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Perennials 



lc Tbe flowers' eyes . . at winkle with 

 happy tears of dew!'— Ludlow 



HO does not recall the old-fashioned flowers of our grandmothers 

 time? Each vear they are becoming more popular. It is like greeting an old 

 friend, to watch, as spring approaches, last year's favorites coming up in 

 their accustomed places. 



A perennial border, well planned, will bloom from early spring until late fall, 

 and for the rock garden we are growing a very select assortment of the very 

 finest alpines. These you will rind in the following list marked with an 

 asterisk 



ACHILLEA ptarmica {Sneeze wort). 

 {The Pearl. )Pure white flowers, abun- 

 dantlv borne, on strong, wiry stems. 

 Excellent for cutting. 2 feet. July to 

 October. 



*A. tomentosa {Woolly Yarrow). 

 Bright vellow flowers. 5 to 6 inches. 

 July to September. 



25 cents each S2.50 per dozen 



ACOXITUM napellus (Aconite). 



Large dark blue flowers. 3 to 4 feet. 

 July and August. 



35 cents each S3 -50 per dozen 



A. fischeri (Azure Monkshood). Large 

 blue flowers on short spikes, \yi to 

 2 feet. September and October. 



35 cents each S3 50 per dozen 



This out-door living room is as private as the one indoors-- 

 and even more beautiful 



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