: No other class of plants possesses such deep and 



==- abiding interest to the well-informed amateur as 

 this charming and varied class of Perennials. 

 Though for a time obscured by the passing craze 

 for troublesome and costly smnmer-bedding plants, they are now rapidly regaining their true place in 

 the hearts of aU discriminating flower lovers. Unlike the transient and gaudy beauties of the ribbon bed, 

 these herbaceous plants can be looked upon as a permanent investment; for when (..nee well planted 

 they increase in strength and beauty each successive year. From them may be procured a con- 

 stant succession of bloom during the entire season, and great beauty and diversity of foliage. Such great improve- 

 ments have been made of late years in these plants that many are scarcely to be recognized as the old-fashioned 

 flowers of our youthful days. They succeed admirably in all sorts of soil and in any situation that is not too 

 thickly shaded or robbed of nourishment by the roots of trees and shrubs. In preparing a bed or border for 

 hardy herbaceous plants it is well to remember that they are strong feeders, and are to remain imdisturbed for 

 years; therefore trench the ground thoroughly, digging in a liberal supply of old manure. Arrange the plants in 

 bold clumps and masses, rather than in scattered specimens, placing the tall-growing varieties to the rear or center 

 of the beds, as the case may be, and the dwarf ones at the front. Give clean and thorough cultivation for the 

 first year, or imtil well established. Afterward disturb the roots as little as possible, but keep the surface clean 

 and loose, and apply each fall a covering of manure, which will answer as winter protection to the plants and as 

 a stimulant when growth begins. This fertilizing mulch should be lightly worked in the soil early in the spring. 



Gur collection is one of the largest and best in the country, from which we have selected the few general fav- 

 orites here offered. For a complete list see our MANUAL OF ORNAMENTAL TREES AND PLANTS, 

 mailed for 15c. 



Those in need of a quantity of any variety will please apply for special prices. All those here offered will 

 he sent by mail at prices affixed. BLEEDING HEART 



ACHILLEA. Dicentra spectabilis. 



The Pearl. Forms a compact tuft about twelve inches 

 high completely covered with pure white double flow- 

 ers from early summer uyitil frost. It is perfectly 

 hardy and will thrive anywhere. Very valuable for 

 bouquets and designs, also especially desirable for ceme- 

 tery planting. Ea., 15c; 4 for 50c; doz., $1.25. 



Well known and always popular. The singular and 

 beautiful heart-shaped flowers are pale crimson and sil- 

 very white. They are borne m long, graceful droop- 

 ing racemes. Foliage fern-like and abundant. A beauti- 

 ful and indispensable hardy plant, blooming fi'eely in 

 spring and early summer. Ea., 15c; 4 for 5()c; doz., 

 $1.25. 



