Hardy Perennials or "Old Fashioned'^ Flowers 



The prices are for well-developed plants — the majority of them having been grown in nursery 

 rows. Hundred rate of any variety not so quoted, will be promptly given by letter upon request. 



Plants Jju mail. Unless otherwise noted, all varieties will be sent by mail at each and dozen 

 rates (but not at' 100 rates), if so requested. Larger plants, however, will be sent when shipment 

 is made by express — it being necessary to select plants of a lighter grade to send by mail in order 

 to reduce bulk and postage. 



ACHILLEA (Milfoil) 



MILLEFOLIUM ROSEUM (Cerise Queen). 18 



in. — Large flat heads of bright cherry red flowers 

 on slender, stiff stems, in great profusion from 

 early June until autumn. 



PTARMICA FL. PL. (The Pearl). 12 to 18 in. 



— Clusters of pure white, perfectly double flowers 

 all summer. Excellent for cutting and of special 

 value for cemetery planting. 



Each, 10c. ; dozen, $1.00; 100, $6.00. 



^GOPODIUM 



PODAGRARIA VARIEGATA. Bishop's Weed. 



— A very enduring plant', which holds its varie- 

 gation without fading or burning throughout the 

 hottest weather. It grows 12 to 18 inches high; 

 especiallv valuable for cemetery planting. Each, 

 12c.; dozen, $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



ANEMONE JAPONICA 

 (Japanese Windflower) 



There are but few flowers, hardy or exotic, 

 so refined and beautiful as these. They flower 

 freely from August until frost and have attrac- 

 tive leafage. The large flowers are held erect on 

 long stems. 



ELEGANTISSIMA. 18 in.— Made up of two 

 distinct sets of satiny-rose petals. 



LADY ARDILAUM. 18 in.— Pure white with 

 overlapping petals and with extra tall, stitf stems. 



PRINCE HENRY. 18 in.— Semi-double, dark 

 purplish-red flowers. 



QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 2 ft.— Extra large flow- 

 ers, silvery-pink in color. 



ROSEA SUPERB A. 18 in.— Valuable especial- 

 ly for its fine form and beautiful light rose color. 



WHIRLWIND. 18 in.— Semi-double pure white 

 flowers, two to three inches across. 



Each, 1.5c.; dozen, $1.50; 100, $10.00. A set of 

 six varieties for 75c. 



ANEMONE (Windflower) 

 PENNSYLVANICA. Pennsylvania Windflower. 



■ — A summer blooming native species. It suc- 

 ceeds in both shady situations and in full sun- 

 light', producing its large, pure white flowers from 

 June until August, on stems a foot or more in 

 height. Each, 12c.; dozen, $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



ALYSSUM (Madwort) 



SAXATILE COMP ACTUM. Dense Golden Tuft. 

 Basket of Gold. 9 in. — Flat clusters of small, 

 cheerful, light yellow flowers in early spring, 

 so numerous as to envelop the plant; and small, 

 pretty, glaucous leaves. 



SAXATILE COMPACTUM FL. PL.— A distinct 



form of the above, with double flowers. 

 Each, 10c. ; dozen, $1.00; 100, $6.00. 



AMARYLLIS 



HALLI. Hall's Hardy Amaryllis. — In early 

 spring it produces sword-like leaves which ripen 

 in July and die down; but in a month or six 

 weeks the flower stalks are thrown up two feet 

 high and are crowned with clusters of exquisite- 

 ly beautiful orchid-like flowers, 3 to 4 inches in 

 diameter. The flowers are delicate lilac-pink, 

 shaded with sky blue, and there are from 8 

 to 10 upon each stalk. Each, 15c.; dozen, $1.50. 



ANCHUSA (Sea Bugloss) 



• ITALICA. Italian Alkanet. 3 to 4 feet.— 

 Large heads or spikes of beautiful dark blue flow- 

 ers all summer and large leaves with*rough sur- 

 face. Each, 12c.; dozen, $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



DROPMORE. Heavenly Blue Flower.— A va- 

 riety of A. Italica and a grand improvement. 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. It attains a height of fully 

 four feet. Each, 15c.; dozen, $1.50; 100, $10.00. 



ANTHEMIS (Chamomile) 



TINCTORIA. Golden Marguerite. 2 feet.— 

 A bushy plant with dark gi-een, finely cut foliage 

 and clear, golden-yellow flowers, borne in such 

 profusion as to envelop the plant in a golden 

 Ijlanket during June and July. 



KELWAYI ALBA.— Similar to the type except 

 in color of flowers, which are faint straw. 

 Each, 12c.; dozen, $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



ARMERIA (Thrift) 



LAUCHIANA. — Evergreen, grass-like foliage and 

 numerous small rosy-red flowers in dense heads 

 on stiff stems about 6 inches high in April, and 

 more sparingly throughout the summer and au- 

 tumn. Much used for edging borders. Each, 10c. ; 

 dozen, $1.00; 100, $6.00. 



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