30 LOVETT'S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N.J.— HARDY PERENNIALS 



HARDY PERENNIALS OR "OLD-FASHIONED" 



FLOWERS 



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

 planted they increase in strength and beauty each year, becoming a permanent investment. 



Our collection is considered one of the finest in this country. We 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 on inside back cover 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 



Ptarmica. BOULE DE NIEGE. 15 to 18 

 in. — The finest of all the Achilleas. Produces 

 larger and more pertect flowers than "The 

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

 dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



Ptarmica. THE PEARL. 12 to 18 in.— 

 Clusters of double pure white flowers through- 

 out the summer. Each, 15c.; dozen, $1.50; 100, 

 $10.00. 



AEGOPODIUM. Bishop's Weed 



Podogaria variegata. 9 to 12 in. — A rapid 



growing plant with variegated green and yel- 

 low foliage which it holds without fading, even 

 during the hottest weather. A fine border plant 

 for edging groups of shrubs. Each, I5c.; 

 dozen, $1.50. 



ALYSSUM. Madwort 



Saxatile compactum. DENSE GOLDEN 

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

 light yellow flowers in early spring. Invaluable 

 for rock planting. Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00. 



AMARYLLIS (Lycoris) 

 Halli. HALL'S HARDY AMARYLLLS. 

 1^ to 2 feet. — In early spring produces sword- 

 like leaves which ripen in July, and anyone not 

 familiar with its habit would likely conclude 

 the bulbs had perished; but lo! in a month or 

 six weeks the flower stalks appear with clusters 

 of exquisite orchid-like flowers, delicate lilac- 

 pink shaded with sky-blue, 3 to 4 inches in 

 diameter, 8 to 10 on each stalk. Once properly 

 planted (place the bulbs about four inches be- 

 low 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 are an inch or 

 more across; freely produced in large branch- 

 ing heads during June and July and are of a 

 delightful deep azure or Gentian blue. 



Opal. 3 to 4 feet. — Flowers somewhat larger 

 than the preceding variety; a beautiful tur- 

 quoise blue. 



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



ANEMONE JAPONICA 



Japanese Anemones 

 Alba. 18 in. — Large pure white flowers with 

 yellow stamens. 



Queen Charlotte. 2 feet. — Produces beauti- 

 ful, semi-double pink flowers of extra large 

 size, often four inches across. 



Rosea superba. 18 in. — Valuable for its fine 

 form and beautiful, delicate rose color. 

 Rubra superba. — The fine deep red form. 

 Whirlwind. 18 in. — Semi-double pure white 

 flowers, two to three inches across. 

 Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00. 



ANTHEMIS. Chamomile 

 Tinctoria. GOLDEN MARGUERITE. 2 

 feet. — A bushy plant with dark green, finely 

 cut foliage and clear golden-yellow flowers. 

 Blooms during June and July. Each, 20c.; 

 dozen, $2.00. 



ARABIS. Rock Cress 



Albida. ALPINA. 8 to 12 in.— A charming 

 little rock plant of low-tufted habit, covered 

 with pure white, fragrant flowers, from early 

 spring to midsummer; thrives in dry places. 

 Each. 20c.; dozen. $2.00. 



