Herbaceous border with Sweet William in the foreground 
HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS 
This includes all the fine old-fashioned plants that grew in grandmother’s 
garden, and some new ones just as beautiful. 'Flic plants die to the ground each 
fall but the roots remain alive, and the pleasure of welcoming the old friends 
each year is always enjoyed. 
Plants followed with “S.” are suitable for swampy places; “Sh.” for shady 
locations; “ R. ” for rockeries; “ D. ” for dry soil conditions and “ C. ” for cutting. 
PRICES 
Except where otherwise noted any of the following plants will be supplied in strong 
clumps at the following prices: Single plants 25 cts., 10 for $2, 100 for $15; 5 plants 
at the 10 rate, 25 at the 100 rate. Write for special prices on large quantities and 
special selections. 
ACHILLEA millefolium roseum. C. Color Blooming season 
15c. each. . . . Pink July-Sept. 
Ptarmica, The Pearl. C. 15c. each. . . .White All summer 
ACONITUM napellus. (Monk’s Flood) 
Sh. C Pale blue 
AGROSTEMMA coronaria (Mullein 
Pink) 15c. each .. Crimson 
Flos-Jovis (Rose Campion) . . 15c. ea. . Deep pink 
ALSTROMERIA chinensis (Peruvian Lily) Rosy- white 
ALTHAEA rosea (Hollyhock). R All colors 
ALYSSUM saxatile compactum (Golden 
Tuft). R Yellow 
ANCHUSA Italica (Alkanet) Blue 
Italica, var. Dropmore 50c. each. . Blue 
June, July 
J une-Aug. 
June-Aug. 
July-Sept. 
July 
May, June 
May, June 
June, July 
Height 
ft. 
2 ft. 
3 ft- 
2F— 3 ft. 
12 in. 
2 ft. 
4-6 ft. 
3-4 ft. 
3“4 ft. 
