HARDY PERENNIALS 
TRAILING ARBUTUS 
(See Eipgae repens) 
ACHILLEA 
The Pearl [A. ptarmica\. Heads of snow white 
flowers through the summer. 2 ft. 
Rose Yarrow [A. millefolium roseum]. Rose 
pink Yarrow blossoming through the summer. 
Woolly Yarrow [A. tomentosa]. Dwarf golden 
species with woolly foliage. 
ACONITUM—MONKSHOOD 
Fischer’s M. [A. fischeri], The low-growing 
variety with large, pale blue flowers. 2 ft. 
Mid-September. 30c each, 3 for 75c, $2.50 
per 12. 
Aconite [A. napellus], 3 to 4 ft. Rather dark- 
blue blossoms. Late July and August. 40c 
each, 3 for $1.00, $3.50 per 12. 
Spark’s M. [A. Spark’s Variety]. 4 to 6 ft. 
Royal purple and blooming from July till 
September. Beautiful as a background for 
Phlox. 30c each, 3 for 75c, $2.50 per 12. 
ACTAEA—BANEBERRY 
Baneberries are grown in shady spots in the 
garden. 
White Baneberry [A. alba]. 18 to 24 in. White 
flowers in May followed by snow white berries 
on bright red stems in August. 
Red Baneberry [A. rubra]. 2 ft. White flower 
heads but bright red berries in July and 
August. 
ALYSSUM—BASKET OF GOLD 
Golden Tuft [A. saxolzle]. In Tulip time the 
gray leaves are buried beneath masses of 
golden flowers. Grows to 10 inches and is 
one of the most valuable rock garden plants. 
[A. saxatile citrinum]. Like the above but 
more compact and dwarf. The flowers are a 
paler, more delicate yellow. 
[A. serphyllifolium]. Almost prostrate species 
with soft lemon yellow flowers. Especially for 
the rock garden. 
ANCHUSA—BUGLOSS 
Early Bugloss [A. barrdieri ]. 2 to 2H ft- A 
true perennial of medium height. Gentian 
blue flowers usually in bloom on Memorial 
Day. 
Except as noted, prices on Perennials are 25c 
each, 3 for 60c, $2.00 per 12, $15.00 per 100 
Note—Not less than 6 of one variety and 
color at the dozen rate, not less than 50 of 
one variety and color at the 100 rate where 
the 100 rate is given. 
Dropmore Bugloss [A. italica, var. Dropmore]. 
4 to 5 ft. A large biennial with coarse leaves 
and large masses of Gentian blue flowers. 
Siberian Bugloss [A. myosotidijlora]. A one 
foot dwarf variety with flowers resembling 
Forget-me-nots borne profusely in May. 30c 
each, 75c per 3, $2.50 per 12. 
ANEMONE—WINDFLOWER 
Meadow Anemone [A. canadensis]. An ex¬ 
tremely hardy native anemone for moist sun 
or partial shade. Large white blossoms on 
t wo foot stems in June. 3 for 50c, $1.50 per 12, 
$10.00 per 100. 
Chinese Anemone [A. hupehensis]. One of the 
most beautiful. Of shorter growth than Jap¬ 
anese Anemone. Deep pink blossoms from 
August to October. 30c each, 75c per 3, 
$2.50 per 12. 
Japanese Anemone [ A.japonica ]. Tall, stately 
perennials blossoming from September till 
frost and preferring partial shade. 2 to 3 ft. 
tall. 30c each, 75c per 3, $2.50 per 12. Queen 
Charlotte, double pink; Prince Henry, pale 
red; Whirlwind, double white. 
Pasque Flower [A. pulsatilla]. An interesting 
and most useful plant for the rock garden. The 
flowers are lilac-blue and appear very early in 
the Spring. Prefers a dry location in full sun. 
30c each, $2.50 per 12. 
ANEMONE PULSATILLA 
ST. BERNARDLILY 
[ Anthericum liliago]. Clusters of white flowers 
on 12 to 15 in. stems rise from tufts of grass¬ 
like foliage in early July. 
AQUILEGIA—COLUMBINE 
Rocky Mountain Columbine [A. caerulea]. 
Sky blue and white long spurred flowers. 
30c each, 75c per 3, $2.50 per 12. 
Rose Queen [A. caerulea]. Shades of rose with 
white centers. 30c each, 75c per 3, $2.50 per 
12 . 
American Columbine [A. canadensis]. Our 
native red and yellow species and one of the 
world’s best rock plants. 
Golden Columbine [A. chrysantha]. Very tall, 
clear yellow species, which blooms throughout 
the summer. 
[A. Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Hybrids], Among these 
hybrids are to be found beautiful and delicate 
shades of coloring and great length of spurs. 
Colors range through wine, purple, blue, 
white, yellow and pink. 
[A. Short-spurred Hybrids. The old-fashioned, 
very long lived species with flowers mostly 
wine, red and blue. 
ARAB1S—ROCKCRESS 
Alpine Rockcress [A. alpina], 6 to 8 inches. 
Snow-white flowers cover this little plant at 
Tulip time. 
Double Alpine Rockcress [A. alpina flore- 
pleno]. Double, pure white form, somewhat 
taller than the single Rockcress and blossom¬ 
ing later. 30c each, 75c per 3, $2.50 per 12. 
[A. rosea], A species with heads of pale pink 
flowers in early spring. 
ARENARIA STRICT A—SANDWORT 
Sandwort [Arenaria stricta]. A rare Sandwort 
with a fountain of myriad white, starry flowers 
for sunny crags and cliffs. May to July. 40c 
each, 3 for $1.05, $3.50 per 12. 
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT 
[Arisaema triphyllum]. A delightful little 
preacher whose right to a prominent place in 
the wild garden is unquestioned. Rich moist 
soil suits him. 3 for 50c, $1.50 per 12, $10.00 
per 100. 
ARTEMISIA—WORMWOOD 
Southernwood [A. abrotanum]. Old-fashioned 
herb. Fragrant foliage. Grows 2 ft. tall. 30c 
each, 75c per 3, $2.50 per 12. 
White Mugwort [A. lactiflora]. Long racemes 
of cream colored fragrant flowers in late sum¬ 
mer. 5 to 6 ft. 
[A. Silver Queen], Foliage plant of pale gray. 
2 ft. 
Old Woman [A. stellate], 18-inch herb. Sil¬ 
very gray foliage. Suited for edgings. 
BUTTER FLYWEED 
[Asclepias tuberosa]. Brilliant orange flowers 
in July and August. 2-ft. stems. For hot, 
dry locations. 
ASTER 
Rock Aster [A. alpinus]. Lavender blue 
flowers with golden centers in June. 10 to 12 
in. 
Heath Aster [A. ericoides]. An October- 
flowering Aster bearing myriads of tiny white 
flowers. 
New England Aster [A. novae-angliae]. 4 ft. 
tall. Royal purple blossoms in September. 
Rose New England Aster [A. novae-angliae 
rosea]. Rose colored form of the above. 
[A. St. Egwin], Bears soft pink flowers pro¬ 
fusely on 2 to 3 ft. stems. 
EXCEPT AS NOTED PERENNIAL PRICES ARE 25c each; 3 for 60c; $2.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100 [11] 
