We have Room to List Only a Few of Our Perennials 
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New Perennials 
Aethionema persicuni (Persian Candytuft) —6". This is not new but it is little 
known, rarely seen and seldom listed. Persian Candytuft is a much finer plant, 
however, than many of the recent, widely advertised novelties. It is shrubby 
with neat blue-grey foliage and slender spikes of rose colored flowers in June 
and July. We consider it among the finest of rock garden plants and urge that 
you give it a trial. 25c each. 
Aquilegia, Pearson’s Crimson Star —2'. We offered this fine Columbine last 
year, but because of its truly outstanding coloring, we are listing it with the 
new perennials again, hoping that you who passed it by before will try it this 
time. Originated by the conservative old firm of J. R. Pearson & Sons of Eng¬ 
land, it is without doubt one of the most beautifully colored of all the new 
Columbines. The sepals and spurs of the large flowers are of the richest crimson 
while the petals are pure white—a striking contrast of colors. These plants are 
not at all difficult in their requirements and will give satisfaction in any sunny 
location where other flowers will grow. 35c each. 
Arabis billardieri rosea —6". This plant offers two quite distinct departures from the habit of 
the common Arabis. It has a pleasing glossy bright green foliage in place of the grey of ordinary 
Arabis and in the early spring its leaf tufts are surmounted by short spikes of fragrant pink 
blooms—those of the common Arabis are white. We suggest that you try this plant in com¬ 
bination with white Arabis alpina, yellow Alyssum saxatile and an occasional blue Anchusa 
myosotidiflora. 35c each. 
Aster alpinus. Dark Beauty —6". This new orange centered, dark purple Rock Aster has made 
many friends in its few years of existence. Neat, hardy, careless of where it grows as long as 
there is sun, brilliant in coloring—it has every requirement of a fine perennial. 25c each. 
Campanula glomerata —At a flower show in Meriden, Conn, last year we came upon a well- 
grown plant of Campanula glomerata dahurica exhibited by an amateur gardener. Its dense 
head of deep violet flowers were attracting much admiration. This year we are offering not only 
C. g. dahurica, but also two other equally fine varieties of this hardy old European favorite. 
C. glomerata acaulis —3". A very dwarf form with large clusters of rich violet flowers. A fine 
and showy rock plant. 25c each. 
C. glomerata dahurica —18". In June and July this variety is laden with large close heads 
of deep violet blooms. It will succeed in almost any sunny location. 25c each. 
C. glomerata superha —2'. Considered by many to be the finest. It has huge purple flower 
clusters measuring 3-5" across. 35c each. 
Aster subcaeruleus, Wartburg Star —2'. A new giant flowered member of the Subcaeruleus or 
Spring Flowering Aster group. This is another fine foreign plant introduction which is as yet little 
known in this country. It has sterling qualities, however, and we feel certain of its warm recep¬ 
tion by American gardeners. Like others of its family, it forms rosettes of leaves at the surface 
of the ground from which shoot up 18-24" stems bearing big lavender-blue marguerites 3-4" 
across. An exceedingly fine cut flower and a subject for either the border or rock garden. 25c 
BARNES 
BROTHERS 
presents 
the World's Choicest Perennials 
These many new varieties have been carefully 
watched and tested at our own nursery before their 
introduction here. They have met our high standards 
and are among the best and most satisfactory plants 
for borders or rock gardens. If you are looking for 
something new and different, or equally well-grown 
plants of the standard varieties (pages 14 
and 15), all at reasonable prices, 
check over this list. 
Veronica spicata—Speedwell 
Dianthus Highland Queen 
Aethionema persicum—Persian Candytuft 
Aster subcaeruleus, Wartburg Star 
Our Strong, Hardy Plants Will Bloom This 
Summer and Will Live for Many Years 
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