HARDY PERENNIALS and ALPINES 

ASTER FRIKARTI OR WONDER OF STAFA (See page 9) 
ACHILLEA (A-kil-lee’-a) —Milfoil or Yarrow 
Beautiful fern-like aromatic foliage for dry exposed 
places, giving a wealth of bloom during the whole sea- 
son. The genus with which Achilles is reputed to have 
cured the wounds of his soldiers. 
*argentea—Dainty mounds of silver surmounted by heads 
of white flowers on 4” stems. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*millefolium roseum—Brilliant red flowers in dense heads 
blooming continuously. 15”. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*ptarmica, Boule de Neige—Pure white double flowers in 
great profusion. 15”. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.75 
siberica—A fine yellow of medium height, forming bold 
clumps of rich color for the border. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
One each of the 4 Achilleas 85c; 3 for $2.10 
ACONITUM (Ak-oh-ny’-tum) —Monkshood 
Stately perennials having finely cut leaves and branch- 
ing racemes of hood shaped flowers; at home in sun or 
shade in a rich moist soil. Excellent cut flowers. 
anthora—Pale yellow on 3’ stems during June and July. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35 
fischeri—2’ stems of lovely pale blue during September 
when flowers are very scarce. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
napellus—Fine dark blue which will bloom several times 
if kept cut back. 4’. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
napellus bicolor—Like above with blue and white flowers. 
30c each; 3 for 75c 
Spark’s variety—Deep purple in branched spikes. 3’. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
wilsoni—The true variety which is very rare. Beautiful 
lilac mauve on 6’ spikes in late autumn. 35c each 
One each of the 6 Aconites $1.85; 3 for $4.75 
ACTAEA (Ak-tee’-a) —Baneberry 
A very useful border plant for a shady spot, forming 
large clumps of beautifully cut foliage and heads of 
fluffy white flowers. The real beauty, however, lies in 
the contrast of glossy berries above the deep green, 
ferny mass. 3’. 
alba—Snow white berries. 
rubra—Bright red berries. 
25c each 
25c each 
AGERATUM (Ah-jer-ay’-tum) —Floss Flower 
Good subjects for the hardy border growing 4’ tall and 
forming large clumps which are excellent fillers in the 
background. 
purpurescens—Very large heads of lavender flowers, fluffy 
and attractive in mixed bouquets. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
AETHIONEMA (E-thi-on’-ema) -Persian Candytuft 
A fascinating family of prostrate shrubby evergreen 
perennials having glaucus blue-green needle-like leaves 
_which are ornamental the year around in the rockery, 
wall garden, or border. A well drained soil with full sun 
suits them best. ; 
*grandiflora—Lax intertwining branches with masses of 
bright pink flowers. Persia. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
*persicum—Short prostrate branches of rich bluish cast and 
numerous heads of soft rose flowers. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
*pulchellum—Form strong twiggy bushes 6” high and 8” 
across which are almost hidden by long spires of deep 
rose, red-veined flowers. We cannot recommend this too 
highly. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
*Warley Rose—A very permanent slow growing shrublet 
forming neat, compact plants. In May every little twig 
bursts into glorious bloom. The flowers are a rich bright 
pink, identical in form with the popular Daphne 
eneorum. (See color cut in center color section.) 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.25 
One each of the 4 Aethionemas $1.50 
AGROSTEMMA (Ag-ro-stem’-ma) -Rose of Heaven 
*coronaria—Free flowering hardy perennials of easy cul- 
ture delighting in full sun. Attractive silvery foliage and 
masses of brilliant rose colored flowers. 
25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.85 
AMSONIA (Am-soh’-ni-a) 
tabernaemontana—Free flowering border plant having long 
willowy stalks of soft blue flowers. A fine specimen for 
the sunny border blooming over a long season. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
AJUGA (A-ju’-ga) —Bugle 
A splendid rockery specimen or quick growing ground 
cover for a shady spot where the fine foliage soon forms 
large evergreen mats of varied color. 
*genevensis—Rich dark green foliage and deep blue flowers 
on 6” spikes. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.75 
*genevensis rosea—A new form of the above having bright 
rose colored flowers. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
*reptans rubra—Beautiful red-bronze foliage of very com- 
pact habit. Blue flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*reptans fol. variegata—Silver and green foliage with de- 
cided rose tints. Very attractive, blue flowers. 
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30c each; 3 for 75c 
One each of 4 Ajugas $1.00; 3 for $2.50 
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