ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT— HARDY PERENNIAL. PLANTS 
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HARDY PERENNIAL 
PLANTS 
The following: collection embraces the 
most desirable varieties. They are all 
showy, of easy cultivation and the flower- 
ing season is from May to November. By 
a careful selection a continuous display of 
flowers may be had the entire season. 
If you desire we can make selection for 
you. 
Achillea, The Pearl — Has very showy 
heads of pure white, double flowers, on 
strong:, erect stems; 2 feet high; bloom- 
ing constantly. 
Alyssum, Golden Tuft — A fine border 
plant, not over 12 inches high, which 
bears numerous clusters of bright yel- 
low flowers in May, similar in shape to 
the well-known Sweet Alyssum. 
Anemone, Windflower — One of the most 
showy of all our autumn-blooming her- 
baceous plants. Blooms freely from 
August till cut down by frost. In some- 
what moist, rich soil, the plants make a 
beautiful, hardy border or bed. A slight 
covering of leaves or straw is sufficient 
protection in most severe winters. 
Aquillegia, Columbine — These are plants 
of elegant habit, distinct in foliage and 
flowers. The latter form a showy crown 
well above the clear cut leaves. All the 
species like partially shaded, well-drain- 
ed soil. One of the best plants for rock- 
work, or growing under trees. 
Astilbe, Spirea — A beautiful herbaceous 
plant, blooming in dense spikes of pure 
white feather-like flowers. 
ASTERS 
Michaelmas Daisies — Tall, leafy perennials, 
blooming in the fall when flowers are scarce. 
Alpine Asters — A rich purple. 
Italian Starwort — -Light blue. 
Nevadensis (A. Coccineus) — Red, yellow center. 
Funkia (See page 64) 
Shasta Daisy (See page 64) 
Nevadensis (A. Lilacinus) — Lilac. 
New England Aster — Bluish purple. 
Bocconia Cordata (Plume Poppy) — Stately, 
growing from 6 to S feet high, with large 
foliage and long spikes of white flowers in 
August. 
Boltonia (Asteroides) — Tall, 4 
feet or more in height, with 
white, aster-like flowers in 
broad heads during August. 
A handsome plant for bor- 
ders and masses. 
Boltonia (var. Latisquama) — 
Aster-like flow-ers in a broad 
head; rosy purple; free 
blooming, showy and fine; 
5 feet; July to October. 
Campanula, Bellflower (Hare- 
bell) — A beautiful plant; a 
large number of varieties in 
the richest colors, profuse 
bloomers, and requii-e little 
attention. 
Campanula, Bellflower (Hare- 
A lovely, hardy little peren- 
nial, widely planted every- 
where tor its delicate sprays 
of drooping white bells and 
their delightful fragrance. 
The leaves are a rich dark 
green; the plant vigorous, 
soon forming fine clumps 
which bloom early in the 
spring; largely forced in 
winter. 
