>Omz/?o//, Qstm^r^ ^^ Hardy Perennials 



Papaver, continued 

 June and the foliage completely disappears dur- 

 ing July and August, when the plant rests, re- 

 appearing in late September. It may be trans- 

 planted safely during the dormant period or may 

 be handled successfully from pots for spring 

 planting, but it should not be expected to show 

 complete results until the second year. 



We offer tlic following choice selection in 

 strong plants from pots for early spring planting. 



Beauty of Livermere. Deep or blood-crimson; 

 large flowers. 



Goliath. Enormous rich scarlet flowers carried on 

 rigid stems in great abundance. The largest and most 

 showy Poppy grown. 



Mahony. The darkest Poppy in cultivation; very 

 large, well-formed flowers of a dark crimson color with 

 maroon shadings. 



Masterpiece. Salmon with gray shading; a very 

 lovely flower and a vigorous grower. 



Mrs. Ferry. A delightful shade of salmon-rose, the 

 best in this color. 



Orange Prince. Rich orange; very efl'ective. 



Parkmannii. Rich dark scarlet. 



Perry's White. An entirely new color among the 

 Oriental Poppies and a novelty of genuine merit. The 

 color is a clear satiny white with a distinct crimson 

 blotch at the petal base, contrasting effectively with 

 the familiar vivid varieties of the garden. 



Silver Queen. Silvery white flowers of good texture. 



Unique. Interesting, with nicely frilled petals; 

 vivid scarlet. 



25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Papaver • Small-FIowered Poppies 



Alpinum laciniatum. New. Small, neat tufts of 

 pretty foliage; dainty, fringed, miniature flowers of 

 many shades. 25 cts. each, 12.50 per doz. 



Nudicaule. Iceland Poppy. A neat, compact, 

 Arctic plant; delicate, fern-like foliage; cup-shaped 

 flowers throughout the season in a range of charming 

 and delicate colors. Excellent for the border or rock- 

 ery. White, Yellow, Orange, or Mixed Colors. 15 cts. 

 each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 



A Valuable Ground-Cover 

 Pachysandra (Japanese Spurge) 



Terminalis. A low, evergreen, trailing plant with 

 ornamental glossy foliage and of the easiest possible 

 culture, thriving in any location — full shade or bright 

 sun — hence a most desirable subject for ground cover- 

 ing where grass will not grow. At home in a moist soil 

 but will do well in dry spots. Our Landscape Depart- 

 ment uses many thousands of this subject each season, 

 inasmuch as it seems to thrive where all other ground- 

 covers fail. A desirable feature of this plant is that its 

 habit is not too spreading, and it can readily be con- 

 fined to a given area. Strong clumps, 20 cts. each, 

 $2 per doz., I15 per 100. 



Pentstemon • Beard Tongue 



Very useful perennials for the hardy border or 

 rockery and valuable for cutting. 



Barbatus Torreyi. Tall spikes of brilliant scarlet 

 flowers. A charming and effective border plant. June 

 and July. 2 to 4 feet. 



Caeruleus. Handsome spikes of rich, dark blue 

 flowers. June to September. 3 feet. 



Grandiflorus. Showy flowers of a lilac-blue shade, 

 slightly bearded. 



Heterophyllus. A charming dwarf variety with 

 pretty steel-blue flowers and handsome glaucous foliage. 

 A TTne rockery subject. 25 cts. each, I2.50 per doz. 

 IS cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, unless noted 



Peonies 



Among hardy, flowering plants, there is none 

 which year after year will give so great an amount 

 of pleasure and satisfaction with so little care as 

 the herbaceous Peony. Once planted, it remains 

 undisturbed for years, each season increasing in 

 size and wealth of bloom. 



The best time for planting Peonies is in early 

 September, but they can be planted in perfect 

 safety until the end of October or in early spring. 

 Early fall planting, however, gives the best re- 

 sults. A deep, rich, well-manured soil should be 

 provided, using thoroughly decayed manure. Set 

 the roots so that the crowns will be not more than 

 2 or 3 inches from the surface when the soil is 

 firmed. As the Peony, when established, is a 

 robust grower, at least 3 feet of space should be 

 allowed each plant. 



We offer no imported stock or small divisions 

 Our Peonies have all been grown in the nurseries 

 from one to three years. With ordinary care, 

 stock planted in September will produce flowers 

 the following season. For immediate effect, how- 

 ever, we recommend the extra-large, 2-year size. 



Albatre. Very large flower of compact, globular 

 form. Color, milky white with ivory shading; the wide 

 center petals tinged lilac and edged with carmine in 

 minute flecks, inclined to vary. A strong, upright 

 grower and one of the best varieties in the white sec- 

 tion. Fragrant. Each Doz. 



1 - year fi 00 S9 00 



2- year 2 00 20 00 



Asa Gray. A large-flowered variety of the semi-rose 



type. Attractive shade of pale lilac, sprinkled with 

 minute dots of deeper lilac. Fragrant. Each Doz. 



1- year So 50 $5 00 



2- year i 00 9 00 



Achille. Beautiful soft mauve-rose, shading to 



lilac-white. Erect in growth and very free. A splendid 

 decorative or cut-flower variety. Each Doz. 



1- year So 35 $3 50 



2- year 50 5 00 



Comata. Deep crimson of vigorous growth. One of 



the most satisfactory in this color. Each Doz. 



1 - year $0 50 S5 00 



2- year i 00 9 00 



Couronne d'Or. White with a ring of showy, yellow 



stamens around a center tuft of carmine-tipped petals. A 

 splendid grower of medium height. Each Doz. 



1 - year So 50 $5 00 



2- year 75 7 50 



Duchesse de Nemours. Pure white crown with a 



sulphur-white collar, entirely free from markings. A 

 robust-growing variety of medium height. Early 

 flowering and choice in every respect. Each Doz. 



1 - year So 50 $5 00 



2- year 75 7 50 



Edulis superba. Large, loose, flat crown. Bright 



mauve-pink, narrow collar petals shaded lilac. An 

 early variety of strong growth and good, upright habit. 

 Very free; pleasant in odor. Each Doz. 



1 - year $0 50 $5 GO 



2- year 75 7 SO 



Felix Crousse. Large, globular flower, bright red in 



color and one of the best. Vigorous growth and pleas- 

 ant odor. Each Doz. 



1- year . .$0 75 %7 50 



2- year i 00 9 00 



Festiva maxima. Conceded to be the finest of all 



white Peonies for any purpose. Very large, clear 

 white flowers prominently flecked crimson, the outer 

 petals sometimes fai'itly tinged lilac-white on opening. 

 Vigorous and erect in growth; early. Each Doz. 



1- year $0 50 $5 00 



2- year 75 7 50 



