Somerset’s 
HARDY PERENNIALS and ROCK PLANTS Wholesale List 
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ARMERIA (Thrift or Sea Pink) 
rc Laucheana. 8 in. Quantities of bright rosy red 
heads of flowers on slender stems during May-June 
and a scattering during the Summer.$1.50 $10.00 
Maritima Alba. A white variety similar in habit to 
the above. 1.50 10.00 
ARTEMISIA (Southernwood) 
c Lactiflora. 5-6 ft. Creamy white tiny flowers in 
long graceful clusters in Aug.-Sept. Excellent for 
cut flowers. Delightfully fragrant. 1.20 8.00 
r Pontica. 18 in. Irregular masses of very finely 
divided gray green foliage. Delights in a dry posi¬ 
tion and valuable for its picturesque effect. 1.20 8.00 
c Silver King. 2 ft. A striking silvery leaved plant— 
useful for contrast in the garden and excellent cut 
to use with bouquets. Can be dried for winter use. 1.20 8.00 
ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Flower) 
rc Tuberosa. 1J4 ft. An attractive native plant that 
will grow in the driest locations, producing umbels 
of brilliant orange flowers that last a long time. .. . 1.50 10.00 
HARDY ASTERS 
rc Alpinus. 6-8 in. Useful for the rockery or border. 
Bears large showy bluish purple flowers during May 
and June. 1.50 10.00 
r Mauve Cushion. 10 in. A distinct species forming 
circular mounds of foliage covered with good sized 
single flowers in October and November. 1.50 10.00 
rc Subcoeruleus Wartburg Star. 1 ft. Similar to the 
Alpinus except that it starts to bloom just when the 
above variety is through. The individual flowers 
are much larger and the stems are long making this 
one of the best early Summer blooming perennials. 1.75 12.00 
NEW ENGLAND ASTERS—Michaelmas Daisy 
cs These plants average three and four feet in height and 
produce masses of bloom in September and October. 
There are a great many varieties but the following list 
includes most of the best. 
Barr’s Pink. Tall growing with large pink flowers. . 1.50 10.00 
Climax. Clear light blue. 1-50 10.00 
Astilbe or Spirea 
Heather Glow. Soft Lilac. 
Maid of Athens. Large flowers of soft lavender. 
Queen Mary. Probably the best of this type. The 
flowers are very large and are a pleasing shade of 
Royal Blue. Rich 
Sam Banham. A 
Skylands Queen. 
A splendid pale blue, large flow- 
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TWO SPLENDID NEWER INTRODUCTIONS 
ASTER FRIKARTI. Wonder of Stafa. Forms rounded bushes 
about 3 ft. high at maturity producing from mid-summer until 
late in Fall large single flowers of pale blue with a yellow center. 
The size of the flower together with the good stems and long 
blooming habit makes this one of our most desirable perennials. 
$2.50 per dozen. $20.00 per 100. 
ASTER HYBRIDUS LUTEUS. Bears rounded panicles of small 
golden yellow flowers that deepen with age. The plants grow 
about three feet high and the flowers remind one of a gigantic 
refined golden rod. $2.00 per dozen. $15.00 per 100. 
ASTILBE (Spirea or Goats-Beard) 
res Although mostly used for forcing in pots these are 
excellent for moist semi-shaded positions in the 
garden and the plumy spikes of flowers produced in 
June-July are excellent for cutting. 
America. 1 ft. White, sometimes tinted pale lilac. 
Early. 3.50 25.00 
Gloria Superba. 18 in. A rich deep pink, midseason. 3.50 25.00 
Rheinland. 18 in. Bright deep crimson shaded 
salmon. 3.50 25.00 
White Gloria. 18 in. Pure white. 3.50 25.00 
AUBRIETIA (Rainbow Rock Cress) 
r Deltoides. 6 in. Dwarf growing plants suitable for 
the rockery or front of the border. They form 
masses of grey green foliage covered with vari¬ 
colored flowers from early April to June. 1.50 10.00 
BAPTISIA (False Indigo) 
Australis. 2 ft. Useful plant with attractive foliage 
and spikes of dark blue pea shaped flowers in June. 
Fine as a substitute for lupines where these have 
been difficult to grow. 1.50 10.00 
BOLTONIA (Star Wort) 
c Asteroides. 5-6 ft. White flowers in Aug.-Sept. 1.50 10.00 
Latisquama. 4-6 ft. Lavender pink. Probably the 
best variety. 1.50 10.00 
CALAMINTHA 
r Alpina. 6 in. Low green clumps with dainty violet 
flowers in May. 1.50 10.00 
CALTHA (Marsh Marigold) 
Palustris. 12-18 in. Excellent for wet places. The 
foliage is attractive at all times and the bright yel¬ 
low flowers are showy in early Spring. 1.50 10.00 
CAMPANULA (Bellflower) 
r Carpatica (Carpathian Harebell). An attractive sort 
forming compact tufts with large clear blue flowers 
on slender stems about 8 inches high. Blooms 
from June until October. 1.75 12.00 
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