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\ F all the plants that are cultivated for purely ornamental pur- 
poses, there are none which have made such rapid strides in 
public favor as the old-fashioned Hardy Garden Flowers, the in¬ 
habitants of the perennial garden. Their popularity is not at all 
surprising when we consider the many varied and pleasant changes 
which take place throughout the entire growing season in a well- 
arranged hardy garden, in which every week—yes, every day— 
brings forth something fresh and new to interest and delight even 
the most critical. Beginning in April, the early-flowering varieties 
open their flowers, often before the snow has entirely disappeared, 
Plants for Special Situations 
The following indications will be found to be of great assistance 
to you in planning special sections of your garden. 
S indicates plants suitable for sunny situations. 
P indicates plants suitable for partial shade. 
D indicates plants suitable for dense shade. 
R indicates perennial plants suitable for rockeries. 
Perennial plants suitable for edging or ground covers are marked 
with an asterisk (* ). 
ACHILLEA, Boule de Niege (Ball of Snow). The 
flowers are of perfect form. White. June- 
Sept. 2 ft. 
tomentosa. Dwarf, good yellow, splendid for the 
rockery. July-Sept. 6-8 in. 
ACONITUM fischeri (Monkshood). D. Pale blue. 
Aug.-Sept. I 14 ft. 
Sparks' Variety. Deep blue. July-Aug. 3-4 ft. 
ALYSSUM saxatile compactum (Basket of Gold) ) . 
P.R. Bright yellow. May. 1 ft. 
ANCHUSA italica, Dropmore Variety. S. Gentian- 
blue. May-June. 3 ft. 
ANEMONE (Windflower). P. 
Hupehensis. Rose colored flowers. 
Queen Charlotte. Semi-double. Soft pink. Auq.- 
Oct. 2-3 ft. 
September Charm. Silver-rose, shaded mauve. . 
Whirlwind. Large. Snowy white. Aug.-Oct. 2-3 
ft. 
ANTHEM1S tinctoria (Gilden Marguerite) . S. 
Golden yellow. June-Sept. 2-3 ft. 
AQUILEGIA alpina. P. R. Dwarf, for rockery. Blue, 
caerulea ((Rocky Mountain Columbine). P. R. 
Blue and white. May-June. 1 14 ft. 
Hybrids, Long Spurred. Pink, blue, yellow. 1 V4- 
2 ft. 
longissima. Longest spurred variety. 
Each 
Doz. 
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$2.50 
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3.00 
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Special Offer 
1 Hardy Perennial Plants, all pot plants, 
1 Mm that will bloom the first year, our selection 
*2.00 
and continue, with constantly changing variety, throughout the 
summer, until late in the fall, when only severe freezing weather 
will stop such persistent late-blooming kinds as Japanese Anem¬ 
ones, Pompon Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Phlox, etc. 
Plants are forwarded by express unless instructed to the con¬ 
trary, purchasers paying charges. Small plants may be forwarded 
by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way, add 10 per cent to 
value of order to points east of the Mississippi River and 20 per 
cent to points west of same. 
ARABIS alpina fl. pi. (Rock Cress). S. Pure white. 
May .! 
alpina rosea. Delicate pink shade. 
ARMERIA laucheana. S. R. Rose-pink, free bloom- 
ina . 
Each 
$0.25 
.25 
.25 
Doz. 
$2.50 
2.50 
2.50 
.—* 
maritima (Sea Pink or Thrift) . Light pink. 
May-Sept. 9-1 2 in. 
.25 
2.50 
ARTEMISIA, Silver King. A showy, silvery-leaved 
contrast plant. Sprays may be cut for winter 
bouquets. 3 ft. 
.35 
3.50 
ASCLEPIAS tuberosa (Butterfly Weed). S. Or¬ 
ange colored flowers. July-Aug. 2Vi ft. 
.25 
2.50 
ASTERS, HARDY (Michaelmas Daisies, or Star- 
worts) . S. Grows freely in any soil. 
Aster Frikarti, Wonder of Staffa. New—bloom¬ 
ing from August through October. 
.50 
5.00 
Aster, Star of Wurtburg. 12 in. Rich lilac-blue 
with orange center. Spring. 
.35 
3.50 
New Dwarf Hybrid Hardy Border Asfers 
Countess of Dudley. Plant grows only 9 inches high, clear pink, 
yellow center. 
Daphne. 12 inches. Bright pink. 
Lady Henry Maddocks. Pale pink. 12 inches high. 
Mauve Cushion. 9 inches. 
Nancy. 1 2 inches. Pale flesh-pink flowers. 
Purple Emperor. 12 inches. 
Ronald. 12 inches high. Bright lilac-pink. 
Snowsprite. Semi-double white flowers. 
Victor. 9 inches. Clear lavender-blue. 
35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Collection of six, 1 each, $1.75. 
Fall Flowering Hardy Asters 
Barr's Pink. 4 ft. Finest bright pink. 
Climax. 4 ft. Lavender-blue flowers, 1 to 2 inches across. 
Mount Everest. 3 ft. Best white. 
Queen Mary. 3 ft. 2-inch flowers of lavender-blue. 
35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
AUBRIETIA (Rainbow Rock Cress). S. Mixed. 
Each 
Doz. 
May-June . 
BELLIS perennis (English Daisy). S. White, red, 
$0.25 
$2.50 
pink. April-May. !4 ft. 
CAMPANULA carpatica (Harebell). S.P. Blue or 
1.00 
white. June-Oct. 8 in. 
persicifolia (Peach Bells). Blue flowers. June- 
.25 
2.50 
July. 2 ft. 
medium, or Canterbury Bells. S. Blue, white, 
pink and variety shades. July-Aug. 2-3 ft. 
.25 
2.50 
.25 
2.50 
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