Here's How— 
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Plan for a Border 5 feet wide and 20 feet long 
OR an abundance of color through the summer months, perennials are an indispensable part of the home garden, as well as a 
convenient source of cut flowers for indoor decoration. By planning your border in advance you can arrange perennials to make 
a pleasing picture. (The sketch above is a suggestion for grouping plants in irregular masses and may well serve as a guide for 
planning a border of any size.) 
The plants we have selected in the three groups listed below were chosen for their free-flowering habit, their hardiness and their 
vigor. Although the sketch above provides for a border 5 ft. wide and 20 ft. long, it can easily be adapted to accommodate whatever 
space is available in your garden. 
SEVENTY -FIVE BORDER PERENNIALS 
Any One of the Three Groups (75 Plants) for $18.50 Postpaid 
Group A—75 Plants 
For Sunny Locations No. of 
Key Plants 
1 Chrysanthemum, Mrs. P.S. du Pont III .3 
2 Phlox, Leo Schlageter................3 
3 Verbascum, Pink Domino.............5 
4 Aster, Harrington’s Pink.............3 
5 Chrysanthemum, Yellow Spoon........3 
6 Delphinium, Belladonna..............5 
7 Chrysanthemum, Burgundy...........3 
8 Shasta Daisy, Ophelia.. 3 
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Plants 
Chrysanthemum, Sigurd..............3 
Hemerocallis, J. A. Crawford........ 
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Aster, Harrington’s Pink............ 
Anemone, Marie Manchard........... 
Delphinium, Belladonna............ 
Chrysanthemum, Salmon Gold....... 
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Phlox, Border Queen. 5 
Chrysanthemum, Besremper Gold. 
Catananche coerulea major.......... 
Iris sibirica, Snow Queen............ 
Stokesia, Blue Moon................. 
Aster Alpellus, Triumph.............. 
Polemonium, Blue Pearl.......... 
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Iris sibirica, Perry’s Blue.............3 
Monarda, Salmon Queen....... .... 
Astilbe, Deutschland, White......... 
Hemerocallis, Mikado............... 
Anemone, Marie Manchard........... 
Iris sibirica, Caesar’s Brother......... 
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Tradescantia, Purple Dome. 
Funkia subcordata alba......... 
Trollius, Golden Queen... 
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PERENNIALS AND ROCK-PLANTS 
Unless otherwise noted, all plants are 85 cts. for 3 of one kind; $1.50 for 6 of one kind; $3 per doz. of one kind. Single plants, 40 cts. each. 
* 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. 
The following quantity prices apply to 
all perennials and rock-plants when 3 or 
more of one kind are ordered. Refer to it 
to determine the each, six and dozen price 
of all plants for which only the price for 
3 is given in the catalogue. 
6 plants 
of any 
one kind 
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3 plants 
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$0 40 $0 85 
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12 plants 
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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. A favorite 
for cutting all summer long, and a good 
filler plant. June, August. 
*Tomentosa sulphurea. 8 in. A new form 
of light yellow coloring. 

ACONITUM (Monkshood) 
Picturesque plants for shady gardens, 
preferring rich, moist soil. 
tFischeri. 2 to 3 ft. Loose heads ok dark 
blue flowers. September. 
{Napellus, Spark’s Variety. 4 ft. 
blue. July, August. 
t{Wilsoni. 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. See 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. 
Violet- 

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. 
tCana. 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, 45 cts. each; $1 for 3 of one 
kind; $3.50 per doz. of one kind. 
ALLIUM 
*Tibeticum. 1 ft. The globular lilac flowers 
bring a welcome spot of color to the 
rock-garden in summer. July, August. 

Westminster, Maryland 
