MONROE, MICHIGAN 
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Born 1850 and Still Growing 

PERENNIALS—G2cxd Old Gauorites jor 
Old- Gashionued Rack Gardens 
Because of their hardiness, permanency and variations in color, height, foliage, natural 
bloom, perennials form the background of modern gardens. 
sents changes almost from week to week, constant features of interesting beauty. 
cious selection and arrangement of plants, one may be assured of continuous change from early 
Because of this ever shifting picture, the perennial border has become 
All our perennial plants are field-grown and will 
bloom first season planted. Planting may be done in Fall or Spring and best results are obtained 
when three or more plants of a kind are used in groups or clumps. 
should be placed in the background with dwarf or edging plants of compact growth in the fore- 
ground and intermediate height plants distributed throughout the rest of the garden or border. 
As all perennial plants are perishable, shipment is made direct to our customers by Parcel 
Spring until early Fall. 
more and more a feature of American gardens. 
Post or Express. 
In the listing below, plants marked with the asterisk * are suitable for rock garden use. 
ACHILLEA - Yarrow 
Achillea ptarmica (Sneezewort). Pure 
white flowers. Blooms all Summer in 
greatest profusion. Strong, erect stems 
2 ft. high. Valuable for cutting. 
*A. tomentosa (Woolly Yarrow). Grows 
6 to 8 in. Bright yellow flowers blos- 
soming July to September. Plant 4 in. 
apart. Excellent for rock gardens. 
AJUGA - Bugle 
*Ajuga genevensis (Geneva Bugle). A 
tall ground cover species for shady loca- 
tions. Blue flowers blossoming May 
and June. 
ALYSSUM -—- Madwort 
*Alyssum alpestris. Herb type plant, 
grows 4 in. high with grayish white, 
tufted foliage. Flowers yellow in short 
clusters. Bloom in July. 
*A. montana (Tuited Alyssum). Com- 
pact, low spreading, not over 9 in. high. 
Ashy gray leaves; yellow, sweet-scented 
flowers in June. 
*A. saxatile compactum (Goldtuft). 
Indispensable for rockeries or border, 
growing 1 ft. high. Blooms in May. 
Broad, flat heads of bright yellow 
flowers. 

Bellis (Double English Daisy) 
Perfection of Our System in Training Develops Fine 
AQUILEGIA — Columbine 
Mrs. Scott Elliott Hybrids. There is 
not a better mixture grown in the world. 
Wonderful colors with very long- 
spurred flowers. 

Aquilegia Columbine 
ASTER - Starwort 
*Aster alpinus (Rock Aster). Rock gar- 
den species growing 10 in. high. Ray 
flowers, blue or violet in May. 
AUBRIETIA 
*Aubrietia deltoides (Purple Rockcress). 
Small plant popular as a mat forming. 
Grows 3 to 6 in. high. Purple flowers 
in June. 
BELLIS 
Bellis perennis (Double English Dai- 
sies). Spring blooming, white, pink and 
rose. Very large. Good for cutting. 
CAMPANULA - Beliflowers 
These are among the showiest of Ma 
and June blooming perennials. Fine for 
cutting. 
Campanula carpatica (Carpathian Bell 
flower). White. A pretty species grow- 
ing in tufts, not over 8 in. high. Blooms 
June to October. Fine for edging. 
*C. garganica. Low spreading form. 
Excellent for rockery. Profuse in 
bloom during June with light blue 
flowers with white eye. 
C. persicifolia (Peachleaf 
Blue. Blue flowers during June and 
July, 2 ft. high. 
The perennial garden scene pre- 
With judi- 
The tallest species of plants 
Bellflower) . 

Campanula (Bellflower) 
CENTAUREA 
Mountain-bluet 
Centaurea montana. Blue. 2 ft. high. 
Large, violet-blue flowers from July to 
September. 
COREOPSIS 
Coreopsis lanceolata. Golden yellow 
flowers over a long blooming period. 
Grows to 2 ft. 
DELPHINIUM - Larkspur 
The Larkspurs begin blooming in June 
and by cutting off the plants close to the 
ground as soon as each crop has faded, 
a second and third crop will succeed. 
Delphinium bellamosa. Dark blue. 
Spikes 3 to 4 ft. high. 
D. formosum (Hardy Larkspur). The 
favorite, dark blue with white center. 
Vigorous and free flowering. 
D. English Hybrids Mixed. Large 
flowers on spikes 2 ft. long. We supply 
these mixed only. 

Achillea, The Pearl 
Specimen Stock 
