W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, GENEVA, N. Y, 
German Iris Bordei. 
HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS 
By this term is meant such plants as may be allowed to remain permanently in the open ground, whose foliage dies 
down to, or near, the ground each autumn, coming forth again with renewed vigor the following spring. 
We are pleased to inform our patrons that we have many acres planted with the finest varieties, and we are constantly 
searching for and adding new and rare varieties of merit to our extensive collection. 
Hardy plants have many claims, both practical and artistic, and their cultivation in this country is having a wonder¬ 
ful development. So few understand how easy and simple it is to grow a large and choice collection, as very little care, 
if any, is needed. A fairly good soil to begin with, with occasional enrichings, a little cultivation to eradicate the weeds, 
and cutting down of the old tops after the foliage has matured. 
Among the hardy perennials there is such a variety in color and time of blooming that a continuous, pleasing effect 
can be had from early spring to late fall by a judicious selection of varieties. They may be set out either in fall or spring. 
We have indicated the time of flowering, also the height of the plant, in order to facilitate the selection for any purpose. 
The approximate height of the Hardy Perennials in this catalogue is represented in feet and inches, and the flowering 
periods are taken in New York State. 
Aconitum. Monkshood 
autumnale. A tall plant, with spikes of showy blue- 
helmet-shaped flowers. Adds distinction to the garden. 
3 to 4 feet. Aug., Sept. 
Fischeri. One of the choicest Aconitums, which produces 
strong spikes of large, dark blue flowers. 2 to 3 feet. 
Sept., Oct. 
Achillea. Milfoil, or Yarrow 
Perry’s New White. Handsome clusters of pure white 
flowers, blooms nearly all summer. 
Ptarmica fl. pi. (The Pearl). The pure white flowers 
are borne in great profusion on strong, erect stems. 2 feet. 
June-Sept. 
Althea. Hollyhock 
A well-known and stately perennial, with long spikes 
of showy flowers. 5 to 6 feet. July, Aug. 
Single and Double. Carmine-rose, crimson, light 
yellow, rose-salmon, sulphur-yellow and white. 
Alleghany Mammoth. Single; assorted colors; fringed 
petals. July, Aug. 
Alyssum 
saxatile compactum (Rock Madwort; Golden Tuft): 
Large, compact masses of yellow flowers in early spring. 
Excellent for rockery. 1 foot. April, May. 
Anemone. Wind Flower 
Japanese Anemones are among the best autumn-flower¬ 
ing plants; they require protection in winter. 2 to 3 feet. 
Sept., Oct. 
Japonica alba. Pure white, showing yellow anthers. 
Queen Charlotte. AJ'strong grower, producing large, 
semi-double, pink flowers. 
Whirlwind. Semi-double; white. 
Rosa superba. Flowers of medium size of a delicate 
silvery rose. 
Anthemis 
tinctoria alba (Marguerite). One of the most satisfac¬ 
tory; flowers creamy white. 2 feet. June-Oct. 
Kelwayi (Golden Marguerite). Flowers rich yellow; 
fine for cutting. 2 feet. June-Oct. 
Anchusa. Alkanet 
Italica (Dropmore Variety). A great improvement on 
the type, with large, gentian-blue flowers. 4 to 5 feet. 
May-July. 
Artemisia 
Latiflora. An excellent hardy border plant, producing 
large, branching panicles of sweetly scented, creamy 
white flowers. 3 to 4 feet. Aug., Sept. 
Agrostemma. Mullein Pink 
Coronaria. Flowers rich crimson, produced in great 
abundance on long stems. 2 feet. June, July. 
Ajuga. Bugle 
reptans. Blue flowers. Compact growth 6 inches. 
May, June. 
Aquilegia. Columbine 
Long Spurred Hybrids. Choice mixed. 3 feet. This 
strain is the finest procurable. The colours range through 
the most beautiful combinations of blue, bright rose, pink, 
mauve, white, yellow, and orange. 
California hybrids. A fine collection of distinct colors, 
such as Yellow, Pink, Orange, Red, etc. 
Canadensis (American Columbine). A compact plant, 
with red-and-yellow flowers. 
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