form of the above. 

 Foliage green and white. 



Price for above, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 



Eulalia Gracillima. Of graceful habit, with very 

 narrow, bright green foliage. 



Eulalia Zebrina. The long blades of this variety are 

 marked transversely with golden bars. 



Eulalia Japonica, Var. A very ornamental variety. 

 The narrow leaves are striped light green and white. 



Price of Eulalias, 35c each; $3.50 doz. 



Phalaris Arundinacea, Var. (Gardener's Carters.) 

 Striped green and white. 



Price, 25c each; $2.50 doz. 



GYPSOPHILA, Bristol Fairy 



Double, Everblooming Baby's Breath 



A great improvement over the old types of Gypsophila 

 the individual blossoms are larger, the panicles are ala 

 laager, and they are produced in great abundance through 

 out the entire summer up to November. 



Price, field-grown, grafted plants, 50c each, $5.00 doz 



OORONICUM 

 PARDALIANCHES 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Hardy. (See 

 Page 9.) Send for our free pamphlet Hender- 

 son Planting Plans for Perennial Borders. 



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