Hardy Perennials 
A LTHOUGH most Hardy Perennials can be planted in the fall, we are offering in this supple- 
Z-\ ment only a few specialties which do better when so planted. If the plants are given a light 
-*• A. covering of hay or some similar light material as winter protection, they will take hold early 
in the spring before spring planting could be done and will give splendid results the first year. 
We have a most complete line of Perennials, from the old tried and true favorites up to the latest 
novelties, for which we refer you to our Spring 1938 Catalogue. 
Prices, except where specially noted, are 85 cts. for 3 of one variety, $2.30 for 10 of one variety 
$20 per 100 of one variety 
Orders for less than 3 of one variety are subject to an additional charge 
Aconitum • Monkshood 
When once established, the Aconites will provide 
that note of blue so desirable and so often missing after 
the Delphiniums have passed. In fact, they are often 
grown as substitutes by those people who cannot, un¬ 
fortunately, grow Delphiniums. Thriving in semi¬ 
shade, they will also do quite well in full sun. 
Fischeri. Low-growing variety flowering in September 
and October, with spikes of dark blue. 2 to 3 ft. 
Napellus, Spark’s Variety. Tall, branching spikes of 
handsome dark blue. 5 to 6 ft. July, August. 
Delphinium, Lamartine 
This improved form of D. Bellamosum is probably 
the hardiest and most permanent of all Delphiniums. 
A strong grower with good foliage, it sends up hand¬ 
some spikes of very fine, dark blue flowers in sufficient 
quantity to provide cut-flowers from June to September. 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Eremurus • Desert Candle 
Tall, stately, yet delicately beautiful. The Foxtail 
Lilies seem more suited to the tropics than to our more 
temperate climate, but they are perfectly hardy, and, 
Eremurus 
flowering in the border or against an evergreen back¬ 
ground, their grace and beauty is admired by all. 
They vary in height from 5 to 8 feet, enjoy a good 
rich soil, and should be planted with the crown 2 inches 
below the surface of the soil, care being taken not to 
break their brittle roots. 
Bungei. Star-shaped citron-yellow flowers clothe the 
upper half of the spikes. $2 each. 
Elwesi. Similar to above, but silvery pink. $3 each. 
Himalaicus. Pure white flower-spikes of outstanding 
appearance. $2.50 each. 
Robustus. Puts out the tallest spikes. A magnificent 
spectacle. Flowers bright, lively pink. $4 each. 
Shelford Moonlight. Keeps up the display of Eremurus 
because it blooms at least a month later than the 
others. Pale yellow flowers. $4.50 each. 
Warei. A late-flowering variety of unusual color, being 
coppery bronze with buff shadings. $5 each. 
Helleborus niger • Christmas Rose 
One of the very few plants from which we can have 
flowers in the garden during winter. In mild winters it 
will bloom in December, but a severe season may hold the 
flowers back until early spring unless they are protected. 
The Christmas Rose prefers rich soil and partial 
shade, with sufficient water to keep the plants from 
suffering during dry weather. The plants make mats a 
foot or more across, of heavy, dark green foliage, and 
the pure white, anemone-like flowers are 2 Yi to 3 inches 
across. They last for weeks, taking on a pinkish tint 
and finally turn light green. When the plants bloom 
early in the winter they usually produce another crop of 
bloom in early spring. For a charming table decoration 
cut a few newly opened flowers; they will last a long time. 
A covering of pine boughs, a well-ventilated peach- 
basket turned upside down over a plant, or a coldframe 
sash propped up a foot or so above the plants will insure 
bloom when you want it. 
If you have never grown Helleborus niger, try a 
few plants and you will never want to be without this 
winter jewel. $1 each, $2.75 for 3, $8 for 10. 
Lycoris squamigera • Amaryllis Halli 
A beautiful and desirable member of the lily family, 
whose green foliage of early spring disappears in June, 
and is then followed in late summer by thick bare 
stems, each bearing 6 or 7 lily-like, pink flowers. Does 
best in well-drained soil. A hardy Amaryllis that is 
becoming quite popular although still rare. 2 ft. Late 
July, Aug. $1 each, $2.75 for 3, $8 for 10. 
Japanese Iris • Iris Kaempferi 
Few perennials can offer the range of brilliant color 
combinations to be found in this section of the Iris 
family. From white through all shades of pinks, reds, 
and blues, they rival orchids both in color and grace¬ 
ful flower formation. 
Trouble-free and hardy, they grow profusely in the 
rich damp soil close to streams and pools, or planted in 
the border and not allowed to suffer for water, their 
handsome foliage will enhance the beauty of any plant¬ 
ing, even after the gorgeous flowers are gone. 
(See top of next page for varieties.) 
Some Perennials are too bulky for mailing, requiring that they be shipped either by Express or Freight. On such orders, 
when cash is sent in advance, we furnish packing material or strong wooden cases at no extra cost. You pay only the Express 
or Freight charges. 
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