F OR variety of color and type of bloom, some dainty and 
exquisite, some bold and aggressive; for interesting or un¬ 
usual foliage effects and habits of growth; for the extended 
dates of blooming—from early spring until the late frosts—and 
for genuine garden pleasure, the Hardy Perennials rank supreme. 
In return for reasonable care and little attention, you will be 
richly rewarded for a small expenditure. 
A careful study of these descriptions will help you in the selec¬ 
tion of Perennials for your purpose. If you are a beginner, 
hesitating to make your own choice, we refer you to the collection 
offered on page 30. These combinations are carefully chosen to 
deliver effects in color and arrangement. 
The descriptions are reasonably accurate, the result of observa¬ 
tions in our own trial gardens, capably supervised by Mr. William 
Murray, a graduate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, 
Scotland. Many years in the specialized growing of perennials 
qualify Mr. Murray as an authority in this work, assuring you 
of the finest stock possible to grow. 
We list the following Hardy Plants separately because of some 
roven outstanding or superior quality. A delightful, distinctive 
abit of growth—a glorious new color—or a recent introduction 
to the garden world, merit this special attention. 
On pages 30 and 31 you will find a complete list of the more 
popular Hardy Perennials compiled in alphabetical order. 
Prices unless otherwise noted: 85 cts. for 3 of one variety; $2.30 for 10 of one variety; $20 per 100 of one variety 
PLEASE NOTE: When only one plant is ordered, the price is 30 cts. 
ACONITUM. Monkshood. Relied upon by 
most gardeners to provide blue coloring 
after the delphiniums are gone. They thrive 
in semi-shade. The late varieties come out 
in time to contrast well with early chrys¬ 
anthemums. Must be established quite a 
time to appear at their best. 
A. Fischeri. One of the choicest we have. 
Fine spikes. 2 to 3 ft. Sept., Oct. 
A. Napellus, Spark’s Variety. Tall plant with 
branching spikes of blue flowers. 5 to 6 ft. 
July, Aug. 
A. Wilsoni. A Chinese Aconitum putting 
out spikes of violet-blue. 5 to 6 ft. Sept. 
ALYSSUM, HARDY. All varieties are excel¬ 
lent subjects for rock- and wall-gardens 
and hardy borders, being of easy growth 
and preferring a sunny position. 
A. saxatile compactum. © Rock Madwort. 
Large, compact masses of yellow flowers. 
A favorite rock-plant. 6 in. April, May. 
A. saxatile fl.-pl. © Rock Madwort. Admir¬ 
ably described by its nickname of “Golden 
Tuft.” Plants compact, never becoming 
leggy or loose in appearance. Double, in¬ 
tense golden yellow flowers, much more 
lasting than the single-flowered. 10 in. 
June. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
ANCHUSA myosotidiflora ( Brunnera macro- 
phylla). ® Forget-me-not-flowered Bugloss. 
Graceful panicles of forget-me-not-blue 
flowers from broad mats of heavy dark green 
foliage. Likes semi-shade where it makes a 
fine ground-cover. 1 to 134 ft. April, May. 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Anemone • Windflower 
The lovely Windflowers are among our 
choicest hardy plants. They are fine for the 
hardy border, for planting in front of shrub¬ 
bery, and also for cutting and decorative pur¬ 
poses. The Pasque Flowers are fine rock- 
plants. May is the best time to plant them. 
Give some protection during winter. 
Anemone hupehensis splendens. Much im¬ 
proved by selection from an older variety 
of the same name, being earlier and more 
floriferous. Produces bright mauve-pink 
flowers. 134 to 2 ft. Aug. 
A. japonica alba. Produces large, single, pure 
white flowers. 234 to 3 ft. Sept., Oct. 
A. japonica, Queen Charlotte. Flowers semi¬ 
double, very large, delicate pink. 234 to 
3 ft. Sept., Oct. 
A. japonica rubra. Semi-double rosy red 
flowers. 134 ft. Sept., Oct. 
A. japonica, Whirlwind. Large, semi-double, 
white flowers. 234 to 3 ft. Sept., Oct. 
A., September Charm. An early variety, 
bearing flowers of silvery pink, shaded rose 
and mauve. 2 ft. Sept., Oct. 
A. Pulsatilla. © Pasque Flower. Fine for the 
rock-garden but must not be planted in 
shallow soil. Flowers vary in color from 
lilac to purple. Attractive woolly foliage. 
1 ft. April, May. 
A. Pulsatilla alba. © White form of the 
above. 1 ft. April, May. 
A. Pulsatilla rubra. © Beautiful dark red 
variety of the preceding. 1 ft. April, May. 
All Anemones, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100 
All varieties marked 
AQUILEGIA, Crimson Star. Sturdy, com¬ 
pact-growing plants producing an abun¬ 
dance of crimson flowers with white throats. 
2 ft. May, June. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100. 
ARABIS alpina fl.-pl. © Double Mountain 
Rock-Cress. Duiing its season of flowering, 
it makes a better show, with its lovely 
sprays of double white flowers, than any 
other rock-garden plant. We also recom¬ 
mend it strongly for edgings. 6 in. April, 
May. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
A. alpina nana compacta. ® Rock Cress. Pure 
white, single flowers on compact plants, 
splendid for rockery and border. 6 in. 
April, May. 
A., Rosabella. ® Lovely true pink form of 
A. alpina. A compact grower, it will add 
an unusual touch to a rock-garden. Rare. 
April, May. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, 
$4 for 10. 
ARMERIA cephalotes, Bees’ Ruby. © An 
improved variety with long stems and 
large heads of brilliant pink flowers. We 
highly recommend this for borders and 
cutting. 134 ft. June, July. $1 for 3, 
$2.50 for 10, $22 per 100 
A. cephalotes rubra. ® Rich crimson flowers, 
rising from 12-inch stems of compact grass¬ 
like foliage tufts. A splendid edging plant, 
flowering in May and June and again in 
September and October. $1 for 3, $2.50 
for 10, $22 per 100. 
Asters 
Aster Amellus, King George. As a counter¬ 
part to A. Frikarti, we heartily recommend 
this variety. From the foliage tufts arise 
lj^-foot stems terminated in flowers of the 
same lovely violet-blue. Exceptionally 
hardy, disease-resistant, it is a most excel¬ 
lent cutting flower. With proper and 
judicious cutting it can be kept flowering 
from August to frost. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100. 
A. Frikarti (Wonder of Staefa). This variety 
now enjoys a well-merited popularity, the 
demand ofttimes exceeding our supply. 
The exquisite vioiet-blue flowers, 3 inches 
in diameter, with deep golden centeis on 
plants 234 feet high, branching in habit, 
are joyous to behold. ,50 cts. each, $1.35 
for 3, $4 for 10. 
Aster • Michaelmas Daisies 
Steadily gaining in popularity as new and 
better varieties make their appearance, 
the Michaelmas Daisy is recognized by flower- 
lovers everywhere as a valuable'fall cut-flower. 
This condensed list is carefully selected for 
color and size of flower, containing the best 
of the newer and older varieties. Perfectly 
hardy, easy to grow, they combine nicely with 
the Dwarf Aster. When planted as solid 
borders they create astonishing effects in 
September and October. Planted in groups, 
they liven up the perennial border, paving 
the way for chrysanthemum-time. 
Aurore. Produces medium-sized, fringed 
flowers, almost pure rose-pink in color. 
Compact plants. 2 to 3 ft. Sept. 
Aster, Michaelmas Daisies, continued 
Blue Jacket. Large, deep blue flowers on vig¬ 
orous plants. Remarkably free flowering. 
The best of the dark blues. 3 to 4 ft. Sept., 
Oct. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Burbank’s Charming. This late-flowering 
variety is most distinct in flower and foli¬ 
age. Clouds of small, delicate pink flowers 
cover the graceful, arching sprays, making 
excellent cut-flower material to combine 
with chrysanthemums. A strong grower 
to 5 feet; endures heavy frosts. Oct., Nov. 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Charles Wilson. A deep cerise-red without 
a trace of magenta, different from red varie¬ 
ties, and a shade which will please every 
lover of Michaelmas Daisies. Compact¬ 
growing plant. 3 to 4 ft. Sept., Oct. $1 
for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Col. F. R. Durham. Another variety of Aster 
attracting attention because of its gorgeous 
lavender-blue blooms. Creates an interest 
by reason of its compactness, growing from 
3 to 4 feet high. Flowers through the 
months of September and October. $1 for 
3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Hybridus luteus (solidago). Small, bright 
yellow flowers in clusters. The plant is ex¬ 
ceedingly feathery and graceful. Specially 
good for cut-flowers. 2 to 3 ft. July-Sept. 
Mount Everest. The large, pure, snowy 
white flowers entirely covering the stems, 
its habit of growth, its profusion of bloom, 
the length of the flowering period and other 
commendable qualities definitely class this 
variety supreme. So great is our belief that 
it is the finest Aster of this type produced 
in years, we have discarded all whites but 
this variety. 4 ft. Sept., Oct. $1 for 3, 
$2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Mrs. F. W. Raynor. Strong-growing, pro¬ 
fuse, with large, rosy red flowers. An im¬ 
proved Barr’s Pink. 
Novae-angliae. The flowers are bright violet- 
purple. Very showy. 3 ft. Aug., Sept. 
October Dawn. A very fine plant with beau¬ 
tiful lilac-colored flowers. 2 to 3 ft. Sept. 
Pink Progressive. Of bushy medium growth 
and covered with small pink flowers. 
234 ft- Sept. 
Red Rover. Deep rosy red flowers with 
golden centers. Very striking. 3 to 4 ft. 
Sept. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
10 plants in 10 varieties, our selection, 
for.$2 20 
100 plants in 10 varieties, our selection 
for.18 00 
Dwarf Hardy Asters © 
To better aid you in selecting the best 
Dwarf Hardy Asters, we have weeded out 
many previously offered. Flowering in Sep¬ 
tember, they are ,invaluable as “front-of- 
the-border” material, not exceeding 134 
feet in height, with compact mounds of 
flowers. They make excellent rock-garden 
and dwarf hedge subjects. 
SPECIAL OFFER: One each of 8 varieties 
for $1.75 
Countess of Dudley. Clear pink with yellow 
eye. 1 ft. 
Daphne. Bright pink flowers. 134 ft* 
© are suitable for rock-gardens as well as for beds and hardy borders 
RUTHERFORD, IV. J 
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