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M E NTO R 
GARDE 
Upon request we will send you our catalog of Hardy Plants in which we 
offer the most complete collection of Hardy Garden Plants 
grown in this country 
Under this Heading are Offered and Illustrated Only the Novelties for this Season 
AGAPANTHUS - Blue Lily of the Nile 
Beautiful lily-like plants with graceful and ornamental foliage 
from the base of which springs straight stems topped with clus¬ 
ters of blue lily-like flowers. 
Culture: Will thrive in any good ordinary garden soil in full 
sun or very light shade. Plant in spring. Protect in cold regions. 
:!: Umbellatus Mooreanus Each 60c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.00 
Grows about 18 inches high, leaves rather short and upright; 
flowers are large and dark blue, as large as of Umbellatus itself. 
A lovely small plant for the rockery or near a small pool or 
stream. June, July and August flowering. Quite hardy. 
ALYSSUM - Madwort; Basket of Gold 
Attractive early-flowering perennials, suitable for growing on the 
margins of sunny borders or sunny places in the rock wall or 
rock garden. 
Culture: The varieties offered will succeed in any good, ordinary 
soil which must be thoroughly drained. They are best grown in 
groups of three or more in the rock garden, or as edgings to 
beds. Plant in fall or spring, about 6 to 8 inches apart. Alyssum 
Saxatile is frequently used for carpeting beds planted with spring 
bulbs, and is very effective for that purpose. 
*Citrinum Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Similar to Saxatile, but flowers are pale citron-yellow. 1 foot. 
*Saxatile compactum Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
Big clusters of bright yellow flowers in early spring. An excel¬ 
lent plant for the rockery or front of borders. One of the best 
early yellow plants to sow with Tulips. 12 inches high. 
ANEMONE JAPONICA - Japanese Windflower 
Valuable plants suitable for massing or as single specimens in the 
border. They grow rapidly and are profuse in bloom, gaining 
strength and beauty each year. The blooming period extends 
from September till mid-November, the large, open flowers 
furnishing abundant cut flowers and brilliant display in the 
garden. All are 2 to 3 feet high. 
Culture. Ordinary, good garden soil which is well drained will 
suit all varieties. They do well in light shade or sun, should be 
watered freely during dry weather. In temperate parts of the 
United States, fall planting is practical. Best results are obtained 
from vigorous young plants set out in the late spring. Plant in 
well drained locations, 8 to 12 inches apart and protect with 
straw during winter. 
Alba Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Purest single white, with yellow center. 
Alice Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Large flowers of rose-pink, lilac center; excellent new variety. 
The best and strongest grower of all pink sorts. 
Hupehensis Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100, $20.00 
The plant grows from 12 to 14 inches high and from early in 
August until late in the autumn produces an abundance of flow¬ 
ers about V/2 inches in diameter, of a pleasing mauve-rose. 
Kriemhilde Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Double, rich pink; of excellent form and very free. 
Queen Charlotte Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Abundant semi-double flowers, broad and perfectly formed; 
“La France” pink. 
September Charm Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Flower is of medium size. The color is delicate silvery pink, 
shaded with rose, presenting a beautiful color mass when 
grouped. Extremely free and attains an average height of 2 feet. 
Whirlwind Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100, $20.00 
Excellent double white flowers. An old-fashioned variety but a 
great favorite. 
AQUILEGIA - Columbine 
Culture: Columbines succeed in ordinary soils containing plenty 
of humus, provided by dressings of peat and well-decayed ma¬ 
nure. Heavy soils are not suitable for the hybrids, but good for 
the common species. All prefer partial shade; besides, the flowers 
develop better, grow larger, and last longer in perfection in par¬ 
tial shade than in sun. Plant in fall or spring, 8 to 10 inches 
apart. Best grown in groups of three or more. Excellent com¬ 
bined with Japanese Anemone. 
*Flabellata nana alba Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A delightfully dwarf variety for the rock garden, perfect foliage 
and ivory-white flowers. The whole plant not over 8 to 10 inches 
high. A quaint Japanese species. 
Sutton’s Long-Spurred Hybrids 
Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A mixture of lovely long-spurred Columbines from which all 
harsh tones and inferior forms have been removed. 
ASTER - Starwort or Michaelmas Daisy 
Lovely autumn-flowering perennials, the value of which for bor¬ 
der decoration, or cut flowers, is inestimable. There are scores 
of lovely varieties in all shades of blue, white, pink, and crimson 
to select from. They range in height from about 1 to 3 feet. 
Both the species and varieties may be grown in the hardy bor¬ 
ders, or in borders by themselves, or in the wild garden. 
Culture: Michaelmas Daisies will thrive in any soil and almost 
under any rough treatment. They may be grown with other 
perennials in the mixed border, or in a border in conjunction 
with Lilies and Tritomas, where they form a gay autumnal dis¬ 
play. In June thin out all the weak growths, and retain not more 
than three to four of the strongest shoots to each plant. These 
growths will then branch out freely and yield immense heads or 
sprays of flowers in early autumn. Plant in fall or spring, 2 feet 
apart, in full sun. Lift and divide every third year. 
Amethyst Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
A purple-blue variety of outstanding merit. The almost fully 
double flowers are produced by the hundred on fine upright 
stems about three feet high. 
Frikarti, Wonder of Staifa Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
We consider this the best of the summer and fall flowering va¬ 
rieties, in fact it is one of the finest constant summer-flowering 
plants in existence, and admired by all who grow it. It is neat 
in growth, upright and of free branching habit. Lavender-blue 
flowers are freely produced from August until late October. 
Height about 24 to 30 inches. 
