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Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 
Sterling Quality Hardy Perennials and Biennials 
This class of flowers is ‘coming into increased favor each vear. The seed may be 
sown in the spring, or later in July or August. If sown at the latter time, it is well to 
sow in a shaded, moist place, or to keep the ground shaded and well watered until the 
sprouts appear. 
Per Pkt. Per Pkt. 
ACHILLEA. (Sneezewort Yarrow). ALYSSUM. 
The Pearl. One of the best perennials Saxatile Compactum. (Basket of Gold). 
for cutting. Plants, 2 feet tall, bear Hardy perennial for early spring bed- 
numerous clusters of double, satin ding, producing a mass of bright yellow 
whitewflowers.a ono eS 10c Lower A good rock plant. Height 9 i 
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ACONITUM (Monk’s Hood). Hardy 
perennial, with helmet-shaped flowers; 
growing in any good garden soil. 
Saxatile Citrinum. Flowers palest lem- 
on; is much more lovely in its delicate 
coloring than compactum and is seldom 
Thrives best when planted among . . 
shrubbery or in shady situations. 4 Seen. ty ieiphtil 2 inches!4. an ese l5e 
feet. | ANEMONE (Windflower). 
Napellus.< Large’ blue. ss4j%5..:..00504... 15c St. Bridig. Large semi-double and dou- 
ble cup shaped blooms of a wide range 
of colors, produced early in spring. 
Plants 12 inches high. Mixed. ................ 15¢e 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII (Boston 
Ivy). The best hardy vine for covering 
brick or stone buildings. Foliage turns 
to scarlet in the autumn. ........................ 10e 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine). Aquile- 
gia is one of our late spring and early 
summer flowering perennials. It will 
thrive in a semi-shaded position and it 
is best to raise new plants from seed. 
Coerulea. Violet, blue, white. .............. 10c 
Chrysantha. Pale yellow long-spurred 
LLOW PTS rae rod able ie ete Ce oe 15c 
Single, Mixed Colors. .............................. 10¢ 
Long Spurred, Double, Mixed Colors. ... 10ce 
ARABIS. One of the earliest spring 
flowers. The spreading silver green 
tufts are covered with a sheet of pure 
white flowers as soon as the snow dis- 
appears. Valuable for edging and rock- 
eries. Height 6 inches. .......................... 10e 

Alpina Flore-pleno. A distinct double 
flowering form. In some gardens mats, 
Aquilegia or Columbine nearly a yard long, hang from cliff-like fae 
TOCK Sh ee ask en dad Mette is eatoraeue 
ARNICA MONTANA. A beautiful Al- 
pine plant resembling a small golden 
sunflower, two inches in diameter, on 
stems six to nine inches high. Grow it 
AGROSTEMMA (Mullien Pink). A 
hardy perennial, 18 inches high, with 
downy foliage of silver gray that con- 
trasts with the vivid blood red flowers. 10c 
ANGHUSA® The Anchusas provide in the: rock: garden iici..8 aa ener 10c 
some of the best flowers of our gardens. | ASTER PERENNIAL (Michaelmas 
They are a rich gentian blue, produced Daisy). Plants, 3 feet tall, sturdy, 
in long, loose sprays during June and branch near the top, producing quant- 
July. Height 3 to 4 feet. ities of daisy-like flowers, in a variety 
Kalica, Lissadell. An improved form of of soft and vivid colors. Fall blooming. 
the Dropmore variety. ........................... LSC MIKO jie teste rew tates ais aes tera don one oes 15¢ 
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