HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS 
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THE BERRYHILL NURSERY CO. 
English Daisies 
Larkspurs 
Globe Flowers 
DIANTHUS barbatus (Sweet William). A general favorite; in many 
beautiful colors; fine for cutting. 1 2 to 18 inches. May to July. 
D. plumarius (Hardy l’ink). Pink and White shades; hardy and 
fragrant; thrive in any soil. 10 to 12 inches. May to September. 
D. deltoides (Maiden Pink). Splendid little cushions for rockery and 
edging; sprays of pink flowers. 6 to 8 inches. 
D. latifolius atrococcineus fl.-pl. (Everblooming Hybrid Sweet 
William). Double crimson flowers; always in bloom. 
DICENTRA spectabilis (Bleeding Heart). Drooping racemes of 
heart-shaped, rose-crimson flowers. 1 to iA feet. April to June. 
DIGITALIS gloxiniae flora (Foxglove). Elegant flower-spikes. White, 
Rose, Purple. 2 to 2>f feet. June and July. 
DICTAMNUS fraxinella (Gas Plant). Purple. 2 to 3 feet. June, July, 
ECHINACEA purpurea (Coneflower). Rosy purple flowers, 4 
inches in diameter. 2 to 3 feet. July to September. 
EULALIA japonica (Japanese Ornamental Grass). The long narrow 
foliage is deep green and gracefully drooping. For the fall it bears long 
flower spikes of feathery, silver-gray appearance. 
E. japonica variegata. In form and habit the same as above variety, 
the foliage however is beautifully green and white variegated. Highly 
ornamental. 
FUNKIA caerulea (Plantain Lily). Broad, handsome leaves; bluish 
flowers, r to 2 feet. July and August. 
F. undulata media picta. White-and-green variegated leaves; very 
ornamental; purple flowers. 1 to i'A feet. July- and August. 
GAILLARDIA grandiflora (Blanket Flower). Constant bloomer; 
yellow and orange-red; splendid for cutting. 1 A to 2 A feet. 
GYPSOPHILA paniculata (Baby's Breath). One of our most 
graceful plants in the garden. A veil of minute white flowers seems to be 
spread over the plant in June and July. 3 to 4 feet. 
G. paniculata fl.-pl. A beautiful novelty among hardy perennials. 
Double, rosette-like flowers in profusion. 2 to 3 feet. 40 cts. 
HELENIUM, Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, large, dark 
brown cone. 5 feet. August and September. 30 cts. each. $2.50 for 10. 
HELIANTHUS (Hardy Sunflower). Tall and hardy; very effective; 
large yellow flowers; good for cutting. 5 to 6 feet. August and September. 
HELLEBORUS niger (Christmas Rose). The earliest flower to come 
into bloom in the spring, sometimes before the snow goes. Large, white 
flowers, flushed purple. 9 to 1 5 inches. 40 cts. each. 
HEMEROCALLIS flava (Yellow Day Lily). Large, fragrant, lily- 
shaped flowers, beautiful yellow. 2 to 3 feet. July and August. 
HEPATICA (Liver Leaf). Blue flowers. 8 to 10 inches. April, May. 
HESPERIS matronalis (Sweet Rocket). Sweet white-and-pink 
flowers. 2 feet. May and June. 
HEUCHERA sanguinea (Alum Root). Graceful, nodding sprays of 
crimson flowers; nearly all summer. 1 'A feet. 
HIBISCUS moscheutos (Marsh Mallow). Magnificent herbaceous 
perennial; splendid for wet grounds; enormous pink flowers. 5 to 6 feet. 
August and September. 
H. , New Hybrids. White, Pink and Crimson shades. 25 cts. 
HYACINTHUS candicans (Crape Hyacinth). A summer flowering 
Hyacinth, with numerous, graceful, pure white, bell-shaped flowers. 
$1 per 10. 
IBERIS sempervirens (Candytuft). Spreading dwarf plants, with 
fine evergreen leaves; fragrant white flowers. One of the first and show- 
iest of the spring flowers. April and May. 
IRIS germanica (German Iris). One of our most popular hardy 
perennials. The newest varieties include many colors and shades that 
are marvelous. 
I. germanica, Blue and White. Beautiful, old-fashioned sorts of 
easiest culture. May and June. 
I. germanica Hybrids — 
Pallida Dalmatica. Large; clear lavender-blue. 
Florentina alba. White, tinged lavender. 
Iris germanica, continued 
Cytheri. Dark lavender, and rich blue. 
Mrs. Reuthe. Large white, bordered light blue. 
Horace Darwin. White, .striped violet. 
Ossian. Straw-yellow and violet. 
Tarquerians. 
Queen of May. Bright rosy lilac. 
All varieties, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10 
I. Kaempferi (Japanese Iris). A superb strain of Japanese Iris, with 
strong, upright stems, 2 to 3 feet high. The immense, gorgeous flowers, 
of many shades of blue, white, maroon and violet, come into bloom in 
early July, lasting till August. Splendid for decorating. We have the 
latest original Japanese varieties. 
Under name and color, 30 cts. each, $2.50 for 10. 
Mixed, best varieties. 20 cts. each, $1.75 for 10. 
I. siberica (Siberian Iris). Bright lilac-blue. 2 to 3 feet. May and June. 
LATHYRUS latifolius (Everlasting or Perennial Pea). Rapid-grow- 
ing vine, with clusters of rosy red flowers. 8 to 12 feet. All summer. 
LAVANDULA vera (Sweet Lavender). Old, quaint and beautiful. 
Foliage and blue flowers are aromatic. 1 to 1 K feet. July to September. 
LEONTOPODIUM alpinum (Edelweiss). The famous flower of the 
Alps and well known to many tourists who have traveled in the Alpine 
countries. Beautiful, velvety white stars and as hardy as the rocks on 
which it grows. 5 to 6 inches. June and July. 
LIATRIS (Blazing Star). Very choice and effective; long, rosy purple 
flower-spikes. 3 to feet. July. 
LILIUM auratum (Gold-banded Lily). One of the noblest. Large, 
graceful flowers; ivory-white, with crimson spots and a golden yellow 
stripe through the center. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100. 
L. speciosum album. Large, white flowers, a greenish band through 
the center of each petal. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, 515 per 100. 
L. speciosum rubrum. White, densely spotted with rich rosy 
crimson spots. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100. 
L. candidum (Madonna Lily). Pure white, fragrant flowers. One 
of the best and hardiest white Lilies. Flowers in great profusion. 20 cts. 
each, 51.50 for 10, Si 2 per 100. 
L. tigrinum splendens (Tiger Lily). Beautiful large flowers of 
orange color, spotted black. 15 cts. each, Si. 2 5 for 10, Sio per 100. 
LINUM perenne (Flax). Blue and White sorts. Pretty, feathery 
foliage. Profuse bloomers, throughout the summer. 1 to feet. 
LOBELIA cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Most brilliant scarlet 
flower-spikes. 2 to 3 feet. July and August. 
LUPINUS polyphyllus (Lupine). Blue, White and Pink Shades. 
Very handsome, pea-shaped flowers. One of our choicest perennials, but 
prefers porous and rather sandy soil. 2 to 3 feet. June and July. 
LYCHNIS chalcedonies (Maltese Cross). Brilliant orange-scarlet 
flowers in dense heads, from June to September. 2 to 3 feet. 
LYTHRUM roseum superbum (Rosy Loosestrife). Very effective; 
long, graceful stems of rosy purple flowers. 2 to 3 feet'. July to Sept. 
MERTENSIA virginica (Bluebell). A useful and pretty native, with 
sky-blue flowers. 1 to 1^ feet. May and June. 
MONARDA didyma splendens (Bergamot). Clear scarlet flowers. 
A favorite plant with humming-birds. 2 to 3 feet. July and August. 
MONTBRETIAS. Brilliant flower-spikes, produced in quantities. 
Resembles a gladiolus, but in miniature form; they are quite hardy, but 
require a covering of leaves or manure in the winter. 40 cts. for 10, 
S3 per 100. 
MYOSOTIS palustris (Forget-me-not). The everlasting Forget- 
me-not. Fine for wet places; in bloom nearly all summer; blue. 
(ENOTHERA (Evening Primrose). Interesting class of plants, with 
showy flowers. Pink, White and Yellow sorts. 1 to 2 feet. All summer. 
PAPAVER nudicaule (Iceland Poppy). Cup-shaped flowers from 
June to October. Shades of white, yellow and red 10 to 12 inches. 
