58 
MOUNT ARBOR NURSERIES, SHENANDOAH, IOWA 
PERENNIALS - Bare Root 
HARDY PERENNIAL, ALPINE AND ROCK GARDEN PLANTS 
The Largest, Most Complete Assortment in the Middlewest. 
Field grown, under irrigation, insuring sturdy, vigorous, well rooted plants, 
regardless of weather conditions—plants that you can plant on the job or line 
out with assured success. For nine years, we have specialized in hardy Perennials 
and our list of proven varieties includes an excellent selection of new and rare 
varieties as well as the old favorites. Strong plants, for every purpose, at low 
prices. 
Explanation of symbols used in describing the Perennials listed on the following 
pages. 
Varieties * indicates adaptability for rock plants. 
Color indicates bloom; Month period of blooming season; (") inches high 
when in bloom; (') feet high when in bloom. 
ALL PERENNIALS ARE SHIPPED BY EXPRESS. They are very perish¬ 
able and should not be included in a Freight shipment. 
HARDY PERENNIALS AND ALPINE PLANTS 
* ACHILLEA Milfoil or Yarrow p er 10 Per 100 
Aurea Tomentosa, lovely small rock plant, grows into rosettes 
of silver foliage with clustered heads of bright yellow flowers 
about 6 inches apart. Plant 4 inches apart. $2.40 $20.00 
Millefolium Roseum, (Rosy Milfoil) head of soft rose flowers, 
finely cut foliage, June-August, 18". .85 7.00 
Mont Blanc, largest double white, June to Sept., 2'.85 7.00 
Ptarmica Boule De Neige, an improvement on the Pearl, more 
double and perfect flowers, white, July, 18". .85 7.00 
Ptarmica The Pearl, white, June-July. 18". .85 7.00 
ACONITUM, Monkshood 
Wilsoni, a rare and lovely variety, producing spikes covered 
with mauve colored flowers, autumn flowering, 6 to 7'.... 1.80 15.00 
ADENOPHORA 
Polymorpha, Campanula-like flowers, dark blue, 15". .95 8.00 
*AGROSTEMMA, Rose Campion 
Coronaria, (Mullein Pink) bright rose clumps, June-July, 
2y 2 to 3' .85 7.00 
ALTHEA ROSEA, Hollyhock 
Allegheny Single Mixed, various colors from pure white to a 
deep maroon, July, 5'. .60 5.00 
Double Varieties, separate colors red, pink, white and yellow, 
July, 4' .85 7.00 
*ALYSSUM, Rock Madwort 
Rostratum Prostrate, almost shrubbery variety. Hoary grey all 
over, flowers pale yellow, May to June, 1'.95 8.00 
Saxatile Compactum, sometimes called “Basket of Gold". Low 
sprawling habit of growth, producing masses of bright yellow 
flowers, May, 10" . .95 8.00 
ANCHUSA Bugloss 
Angustifolia, narrow leaved, sky blue, 24". .70 6.00 
Italica var. Dropmore, bright blue all summer, 3 to 4'.95 8.00 
Myosotidiflora, clusters of charming blue flowers resembling 
forget-me-nots. An effective rock plant for shady places. 
May, 1'. 1.80 15.00 
* ANEMONE, Windflower 
Pulsatilla, violet, April and May, 12". 1.45 12.00 
