West mins ter Nurseries, Westminster^ Maryland 
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HARDY PERENNIALS 
The constantly increasing interest in hardy garden flowers is emphasized more each season in the 
demand for new and good perennials. With the infinite varieties available, the rock garden, bed or border 
can be rnade interesting throughout the year. Brilliant displays of color and harmonious designs are easy and 
fascinating to create with these charming Hardy Alpines and Herbaceous Perennials. 
A Few Cultural Hints 
Usually the best effects are obtained by planting Perennials in groups of not less than three of a variety. 
A few of the more robust Perennials, such as the Peony or Dicentra spectabilis are effective as individual 
specimens. The area being planted will determine the size of the groupings. 
Most perennials may be planted in early spring, from the time the frost is out of the ground until late 
June, or from the middle of September to the first of November. 
For the new bed, spade to a depth of 1^2 feet, and incorporate a generous supply of well decayed manure 
with an application of bonemeal. 
Old beds may be renewed every three years, the plants taken out of the ground and divided. The bed 
should then be spaded up, fertilized, and the plants returned. 
While Perennials grow in poor soil, yearly fertilizing will insure fine, sturdy plants, and constant cut¬ 
ting of the flowers assures continuous bloom. A careful selection of an assortment of varieties, and a little 
attention will reward you with bloom from early spring until very late autumn. 
WE have quite a few varieties of Perennials and Rock Plants other than those listed in this edition of 
our catalog. We would be pleased to receive your list of any other varieties you might be inter¬ 
ested in. If we can supply them, we will quote you very attractive prices. 
Perennials marked with a star (*) are suitable for rock 
gardens. 
Each Per 10 
ACHILLEA (Yarrow). 
millefolium roseum. 2 ft. Flat heads of rosy 
red flowers in June. Good for cutting.20 1.75 
*-tomentosa (Wooly Yarrow). 6-8 in. A neat 
carpet-like plant with brilliant yellow flowers 
from May to August. Compact gray-green foliage. .20 1.75 
*AETHIONEMA persicum (Persian Candytuft). 
8-10 in. A gem for the rockery with light rose 
flowers in June, and tidy blue-gray foliage; likes 
full sun .20 1.75 
AJUGA genevensis (Geneva Bugle). 6-8 in. Deep 
blue flowers in May and June; rich, dark green 
foliage. Useful for carpeting the ground in shady 
places where grass will not grow.20 
*ALLIUM thibetica. 6-8 in. Clusters of lilac- 
mauve flowers in June and July. Excellent for 
the rock garden.25 
ALYSSUM (Basket of Gold). 
*-argenteum, 12-15 in. Dense growth. Leaves 
silvery beneath, flowers yellow in clustered beads 
all summer. Likes sun.20 
*-saxatlle compactum. l ft. Broad masses of 
bright yellow flowers in early spring. Likes 
sun .20 
1.75 
2.00 
1.75 
1.75 
Each Per 10 
*ANCHUSA myosotidiflora (Siberian Bugloss). 15 
in. Compact, well-foHaged plant which has 
dainty, forget-me-not-like flowers in May and 
June; very robust and healthy; effective for 
shady places in the rock garden.25 2.00 
ANEMONE (Windflower). 
—japonica (Japanese Windflower). 2-3 ft. Among 
the finest perennials for sheer beauty of bloom. 
The beautiful flowers of pastel shades appear 
in late August and continue until frost; ideal for 
cutting. Should have the protection of 2 or 3 
inches of leaves or litter during the winter 
months. Varieties as follows: 
Alba. Single white.20 1.75 
Alice. Rosy pink.20 1.75 
Richard Ahrends. Shell pink.20 1.75 
Whirlwind. Double white.20 1.75 
*-pulsatilIa (European Pasqueflower). 8-10 in. 
Dainty violet-purple; April and May.25 2.00 
*-pulsatilla alba. 8-10 in. Rare and pretty white 
form showing a center of golden yellow in the 
flowers; April and May; compact and low 
growing .25 2.00 
*-pulsatilla rubra. 8-10 in. A charming variety 
with reddish purple flowers.25 2.00 
