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PERENNIALS. 
HARDY PERENNIAL ROOTS AND PLANTS 
Of all the plants that are cultivated for purely ornamental purposes, there are none that 
have made the rapid strides in public favor like the Hardy Perennial or old-fashioned gardes 
flower. The love for them of late years has increased so much and it is not surprising when 
we consider the many uses to which they adapt themselves so readily. There are so many of 
them that will give an abundant blossom the ame year as planted, and for cut flowers we 
know of no class of plants that will give the same satisfaction for so little care. Planting should 
be commenced as early as possible, usually about ten days after the frost has lifted. If this la 
done the plants get well established before the hot weather comes in. In preparing the border, 
dig deeply and freely, add well decayed stable manure. Plant only when the soil is in a friable 
condition. It is better to heel plants in if the ground is not in good working order and wait 
until favorable weather, rather than plant in wet and clammy soil. 
ACHILLEA 
"THE PEARL.” Flowers borne in the greatest 
profusion the entire summer on strong, erect 
atoms, 2 feet high, of the purest white; as a 
summer cut bloom it is of great value. 
DAISY 
BURBANK'S SHASTA. Large snowy-white 
flowers, in bloom continuously throughout the 
summer and fall. 
DIC LYTRA OR DICENTRA 
SPECTABILXS (Bleeding Heart or Seal 
Blower). An old-fashioned favorite; its long 
racemes of graceful heart-shaped pink flowers are 
always attractive; it is used largely for forcing, 
and is perfectly at home in any part of the hardy 
border, and especially valuable for planting in 
the shade. 
DELPHINIUM 
(Hardy Larkspur) 
These are deservedly one of the most popular 
subjects in the hardy border, bold, attractive and 
highly prepossessing plants of easiest culture; 
perfectly hardy. They will establish themselves 
In almost any garden soil, but respond quickly to 
liberal treatment. 
DELPHINIUM IMPORTED HYBRID VARIETIES. 
Blackmore and Langdon strain. A fine strain 
surpassing all the other mixtures ordinarily grown. 
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BELLADONNA. The most popular variety. The 
sky-blue flowers are freely borne on numerous 
branching stems throughout the summer. 
Strong 1 year old plants.15c each 
Strong 2 year old plants.25c each 
BELLAMOSA. A deep blue form of Belladonna. 
Same price as Belladonna. 
AQUILEGIA OR COLUMBINE 
The Columbines are one of the most elegant 
and beautiful of hardy plants, producing their 
graceful spurred flowers on stems rising 2 feet 
or more above the beautifully divided foliage, and 
are highly prized for cutting. 
They are not at all particular as to soil or loca¬ 
tion, although they prefer a sandy loam and a 
moist but well drained, sunny position. 
COERULEA (Rocky Mountain Columbine). 
Bright blue and white, long-spurred flowers 
2 year old plants, 25c each. 
IMPROVED LONG SPURRED VARIETIES, 
MIXED. Seeds, 15c. Plants, each, 25c; doz., $2.50. 
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S LONG SPURRED HY¬ 
BRIDS. Fine run of colors and distinct shape. 
Seeds, pkt., 25c; plants, 
COREOPSIS 
LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA, One of the 
most popular hardy plants. The flowers are s 
rich golden-yellow, of graceful form and invalu¬ 
able for cutting; the main crop comes during tha 
latter part of June, but it continues in bloom 
the entire summer and autumn; it succeeds every¬ 
where. Seeds, per pkt., 10c; plants, each, 20c. 
GAILLARDIA 
(Blanket Flower) 
GRANDIFLORA. One of the showiest hardy 
plants, growing about 2 feet high and succeed¬ 
ing in any soil In a sunny position; beginning 
to flower in June, they continue the entire season. 
The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. Tha 
center is dark red brown, while the petals are 
marked with rings of brilliant crimson, orange 
and vermillion. and often a combination of all 
In one flower. Excellent for cutting. Seeds, 10c; 
plants, each, 25c. 
GYPSOPHILA 
(Baby’s Breath) 
The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a 
sunny position, and on account of their grace¬ 
fully arranged large panicles of minute flowers, 
should be in every garden. 
FANXCTTLATA. A beautiful old-fashioned 
plant, possessing a grace not found in any other 
perennial. When in bloom during August and 
September it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to t 
feet in height, and as much through, of minute 
pure white flowers; forming a beautiful gauze¬ 
like appearance. For cutting it is exquisite, 
especially in combination with high-colored flow¬ 
ers. Plants, 25c. Seeds, pkt., 10c. 
HOLLYHOCKS 
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Whether planted with shrubbery, as clumps on 
the lawn or In the mixed border, their colossal 
spikes of bloom produce bold and showy effects, 
which cannot me secured with any other flower¬ 
ing plant. The Hollyhock requires a deeply dug, 
well-drained soil, enriched with thoroughly de¬ 
cayed manure, and should be liberally supplied 
with water during dry weather. A slight pro¬ 
tection through the winter will be beneficial; s 
light covering of 1nn<ae leaves or evergreen 
branches will be suitable for this purpose. All col¬ 
ors. Double, each, 20c; seeds, per pkt., 10c. 
each, 25c; doz., $2.50. 
SEE FRONT PAGES FOR PRICES 
