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30 Better Perennial Plants a YAY STATE NURSERIES 



Hardy Garden ies 
Nearly a thousand varieties of hardy flowering plants may be found in the fort’ acres devoted to perennials at BAY STATE. 
The following list is comprised of better known sorts which we recommend for general culture in New England gardens. 
Unless otherwise indicated, the price of Hardy Perennials is 30c 
each; $3.00 per dozen. Six or more plants of one kind will be sold 
at the dozen rate. Twelve plants of different kinds, such as 12 
different varieties of Asters, will not be sold at the dozen rate. 
The lower rate applies only when SIX or MORE plants of ONE 
PRICES 
VARIETY are ordered. 
A Garden of Lovely Flowers 
A garden wholly of perennials is possible, and it is a delightful game 
to plan its arrangement so that one variety may succeed another in bloom, 
and provide a season-long procession of different flowers. 
Plant in Clumps or Masses for Best Effects 
For best effect, it is essential to plant in clumps, masses, or drifts of one 
kind. Such masses should be large enough to do justice to the flowers; the 
bigger the plants grow, naturally, the fewer are required to make a proper 
display. Generally, at least five or six are required, even of the largest kinds, 
and the smaller sorts should be planted by dozens or even by hundreds. 
*AJUGA genevensis. Geneva Bugle. 6-8 in. May. Spikes of bright blue. 
genevensis rosea. 6-8 in. May. Rosy pink. 
reptans rubra. Purple-Leaved Bugle. 3-4 in. May-June. Blue. 
*ALYSSUM rostratum. Yellowhead Alyssum. 1 ft. June-July. Bright 
yellow. 
*saxatile citrinum. Pale yellow; excellent for edgings. 
*saxatile compactum. Dwarf Goldentuft. 1 ft. April-June. Yellow. 
*serpyllifolium. 5 in. May-June. Dwarf. Pale yellow. 
ANCHUSA - Bugloss 
A variable but useful group of plants, providing much-desired blue flowers 
over a long season. Preferring full sunlight, they will also grow in light 
shade. 
Anchusa italica, Dropmore. Dropmore Bugloss. 4-5 ft. June. An out- 
standing tall perennial with spikes of rich gentian-blue flowers. 
Morning Glory. 4 ft. May-June. Pyramidal growth, free flowering. 
*myosotidifolia. Siberian Bugloss. 10-12 in. May-June. A favorite 
dwarf perennial with clusters of clear blue flowers resembling forget- 
me-nots; foliage heart-shaped, bright green. 
ACONITUM - The Monkshoods 
The Monkshoods provide highly prized blue color in the season when 
most of the early blue flowers are out of bloom. They are somewhat indiffer- 
ent as to location, thriving in shady places. 
Aconitum fischeri. Azure Monkshood, 18-24 in. September-October. 
Foliage bright and glossy with short spikes of large clear blue flowers. 
40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
fischeri wilsoni. Violet Monkshood. 5-6 ft. September. A rare and 
stately variety with a profuse display of light violet-blue flowers in long 
spikes. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
napellus, Sparks’ Variety. Sparks’ Aconite. 3 ft. July-August. This 
free-blooming dark blue Aconite is a favorite, giving a fine display of 
bloom for a long time. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
ANTHEMIS, Moonlight. 2% ft. All summer. Pale lemon-yellow. 50c 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
nobilis. Common Camomile. 18 in. June-July. White. 
tinctoria kelwayi. 2-3 ft. June-October. Large lemon-yellow. 
ANEMONE hupehensis, September Charm. 2 ft. September. Large 
flowers of delicate silvery pink, freely produced. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
japonica, Queen Charlotte. 3 ft. September. Semi-double. Deep pink. 
japonica, Whirlwind. 3 ft. September-October. Semi-double. White. 
*pulsatilla. European Pasque Flower. 8 in. April-May. Violet-purple. 
*pulsatilla rubra. Red Pasque Flower. 6 in. April-May. Red-purple. 
*sylvyestris. Snowdrop Anemone. 15 in. May-July. Creamy white. 
*ARABIS albida fl.-pl. Double Walleress. 8 in. April-May. Double white. 
*alpina. Alpine Rockcress. 9 in. April-May. White. 

Those marked with (*) 
are particularly adapted to 
the rock garden. 
ALTHAEA - The Hollyhocks 
The Hollyhocks are familiar, friendly flowers with that old-fashioned air 
so desirable in the garden. Especially effective against a fence or wall, or 
as a background for other plants. 
Althea rosea. Hollyhock. 
Double Varieties. Pink. Newport Pink, Yellow, Red, White and Mixed. 
Single Varieties. Pink, Salmon, Yellow, White and Mixed. 

Aconitum Fischeri 

