Perennials and Herbs 
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Masses oj gay color delight the eye in these Perennial Gardens. 
MORE PERENNIAL ARISTOCRATS 
GLOBEFLOWER 
(Trollius) 
Globular flowers of unique character in orange and 
yellow shades. Pretty dark green foliage, glossy 
and finely cut. The strains we offer are exceptionally 
fine. 
Eleanor 
Shining clear yellow. 18 inches. May-—August. 
Each $.40 3 for $1.00 10 for $3.00 
Golden Queen 
Extra large globular flowers of golden yellow. 
2 to 3 feet. June to October. 
Each $.50 3 for $1.40 10 for $4.00 
Orange Globe 
Beautiful orange flowers. 1 to 2 feet. June — 
August. 
Each $.50 3 for $1.40 10 for $4.00 
TUFTED PANSY 
(Viola cornuta) 
Bowie’s Black 
These dainty garden flowers are prized not only 
because of their delicate beauty and extreme hardi¬ 
ness, but also because they bloom freely from May 
till frost. This is a most unusual variety with small 
purple flowers, almost black, with tiny golden eye. 
Very striking. 
Each $.40 3 for $1.00 10 for $3.00 
PINK HARDY VIOLET 
(Viola odorata rosina) 
A charming new variety with quantities of ex¬ 
quisite flowers in spring and again in late autumn. 
The flowers are deliciously fragrant and of lovely 
color. A combination of pink and old rose shades. 
Splendid for borders and rockeries. 
Each $.40 3 for $1.00 10 for $3.00- 
CORALBELLS 
(Heuchera Rosamundi) 
Abundant coral pink blossoms on strong stems. 
15 to 18 in. June — September. Neat rosettes of 
rounded evergreen leaves. Considered the best coral 
pink variety. 
Each $.40 3 for $1.00 10 for $3.00 
HYBRID LUPINE 
(Lupinus) 
An exceptionally fine strain with full spikes or 
pea-like flowers. Excellent mixture of color, brilliant 
rose, terra cotta, buff, mauve and blue. 3 to 4 ft. 
June —July. 
Each $.40 3 for $1.00 10 for $3.00 
HERB GARDENS- 
Our Great Grandmothers felt their gardens incomplete with¬ 
out a good selection of fragrant and savory Herbs. In the past 
two or three years there has been a great revival of interest in 
this intriguing subject. The reasons are obvious — for not only 
A Fascinating Hobby 
are the Herbs valuable for their ornamental qualities but also 
because they contribute flavor to the menu and fragrance to the 
home. Grow them freely in your flower gardens for their beautv. 
flavor and fragrance. We offer hardy 2 year field grown plants. 
ALPINE SAVORY (Calamintha Alpina) 
Bright yellow flowers. Young shoots and leaves 
used for flavoring. 
BEEBALM (Monarda didyma) 
Cardinal red flowers. Aromatic foliage. 2 to 3 
feet. July and August. 
CAMOMILE (Anthemis nobilis) 
White flowers. Pungent, finely cut foliage from 
which a soothing tea may be made. 
CATNIP (Nepeta cataria) 
Grayish white flowers. Aromatic foliage. Tonic 
tea made from leaves. 
CHIVES (Allium schoenoprasum) 
Rosy lilac flowers. Leaves give delicate onion 
flavor to salads, soups, etc. 
CRIMSON THYME (Thymus set. coccineum) 
Creeping plant with crimson flowers. Fragrant 
foliage used for seasoning. 
GARDEN HELIOTROPE (Valeriana officinalis) 
Rose tinted white flowers. Delicious odor. 
Prices for Herbs 
Each $.25 3 for $.60 10 for $1.60 
100 for $14.00 
f.o.b. Framingham. 
For further description consult pages 50-57. 
GAS PLANT (Dictamus albus ruber) 
Rosy pink flowers. Lemon scented stems and 
leaves. 
HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis) 
Spikes of blue flowers. Foliage very aromatic. 
Used for medicines and flavoring. 
IRIS (Iris Florentina) 
Fragrant Orris-root comes from the dried roots 
of this plant. Used in powders and perfumes. 
LEMON THYME (Thymus citriodorus) 
Evergreen foliage, lemon scented. Used for 
medicinal tea and for seasoning foods. 
SPEARMINT (Mentha spicata) 
Purple flowers. Leaves used for flavoring. 
THYME (Thymus vulgaris) 
Dried leaves used to season meats and sauces. 
Fresh leaves in salads. 
TRUE LAVENDER (Lavandula officinalis) 
Purplish flowers are dried and used for scenting 
linens. 
WOOLLY YARROW (Achillea tomentosa) 
Bright yellow flowers. Aromatic foliage. 
WORMWOOD (Artemesia absenthium) 
Greenish gray leaves are used in medicines. 
An excellent assortment of Herb seeds will 
be found in our Garden Store at Framing¬ 
ham Centre, Massachusetts. 
Prices of Perennials include packing and delivery to the transportation companies at Framingham, Massachusetts. 
