Other Hardy Perennials 
The Linn County Nurseries 
OTHER HARDY PERENNIALS AND ROCK GARDEN PLANTS 
The measure given is the average height, and the dates, the blooming per¬ 
iods. Most perennials can be moved well either fall or spring, and many of 
them through the summer. Plants one foot or under are usually suitable for 
some place in the rock garden unless too aggressive. Special cultural require¬ 
ments are briefly noted. 
^Prices, unless otherwise given: Field-grown plants 20c each, $1.65 per ten, 
$15.00 per 100—3 of one kind for 50c, and 25 or more at hundred rates. For 
plants selected in the growing season and dug with a hall of earth, add 5c to 
each price. 
ACHILLEA, Milfoil, Yarrow. Thrive in any soil in sun. 
—fillipendulina, Fern-leaved, 3 to 4 ft. Broad corymbs of bright yellow, June- 
July. 
—millefolium roseum, 1 to 2 ft. Rosy pink. Finely cut foliage, June- September. 
ACTEA spicata rubra, Red Baneberry, 30c: 18 in. Needs shade and humus. 
Spikes of white flowers in May. Shining red berries in August. 
AETHEONEMA schistosum, 25c: 9 in. A bushy, shrubby plant with blue-green 
foliage and rose pink flowers. May. Has very deep tap root. For sandy soil. 
ALLIUM odorum, Wild Garlic, 2 ft. Heads of pinkish white flowers. June. 
—Ruby King, 1 ft. Erect large heads of deep rose flowers. June. Splendid 
for cutting and drying. 
ALYSSUM argenteum, 1 ft. Silvery foliage, yellow flowers most of summer. 
—montanum, 30c: 6 in. Dense yellow heads, April-May. Gray-green foliage. 
—saxatile, Basket of Gold, 10 in. Bright yellow, May. 
AMSONIA salicifolia, Willow-leaved Amsonia, half-shrubby, 3 ft. Splendid fol¬ 
iage and interesting pale blue flowers. June. Permanent and requires no 
care. 
—tabernaemontana, 2 to 3 ft. Leaves broader than above. Panicles of pale blue 
flowers in late May. Worthy much more use in border or among shrubs. 
ANCHUSA myosotidiflora, 30c: 15 in. Panicles of forget-me-not flowers, 
April-May. Large heart shaped leaves. Endures dry soil and some shade. 
Fine rock plant. 
ANEMONE—montana, 30c: 8 in. Like the Pasque Flower, but darker purple 
and easier grown. 
ANTHEMUS tinctoria, Golden Marguerite, 18 in. Pale golden yellow. June- 
October. 
AQUILEGIA, Columbines. Not particular as to soil, endures some shade. Grown 
from seed, they vary considerable, so colors can not be guaranteed. 
—alpina, 30c: 9 in. Dwarf, short spurred, azure blue. May. 
^PRICES unless noted: 20c each, $1.65 per 10, $15.00 per 100. See above. 
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