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J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N.J.— HARDY PERENNIALS 



HARDY PERENNIALS OR "OLD-FASHIONED" 



FLOWERS 



This charming class of plants affords an abiding interest and pleasure given by no other. 

 When once planted they increase in strength and beauty each successive year, becoming thus 

 a permanent investment. Nothing else for the cost gives such an air of refinement and adds 

 so much cheer to the home grounds, rendering them attractive from early spring until late 

 autumn as do Hardy Perennials. 



Our collection is considered one of the finest in this country, from which collection we 

 have chosen to offer in this catalog only those sorts that can be grown without much care 

 and with due regard to their beauty. 



The prices are for well-developed plants, nearly all of which have been grown in nursery 

 rows. Hundred rate of any variety not so quoted will be promptly sent upon request. 



The weight of Hardy Perennial plants varies greatly with the different varieties. How- 

 ever, in the table of weights the average weight of these plants will be found, from which 

 patrons who wish shipment by mail can determine the amount to remit for postage. 



ACHILLEA. Milfoil AMARYLLIS (Lycoris) 



Ptarmica. BOULE DE XIEGE. 15 to 18 Halli. HALL'S HARDY AMARYLLIS, 

 in. — The finest of all the Achilleas. Produces l^/^ to 2 feet. — In early spring it produces 



larger and more perfect flowers than "The 



Pearl"; splendid for cutting. Each, 20c.; 

 dozen $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



Ptarmica. THE PEARL. 12 to 18 in.— 

 Produces clusters of double pure white flow- 

 ers throughout the entire summer. Each, 15c.; 

 dozen, $1.50; 100, $10.00. 



ACONITUM. Monkshood 

 Autumnale. 2 to 3 feet. — Forms bushy 

 clumps with long spikes of hood-shaped, bluish 

 purple flowers in September. Especially valu- 

 able for shaded situations. 



Napellus. 3 to 4 feet. — Similar to the above 

 in habit. The flowers are of dark blue, appear- 

 ing in August and September. 

 Each, 30c.; dozen, $3.00. 



AEGOPODIUM. Bishop's Weed 

 Podogaria variegata. 9 to 12 in. — A rapid 

 growing plant with foliage variegated green 

 and yellow, which variegation it holds without 

 fading, even during the hottest weather. A 

 fine border plant for edging groups of shrubs. 

 Each, 15c.; dozen, $1.50. 



ALYSSUM. Madwort 

 Saxatile compactum. DENSE GOLDEN 

 TUFT. 9 in. — Flat clusters of small, cheerful 

 light yellow flowers in early spring, so numer- 

 ous as to envelop the plant. Valuable for the 

 border and invaluable for rock planting. Each, 

 20c.; dozen, $2.00. 



sword-like leaves which ripen in July, and 

 anyone who is not familiar with its habit 

 would be apt to conclude the bulbs had per- 

 ished; but lo! in a month or six weeks the 

 flower stalks are thrown up two feet high and 

 are crowned with clusters of exquisitely beau- 

 tiful orchid-like flowers, 3 to 4 inches in diam- 

 eter. The flowers are delicate lilac-pink, 

 shaded with sky blue, and there are from 8 to 

 10 upon each stalk. It needs no special care 

 or attention. Once properly planted (merely 

 place the bulbs about four inches below the 

 surface), it will take care of itself. Each, 75c.; 

 dozen, $7.50. 



ANCHUSA. Alkanet 

 Dropmore. HEAVENLY BLUE FLOW- 

 ER. 4 to 5 feet. — The flowers measure an 

 inch or more across, are freely produced in 

 large branching heads during June and July 

 and are of a delightful deep azure or Gentian 

 blue color. For producing a striking mass 

 effect, this variety is superb. 



Opal. 3 to 4 feet.— Produces flowers some- 

 what larger than the preceding variety; a beau- 

 tiful turquoise blue. 



Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



Camden Co., N. J., Oct. 24, 1921. 

 I purchased from you last Fall some Grape vines, 

 among them being a Caco. This particular vine bore 

 some fruit this year, and has been one of the best 



growers. _ t- tt 



Clarence E. Freeman. 



