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HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Hardy Perennial Plants 
If wanted by mail, add 5e each, for postage. 
The ever increasing demand for Hardy Perennial Border Plants is 
the very best indication of the popularity they enjoy and which 
they so richly deserve. Once planted, they become a lasting pleas¬ 
ure. We have carefully selected the following which are con¬ 
sidered the best, all of them, in addition to their great beauty, being 
especially valuable for supplying cut flowers throughout the summer 
season. 
ACHILLEA (The Pearl). Pure white double flowers in dense 
clusters, blooming freely through the summer; fine for cutting pur¬ 
poses and cemetery use. Height, 2 feet. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. 
AQ,UILEGIAS, OR COLUMBLVES (Lang-spurred Hybrids). This is 
the most admired type of Columbines. The plants are of strong, 
thrifty growth. The flowers of largest size vary in 
color through charming tones of cream, pink, lav¬ 
ender, blue, white, scarlet and yellow. 
Each 20c, 3 for 50c. 
Bleeding Heart 
German Iris —Flag Iris or Fleur de Lis 
These Irises are 
deliciously frag¬ 
rant, large and 
handsome, more 
or less beautifully 
mottled in the 
■■-Standards” and 
veined in the 
■■Falls” while the 
beards range from 
delicate primrose 
to orange. Their 
beauty rivals that 
of the Orchid. In 
colors there are 
the richest yel¬ 
lows, the most in¬ 
tense purples and 
delicate blues, the 
softest m a u V e s 
and very beauti¬ 
ful claret-reds. 
There are also 
whites, and prim¬ 
roses, and bronzes 
of every imagin¬ 
able shade. 
Thrive in city 
or country equal¬ 
ly as well. Be- 
■German Iris 
cause of the great range of color, it has been called 
the “Rainbow Flower”. It is also called the “Poor 
Man’s Orchid.” They bloom in June and July. Any 
good garden soil suits them. Height. 18 to 24 
inches. Avoid planting too deep, barely covering 
the rhizomes (creeping root stems) being quite 
sufficient. 
“S” refers to the three standard, or upright 
curling petals; “F” to falls or drooping iietals. 
CAPRICE. “S” Reddish purple; “F” Deeper Pur¬ 
ple. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Hardy). These are uni¬ 
versally popular for outdoor bedding. They pro¬ 
duce a lavish profusion of blooms, giving color, 
life and beauty to the garden just at a time when 
other plants have been destroyed by frost or look¬ 
ing their worst. They are quite hardy if planted in 
a well-drained position, and, with a slight cover¬ 
ing of leaves or litter during the winter, will take 
care of themselves after once planted. Double 
red, white, yellow, pink. Each 20c, 3 for 50c. 
PHYSOSTEGIA VIVID (False Dragons Head) 
This new variety of Physostegia is of dwarf growth, 12 to 18 in¬ 
ches high, with flowers of a deep rose color produced in late 
summer and Pall. Each 20o. 
HARDY PRIMULUS (English Cowslip) An old 
favorite and should be found in every garden. One of the earli¬ 
est Spring flowers, grows 6 to 9 inches high and embraces all 
shades of colors. Each 20c 
BLEEDING HEART (Dielytra Spectabilis.) 
Charming hardy plants with much-cut foliage and 
flowers of interesting structure. Easily cultivated 
and very highly prized for border and cemetery 
planting because of their bushy growth. Flowers 
are rose-colored, heart shaped, produced in early 
spring. Each 35c. 
Formo.sa. (Plumy Bleeding Heart). A dwarfed- 
growlng species, with flnely-cut ornamental foliage, 
growing about 15 inches high, and producing its 
showy pink flowers from April to August. Each 20c. 
ECHINACEA. PURPUREA — (Giant Purple 
Cone-flower). Flowers about four inches across, of 
a reddish-purple with a large cone-shaped center 
of brown; three feet; blooms from July to October. 
Each, 20c. 
MONARDA. (Bergamot, Red Flowering mint). 
^Terminal heads of rich scarlet flowers, emitting a 
very pleasant scent. Each, 25c. 
CELESTE. Beautiful sky blue; very fine. 
HER MAJESTY. “S" Soft pink; “F” Deep rose 
Ijink. 
ISOLINE. ■■S” Lilac pink; “F” Purplish old rose 
with golden throat and yellow beard. 
KING OP IRIS. ■‘S” Lemon yellow; “F” Rich 
crimson bordered with gold. 
KOCHI. (Black Prince). Rich royal purple. A 
very striking dark flower. 
LORLEY. “S” Light yellow; “F” Deep ultrama¬ 
rine blue. 
MME. PACOUET'rE. A rosy claret-red. Very 
fragrant. 
RHEIN NINE. “S” White; “F” Rich violet pur¬ 
ple. 
SHERWIN WRIGHT. A pure golden yellow. 
VIOLACEA GRANDIFLORA. A clear violet blue. 
AVHITE KNIGHT. A beautiful snow-white iris. 
Any of the above varieties 20o. each. 
GERMAN IRIS MIXED. — Each 15c, 2 for 25o. 
IRIS PUMILA HYBRIDA. Dwarf variety of 
German Iris, growing about 8 inches high, very 
free blooming, sweet scented. These bloom about 
two weeks before the German Iris. 
CYANEA. Rich royal purple with black shading. 
E X C E L S A . Beautiful lemon yellow shaded 
darker. 
THE BRIDE. A large showy pure white. 
Each 15c, 2 for 2.5c. 
AGUILEGIA (Columbine). 
C AM P A N U L A MEDIA. (Canterbury Bells). \ 
Canterbury Bells are probably the oldest and most ! 
popular of all Campanulas. They are easy of 
culture. 
Persicifolla. Grows 1% feet high, and pro- 
duces a great number of blue flowers in loose || 
clusters from June to July. Each 2t)c, 3 for 50c. i! 
CARPATICA (Carpathian Hnir-Beli). A pretty jj 
species, growing in compact tufts, not exceeding 8 
inches high; flowers clear blue, held erect on wiry 
stems. It begins blooming in June, continuing- ur.'^il 
October. Each 20c, .3 for 50c, 
