NOVELTIES IN PERENNIAL PLANTS EOR 1939 
$1.75 for 3, $2.75 for 6, $5.00 per doz., unless otherwise noted 
Purchaser pays transportation on all Plants and Roses unless otherwise noted 
157 varieties of perennial plants are on these next 6 pages and 
if we add the colors and variations, there are 470 different 
flowers shown. 
Columns and columns of names with just a word of description but hidden 
here is real adventure in gardening. 
CHRYSOGONUM virginianum. A rare ground cover in bloom from May until 
fall, bright golden on short stems. 4 in. 
DAPHNE cneorum, var. eximia. Resembles the ever-favorite Cneorum but more 
informal in growth and covered with clusters of brightest pink. Very fragrant. 
Is especially suited for the naturalistic rock garden and at the base of shrubs. 
Strong young stock, balled and burlapped. 
6-8 in. $1.00, 8-10 in. $1.50, 10-12 in. $2.00 each 
Dozens of names are strange to most of us—lovely, odd varieties that will 
bring new delight in a difficult-to-use corner. Many are hardy little things 
that live among rocks where no flowers will grow. 
This is undoubtedly the most interesting part of the fall gardening dossier 
and we regret sincerely that the great bounty of the offering forces us to 
make it in such crowded style. But, choose a few if you will—varieties you 
may never have heard of before—and learn the real thrill of garden “treas¬ 
ure hunting.” 
AETHIONEMA iberidium. Dense shrublet with ashy-gray foliage. White flowers. 
May and June. 4-6 in. 
ANCHUSA, Lissadell. More compact form of Italica, very large, deep blue flowers. 
4 ft. May and June. 
AQUILEGIA vulgaris, Edelweiss. Dwarf and compact form, snow-white flowers 
in May and June. 
Hensol Harebell. Columbine, vivid violet-blue flowers. Dwarf, compact. 
ASTER ericoides. Blue Star. Myriads of small blue flowers on branching, thread¬ 
like stems. Sept, and Oct. 3 ft. 
White Heather. Pure white form of the above. Sept, and Oct. 
Burbank’s Charming. Feathery sprays of delicate rosy-white on long stems. 
Disease-resistant foliage. 5 ft. $2.00 for 3, $6.00 per doz. 
Harrington Pink. The best pink Aster yet introduced. 3 to 4 ft. Stock very 
limited. $1.25 each 
Perry’s Favorite. A splendid showy Amellus type, bright pink flowers. 
Ptarmicoides. Dwarf, continuously blooming specie with a profusion of pure 
white flowers from July until Oct. 
Wargrave Hyb. Selected improved form of Alpinus with long season of bloom, 
from May on. 10 in. 
Rotundifolius. A wee Alpine Aster 6 in. high, early May throughout Summer, 
masses of clear blue Daisies with contrasting golden center. Should be treated 
as a tender perennial. 
CHELIDONIUM majus. A quaint variety with handsome leaves and prettily 
fringed yellow flowers. 18 in. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Chiffon. Large, ruffled semi-double flowers during the 
Summer. White. 
Dwarf Bouquet. Compact form, 12 to 15 in. high, covered with pure white 
Daisies during summer. 
Mayfield Giant. Free-flowering Shasta Daisy blooms all summer. 
- CHOICE COLLECTION -- 
HEATHERS 
There is a growing interest in Heathers, and justly so, because the 
group is not only interesting, but the plants will grow under almost 
all conditions and prove a great addition to any garden. They are 
perfectly hardy without protection, and in fair soil the rankest 
amateur can have complete success. 
CALLUNA vulgaris Alporti. Blooms from July until Fall. 1 ft. 
Vulgaris aurea. A golden form with lavender flowers. 10 in. 
Vulgaris cuprea. Another golden form. 10 in. 
Vulgaris nana. As lovely in Winter as in Summer. Covered in 
July and August with pink bells. 6 in. 
ERICA vulgaris. Prosper. More upright form with slender spires of 
green, bells of deep rose from July to Sept. 12 to 18 in. 
Vulgaris alba. Beautiful white form of the above. 
Mediterranea Hybrids. Lovely pink bells from November until 
Spring. A gem for the rock garden. ft. 
MENZ1ESIA polifolia (Daboecia cantabrica). The Irish Bell Heather 
which is a joy from July on. 1 ft. 
All Heathers, $2.00 for 3, $3.75 for 6, $6.50 per doz. 
HESSE EE LEE INS 
This novelty from England is an outstanding horticultural achievement. 
Exceedingly vigorous and produces magnificent spikes 2 to 2 1 2 ft. long 
on stems Z X A ft. tall. The florets are produced in a bewildering and beautiful 
range of color and are closely placed. In effect, they resemble the Sweet 
Peas, the lower florets retained on the spike throughout the entire devel¬ 
opment of the flower. We have devoted our energies to strong field-grown 
plants for the gardens in this country. Offered in a mixture only: 
$2.25 for 3 plants, $8.00 per doz. 
We recommend a light covering of salt hay or brush to check 
winter heaving of plants. 
DIANTHUS, Delight. Free flowering dwarf form produced by cross of D. roysi 
and Sweet Wivelsfield. 
Mrs. Simkins. Pure double white flowers from May on. 
Princess Juliana. A new, beautiful salmon pink. Very free flowering. 
DRACOCEPHALUM alpinum. Like a charming blue Veronica, in bloom from 
May on. 6 to 8 in. high. $2.00 for 3, $6.00 per doz. 
ERIGERON aurantiacus. Large orange Marguerites on stems 6 to 8 in. May and 
June. 
Trifidus. Pale lilac-blue flowers on 4 in. stems. An excellent ground cover in full 
sun. May and June. 
GEUM, Prince of Orange. Deep orange flowers on 2 ft. stems from late May on. 
A very strong growing variety. 
HYPSELLA repens. A rare, minute creeper from Chile, with masses of narrow, 
dark green leaves among which nestle large white Lobelia flowers streaked 
with red. 1 in. 
LALLEMANTIA canescens. Long mauve-purple flower spikes with creamy 
centers. The whole plant is delightfully scented. $2.00 for 3, $6.00 per doz. 
LAMIUM maculatum. Tubular pink and mauve flowers on a variegated trailer 
early in May on. 
Maculatum alba. Lovely white form of the above. 
LIATRIS scariosa alba. Splendid new snow-white variety which enhances the 
border with its magnificent white plumes. Excellent for cutting. Blooms August 
and September. $2.25 for 3, $7.00 per doz. 
LINUM alpinum. A charming bushlet 6 to 8 in. high, with large, clear, sky-blue 
flowers during May and June. 
Flavum. Very showy golden-yellow, free flowering. 12 in. May to Sept. 
NEPETA, Six Hills Hybr. An improvement on the well-known Mussini with 
longer spikes and deeper colored flowers. From May on. 
PENTSTEMON, Blue Gem. Bright gentian-blue tubular flowers with darker 
shadings. May until August. Beautiful, hardy variety. 18 in. 
PHY’TEUMA scheuchzeri. Spherical heads of deep blue flowers on delicate stems. 
8 in. June to Sept. 
POTENTILLA fruticosa montana. Neat gray foliage with lar e, golden-yellow 
flowers through the summer. 12 in. $2.25 for 3, $7.00 per doz. 
Roxana. Bright salmon flowers, 18 to 24 in. high. 
Willmottiae Imp. Brilliant purplish-rose flowers all summer. 12 in. 
SALVIA sclarea. Spikes of blue and white flowers during summer. 3 ft. 
Turkestanica. Bright pink flowers and bracts on stems 3 ft. Early June on. 
SILENE Wherryi. Closely related to S. pennsylvanica but flowers are pinker and 
larger. Charming in spring. $2.00 for 3, $6.00 per doz. 
SOLIDAGO Cutleri. Comoact tufts of dark green foliage with heads of bright 
golden flowers during July and August. 6 in. 
SYMPHYANDRA pendula. Trailing dwarf, creamy white flowers. 6 to 8 in. 
TEUCRIUM flavum. A fine, compact shrublet, excellent for edging. 6 to 8 in. 
THALICTRUM dipterocarpum magnificum. A fine type, more vigorous than 
the favorite Dipterocarpum. $2.00 for 3, $6.00 per doz. 
VIOLA, Dark Beauty. Resembles Jersey Gem but bears longer stems and blooms 
much later. Excellent for herbaceous border and rock garden. 
G. Wermig. Old variety that deserves a place in the garden. Early May on. 
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