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BETTER PERENNIAL PLANTS 
ANEMONE Japonica 
This perennial is 2 V 2 feet high and may be used 
for mass planting or as a single plant in the border. 
It is very effective throughout the fall because of 
the many wide open flowers. 
Culture. Any good well-drained garden soil will 
do. May be planted in full sunlight or part shade. 
Water freely during dry weather. 
GEANT DES BLANCHES. Large, white flowers. 
SEPTEMBER CHARM. Early and free blooming. Sil¬ 
very rose, shaded mauve. (See illustration on 
page 17.) 
30c each; $3.00 per doz. 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 
Excellent for accentuating a favorite garden spot. 
Its beautifully blended colors permit planting in any 
color scheme. 
Culture. The average light garden soil is best 
suited for Columbine supplemented by a 
mulch of well-rotted manure. Plant in par¬ 
tial shade if possible. 
LONG-SPURRED HYBRIDS IN MIXED COL¬ 
ORS ONLY. 30c each; 3 for 75c; $2.75 
per doz. 
BLEEDING HEART (Dicentra) 
A well-known perennial of long standing. 
Culture. Must be planted in very early spring in 
a partially shaded location. 
SPECTABILIS. (See illustration on page 17.) Strong 
2-year-old field-grown clumps. 40c each; 3 for 
$1.10; $4.00 per doz. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM 
(Shasta Daisy) 
Of easy culture, this extremely hardy perennial is 
perhaps best known for its free-flowering quality. 
Culture. For best results divide the roots every 
two years. A rich and somewhat heavy soil is pref¬ 
erable. Plant in full sunlight. 
Alaska. Pure white flowers, fine for cutting. 25c 
each; 3 for 65c; $2.25 per doz. 
CLEMATIS (See pages 20 and 24.) 
DIGITALIS, Giant Shirley Hybrids 
ASTER (Michaelmas Daisy) 
Fall flowering perennial unsurpassed for border 
and edging. The many colors available permit its 
extensive use. 
Culture. One of the easiest perennials to grow. 
Will thrive in almost any soil; prefers full sunlight. 
BARR'S PINK. Bright pink. Height 3 feet. 35c 
each; $3.50 per doz. 
FRIKARTI (Wonder of Staffa). One of the finest 
hardy Asters. Grows 2 feet tall and from August 
on produces 2V2-inch flowers on long stems. (See 
illustration on page 17.) 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
MOUNT EVEREST. A wonderful white Aster. Height 
3 to 4 feet. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
RED ROVER. Rosy red with golden center. Height 
3 feet. (See illustration on page 17.) 35c each; 
$3.50 per doz. 
SPECIAL OFFER: 1 each of above 4 varie- 
ties, $1.50; 3 each $4.25. 
DWARF, LILAC TIME. Deep violet-blue giving a 
beautiful effect. Height 10 inches. (See illustra¬ 
tion on page 17.) 
DWARF, MARJORIE. A beautiful clear pink with a 
contrasting yellow eye. Height 10 inches. (See 
illustration on page 17.) 
DWARF, NANCY. Pale flesh-pink flowers. Height 
1 2 inches. 
DWARF, VICTOR. Beautiful clear lavender-blue; 
very dwarf. Height 9 inches. 
35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
SPECIAL OFFER: 1 each of above 4 varie¬ 
ties, $1.25; 3 each $3.50. _ 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM, Alaska 
DELPHINIUM (Larkspur) 
This perennial is indeed a magnificent acquisition 
to the border, producing its beautiful tall flower 
spikes 3 to 4 feet high throughout summer and early 
fall. They are unexcelled as cut flowers and lend 
themselves to marvelous arrangements in bouquets 
Culture. They prefer a dry location in full sun¬ 
light, well-drained medium heavy soil to which a 
liberal quantity of well-rotted manure has been 
added. The soil should be somewhat alkaline. Do 
not let the seeds develop but remove the seed pods 
and allow the plants to produce new flowers from 
the crown. 
BELLADONNA, IMPROVED. Very free flowering; 
light blue, with spikes 3 feet high. 
BELLAMOSUM. Similar to Belladonna but beautiful 
dark blue in color. 
WREXHAM HYBRIDS. (See illustration on page 17.) 
The latest and finest creations. Colors range from 
the palesT to the deepest blue. Flowers are both 
single and double, borne on long, thickly set 
spikes, 3 to 4 feet high. 
1 -year-old, field-grown plants 
25c each; 3 for 65c; $2.25 per doz. 
DICENTRA 
(See Bleeding Heart.) 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) 
This is a biennial which indeed deserves a favorite 
spot in the shady part of your border. Rather tall, 
the lively colors are attractive and arrest attention. 
Culture. Plant in average garden soil during early 
spring either in full sun or shade. A light mulch of 
coarse manure during the winter months is bene¬ 
ficial. 
GIANT SHIRLEY HYBRIDS. Vigorous plants, with 
huge spikes of bloom ranging in color from the 
purest white to dark rose. Handsomely spotted 
and blotched. 30c each; 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
GLOXINIAEFLORA. Improved strain of the ordinary 
Foxglove, with handsome, spotted gloxinia-like 
flowers on long spikes. White, Pink or Purple. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; $2.25 per doz. 
GEUM 
A beautiful free-flowering perennial, good for 
cutting. Average height 18 inches. 
Culture. Ordinary garden soil and a sunny loca¬ 
tion is all that is required for these plants to pro¬ 
duce an abundance of lovely flowers throughout 
summer. Water artificially when soil becomes dry. 
BORISI. Orange-red flowers. 
DOLLY NORTH. Warm shade of apricot. 
PRINCESS JULIANA. A new, double variety. Very 
large, pure orange flowers on strong stems. 
50c each; 3 for $1.20; $4.50 per doz. 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby's Breath) 
Cloudlike panicles of small pure white flowers ex¬ 
tensively used in mixed bouquets. 
Culture. Plant in average, well-drained garden 
soil to which a handful of lime has been added be¬ 
fore planting. Full sunlight is a pre-requisite. 
BRISTOL FAIRY. A novelty of recent introduction 
with pure white double flowers. Blooms through¬ 
out summer. 60c each; 3 for $1.75; $6.50 per doz. 
GYPSOPHILA, Bristol Fairy 
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