= PERENNIAL PLANTS 



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Hardy Perennial Plants 



HENDERSON'S SELECTED 

 NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES 



ANCHUSA, Myosotidiflora 



A lovely perennial of Russian origin; hence, its 

 extreme hardiness. The plant grows about 2 feet 

 high and produces quantities of graceful clusters 

 of brilliant blue forget-me-not-like flowers, produced 

 in early summer. Thrives well in all soils, in aun 

 or shade. Also very effective in rock gardens. 



Price, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



ANEMONE, Hupehensis 



An early flowering variety similar to the Jap- 

 anese in appearance but much earlier flowering, 

 beginning in August and continuing right up to 

 frost. Color a pleasing rose-mauve; height, 1]^ 

 to 2 feet. A valuable addition to our late summer 

 flowering perennials; an ideal cut flower. {See 

 iUustration.) 



Price, 3Sc each; $3.50 per doz. 



ASTER, Hardy, Michaelmas Daisies 



Highly prized for their profusion of blooms 

 during the late summer, when they make the hardy 

 border gay. Best planted in groups of three or 

 more. Also valuable for cutting. (See illuslration.) 



Barr's Pink. One of the showiest; blooms in 

 September. Color, bright pink with golden center. 

 Height, 3 to 4 feet. 



Pink Progressive. An extremely floriferous clear pink. Height, 

 IH to 2 feet. 



Skylands Queen. Beautiful light blue; begins flowering in 

 August. Plant dwarf and spreading; fine for cutting. 



Snowdrift. Branching pyramids of large, semi-double snow- 

 white flowers in early September. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 



Price, any of above Hardy Asters, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 

 Set of four for $1.25. 



BLEEDING HEART, Dielytra Spectabilis 



One of the most ornamental of hardy spring-flowering plants, with 

 elegant green foliage and long drooping racemes of heart-shaped pink 

 and white flowers. If potted in November and left outside till it has 

 formed new roots and then brought into a gentle heat, it may be 

 had in flower in the greenhouse in February and March. 



Price, large roots, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Early Large Flowering 



We offer a quartet of recently introduced early flowering varieties 

 that flower before frost and produce quantities of good-sized flowers. 

 Very desirable for cutting. (See illustration.) 



Barbara Cumming. Color, clear yellow, shading to orange- 

 bronze toward center; flowers 3 inches across; very early. 



October Girl. Rose-pink; very artistic semi-double flowers. 



Ruth Cumming. Rich reddish-bronze with terra cotta shades; 

 fine large flowers. 



Ruth Hatton. Pure ivory white; fine form. 



Price, any of above, 30c each; $3.00 per doz. Set of four for $1.00. 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Hardy Pompon 



Valuable for grouping in the 

 border for single specimens and 

 for landscape effects. These beau- 

 tiful colors liven up the autumn 

 garden. 



Autumn Glow. Rosy crimson. 



Clorinda. Bronze; back of 

 petals old gold. 



Cometo. Pink; fine rounded 

 flower. 



Scarlet Beauty. Scarlet, 



shaded crimson. 



Wanda. Pure white; fine form. 



Yellow Normandie. Bronzy 

 yellow; a beautiful color. Very 

 early. 



Price. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Set of six Pompon Chrysanthe- 

 mums, $1,25. 



DELPHINIUM, Henderson's Extra Select English Hybrids 



(Shown in colors oti inside front cover.) 

 The supreme achievement of the plant breeder's art is represented 

 in this extra select strain of regal Delphiniums. Truly the most 

 imposing, the most majestic, the most beautiful subjects of the 

 hardy garden. The colors are a revelation of the sheer exquisiteness 

 of the harmony of blues; from the most delicate porcelain blue to 

 the deepest ultramarine, through a delightful array of lavender, 

 mauve and pink tones, to rich purplish hues. These hybrids con- 

 tain many double, semi-double, also single flowers, which are pro- 

 duced on plants which range from 4 to 6 feet high, with spikes 

 frequently 2 feet long, and they bloom from June to late fall. 

 Price. 2-year-old plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100. 



DIANTHUS 



Beatrix. New. The plants grow from 1 to 1]^ feet high; the 

 foliage is dark green; vigorous. The flowers are double, produced 

 in clusters and are light salmon-pink in color. Bloom profusely 

 from May till frost. A very desirable cut flower. 



Price, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



EUPATORIUM, Blue Mist 



An improved variety of the popular hardy Ageratum. A good 

 plant for the hardy border and a very useful cut flower. Plants 

 grow 2 feet high; bloom from August to October. 



Price, 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 



FERNS, Hardy, for the Garden 



Given a porous soil rich in humus, shady or partially shaded posi- 

 tion and moisture, and they luxuriate, coming up year after year. We 

 offer a choice selection of the best native sorts. 



Price, 3SC each; $3.50 per doz.; 

 $25-00 per 100. Set of 10 distinct 

 sorts for S3. 00. 



GRASSES, Ornamental, Hardy 



Arundo Donax. An ornamental 

 grass, growing 10 or 12 feet. 



Arundo Donax Var. A variegated 

 form of the al)ove. Foliage green 

 and white. 



Price for above, soc each; $5.00 

 per doz. 



Eulalia Gracillima. Of graceful 

 habit, with very narrow bright green 

 foliage. 



Eulalia Zebrina. The long blades 

 of this variety are marked transversely 

 with golden bars. 



Eulalia Japonica, Var. A very 

 ornamental variety. The narrow 

 leaves are striped light green and 

 white. 



Price of Eulalias, 3Sc each; $3. So 

 per doz. 



Phalaris Arundinacea, Var. 

 (Gardener's Garters.) Striped green 

 and white. 



Price, 25c each; S2.50 per doz. 



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