Select List of Hardy Perennials. 



Anemone, Queen Charlotte. 



Two Grand Xew Anemones. 



Queen Charlotte. Nothing in the way of new hardy 

 perennial plants pleased us so much last Summer as this 

 grand new Anemone which we consider the greatest acqui- 

 sition in this class of plants for many years. 



The plant itself is of strong robust growth, much more 

 vigorous than any of the old varieties, and commences to 

 flower at least four weeks earlier than these. The flowers 

 which are large, semi-double, frequently measure four 

 inches across and are of that pleasing shade of pink peculiar 

 to the La France Eose, a color that is not often met with in 

 hardy perennials. (See cut.) Keady April 1st. In 2 inch 

 pots, 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz. 



Coupe D' Argent. Another new variety with very 

 large double creamy-white flowers, entirely distinct from 

 Whirlwind, the flowers assuming a semi-globular shape like 

 an incurved Chrysanthemum. Ready April 1st. In 2 inch 

 pots, 25 cts. each ; ^2.50 per doz. 



Anemone Japonica. 



Japonica Alba. Pure white. 

 '• Rosea. Rose color. 



" Whirlwind. Semi-double white. 



2} inch, pots, 75 cts. per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. 



New Dwarf Hardy Aster, Alpinus 

 Speciosus. 



This variety forms dense tufts, from which issue stems 6 

 to 9 inches in height, covered during July and August with 

 large circular flowers of a lovely rich violet, measuring 3 to 

 to 4 inches across. It is hardy and grows easily in almost 

 any situation. 25 cts. eacli ; $2.50 per doz. 



Hardy Asters. Michaelmas Daisies. 



We ofler a fine collection of these pretty summer flower- 

 ing hardy Asters ; improvements on our native varieties. 

 Amethystinus. Forms dense bushes 3 feet high, smoth- 

 ered with lovely ainethyst-blue flowers. 

 Amellus Elegans. (irows 2 feet high and becomes en- 

 tirely covered with rich indigo-blue flowers with yellow 

 centre. 



Amellue Hybridus. A distinct lilac rose variety. 

 Alpinus. A dwarf spring flowering variety, a first class 



rock plant, with flowers 2 inches or more across, of a 



bluish purple color. 



Hardy Asters.— Continued. 



Datschi. A very late flowering sort ; grows 3 feet high ; 

 feathery sprays of white blossoms. 



Grandiflorus. The finest of all the Asters, and distinct 

 in character and flowers from all others. The flowers, 

 which are large, frequently measuring 2 inches in diame- 

 ter, are of a lovely violet blue. It is the latest flowering 

 variety in cultivation, and by lifting the plants can be 

 flowered in connection with Chrysanthemums, where its 

 efi'ect its very beautiful. 



Hybridus Nanus. A dwarf compact growing variety 

 especially suited for the rockery ; of a light lilac color. 



LaBvis. A pretty light blue variety, flowering early. 



Lady Trevelyan. A fine, large, pure white flower ; a 

 strong grower. 



Novse Anglise. Very large bluish-purple flowers with 

 yellow centre. 



Novae Angliae Rubra. Bright rose-colored flowers ; 

 very distinct. 



Robert Parker. Large sprays of beautiful lavender-bine 

 flowers with yellow centre. 



10 cts. each, $1.00 per dozen, $8.00 per 100. 



Astilbe (Spirsea) Chinensis. 



Of recent introduction from China, entirely distinct and 

 a grand addition to our list of hardy border plants. It is a 

 strong robust grower, forming a bold clump of large hand- 

 some foliage. The flower stems are erect, about three feet 

 high, leafy and much branched, and support large triangu- 

 lar plumes of feathery white flowers slightly tinted with 

 pink. 35 cents each ; $3.50 per dozen. 



Boltonia Asteroides. 



One of our native perennials. A most useful cut flower 

 during midsummer, the flowers are white, Daisy-like, pro- 

 duced on long stems and last well. Where summer flowers 

 are in demand this will be found a most useful plant. 75 

 cents per dozen ; $6.00 per hundred. 



Boltonia Latisqnama. 



A beautiful soft pink flowered form of the above, with 

 larger flowers and blooming early m September. 75 cents 

 per dozen, $6.00 per 100. 



Campanula Pyramidalis. 



The Chimney Bell-Flower. 



This beautiful bell-flower deserves a place in every gar- 

 den. It is of strong, robust growth and is at its best in 

 mid-summer, when it throws up numerous spikes, (fre- 

 quently 15 to 20) four to five feet high, which are crowded 

 with its large salver-like blue flowers. 



In Europe this plant is grown quite extensively in pots 

 and is frequently seen in the show-windows of the Florist's 

 stores, for which purpose it is admirably adapted, it pro- 

 ducing a beautiful attractive display. 



We offer strong-one-year old field-grown plants, 15 cents 

 each, f 1.50 per dozen $10.00 per 100. 



Coreopsis Lanceolata. 



A hardy perennial that should find its way into every 

 garden. The flowers are a clear bright golden yellow and 

 certain to attract attentiom. It flowers profusely, is per- 

 fectly hardy and thrives in almost any situation. One of 

 the best of the perennials, and invaluable for summer cut 

 flowers. Strong one year old clumps, $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 

 per 100. 21^ inch pots, 60 cts. per dozen ; $4.00 per 100. 



Two New Chrysantliemiim 

 Maximum. 



These summer flowering Cliry.sautlicmums, or as they are 

 commonly known. Moon-penny or Daisy Marguerites, are 

 now pretty well known and are becoming general favorites 

 and deservedly so. They are free growing perennials, not 

 exceeding 2i feet in height, forming large bushes which are 

 covered with bloom the'entire summer ; the flowers are large, 

 pure white and of great substance, lasting a week or more 

 when cut ; they continue in bloom all summer and are per- 

 fectly hardy, and must be classed among the most useful of 

 our perennials. 



Triumph. Flowers 4 inches iu diameter, with broad, 



heavy overlapping petals. 

 Filiformis. With long narrow thread-like petals, a most 



efiectivo, large, white flower. 



15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $12.00 per 100. 



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