T HIS department includes what are popularly known as the Old-fashion Hardy- 
garden Flowers as well as many of the New-fashion ones of great interest. 
We find in this class the Paeonies, Iris, Larkspurs, Phlox, etc., so important 
in creating rich color effects during the summer. The ease with which these plants 
can be grown, the great variety of color and season of bloom makes them indis¬ 
pensable. Herbaceous-perennials are a specialty at the Nursery. Our fields of 
Paeonies, Iris, Phlox, etc., are well worth a long journey to see and we most cor¬ 
dially invite all those interested in gardens to come and see them during the flower¬ 
ing season. The grade of stock we send out is mostly Field grown, is strong and 
vigorous and will produce an abundant display of blooms without any long wait, 
and is preferred by many experienced planters to the small greenhouse plants 
which are sometimes offered. 
See page five for special lists 
BRIEF CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. 
Situation. It can be laid down as a general rule that practically all the 
hardy-herbaceous-plants listed on the following pages are best suited when 
placed where the soil is well drained and not subject to flooding in the winter. 
Borders are benefited if backed by a hedge or a fence covered with Rambler Roses 
or other climbers which not only serve as a protection to the plants but make a 
splendid background for the display of their contrasting growth and colors. 
Soil and planting. Spade over to a depth of at least fifteen inches the area 
allotted for the herbaceous border using a liberal supply of well rotted manure 
or its equivalent in pulverized sheep manure, bone meal, etc. The best times for 
planting are in the early spring before much growth has started and in the early 
fall. Set out the tall growing plants so as to form back-grounds and the low 
growing varieties in the foreground, arranging color effect so as to produce harmony. 
Care in this respect will avoid jarring contrasts which are never pleasant. By 
taking into account the season of bloom one can arrange the color scheme in such 
a way as to have a great variety of color. Certain color schemes being in bloom 
at a given time, are later followed by other color effects. We are always ready 
to assist those who do not know just how to create any desired color effect. 
After care. It is sometimes stated that hardy perennial plants once estab¬ 
lished will take care of themselves for years. This may in some instances be true. 
One should never neglect his hardy herbaceous border but give it all the neces¬ 
sary care required to produce luxuriant growth and thereby attractive effects. 
In the late fall the removal of all old flower stems will give the garden a neat and 
tidy appearance. After the early frosts and before winter has really set in, spread¬ 
ing several inches of coarse manure over the border will help to protect the plants 
and at the same time fertilize them. When spring-time comes remove only the 
coarse material, forking in as much of the manure as practicable. This loosens 
up the ground and further aids the plants toward a vigorous new growth. Some 
varieties of hardy herbaceous plants will remain in a state of luxuriance for years 
undisturbed including Paeonies, Iris, Dictamnus, etc., while other varieties are 
improved by being divided and replanted at least every two or three years in¬ 
cluding Sweet Williams, Phlox, Hardy Pinks, etc. No department of the flower 
garden will return to the gardener a richer reward than the hardy herbaceous 
garden provided one does not take too seriously an occasional loss and disappoint¬ 
ment for some of its richest charms are the unexpected ones. 
The following Hardy Herbaceous Plants are offered in two sizes as follows, 
unless otherwise noted. Stock can be potted to order and held for any delivery 
date. 
PRICES 
E&oh Per 10 Per 100 
Strong Field Grown, or well established in pots, usual size.20c. 1.50 12.50 
□ Smaller size (mostly field grown).15c. 1.00 8.00 
This smaller size sent prepaid, see inside first cover page. 
FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS SEE PAGE ONE. 
^PREPAID SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER. 
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