HARDY PERENNIALS. &Fe8.SUMMER PLANTING 
Have you a corner or spot in your garden where you have had a failure or where possibly you have planted something that 
doés not please you? If so, look over the list of pot-grown Hardy Perennial Plants here offered and you will likely find the subject 
that you need for just such fill-up work and adjustment, or, an equally satisfactory selection can be made for the planting of entire 
new beds or borders. 
The varieties listed are the most desirable sorts for late planting; many of them such that will still give a good account of them- 
selves this season and all of them varieties which by having the balance of this season to become established in, will make all the 
better display next summer. 
Achillea (Milfoil, or Yarrow). 
Ptarmica, Boule de Neige. In this new variety flowers are of perfect form, with 
full centres, which makes it appear purer in color. 
Ptarmica Fl. Pl. ‘‘The Pearl.’’ Flowers borne in the greatest profusion the 
entire summer on strong, erect stems, 2 feet high, of the purest white; as a sum* 
mer cut bloom it is of great value. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Tomentosa (Wooly Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow flowers, 
in a multitude of flat heads during June; height about 12 inches. 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz. 
AEgopodum (Bishop’s Weed). 
Podagraria Variegata. A rapid-growing plant, with neat green and yellow varie- 
gated foliage, thriving in any soil; makes a fine border for a bed of shrubs or 
for covering waste ground. 1foot. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Anchusa Italica, Dropmore Variety. 
One of the most important and best hardy plants of recent introduction, and a 
grand tmprovement on the original type of A. Italica, or Italian Alkanet, anda 
plant, which, on account of its remarkable freedom of flowering and its beautiful 
blue color, is sure to become one of our most popular Hardy Perennials. It attains 
a height of 5to 6 feet, and produces its pretty gentian-blue flowers, which are 
from 1 to 1% inches in diameter, throughoutthe entiresummer. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz. 
Anemone Japonica (Japanese Windflower) 
These beautiful windflowers are one of the most important hardy plants. While 
they begin blooming early in August, they are more especially valuable on ac- 
count of their continuing in full beauty until cut down by hard frost. All are 
excellent for cutting, lasting in good condition for many days. The plants grow 
2to 3feet high, are perfectly hardy if given the protection of 2 or 3inches of leaves 
or litter during the winter, and, while they respond freely to liberal feeding, they 
will succeed in any ordinary garden soil, increasing in beauty from year to year. 
They can be used in solid beds or borders or clumps planted through the hardy 
border, which they brighten up during the late fall months. 
Japonica Rubra. Beautiful rosy-red; stamens bright yellow. 
Alba. Large, snowy-white; very chaste. 
Prince Henry. Large, very double, deep rich pink flowers; free-flowering. 
Geante Blanche. The largest single white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Purpurine. A new semi-double deep purplish-rose; very large. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz. 
Queen Charlotte. Very large semi-double flowers of La France-pink, a color 
that is rare among hardy plants. 
Rosea Superba. Flowers of medium size, of a delicate silvery-rose. 
Whirlwind. Large semi-double pure white flowers; very free. 
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Set of 8 varieties, one of each, $1.25. 
ANCHUSA ITALICA, DROPMORE VARIETY 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
JAPANESE ANEMONE 
Boltonia. 
(False Chamomile.) 
Among the showiest of our native hardy perennial plants, with large, single 
Aster-like flowers. The plant is in bloom during the summer and autumn months, 
and with its thousands of flowers open at one time produces a very showy effect. 
Latisquama. Pink, slightly tinged with lavender; 4 to 6 feet. 
—Nana. Similar to the type but growing only 2 feet high. 
15 ets. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Campanulas. 
(Bellflower.) 
Indispensable hardy garden flowers, of much variety of form, some being of tall 
and imposing habit, while others are dwarf, compact little plants suitable for 
edging, rockwork, ete. They like a good, rich soil, and last much longer in bloom 
if planted in a half-shady place. All of the taller growing kinds should be staked 
to prevent injury from high winds. 
Carpatica (Carpathian Hare-bell). A pretty species, growing in compact tufts, 
not exceeding 8 inches high; flowers clear blue, held erect on wiry stems. It 
begins blooming in June, continuing without interruption until October. As an 
edging for a hardy border or for the rockery it is unsurpassed. 
—Alba. The white flowered form of the preceding. ‘ 
Medium (Canterbury Bells). Our stock has been grown from the very finest 
strain; blue, rose and white; 3 feet. 
Trachelium (Coventry Bells). Purple flowers; June and July; 3 feet. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Caryopteris. 
Mastacanthus (Blue Spir@a). A handsome hardy perennial; grows about 3 feet 
high and produces rich lavender blue flowers in great profusion the whole 
length of its branches. A valuable plant either for bedding or pot culture, 
blooming continuously from early in September until cut by frost. 15 ets. each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Cassia. 
(American Senna.) 
Marilandica. A plant growing from 3to4feet high, bushy, with large panicles 
of bright yellow, curiously shaped flowers in abundant axiliary clusters from 
July to August. The beautiful pinnate light-green foliage is very pleasing. A 
very desirable plant.. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
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