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GENERAL LIST OF HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
AJUGA reptans* (Bugle-Weed). Dwarf, creeping 
perennial suitable for rock-garden edging or car- 
peting bare spots. It grows only 3 to 4 inches high 
and has deep purplish blue flowers in May and 
June. Will thrive in good ordinary soil in sun or 
shade. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
ANCHUSA myosotidiflora* (Alkanet). Handsome 
dwarf perennial with clusters of bright blue forget- 
me-not-like flowers in May and June. Does well 
in deep, well-drained soil In sun or shade. Each 
35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
ANEMONE japonica, September Charm (Japanese 
Anemone). One of the finest fall-blooming peren- 
nials. Delicate, silvery pink flowers are freely pro- 
duced on nice shapely plants about the middle of 
September. 2 feet in height. Does best in a partly 
shady location with adequate moisture. 2-in. 
plants, sure to bloom, each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 
for $3.00 
AQUILEGIA, Crimson Star. One of the later intro- 
ductions. Beautiful crimson flowers with white 
corollas are borne freely on long, graceful, branch- 
ing stems in May and June. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $3.00. 
Dreer’s Long-spurred Hybrids. Remarkably fine 
strain which has lovely, long-spurred flowers in 
many shades of blue, purple, pink, red and yellow, 
in May and June. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
ARTEMISIA, Silver King. A _ striking, shrubby, 
white-leaved contrast plant 30 inches high. Its 
beautiful silvery sprays are used for setting off 
bouquets. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
ASTER, Frikarti (Wonder of Staefa). The plant, 
highly prized for its late summer flowering, attains 
a height of 24 to 30 inches and branches quite free- 
ly. Lavender-blue flowers are produced from early 
August until Iate October. 2-in. plants, sure to 
bloom. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
CAMPANULA (Bellflower). 
Glomerata superba.* Should be in every garden. 
Grows about 20 inches high and has dark violet 
blooms from bottom of spike to top, in June and 
July. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Latifolia. An excellent border plant growing 2 feet 
high and having an abundance of large heads of 
blue bell-shaped flowers all up the spike. Each 25c; 
3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Persicifolia grandiflora (Large Willow Bellflower). 
Border plant having large, blue, cup-shaped flowers 
on tall spikes. Good for cutting. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.00. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
MAXIMUM, Alaska (Shasta Daisy). Easily grown 
perennial with large, glistening white blossoms 
having yellow centers. The pyramidal bush attains 
a height of 3 feet. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
CUSHION VARIETIES. This is a type of low-growing 
’Mums that forms very compact growth with dense 
foliage that is a mound of color when in bloom. 
They grow about 12 to 16 inches high and if not 
planted too close together will be as broad as they 
are tall, thus the pretty mound-shaped plant. 
Red Cushion. Brilliant red. 
Pink Cushion. Bright pink. ; 
Bronze Cushion. Deep bronze, turning to bronzy 
coppery yellow. ; . 
White Cushion. Opens delicate pink, turning pure 
white as flower develops. 
Any of above: Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00 
HEREFORD’S GARDENS °: 

OAKFORD, 
CLEMATIS integrifolia. The bushy herbaceous 
type of Clematis with a height of 18 to 24 inches. 
The foliage is a beautiful green, and porcelain-blue 
fiowers adorn the plant in midsummer. Each 30c; 
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Recta. A herbaceous type of Clematis with finely 
cut, very pretty foliage and beautiful pure white 
flowers in clusters on the 2 to 3-foot leafy stems. 
The flowers have a most pleasing fragrance. Each 
30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
CARNATION, Hardy Border, Crimson King. A 
very hardy upright plant prized for its brilliant 
red flowers borne all summer in clusters on 12 to 
16-inch stems. 2-in., strong plants, sure to bloom, 
each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
CENTAUREA dealbata. A handsome border plant 
about 2 feet high, with striking rosy purple flowers 
in June and July. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Macrocephala. Tall, upright plant 3 feet high with 
large, thistle-like yellow blooms in June and July. 
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
DELPHINIUM (Larkspur). This is probably the most 
popular flower grown. The stately plants are un- 
excelled for the border and the flowers are very 
desirable for cutting. Delphiniums like the sun 
and require good rich, deeply cultivated alkaline 
oam. 
Belladonna Improved, Cliveden Beauty. The 
finest Belladonna, growing 4 feet high and having 
lovely light blue flowers. Blooms early and through- 
out the summer. Very graceful and especially good 
for cutting. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Bellamosum. Like the Belladonna but flowers are 
dark blue. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Chinensis, Cambridge Blue. Attractive plant 
with finely cut foliage. Cambridge Blue is a new 
shade added to the Chinensis group—a rich vivid 
light blue. The large flowers, spaced on 3-foot 
spikes, appear throughout the summer. Each 
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Dreams of Beauty Hybrid. One of the finest we 
have ever seen. Has wonderful tridescent blooms 
ranging from lightest sky-blue to deepest gentian- 
blue, some orchid shades, both single and double, 
some with pink fillings. Height 5 to 6 feet. Each 
30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Lamartine. One of the newer introductions. The 
3-foot plant has very pretty dark green foliage and 
stands very erect. Flowers are a very dark blue, 
almost purple and quite large. Blooms very well 
in ordinary soil with proper alkaline content. Each 
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Zalil, ‘‘Golden Spire.’’ A lovely Delphinium of 
clear soft yellow, faintly flecked with orange. In- 
dividual florets about the size of Belladonna and 
well arranged on strong spikes. A mature plant 
produces many laterals, insuring a longer season of 
bloom; excellent for its cuttmg and keeping 
qualities. The plants reach a height up to 6 feet, 
but average 4 to 5 feet. The root is small and bulb- 
like. The feeder roots die back when the plant be- 
comes dormant after blooming and show no signs 
of life until very early in spring. For successful 
culture provide a mulch as soon as they become 
dormant to prevent drying out during summer and 
heaving in winter. First-year blooming size, each 
60c; 5 for $2.50; 2-yr. size $1.00 each. 
DORONICUM caucasicum (Leopard’s-bane). Very 
showy perennial with large, bright yellow daisy- 
like flowers on tall stems. Prized for its early 
spring flowering and invaluable for cutting. Sun or 
partial shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
ILLINOIS 

DIANTHUS atrococcineus fl.-pl. (Double Sweet 
William). Intense deep scarlet, double flowers. 
Very brilliant in the garden and fine for cutting. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Czesius* (Cheddar Pink). A compact plant with 
dense tufts of glaucous foliage and bearing fra- 
grant rose-colored flowers on 6-inch stems in mid- 
summer. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Deltoides, Brilliant.* A beautiful rock-plant. 
Grows in prostrate tufts and bears a profusion of 
brilliant crimson flowers on 6 to 8-inch stems dur- 
ing June, July. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
DICENTRA eximia (Plumy Bleeding-Heart). A most 
attractive border plant. Has beautiful fernlike 
leaves and the drooping heart-shaped rose or pink 
flowers are produced freely all summer and fall. 
Fullshade orsun. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Spectabilis (Bleeding-Heart). An old favorite that 
Is very attractive in any border. Crimson blooms 
on arching racemes with graceful finely cut foliage. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
GAILLARDIA grandiflora, Burgundy. An im- 
proved strain of Gaillardia with deep wine-colored 
flowers. Grows 2 to 3 feet high and blooms all 
summer. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
GEUM Borisi (Avens). One of the newest of the Geum 
family, and among the finest. Neat, dark green, 
tufted foliage. Vivid orange-scarlet flowers borne 
on branching stems 16 to 20 inches high during 
May. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
GYPSOPHILA, Bristol Fairy (Double Baby’s Breath). 
Blooms throughout the entire summer. Large indi- 
vidual blossoms of purest white are densely set 
on the many branching stems. Field-grown, grafted 
plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Oldhamiana (Pink Baby’s-Breath). A pink variety 
desirable for cutting. The buds appear white but 
open to a lively shade of pink. Each flower 
measures about 14 inch in diameter. 2 to 3 feet. 
July, August. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
HELIOPSIS scabra incomparabilis (Orange Sun- 
flower). The finest Heliopsis. A very easily grown 
perennial. Flowers very large (3 inches or more 
across), semi-double, rich golden yellow, borne all 
summer. 3 feet. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
LIATRIS pycnostachya (Blazing Star; Kansas Gay- 
feather). Long spikes of rosy purple flowers 4 feet 
highin midsummer. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
LINUM flavum (Golden Flax). An attractive and pro- 
fuse-blooming perennial suitable for border or rock- 
garden. Grows 1 foot high; lemon-yellow flowers 
June to August. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Narbonnense* ( Narbonne Flax). A fine 2-foot plant 
for the rock-garden. It has attractive foliage and 
a profusion of azure-blue flowers, with white eye, 
from June to Sept. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
LYTHRUM Salicaria roseum (Purple Loosestrife). 
Showy plant for the moist, shady location in the 
border. Very stately; bears its rosy flowers in pro- 
fusion on tall, leafy spikes, 2 to 3 feet high, June 
to September. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
MYOSOTIS palustris* (Forget-me-not). A prostrate, 
creeping rockery plant, only 6 inches high, which 
likes a moist, shady position in ordinary soil. Sky- 
blue flowers with yellow eyes from June to October. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
*Plants Suitable for Rock-Garden 
