HARDY PERENNIALS and ALPINES 
ACHILLEA (A-kil-lce'-a)—Milfoil or Yarrow 
Beautiful fern-like aromatic foliage for dry exposed 
places, giving a wealth of bloom during the whole sea¬ 
son. The genus with which Achilles is reputed to have 
cured the wounds of his soldiers. 
*argentea —Dainty mounds of silver surmounted by heads 
of white flowers on 4" stem. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦clavennae —Prostrate carpets of silver and a profusion of 
white flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦millefolium roseum —Brilliant red flowers in dense heads 
blooming continuously. 15". 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦millefolium, cerese queen —An improved strain of the old 
favorite, having fine, clear color. 35c each; 3 for 85c 
♦nana —Carpets of frosty, pale green and heads of white 
flowers on 4" stems. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
Parker's variety —3"; June to September. Clear yellow 
flower heads. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦ptarmica, Boule de Neige —Pure white double flowers in 
great profusion. 15". 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.75 
siberica —A fine yellow of medium height, forming bold 
clumps of rich color for the border. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦tomentosa —Woolly mats of soft grey with golden yellow 
blooms on a 6" stem. July to September. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
One each of the 9 Achilieas $1.75; 3 for $3.50 
ACONITUM (Ak-oh-ny^tum)—Monkshood 
Stately perennials having finely cut leaves and branch¬ 
ing racemes of hood shaped flowers; at home in sun or 
shade in a rich moist soil. Excellent cut flowers, 
anthora —Pale yellow on 3' stems during June and July. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35 
fischeri —2' stems of lovely pale blue during September 
when flowers are very scarce. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
napellus —Fine dark blue which will bloom several times 
if kept cut back. 4'. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
napellus bicolor —Like above with blue and white flowers. 
30c each; 3 for 75c 
Spark’s variety— Deep purple in branched spikes. 3'. 
40c each; 3 for $1.05 
wilsoni —The true variety which is very rare. Beautiful 
lilac mauve on 6' spikes in late autumn. 35c each 
One each of the 6 Aconites $1.85; 3 for $4.75 
ACTAEA (Ak-tec'-a)—Baneberry 
A very useful border plant for a shady spot, forming 
large clumps of beautifully cut foliage and heads of 
fluffy white flowers. The real beauty, however, lies in 
the contrast of glossy berries above the deep green, 
ferny mass. Fall shipment only, 
alba —Snow white berries. 25c each 
rubra —Bright red berries. 25c each 
AETHIONEMA (E-fhi-on'-ema)-Persian Candytuft 
A fascinating family of prostrate shrubby evergreen 
perennials having glaucous blue-green needle-like leaves 
which are ornamental the year around in the rockery, 
wall garden, or border. A well drained soil with full sun 
suits them best. 
♦grandiflora —Lax intertwining branches with masses of 
bright pink flowers. Persia. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦persicum —Short prostrate branches of rich bluish cast and 
numerous heads of soft rose flowers. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
♦pulchellum —Form strong twiggy bushes 6" high and 8" 
across which are almost hidden by long spires of deep 
rose, red-veined flowers. We cannot recommend this too 
highly. 50c each; 3 for $1.20; doz. $4.50 
♦Warley Rose —Makes a compact bushlet covered with 
bright rose flowers resembling a miniature Daphne 
cneorum. A very much worthwhile novelty. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
One each of the 4 Aethionemas for $1.50 
AGERATUM (Ah-jcr-ay^-tum)—Floss Flower 
Good subjects for the hardy border growing 4' tall and 
forming large clumps which are excellent fillers in the 
background. 
purpurescens —Very large heads of lavender flowers, fluffy 
and attractive in mixed bouquets. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
AGROSTEMMA (Ag-ro-st-em'-ma)-Rose of Heaven 
♦Coronaria —Free flowering hardy perennials of easy cul¬ 
ture delighting in full sun. Attractive silvery foliage and 
masses of brilliant rose colored flowers. 
25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.85 
♦Flos Jovis —Glowing red form of above. 
25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.85 
One each of the 2 Agrostemma 45c; 3 for $1.35 
AJUGA (A-ju'-ga)—Bugle 
A splendid rockery specimen or quick growing ground 
cover for a shady spot where the fine foliage soon forms 
large evergreen mats of varied color. 
♦genevensis —Rich dark green foliage and deep blue flowers 
on 6" spikes. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.75 
♦metallica crispa —A rare form with crinkly leaves of metal¬ 
lic hue. New. 40c each 
♦reptans rubra —Beautiful red-bronze foliage of very com¬ 
pact habit. Blue flowers. 30c each; 3 for 75c 
♦reptans fol. variegata —Silver and green foliage with de¬ 
cided rose tints. Very attractive, blue flowers. 
30c each; 3 for 75c 
One each of the 4 Ajugas $1.10; 3 for $3.00 
ALLIUM (Ar-li-um)—Flowering Onions 
A family of exquisite beauty blooming profusely and 
increasing in beauty each year. Should be grown in 
groups and allowed to form clumps for the best effect. 
Their airy, lacey blooms and dainty grassy foliage form 
distinct and pleasing contrast in the rockery, wall or 
border. Quite indifferent to soil, for full sun or light 
shade. An unusually long-lasting cut flower. May be 
planted spring or fall. 
♦albo-purpureum —Claret red flowers. 3'. 2 for 25c 
♦burbanki —Fine rose pink. 1'. 3 for 25c 
♦cernuum —Nodding clear pink blossoms. 25c each 
♦crenulatum —Intense bright rose in tight round heads atop 
6" wiry stems. 3 for 25c; doz. 85c 
♦cyaneum —Light blue flowers in lacey heads. 
3 for 25c; doz. 85c 
♦falcifolium —Large rosy-purple flowers. 3 for 25c 
♦fallax —A fine deep pink. 25c each 
♦flavescens —A dainty yellow forming large leafy clumps. 
3 for 25c; doz. 85c 
♦flavum minor—Entrancing shade of sun-light yellow. 
3 for 25c; doz. 85c 
♦fimbr’atum —Dainty purple blooms. 3 for 25c 
♦fibrillium —Rosy pink flowers on 8" stems. 3 for 25c 
♦globosum —Round heads of mulberry and silver. 2 for 25c 
♦oreophilum —Lovely globes of deep lilac. 3 for 25c 
♦peltatum —Very large rose pink. 35c each 
♦prairiensis —Lovely profuse blooming bright pink. 25c each 
♦pulchellum —Large lacey heads of dainty lavender-rose 
flowers in midsmmer. One of the most effective speci¬ 
mens we know of. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
♦Ruby Gem —Fine amethyst rose. Long season bloomer. 
3 for 25c 
♦schoenoprasum— Large heads of rosy-purple flowers shad¬ 
ing to deep red with age and lasting for weeks as a cut 
flower. 4 for 25c; doz. 65c 
♦thibeticum —Balls of mauve pink flowers. Exquisite. 
2 for 25c 
♦umbellatum —A strong growing pink flowered sort. 
25c each 
♦vallidum purdyi —Best in a damp position forming grassy 
clumps with large heads of rose colored flowers. 
2 for 25c 
ALSINE (Al-sy'-nce)—Easter Bells 
A fine little creeper of restrained habit, excellent for 
rock work, walls, stepping stones, etc. Give full sun or 
light shade. 
♦plnlfolla —From a furry little mound of deepest green 
arise innumerable fairy-like bells of pure white. 
35c each 
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