Hardy Perennial Plants 



All Plants are forwarded on receipt of order unless instructed to the contrary and are sent by Express, pur- 

 chaser paying charges. We can forward small plants by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way add 10 per 

 cent, to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the 

 Mississippi River. 



PLANS OF HARDY BORDERS. 



These are shown together with list of suitable plants in our Special Catalogue 

 of Hardy Plants. Copies free on request. 



AC^ENA (New Zealand Burr). 

 Microphylla. Pretty evergreen rock plants of cushion-like growth culti- 

 vated for their showy, crimson spines, which are borne on the calyx; foliage 

 dark bronze. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



ACANTHUS (Bear's Breech). 



Mollis Latifolius. A handsome decorative plant of stately effect, with 

 deeply-toothed, heart-shaped leaves, 2 feet long by 1 foot wide; either for 

 planting as single specimens on the lawn or in the border, or for grouping 



with other plants for sub-tropical effect, 

 producing 3 feet high spikes of curi- 

 ous rose-colored flowers during August 

 and September. The ornamentation of 

 the Corinthian columns is said to have 

 been suggested by the leaf of this plant. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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Achillea Ptarmica "The Pearl.' 



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Eupatorium (Fern-leaved Yarrow). Neat, finely-cut foliage and brilliant 

 yellow heads of flowers, lasting in full beauty all summer; 4 to 5 feet. 



Filipendula (Noble Yarrow). A vigorous, showy species, with golden- 

 yellow flowers in dense flat corymbs in July; height, 2 feet. 



Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Milfoil). Finely-cut, deep green foliage, 

 flowers pink, in dense heads; 18 inches high and flowers all summer. (See 

 illustration on page 198.) 

 Ptarmica FI. PI. "The Pearl." Pure white flowers borne in the greatest 

 profusion the entire summer on strong, erect stems, 2 feet high; as a summer 

 cut flower it is of great value. (See cut. ) 



— Boule de Neige (Ball of Snow). An improvement on The Pearl; the 

 flowers, while not quite so large, are of more perfect form with fuller centres, 

 which makes it appear purer in color. 



Tomentosa (Wool/y Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow 



flowers in a multitude of flat heads during June; height about 12 inches. 

 Price, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



One each of the 6 varieties for 75 cts. 



ACONITUM (Monkshood, or Helmet Flower). 



All the varieties offered form bushy clumps and grow about 4 feet high; in- 

 valuable for planting under trees or in shady or semi-shady positions. 

 NapellllS. Large, dark blue flowers; August to September. 



— Bicolor. Large blue-and-white flowers; one of the prettiest. 

 Fischeri. A dwarf variety, growing 18 inches high, with very large, pale 



blue flowers in September and October. 

 LyCOCtomim. A free-flowering pale yellow sort, blooming to June and July. 

 Sparks' Variety. The darkest blue of all; flowers in June. 

 Wilsoni. A recent introduction from Northern China, of strong, stately habit, 



growing 5 to 6 feet high, with large light violet-blue flower in September. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 6 varieties, $1.25. 



If unable to find what you want, refer to the Index, pages 2 and 3. 



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