Aquilegia, Crimson Star 


T HAS been gratifying indeed to see the tremendous response from our friends who by 
their purchases have shown us so unmistakably that Modern Perennials’’ are what 
you want. Long ago we realized that the readers of this catalog know the real 
economy of buying the best plants and newest varieties—how much one can lose in time, 
labor and enjoyment by saving a few shortsighted pennies on inferior plants or older 
kinds. Perennial Gardens were in vogue even in Great-Grandmother’s day, but she'd 
hardly know these new, startlingly different, immensely improved versions of her favor- 
ite flowers—the unbelievably exquisite creations of the modern hybridizers’ art, way be- 
yond anything she ever saw! 


» Aster 
| Frikarti 
; ; COREOPSIS, 
Golden Shower 
Constantly covered with 1)4-in., 
star-like, golden yellow flowers, 
against bright green disease- 
resistant, slender, graceful foli- 
age. In addition to the plant be- 
ing so ornamental it provides 
constant color from June to frost. 
Non-fading. 24 in. tall. 
60ceach; 3 for $1.60; 6 for $3. 

AQUILEGIA - Columbine 
CRIMSON STAR LONGISSIMA 
Outstanding among all named Col- HYBRIDS 
umbines is this giant, bright Crim- Wide range of colors. 
son Star. In May and June thereisa Long, dainty 3-to4-in. 
profusion of the gorgeous crimson spurs. One of the most 
sepals and spurs, attractively set off graceful and artistic 
by the white inner petals, on orna- of early spring flow- 
mental plants 2ft.high. Spectacular! ers, in May and June. 
65c each; 3 for $1.75; 50ceach; 3 for $1.35; 
6 for $3.25 6 for $2.50 
FALL ASTERS 
Michaelmas Daisies 
The magic of the hybridizers here and in 
Europe has developed Fall Asters to exotic 
sizes and hues. Highly colorful and pleasing, 
they continue to bloom late in fall when color 
is so much needed and appreciated in the gar- 
den. Iron-hardy. Can be relied on in good 
weather and bad, coming through storm and 
torrent so the flowers are as lovely as ever a 
twinkling after a downpour. 
For best results with tall varieties, limit each clump to 
one or two good shoots. Blooms are excellent for cutting 
and outdoor display. The variation in sizes makes Fall 
eos popular for both taller backgrounds and lower 
orders. 
HARRINGTON’S ADORABLE 
(Novae Angliae.) All that its name implies! Deeper, 
clearer pink, very rare in fall flowers—an improve- 
Coreopsis, Golden Shower ©1.¢?.00. 

Anchusa myosotidiflora 


ASTER FRIKARTI 
It would be difficult to find anyone who has 
ever grown Frikarti and does not praise it! 
Light blue-lavender, accentuated with a promi- 
nent yellow disc—the long-cherished ““Wonder 
of Staefa.’’ Blooms profusely and exceptionally 
long—a mound of light blue from early August 
till frost. Perfect for cutting; 3-in. flowers. 
Does well in semi-shade but needs the sun for 
perfect development. 21% ft. tall. Most popular. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.50 


ANCHUSA myosotidiflora 
Siberian Forget-Me-Nots 
Delightful clusters of clear blue, 
profuse in April and May; fine 
ground cover, 1 toll ft. high. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 
6 for $2.50 

ment over the well-known Harrington’s Pink Aster. 
Small, reddish, rosette-like buds. Clean dark green 
foliage. Height 4 to 444 ft. A plant every modern 
garden should possess. Blooms Sept. to frost. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.50 
© J. #P. co. 
Mount Everest 

MOUNT EVEREST 
The supreme white Aster, set off by 
lively golden stamens. Tall, well- 
shaped, pyramided; flowering right 
down to ground. Ultimate height, 
4 ft. Sept. 15 to frost. Picture above. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 
6 for $2.50 
, Harrington’ s 
ee” Adorable 
Aster Page 30 

Darkest red of all Asters—introduced 
by us. Deep rosy crimson; brilliant 
golden yellow eye. Many small flow- 
ers, covering compact, 3-ft. bushes. 
Mid-Sept. to frost. See above. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.50 
Group 416 
For an unbelievable quantity of gor- 
geous fall flowers in all nine colors 
here described—Frikarti, Harring- 
ton’s Adorable, Mount Everest, 
Beechwood Rival, Pink Party, 
Beechwood Charm, Gayborder 
Blue, Blue Gown, Petunia. 
PLANTS, 1 of each 
(value $4.75) for only 
ASTER, PINK PARTY 
A drift of pink for your garden! A 
sight to behold, in bud or full bloom! 
Delicate apple-blossom-pink com- 
pletely covering the lovely foliage, 
starting in mid-Sept. 30 in. tall. 
65c each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $3.25 
BEECHWOOD CHARM 
(Novae Belgae.) Deep rose-red, com- 
pact growth; smaller-flowered, massed 
blooming. 3,3! ft. Mid-Sept. to frost. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.50 
GAYBORDER BLUE 
No. 1 blue Fall Aster for general use. 
Open, pleasing habit—grows to 5 ft. 
Large blooms; from mid-Sept. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.50 
BLUE GOWN 
(Novae Belgae.) Delightful china- 
_ blue. Larger-flowered, taller growing. 
Climax form. Pyramidal branching 
growth, 4 to 4! ft. Sept. 15 to frost. 
60c each; 3 for $1.60; 6 for $3. 
PETUNIA 
(Novae Belgae.) Prim, semi-double, 
glowing petunia-purple. Dense, neat, 
pyramidal. 3 ft. Mid-Sept. to frost. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.50 
Jackson & Perkins Co.. 
