DECORATIVE PLANTS 
HARDY PERENNIALS 
ay State Nurseries 
IN COR-POR-AXED 
but the greatest quantity and most complete list is grown at the Perennial Department 
located between North Abington and Rockland, Mass., and we suggest that visitors who 
are particularly interested in Perennials go directly to this part of our nursery pictured 
on page 55. 
HARDY PERENNIALS, FERNS, GRASSES, and HERBS 
For Special Herb List, see pages 90 and 91 
You will observe that we list Perennials by threes instead of singly. It is our belief that superior garden effects 
can be achieved only by grouping at least three plants of a kind in borders or rock-gardens. Plants especially 
suitable for ground-covers or dwarf hedges are listed by the hundred rate as well, but we will be glad to quote 
you prices on other varieties in quantity. If single plants are wanted, the price will be one-third the listed price 
for three plants. 
Varieties marked with a black dot (•) are particularly adapted for rock-garden use 
Except where otherwise noted, all Perennials are priced at 90 cts. for 3; $2.40 for 10 
Aconitum napellus. Spark’s 
•ACANTHUS mollis (Soft Acanthus). 18-24 in. July- 
Aug. White spikes rising from bold broad-toothed 
foliage. Needs winter protection. 
ACHILLEA (Yarrow). Fine-foliaged, aromatic plants 
varying from mat-like to large forms; for dry, 
sunny spots. 
•ageratum (Sweet Yarrow). 12-18 in. Julv-Oct. 
Flat heads of pale yellow flowers. 75 cts. for 3; 
$2.00 for 10. 
•filipendulina (Fernleaf Yarrow). 3-4 ft. June-Sept. 
Flat heads of bright yellow. 75 cts. for 3; $2.00 
for 10. 
•Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow). 12-24 in. 
July. White. 60 cts. for 3; $1.50 for 10. 
•millefolium, Cerise Queen. 15-20 in. June-Nov. 
Long-stemmed cherry-red flowers. 60 cts. for 3; 
$1.50 for 10. 
•millefolium roseum (Pink Yarrow). 18 in. June-Oct. 
Dense heads of rosy pink. 60cts. for 3; $1.50 for 10. 
ptarmica, Boule de Neige. 12—15 in. June-Aug. 
Large white flowers, excellent for cutting. 75 cts. 
for 3; $2.00 for 10. 
ptarmica, Perry’s White. 2 ft. June-Sept. Broad- 
petaled white flowers, good for cutting. 60 cts. 
for 3; $1.50 for 10. 
ptarmica. The Pearl. 2 ft. July-Oct. Small heads 
of pure white flowers valuable to mix with other 
cut-flowers. 60 cts. for 3; $1.50 for 10. 
• tomentosa (Woolly Yarrow). 5-6 in. July-Sept. 
Yellow. 
ACONITUM (Monkshood). Delphinium-foliaged, 
stately plants which thrive in partial shade and 
provide showy spikes of hooded flowers in late 
summer and fall. 
autumnale (Autumn Monkshood). 4-5 ft. Sept, to 
frost. Hooded dark blue flowers. $1.05 for 3; 
$2.70 for 10. 
fischeri (Azure Monkshood). 18-24 in. Sept.-Oct. 
Short spikes of clear blue flowers and glossy 
foliage. 
fischeri wilsoni (Violet Monkshood). 5—6 ft. Sept.- 
Oct. Large, violet-blue. $1.05 for 3; $3.00 for 10. 
Achillea ptarmica. Perry’s White 
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