To Our Customers and Friends.... 
This year gardening takes on a new significance for many of us. With the whole 
world at war we find ourselves often confused, troubled, or perhaps disheartened 
by sad news. Thus for all of us gardening can be a source of solace and relaxation 
and a renewal of courage. We are all familiar with that sentiment that ‘man is 
closer to God in the garden than anywhere else on earth” and now more than ever 
do we realize it. 
In presenting our 1943 catalogue we are offering the best in new perennials for 
your garden together with a selected list of roses, flowering shrubs and evergreens. 
If you are making plans for your perennial garden, let us suggest planting three or 
more perennials of one kind in a group. Mass planting of this sort makes a much 
more effective display than the spotty color patterns that are often accomplished 
by using single plants of a great number of varieties. 
Flower Gardens in War-Time 
Since we are all busier than usual these days it 1s 
important to select plants that are sturdy and require 
a minimum of care. With this thought In mind we 
have listed in our 1943 catalogue only those perennials 
which will grow with minimum of attention. All our 
stock is vigorous and free from disease. By starting a 
garden with healthy plants there is much less danger 
after planting. 

of insect troubles. Plant carefully and water thoroughly 
We are proud indeed to introduce to American gar- 
dens a new perennial, Rudbeckia, White Lustre. It is 
outstanding for Its vigorous growth, its free-flowering 
habit, its freedom from insects and disease and its ability 
to grow and flourish under the most ordinary conditions. 
PERENNIALS AND ROCK-PLANTS 
Unless otherwise noted, all plants 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts.; $2.50 per doz.; six plants at the dozen rate 
* Indicates alpines or rock-plants; with few exceptions these plants are also ideal for broad masses in the foreground 
of your perennial border or for edging. { Indicates varieties which are useful for cutting. 
ACHILLEA (Yarrow) 
{Filipendulina, Parker’s Variety. 3 ft. 
The large heads of bright yellow bloom 
are borne on sturdy stems. June, July. 
{Ptarmica, Perry’s White. 18 in. Clusters 
of double pure white flowers. June, 
August. 
*Tomentosa sulphurea. 8 in. A new form 
of light yellow coloring. 
ACONITUM (Monkshood) 
Picturesque plants for shady gardens, 
preferring rich, moist soil. 
{Fischeri. 2 to 3 ft. Loose heads of dark 
blue flowers. September. 
iNapellus, Spark’s Variety. 4 ft. Violet- 
blue. July, August. 
tWilsoni. 4 to 5 ft. Attractive foliage with 
rich deep blue flowers. October. 
ACTINEA (Lakeside Daisy) 
*Herbacea. 8 in. A choice rock-plant with 
large yellow daisy-like bloom in early 
spring. 
AETHIONEMA (Persian Candytuft) 
*Jucunda. 8 in. Tufts of this compact- 
growing, light pink variety will make 
your wall or rock-garden gay. May, June. 
*Warley Rose. See color illustration on 
page 5. 
AJUGA (Bugle) 
*Genevensis rosea. 6 in. This new pink- 
flowering form is useful in the rock-garden 
or as a ground-cover. The well-formed 
spires of bloom add a touch of height 
when combined with tiny alpines. 
*Reptans. 6 in. Familiar kind with blue 
flowers. Sun or shade. May. 
*Tottenhami. 6 in. Bronze-red foliage 
characterizes this blue flower. May, June. 


AGASTACHE (Giant Hyssop) 
In sunny summer borders these fragrant- 
leaved perennials with loose heads of pinkish 
purple bloom are colorful and pleasant to 
the nose. 
{Cana. 2 to 3 ft. Purple-crimson flowers rise 
well above the foliage and appear from 
midsummer to frost. 
tRupestris. 2 ft. Compact in growth; the 
grayish foliage is most effective with the 
coral-red flowers, which appear con- 
tinuously from late July on. 
{Verticillata. 18 to 24 in. The earliest to 
bloom. The purplish rose coloring of the 
flowers and the gray-green foliage with 
mint-like fragrance are a pleasing com- 
bination. 
Single plants, 35 cts. each; 3 of any one 
kind for 90 cts.; 1 each of the 3 for $1; 3 each 
of the 3 for $2.50. 
ALLIUM 
*Tibeticum. 1 ft. The globular lilac flowers 
bring a welcome spot of color to the 
rock-garden in summer. July, August. 
ALYSSUM (Madwort) 
*Saxatile citrinum. Golden-tuft. 1 ft. 
Lemon-yellow coloring of this old-time 
favorite is an addition to any garden. 
*Saxatile compactum. 1 ft. Every gar- 
dener is enthusiastic about “Basket of 
Gold,” which combines well with many 
plants in the rock- or wall-garden cr in 
your perennial border. 
*Saxatile fl.-pl. A double-flowering form of 
deeper coloring. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
ANCHUSA (Busgloss) 
*Myosotidiflora. The loose heads of bril- 
liant blue flowers combine effectively with 
Narcissus and other  spring-flowering 
plants, and the heart-shaped leaves 
make an attractive shady ground-cover 
throughout the season. 
CARROLL GARDENS, Westminster, Maryland 

ANEMONE (Windflower) 
Spring-Flowering Kinds 
*Pulsatilla. Pasqueflower. 10 to 12 in. 
The violet-blue flowers are followed by 
silky seed-pods. A picturesque and 
curious plant. 
*Pulsatilla alba. A dainty white-flowering 
form. 
*Pulsatilla rubra. Purple-blue coloring. 
*Sylvestris. 18 in. Large white flowers on 
slender stems. The plant grows best in a 
moist shady location. May, June. 
Fall-Flowering Kinds 
*tHupehensis. 18 in. Warm rose-colored 
flowers appear earlier than most kinds. 
This compact variety is ideal for the 
foreground of your perennial border. 
August, September. 
tHupehensis superba. 2 to 214 ft. Silvery 
rose blooms on taller plants. September. 
tJaponica. 2 to 3 ft. The fall-blooming 
Anemone and its hybrids are the out- 
standing flowers in many gardens. They 
prefer rich moist soil and grow equally 
well in full sun or partial shade. Once 
planted, they need not be disturbed for 
years. 
Alba. See color illustration on page 5. 
Alice. 3 to 4 ft. Semi-double blooms; 
best described as a silvery rose suffused 
with carmine. 
Margarete. See color illustration on 
page 5. 
Marie Manchard. See color illustration 
on page 5 
Queen Charlotte. 3 ft. An old favorite 
semi-double pink kind. 
Richard Arends. 214 ft. Dainty shell- 
pink of good size. , 
September Charm. 
tration on page 5. 
September Queen. See color illustra- 
tion on page 5. 
*September Sprite. 12 in. A charming 
pink variety of diminutive form 
See color illus- 

