WILSON’S SEEDS 
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HARDY PERENNIALS PLANTS 
A Garden of Perennials more beautiful from year to year! 
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cannot be filled. We deliver at the proper time to plant. 
Aorntfomma (Rose Campion) Stout, erect-growing plants 
/VgrOSLClllITIo w ith silvery foliage, which contrasts well with 
the showy rosy crimson flowers, during June and July; 2% to 3 feet. 
Aquilegias, or Columbines 
beautiful hardy plants, producing their graceful spurred flowers on 
stems rising 2 feet or more above the foliage. 
Campanulas or Canterbury Bells Ja^^ygarS 
flowers. They like a good, rich soil, and last longer in bloom if 
planted in a half shady place. 
Carnations—Hardy Border vi“ 1C 8 e upp'i^ e » d tron e g ed p"««s 
that will furnish an abundance of flowers. 
r*nrrnn".l'! Lanceolata grandiflora. One of the most popular hardy 
plants. The flowers are a rich golden-yellow, of grace¬ 
ful form valuable for cutting; blooms during the entire summer; 
2 feet. 
Df»lnhiniiim^ (Hardy Larkspur) These are deservedly among 
rscipiiuiiuiiio most p 0 p U i ar subjects in the hardy border; 
of easiest culture; perfectly hardy. They will establish themselves 
in almost any garden soil, but respond quickly to liberal treatment. 
Belladona. The freest blooming of all, never out of flower from 
the end of June until frost. Clear turquoise blue. 
Bellamosum. This is a dark blue form of Belladonna, with 
which it is identical in habit of growth, and freedom of bloom. 
Ditritali^ (Foxglove) These produce spires of blossoms 3 to 5 
feet high. Stately old garden favorites for garden, 
shrubbery borders and naturalizing in suitable places. 
Feverfew (Matricaria) A most useful border plant and valuable 
* summer cut flower, with large double white flowers; 
June until October; 18 to 24 inches high. 
Mvn«ntie (Forget-me-not) Hardly ever out of flower; useful in 
lVAyudULia a shady spo t j n the border. 
PVslrvv Amor'S hardy perennial plants no class is of more im- 
r IiIUa portance than the Phloxes, succeeding in almost any soil 
and position; and flowering through a long season. 
PKllnv Sllhlllata (Moss, Pink) Early spring-flowering, with 
a muA juuuinia pretty moss-like evergreen foliage, which, 
during the flowering season, is hidden under the masses of bloom. 
Excellent for the rockery, or border; for carpeting the ground or 
covering graves. 
PJnlc^ (Dianthus) Strong, vigorous, compact growing plants with 
^ broad, dark green foliage. The flowers are carried on 
stem’ from 10 to 12 inches high, of good double form. 
PvrpfTirum Easy to grow in any good garden soil where there 
A yrciiix uiAi is gooc j drainage and full exposure to the sun. If 
given an annual top dressing of well-rotted manure, they will 
flower generously. Their season of blooming is June and July; 18 
to 24 inches. 
Tritoma (Red-hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily) Suc- 
a a i luiiia ceeds in any ordinary garden soil, but responds quickly 
to liberal treatment; hardy if given protection, but the most sat¬ 
isfactory method of wintering is to bury the roots in sand in a cool 
cellar. In bloom from August to October, with spikes 3 to 4 feet 
jii^h, and heads of bloom of a rich orange-scarlet. 
Planf (Dictamnus) Fraxinella A very showy border per- 
aui ennial, forming a bush about 2V 2 feet in height, hav¬ 
ing fragrant foliage and spikes of rosy-pink flowers with deeper 
veins during June and July. Requires a heavy, strong soil, and an 
open, sunny position. 
fTncrlicK n a ! ev (Beilis) Perennis. Improved double-flower- 
A^UgilMl ing> white and pink 
Funkia (Plantain Lily) Plantain Lillies are among the easiest 
uimna plants to manage; their broad massive foliage makes 
them attractive subjects for the border even when not in flower. 
They succeed equally well in sun or shade. 
fiaillarrlia (Blanket Flower) Grandiflora. One of the showiest 
VAcAiAicxi UAc* hardy plants, growing about 2 feet high and suc¬ 
ceeding in any soil in a sunny position; beginning to flower in 
June, they continue the entire season. The large flowers are of 
gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark red-brown, while the petals 
are marked with rings of brilliant, crimson, orange and vermilion. 
Hollvlinrk^ stately, majestic, hardy plants, from 6 to 8 feet 
* high, which are a necessary part of every old-fash¬ 
ioned garden. 
TananACA (Iris Kaempferi) Coming into flower about the 
UctpctilCdC AI Ao middle 0 f June, and continuing for 3 to 4 weeks 
they fill in a period when flowers of this type are particularly wel¬ 
come. 2% to 3 feet. They succeed in almost any soil and posi¬ 
tion, but like rich soil and plenty of water when they are forming 
their buds and developing their immense flowers. 
I lininu* (Lupine) Effective plants, producing large spikes of 
flowers., blooming in May and June. They require only 
well-prepared garden soil, preferably in a semi-shady location; 3 
feet. 
T vrhni8 (Campion, Lamp Flower, etc.) Chalcedonica (Jeru- 
*-*3'salem Cross). A most desirable plant, heads of bril¬ 
liant orange-scarlet in June and July; grows 2 to 3 feet high. 
Of the easiest culture, thriving in any soil. 
Phvsnstpcria (False Dragon Head, or Obedient Plant) Phys- 
* 11 J oua icgia ostegias are among the most popular summer and 
fall flowering plants. Their long spikes of lavender lieather-like 
flowers are valuable for cutting. Physostegias will succeed in almost 
any position where they will have a fair amount of sunshine; they 
start into growth in early spring, flowering autumn. The name 
“Obedient Plant” is attributed to the curious fact that the indi¬ 
vidual flowers can be turned to any angle or position on the stem 
and will remain just as placed. 
Shasta Daisies or White Marguerites 3 l0 t ° m 4 
inches across, of pure glistening white. Very free-flowering and in 
bloom all summer and fall. 2 feet. 
Sweet William A we ll-known attractive, free-flowering hardy 
TTAIAAOAAA perennial, producing in early summer a 
splendid effect in beds and borders, with their rich and varied 
flowers. 12 to 18 inches. 
VW*«nira (Speedwell) Longifolia Subsessilis (Japanese Speed- 
Yciumctt well). The showiest and best of the Speedwells; forms 
a bushy plant 2 to 3 feet high, with long dense spikes of deep blpp 
flowers from the middle of July to early in September. 
All above same price. 25 cts. per clump; $2.50 per dozen. 
