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GOLDFARB’S PERENNIAL PLANTS 



Thalictrum Aquilegifolium 
Thalictrum - Meadowrue 
Adiantifolium. Greenish yellow flowers. 
2 ft. June-July. 
Aquilegifolium. Rosy purple flowers on 
strong spikes 2 to 3 feet high. June 
and July. This will do well in shade. 
*Kyusianum. Creeping habit, the new 
growths drop roots 3 to 4 inches from 
parent plant. These then send up 6- 
inch stems which are crowded with 
lilac and pink flowers all summer. 
Makes a fine ground cover, for shady 
places. $1.40 each. 
Thymus - Thyme 
*Citriodorus. Lemon scented Thyme.. Tiny 
pink flowers and sweet foliage, 4 in. 
July-August. 
*Lanuginosus. Downy gray foliage and 
lavender flowers. Effective for carpet- 
ing and edging. 4 in. August. 
*Serpylium albus. A bright green, matlike 
plant with little white flowers. 4 in. 
June to August. 
*Serpyllum coccineus. Similar in form to 
preceding, with bright crimson flow- 
ers. 
*Serpylium roseus. A light pink variety. 
*Vulgaris. The small lilac or purple flow- 
ers are borne in terminal, interrupted 
spikes. Foliage very fragrant. 12 in. 
June-July. 
Thermopsis - Carolina Lupine 
Caroliniana. A fine plant with clover- 
like foliage and long spikes of bright 
yellow, pea-shaped, lupin-like flowers. 
4 ft. June-July. 
Trillium - American Wood Lily 
*Grandiflorum. The large, white, three- 
petaled, lily-like flowers nod at the 
center of a cluster of three big leaves 
and change to rosy pink. Plant in 
shade. 9 in. May. 
Tritoma - Torch Lily 
Grandiflora. Spikes of warm orange- 
searlet. July to September. 3 ft. 
Pfitzeri. Orange-scarlet shaded to sal- 
mon-rose. In bloom from August to 
September. 2-3 ft. 
Mt. Etna. A vigorous grower with enor- 
mous spikes of glowing red flowers in 
bloom from July until October. 75c 
each; $7.50 per doz. 
Royal Castle Hybrid. A fine range of 
eolors from orange to palest yellow. 
$1.35 per 3; $4.00 per doz. 
Rufa. Delicate pastel shades of yellow 
with orange, in exquisite combina- 
tions. 2%4 ft. Summer. $1.35 per 3; 
$4.00 per doz. 
Tower of Gold. A distinguished novelty 
with bold spikes of deep yellow flow- 
ers produced all summer. $1.75 per 3; 
$5.75 per doz. 
Tuckii. An early variety with yellow 
flowers. $1.35 per 3; $4.00 per doz. 
Springtime. This new perennial will pro- 
duce 10 to 15 flower spikes about 3 
feet tall. The upper part of the flow- 
er is rich coral-red, the lower part 
is ivory-yellow. Excellent for cutting. 
Flowers in July. 75c each; $7.50 per 
doz. 
Trollius - Globe Flower 
Europaeus, Eleanor. Large, globular, 
clear yellow flowers on long stems 
with handsome foliage. 18 in. May 
to August. 
Europaeus, Orange Globe. Giant orange- 
yellow, buttercup-like blossoms. 1% 
to 2 ft. May-August. 
Ledebouri, Golden Queen. Magnificent 
late flowering variety with huge deep 
golden yellow flowers. 2-3 ft. July- 
October. 
Trollius: $1.35 per 3; $4.00 per doz. 
Tunica - Coatflower 
*Saxifraga. A dwarf, tufted rock plant 
with pinkish flowers and most deli- 
cate foliage. 6 in. July to October. 
Veronica - Speedwell 
*Amethystina. A slender, upright, leafy 
plant with many narrow spikes of 
dark blue flowers. 12 in. May-June. 
*Corymbosa stricta. Dark green clumps 
with brilliant blue flowers, 6 in. 
*Erica, Blue. A heather-like Speedwell 
with delicate blue flowers. June-July. 
8-12 in. 
Erica, Pink. A pink form of the above. 
Incana. A white woolly plant with num- 
erous blue flowers. 1 ft. July-August, 
Longifolia subsessilis. Very attractive 
blue flowers. Continues to bloom until 
late fall. 2 ft. August-September. 
*Rupestris, Heavenly Blue. Flowers of 
deepest blue on close, prostrate mats. 
38-4 in. May-June. 
Teucrium, Royal Blue. Spikes of rich 
blue flowers in May and June. 
Spicata. Long spikes of violet-blue flow- 
ers. June-July. 18 in. One of the best 
varieties for a sunny border. 
Valeriana - Garden Heliotrope 
Officinalis. Numerous trusses of pinkish 
lavender flowers with a delicate va- 
nilla fragrance. Loves a moist spot. 
June. 4 ft. 
Verbascum - Mullein 
Phoenicum. Flat rosettes of crinkly 
leaves from which rise slender spikes 
of beautiful mauve-purple and rosy 
violet flowers. 18 inches. 
Vinca - Myrtle 
*Alpina. Flowers of deep violet-blue. 3 
inches, April-May. $1.45 per 3; $4.75 
per doz. 
*Minor. Lilac-blue flowers. 3 in. April- 
May. 
*Minor, Bowles’ Variety. A recent intro- 
duction with rich, glossy green, crink- 
ly foliage and large, deep blue flowers 
borne abundantly. 3 in. April-Octo- 
ber. $1.45 per 3; $4.75 per doz. 
Viola - Tufted Pansies 
*Arkwright Ruby. Ruby-red suffused with 
mahogany. 8 in. May to September. 
*Avalanche White. Large white variety 
and continuous bloomer. $1.35 per 3; 
$4.00 per doz. 
*Jersey Gem. Absolutely hardy. Pure 
violet color, large and fragrant. 6 in. 
May ApeoeE $1.35 per 3; $4.00 per 
OZ. 
*Maggie Mott. The beloved English Viola 
that produces large, delightfully 
scented flowers of soft lavender from 
May until October. Remains perma- 
nent in the garden for many years. 
$1.35 per 3; $4.00 per doz. 
*Mary Emma. Exquisite yellow flowers 
of enormous size, slightly ruffled and 
blooming continuously throughout the 
summer. $1.35 per 3; $4.00 per doz. 
*Mosley’s Perfection. Clear yellow flowers 
of great size and substance, on long 
stems. $1.35 per 3; $4.00 per doz. 
*Papilio. Violet and white. 6 in. May- 
August, 
*Purple Glory. One of the best of the 
newer introductions, blooming stead- 
ily over a long period. $1.35 per 3; 
$4.00 per doz. 
*Primrose Perfection. Pale yellow flowers 
in profusion from early spring on. 
*Rosina. Vigorous. Old rose; very fra- 
grant. 6 in. April-October. $1.35 per 
3; $4.00 per doz. 
*Catherine Sharp. A satisfactory hardy 
blue Viola for the garden as well as 
for cool greenhouse for winter bloom- 
ing. The flowers are large and grow 
on long, stiff stems which places 
them well above the foliage. Excel- 
lent for cutting. $1.50 per 3; $5.00 
per doz. 
*Royal Robe. This wonderful variety is 
a lustrous shade of deepest violet- 
blue. Furnishes blooms during early 
winter and early spring. A most use- 
ful and desirable plant for bordering 
or in the rock garden. Grows well in 
half shade or full sun. $1.45 per 3; 
$4.75 per doz. 3 
*Double Russian. A hardy variety with 
double sweet scented, dark blue flow- 
ers. Will do well in shade. 10 in. 
April-May. $1.45 per 3; $4.75 per doz. 
Yucca - Adam’s Needle 
Filamentosa. Sword-like foliage and tall 
spikes of fragrant, drooping, bell- 
shaped, creamy white flowers. 4-5 ft. 
June-July. $1.35 per 3; $4.00 per doz. 

