HWADREER-PHIlADELPHIAJ'AlM HARDY PERENniAL PbANTS 



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Anemone Sylvbstris. 



AI^STROHIBRIA. 



Chilensis {Chilian Lily). A tuberous-rooted plant, 2 feet high, with 

 spikes of showy flowers, varying from rosy-white to deep orange and 

 red, flowering from July till September. In exposed situations requires 

 protection. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



AI.YSSUM. 



Rostratum. Bright golden-yellow flowers during June and July ; grows 

 about 15 inches high. 



5axatile Compactum {Basket of Gold, Gold-tuft, or J?ockmad-7vort). An 

 indispensable plant for the rockery or border, growing 1 foot high and pro- 

 ducing early in summer masses of broad, flat heads of bright yellow flowers. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



AMSONIA. 



Taberneemontana. A stout, 

 shrub-like plant, with dense ter- 

 minal spikes of clear blue flowers 

 in June ; 2 feet high. 15 cts. 

 each ; $1.50 per doz. 



ANCHUSA. 



talica. A strong-growing plant, 

 attaining a height of 8 to 4 feet, 

 with rough, broad foliage and'^.i 

 large terminal heads of deep blue 

 flowers, which are produced 

 during the entire season. 15 cts. 

 each ; $1.50 per doz. 



ANEMONES (Wimlflower). 



JAPANESE VARIETIES. 



The varieties of Anemone Japonica are among the most desirable of our hardy peren- 

 nial plants. Commencing to flower in August, they continue to increase in beauty until 

 cut down by heavy frost late in the fall, frequently flowering as late as the middle of 

 November. They delight in well-enriched soil, where they can be liberally supplied with water 

 during hot weather. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 

 Japonica. Carmine with yellow centre and dark eye. 



Alba. A fine, large pure white. 



Lady Ardilaun. Pure white, broad, heavy, over- 



lopping petals. 

 Queen Charlotte. For description see page 160 , 

 aKo colored plate of " Gold Medal " Collection 

 of Old-fashioned Hardy Flowers. 



Whirlwind. (See cut.) A pure white, semi 

 double variety; very free-flowering. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. Set of 

 5 Japanese Anemones, 60 cts. 



VARIOUS VARIETIES 



OF ANEflONE. 



Pennsylvanlca ( Pennsylvanian 

 Wi?idf!o7!je>). The prettiest of our 

 native Windflowers, growing 12 to 15 



inches high and producing its large white flowers, which are slightly 

 tinged with rose on the reverse side, in the greatest profusion from June 

 to August ; an excellent plant either for the border or rockery, and suc- 

 ceeds equally well in sun or shade. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Sylvestris {Snowdrop IViiidflowet). (See cut.) Large, cup-shaped, 

 pure white flowers, on clean stems, held well above the neat, hand- 

 somely cut foliage; one of the most satisfactory plants for the border, 

 and equally at home in partial shade, naturalized in the grove or in the 

 rockery. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Alyssum. 



Alstkomkria. 



DRTBER'S "GOLn MEDAL" COLLECTION OF OLD- 

 FASHIONED HARDY FLOWFRS. 

 See description on page 160, also see colored plate. 

 We were awarded a GOLI> MEDAL, for this class of plants at 

 the Pan-American Exposition, Buflfalo, N. Y., 1901, and the 

 collection offered is made up from the choicest varieties 

 exhibited there. 



