NOVELTY AND GENERAL CATALOG 
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Hardy Herbaceous Plants 
These are the old-time favorites found in every old-fashioned garden—plants that 
have been neglected for a number of years, but which of late are receiving again the 
proper recognition due them on account of their many good qualities. 
In the first place, they are inexpensive plants, not only in their original cost, but 
considering that when once planted they grow and increase from year to year, while the 
cost of maintenance is very slight. 
With a good assortment of Hardy Perennials a continuous show of flowers can be 
kept from the early spring until the frost cuts down all vegetation. With a judicious 
selection of these plants, not only can flower beds and borders be made attractive, but 
when proper kinds are chosen the ponds and marshes can be turned into objects of 
admiration. Barren rocks and sand hills alike can be made beatiful, while, if planted in 
an informal, careless way, the pleasing effect of a wild garden is produced. 
CULTURE •—The best time for planting Hardy Herbaceous Plants is from March to 
May, and from September to November. They require good, rich loam to grow them to 
perfection, while if the soil is perfectly drained, no protection is needed in the winter, 
with the exception of a slight cover to prevent the sudden thawflng and freezing. 
In the following list, only such varieties are given as we have found from long 
experience to be of real merit. 
Acanthus, mollis, latifolius (Bear’s Breech). Spikes of rose-colored flowers. 
Achillea, Boule de Neige. An improvement on The Pearl. 
Achillea, Eupatorium (Yarrow). Finely cut foliage, brilliant yellow flowers. 
Achillea, Filipendula. Showy species with golden yellow flowers. 
Achillea millefolia ruba. Pretty rose-colored flowers, easy grower. 
Achillea serrata plena. “The Pearl.” Pure white flowers all summer. 
Achillea tomentosa. Fine for rocltwork, yellow, dwarf grower. 
Aconitum, Fischeri. Dwarf variety with very large pale blue flowers. 
Aconitum, Lycoctonum. A free-flowering pale yellow. 
Aconitum, Napellus (Helmet Flower). Large, dark blue flowers. 
Aconitum, Wilsoni. Recent introduction from China, light violet-blue flower. . . . 
Adonis, Amurensis (Bird’s Eye). Large, single yellow flowers. 
Adonis, Amurensis fl. pi. Large, double yellow flowers... 
Aegopodium, Podagraria varieqata (Bishop's Weed). Green and yellow foliage.... 
Agrostemma coronaria (Rose Campion). Pink flowers. 
Agrostemma, Flos Jovis (Rose Campion). Deep pink flowers. 
Ajuga Genevensis. Suitable for rockwork or fine for shady places. 
Ajuga reptans. Blue flowers, compact grower... 
Ajuga, reptans rubra (Bugle). Spikes of purplish-blue flowers, foliage dark. 
Althaea rosea (Hollyhock). Single extra fine varieties... 
Althaea rosea. Fine double varieties. All colors separate or mixed. 
Alyssum rostratum (Mad-Wort). Bright golden-yellow flowers. 
Alyssum, saxatile compactum. Flat heads of bright yellow flowers. ••••• 
Anchusa Italicas, Dropmore Variety (The Improved Italian Alkanet or Bugloss). 
Rich gentian blue flowers. 
Anemone Japonica. Flowers beautiful rose, in autumn. 
Anemone Japonica alba. A white form of the above..... 
Anemone Japonica, Kriemhilde. Semi-double flowers, a lovely rose-pink color.... 
Anemone Japonica, Queen Charlotte (Japanese Windflower). Semi-double, pink... 
Anemone Japonica rosea. A beautiful pink variety. 
Anemone Japonica Whirlwind. Double white. 
Anemone Pennsylvanica. Pretty white flowers. 
Anemone sylvestris. Pure satiny, white flowers.... 
Anemones, Pulsatilla (Windflowers). Produces violet flowers, plant for the rockery. 
Anemonopsis macrophylla. Hardy Perennial from Japan. Rich violet flowers.... 
Anthemis tinctoria (Marguerite). Large golden-yellow flowers.... 
Anthericum, Liliastrum (St. Bruno’s Lily). Spikes of large white flowers. 
Aquiiegia Canadensis. Scarlet and yellow early...... 
Aquilegia, Caiifornica Hybrida. Flowers yellow, pink, flesh, red. 
Aquiiegia chrysantha. Bright primrose yellow.... ■••••.: . 
Aquilegia, coerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Bright blue and white. 
Aquiiegia, Flabellata nana alba. Pure white of dwarf growth. 
Aquilegia hybrids, finest assorted. The very best varieties. 
Aquilegia Vulgaris (Common Columbine). Violet-blue; vigorous grow ei. 
Aquilegia vulgaris alba. White flowers, useful...' ' k' 
Arabis, alpina (Rock Cress). Forming a dense carpet with pure white flowers- 
Arabis_, alpina flora pleno. A distinct and pretty double flowering toim. 
Armeria cephalotes. A very beautiful variety. 
Armeria maritima (Sea Pink). Pretty rose flowers. 
Armeria, maritima Alba (Thrift). Pretty v r hite... 
Armeria, maritima Splendens (Thrift). Bright rosy pink. 
Armeria plantaqinea. Broad foliage, rose flowers. 
Artemisia Abrotanum (Old Man). Shrubby plant.... 
Artemisia Ludoviciana. A trailing species, silvery foliage. 
Artemisia pontica. Well adapted for carpet bedding. 
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