CHOICE HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Plant orders will be forwarded by express, purchaser paying charges. Small orders may be forwarded by parcel post, but if wanted sent 
this way, please add 10 per cent of the value of the plants to cover postage and packing. All perennials are strong, field-grown plants with the 
exception of a few which are pot-grown. They can be shipped during September and October. 
All varieties in this list, except where otherwise quoted, $1.50 for 3, $3.50 per doz., $24.00 per 100. Orders for less than three of 
one variety cannot be accepted. 
Achillea Ptarmica, Boule de Neige (Ball of Snow). An improved Pear with fuller 
and more perfect flowers. Fine for cutting. IA ft. June-Sept. 
— Ptarmica, Perry’s White. 2A ft- June, July. 
Aconitum autumnale. Dark blue. 3 to 4 ft. Aug., Sept. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
— Fischeri. Bright blue. 2 ft. Sept., Oct. $1.75 for 3, 55 per doz. 
—Wilsoni. Violet-blue. 5 ft. Sept. $2 for 3, $6 per doz. 
Ajuga reptans. Blue. 6 in. May, June. 
Aiyssum rostratum. Pale yellow. Prostrate, almost shrubby plant. 1 ft. June, 
July. 
— saxatile compactum. Golden yellow. 1 ft. April, May. 
Anchusa italica, Dropmore. Gentian-blue; pyramidal spikes. 4 to 5 ft. June. 
- —Myosotidiflora. Dwarf. Clusters of bright blue flowers resembling forget-me- 
nots. 1 ft. May. $2 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Aquilegia caerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Blue and white; long spurs. 
\A ft. May, June. 
— , Long-spurred Hybrids. A magnificent strain of the choicest Columbines. 
2 A to 3 ft. May, June. 
Astilbe (Spiraea) Gloria. Dwarf, dense, plumy sprays of rich pink. 2 ft. July. 
$1 each, $10 per doz. 
— , Granat. Dark crimson; strong, divided spikes. 2A ft. June, July. 75 cts. 
each, $7.50 per doz. 
— , Avalanche. The best white. 2 ft. 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz. 
—, Irene Rottsieper. Heavy trusses of fine salmon pink flowers. 2 ft. 75 cts. 
each, $7.50 per doz. 
— , Gloria. Dense feathery plumes of brilliant dark pink. 2 ft. 75 cts. each, 
$7.50 per doz. 
— , Prof. Van der Wielen. Graceful, loose sprays of small, white, foamy flowers. 
2 ft. $1 each, $10 per doz. 
Boltonia asteroides. Great profusion of pure white, aster-like bloom. 6 to 7 ft. 
Aug.-Oct. 
— latisquama. Same as above, with pinkish lavender flowers. 4 ft. Aug.-Oct. 
Campanula calycanthema (Cup-and-Saucer). Choice hybrids. 2 to 3 ft. June. 
-— Medium (Canterbury Bells). White, pink, lavender and blue. 2 ft. June. 
— persicifolia (Peach Bells). Blue. 12 in. June, July. 
— persicifolia alba. White. 
— persicifolia Backhousei. Pure white. 2 ft. June, July. 
— persicifolia. Lavender Queen. 2 ft. June, July. 
— persicifolia. New Giant Hybrids. Very large flowers. 2 ft. June, July, 
—persicifolia, Telham Beauty. China blue. 2A ft. June, July. 
— pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). Blue or white. 4 to 5 ft. Aug., Sept. 
Centaurea dealbata. Rosy purple. 1 A ft. July Aug. 
— montana. Blue. 2 ft. June, July. 
Chrysanthemum arcticum. Dense bushes covered with blush-white daisies. 
1A ft. Sept. 
— coreanum. Large, pinkish white daisies in loose sprays. Very showy. 2 to 3 ft. 
Oct. 
Cimicifuga racemosa (Snakeroot). White. 3 ft. Aug., Sept. $1.75 for 3, $5 
per doz. 
Coreopsis lanceolata. Golden yellow. 2 ft. June-Oct. 
— , Mayfield Giant. A greatly improved form of this popular flower, with larger, 
longer stems and of richer yellow color. 
Delphinium Hybrids, Exhibition Strain. Strong stately spikes, often 7 feet 
high; lovely color range; unequaled. June, July. $1.50 for 3, $5 per doz. 
— Hybridum, Summer Cloud. (New.) Clear white. Good vigorous growth. 4 
to 6 ft. $2.50 for 3, $8 per doz. 
— belladonna. Turquoise-blue. 4 ft. June-frost. 
— bellamosa. Dark blue form of above. 
Dianthus, Beatrix (Hardy Garden Pinks). Double; light salmon-pink. Blooms 
over long period. 
— , Bristol Jewel. White, flaked crimson; semi-double. 
— , Bristol Maid. Rose-pink; double. 
— , Bristol Purity. Pure white; double. 
— , Furst Bismarck. A distinct shade of cerise red, extremely free and persistent 
bloomer. 
— , Bristol Beauty. Very large almost Carnation size. Rich deep pink, very fra¬ 
grant. 
— barbatus (Sweet William), Pink Beauty. Salmon-pink. 
— barbatus (Sweet William), Scarlet Beauty. Rich scarlet. 
— barbatus (Sweet William), Mixed. All colors. 
— plumarius (June Pinks). Spicy fragrance. 1 ft. May, June. 
plumarius, Annie Laurie. (New). Single; delicate pink. Blooms all summer. 
$1.50 for 3, $4 per doz. 
Dielytra formosa. A summer-blooming Bleeding-Heart. Small, pinkish flowers; 
fringed foliage. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
— spectabilis (Bleeding-Heart). 1 A ft. April-June. 60 cts. each $6 per doz. 
Digitalis gloxiniaeflora (Spotted Foxglove). White, Pink, or Purple. 4 ft. June, 
July. 
—gloxiniaeflora, The Shirley (Giant Foxglove). (New.) Many new colors. 6 
to 7 ft. June, July. 
— , Isabellina. (New.) Pale yellow; very fine. June, July. 
Dodecatheon meadia. Reddish purple flowers with orange eye. Resembles small 
cyclamens. Shade and moisture. 1 ft. May. $1.50 for 3, $4 per doz. 
Doronicum caucasicum (Leopard-Bane). Golden yellow; daisy-like. 1 A ft. 
April, May. 
Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower). Reddish purple. 3 to 4 ft. July, Aug. 
Echinops ritro (Globe Thistle). Metallic blue. 3 to 4 ft. July-Sept. 
Erigeron multiradiatus roseus. Dwarf, tufted rock-plant with pink daisies. 
Blooms throughout summer. 
— speciosus hybridus grandiflorus. Lilac to blue. 1A to 2 ft. June on. 
Eryngium amethystinum. Strong, handsome plants with blue foliage, stems and 
flowers. 2 ft. July, Aug. 
Gaillardia grandiflora Hybrids. Yellow and orange-red; very brilliant. 1A ft. 
May-Nov. 
— grandiflora, Golden Gleam. (New.) Sunset color. 2 ft. May-Nov. $1.75 
for 3, $5 per doz. 
— grandiflora, Portola. (New.) Brilliant copper-scarlet, each petal heavily mar¬ 
gined with golden yellow. 2A to 3 ft. May-Nov. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Gypsophila Paniculata FI. PI. Bristol Fairy. Large flowered double pure white 
Baby’s Breath, in bloom until frost. $2 for 3, $6 per doz. Extra large field 
clumps, $1 each, $10 per doz. 
Helenium autumnale rubrum. Terra-cotta. 3 to 4 ft. Aug.-Sept. $1.75 for 3, 
$5 per doz. 
— , autumnale Riverton Gem. Old gold and red. 4 ft. Aug.-Oct. 
— , autumnale Bronze Queen. Deep bronze. 5 ft. Sept. 
— , Riverton Beauty. Lemon-yellow; purplish black cone. 5 ft. Aug.-Oct. 
Hibiscus, Mallow Marvels. White, Pink, or Red. Extra large. 5 to 6 ft. Aug.- 
Oct. $2.25 for 3, $7.50 per doz. 
Hollyhock, Exquisite. Fringed; rose to dark purple. 5 to 7 ft. July, Aug. $1.75 
for 3, $5 per doz. 
— , Single Mixed. Splendid color range. 5 to 7 ft. July, Aug. 
— , Double Chafer’s Finest. White, Pink, Yellow, and Crimson. 5 to 7 ft. July, 
Aug. 
Hosta (Funkia) caerulea (Blue Plantain Lily). 1A to 2 ft. July, Aug. 
— Japonica variegata (F. lancifolia variegata). White flowers. White and green 
foliage. 
— plantaginea grandiflora (F. subcordata grandiflora ). Waxy white Day Lily. 
2 to 2A ft. Aug., Sept. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Incarvillea grandiflora brevipes (Hardy Gloxinia). Brilliant rose-pink. 1 A. ft. 
June, July. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Inula ensifolia. Compact plants with large yellow blooms like sunflowers. 1 V, ft. 
July. 
— , Golden Beauty. Rich golden yellow; wiry stems, good for cutting. IA ft. July. 
Lathyrus latifolius. A trailing perennial with pea-like flowers, good for cutting or 
for covering rocks or stumps. White and pink. 4 ft. July. 
Lavandula vera (Sweet English Lavender). Blue. IA ft. July-Sept. 
Liatris pycnostachya (Kansas Gayfeather). Purple. 4 to 5 ft. July, Aug. 
Linum narbonnense. Slender, erect plants with large, pale blue flowers. 2 ft. May. 
Lupinus polyphyllus. White, Pink, and Blue. 4 to 5 ft. June, July. $1.75 for 3, 
$5 per doz. 
— polyphyllus, Harkness Regal Hybrids. A cross between L. polyphyllus and L. 
arboreus. Produces strong spikes of great length, thickly set with flowers, including 
many new colors such as copper, orange, amber, rose, etc. 5 to 6 ft. June-Aug. 
$2 for 3, $7 per doz. 
Lychnis chalcedonica. Heads of brilliant scarlet on tall, strong, leafy stems. Very 
showy. 4 ft. June-Aug. 
— Forresti Hybrids. White through pink to crimson and carmine. 1 A to 2 ft. 
April-June. 
— viscaria splendens. Clusters of rose-red flowers on slender stems. 2 ft. June. 
Lysimachia Nummularia (Creeping Jenny). Bright-yellow creeper. Midsummer. 
Mertensia virginica (Blue Bells). Nodding clusters of bell-like flowers of rich light 
blue, pink in the bud. 1 A ft. May. 
Monarda didyma (Bergamot). Brilliant scarlet. Attracts hummingbirds. 3 ft. 
June, July. 
Myosotis palustris semperflorens (Everblooming Forget-me-not). Bright blue. 
June-Oct. 
Nepeta Mussini. Mauve. Aromatic foliage. 
Oenothera, fruticosa major. Dense bushes; dark yellow flowers. 2 ft. 
— glauca Fraseri. Large; pale yellow. 1 ft. June-Sept. 
— glauca Fraseri, Eldorado. Semi-double, bright yellow flowers. June-Aug. 
— missouriensis (Evening Primrose). Large; golden yellow. 10 in. June-Aug. 
Pachysandra Terminalis. For ground covers and shady places. 1 yr. field grown, 
$10 per 100, $75 per 1000. 2 yr. field grown, $15 per 100, $90 per 1000. 
Papaver, Oriental Poppy. 2 ft. June. 
— , May Queen. New double rich scarlet salmon. Early. 
— , Gerald Perry. Orange-apricot. 
— , Mahony. Deep mahogany-red. $2.25 for 3, $7 per doz. 
— , Mrs. Perry. Soft salmon-rose. 
— , Orange Beauty. Orange-scarlet. 
— , Royal Scarlet. Vivid red, dark center. 
— , Iceland Poppy. Tulip-shaped. Good for rockeries. 1 ft. May-Aug. 
All Poppies, unless noted, $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Pentstemon Torreyi. Deep coral-pink. 2 to 2A ft. July-Sept. 
Physostegia alba (False Dragonhead). Strong spikes of pure white flowers, lovely 
for cutting. 2 ft. June-Sept. 
— speciosa gigantea. Pink. 2 ft. June-Sept. 
Platycodon grandiflora (Saucer Flower). Blue, or white balloon-shaped buds; 
most attractive. 1A ft. June, July. 
Polemonium caeruleum (Jacob’s Ladder). Blue. 6 to 8 in. April, May. 
— humile. Blue. 1 to \A ft. June, July. 
Pyrethrum hybridum (Colored Daisies). Mixed. 2 ft. June, July. 
Salvia azurea grandiflora. Light blue. 3 to 4 ft. Aug., Sept. 
— azurea Pitcheri. Deep blue; large flowers. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Scabiosa caucasica. Large wheel-flowers of pale blue. IA ft. June-Aug. $1.75 
for 3, $5 per doz. 
— caucasica alba. A white form. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
— japonica (Blue Bonnet). Soft lilac-blue. 2 ft. June-Aug. $1.75 for 3, $5 per 
doz. 
Shasta Daisy, Alaska. A decided improvement. Pure glistening white. IA ft. 
June-Sept. 
Stokesia Cyanea Lilacina Grandiflora. Improved Cornflower Aster. Lilac-blue. 
Enormous flowers. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
— , Cyanea Alba (White Cornflower Aster). 2 ft. July-Oct. 
Trollius Europaeus. Clear bright yellow. 
— Orange Globe. Large, excellent substance. 
All Trollius, $1.50 for 3, $4 per doz. 
All plants to be forwarded by express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by parcel post add 10% of the value of the plants to cover postage 
and packing. We ship only strong field grown plants. C.O.D. orders for plants cannot be accepted unless 50% of the amount accompanies order. 
618 MADISON AVE., BETWEEN 58th AND 59th STS., NEW YORK 
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