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HILLENMEYER NURSERIES, Lexington, Kentucky 
Hardy Garden Plants That Bloom for Years 
You will like these old-time flowers because they are so easy to grow, so bright in color, and give flowers so freely. While 
we call them “old-time” they are not old-fashioned—with nearly all there have been great increases in size of bloom and addi¬ 
tions to the colors. These changes put the Hardy Perennials among the foremost plants for modern gardens. All listed in this 
department are reliable in every way, and with a proper selection you may have flowers from early spring to late autumn. 
Aster, Mauve Cushion 
Anchusa 
Anchusa italica (A. azurea). Bright blue 
flowers in May and June with a second 
blooming in autumn. An extremely desir¬ 
able perennial where a tall-growing plant 
is needed. 5 feet. 
A. myosotidiflora. A charming, dwarf 
perennial from Russia with a mass of 
striking blue flowers resembling forget-me- 
nots. Foliage extremely good after flower¬ 
ing season is over. Grows in shade, sun, the 
rockery, or border and is very hardy. 12 in. 
Anemone. See page 24. 
Aquilegia • Columbine 
This is the daintiest of the spring flowers for 
cutting purposes. Will grow either in semi¬ 
shade or full sunlight. Blooms over a long 
period and is invaluable for the border. Our 
plants are Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Long- 
spurred Strain, acknowledged to be the 
cream of Long-spurred Columbine types. As 
they do not come true from seed, we offer 
only mixed colors. Try these and see the 
difference over the common types heretofore 
sold. 
Artemisia 
Artemisia, Silver King. A striking silver¬ 
leaved plant. Nothing in foliage plants 
more effective. Can be lavishly used in 
bouquets or floral combinations. Growing 
to a height of 3 feet or more is most effec¬ 
tive in the border. Has some use for 
winter decorations too. 
Hardy Asters 
St. Egwin. Rosy pink. Compact habit; 
free-blooming. September. 2% ft. 
Climax. Tall, pyramidal spikes of large 
light lavender-blue flowers. Excellent cut- 
flower. September, October. 5 ft. 
Mauve Cushion. Japanese type. Forms 
circular, cushion-like plant. Flowers deli¬ 
cate mauve. Profuse bloomer. Best. 
October, November. 9 in. 
Baptisia • False Indigo 
Baptisia australis. Dark blue, pea-shaped 
or lupine-like flowers in May and June. 
Makes vigorous foliage and can be used in 
front of shrubbery borders or wall garden. 
2 to 3 ft. 
High-Quality Perennials 
at Hard-Times Prices 
15 cts. each, 80 cts. for 6, Si.60 per doz., 
$12.50 per 100, except as noted 
All 30-ct. varieties, 5 for $1.25 
Boltonia 
Boltonia latisquama. Allied to the hardy 
asters and similar in foliage and flower. 
Very graceful in habit and suited for the 
border or wild garden. Flowers are pink, 
tinged lavender, in late summer. 
Campanula • Canterbury Bell 
Another garden favorite. Blossoms borne 
on long stems in many shades and colors. 
Partial shade and rich soil produce the better 
blossoms. This is a biennial, but should be in 
every garden. May, June. 2J^ to 3 ft. 
Chrysanthemums 
These are hardy and most attractive when 
in bloom in September and October. In 
planting hardy ’Mums try to group them, as 
some seasons it may be necessary to save 
from early frost by covering. The very at¬ 
tractive flowers are borne in large quantities. 
2 to 3 ft. White, Red, Pink, or Yellow. 
Korean Chrysanthemum. A new ’Mum 
of assured hardiness from Korea. White 
flowers with golden centers, turning to a 
tinted pink. Blooms over a long period 
in fall. 2 ft. 
Coreopsis 
A beautiful and graceful yellow flower, 
desirable for cutting or for the border. After 
blooming the seed may be cut away and a 
secondary blossoming will follow all through 
the summer. June to August. 2 to 3 ft. 
Delphinium • Larkspur 
Delphinium, Belladonna, Light Blue. 
The praises of this variety have been sung 
by every lover of the hardy border. Light 
turquoise-blue flowers are borne in spikes, 
the first coming in June. These may be cut 
away and young growth will start from the 
crown, producing blossoms all summer. 
Mulch lightly, as crown sometimes rots in 
winter. 3 to 4 ft. 
D., Bellamosum, Dark Blue. This is an 
improved dark blue with all the other 
characteristics of the preceding. June to 
September. 3 ft. 
D., English Hybrids. Tall; often 4 to 5 feet 
high, and in all shades of light and dark 
blue. June to September. 
Dicentra. See page 24. 
Digitalis • Foxglove 
This biennial is an old garden favorite. 
The flowers are borne on long stems (3 to 
4 feet), and during their period of blossom are 
the most attractive thing in a border. The 
plants are not offered as to color, but are 
mixed seed from best plants. They are, 
ordinarily, very easy to grow, thriving in 
loose, rich soil. May, June. 
Doronicum . Leopards-bane 
Large, bright yellow, Marguerite-like flow¬ 
ers 2]/2 to 3 inches across in May. Has a 
distinct color and flower character. Very 
conspicuous in the border and keeps exceed¬ 
ingly long in water when used as a cut-flower. 
Funkia • Plantain Lily 
Pure white flowers with large, showy 
leaves. Especially fine for shady spots. July, 
August. 1 to 2 ft. Special price, 30 cts. each. 
Gaillardia • Blanket Flower 
Will grow anywhere, bearing large quanti¬ 
ties of yellow flowers flecked and marked with 
crimson and brown. Starting in June, there 
are blossoms all summer. One of the most 
desirable plants for the home-garden and the 
flowers are valued for cutting. 2 to 3 ft. 
Gypsophila • Baby’s Breath 
Gypsophila paniculata. Tiny white flow¬ 
ers with slight pink coloring—almost a 
mist of feathery bloom. Attractive and 
useful to “soften” stiff-stem flowers in 
bouquets and desirable for drying for 
similar use in winter. May, June. 2}/% to 
3 ft. 
G. paniculata flore-pleno. Double Baby’s 
Breath. Masses of minute white blossoms, 
similar to the above, except double. These 
are grafted plants. 30 cts. each. 
Delphinium, English Hybrids 
