
Root Ciumps. Most perennials come as 
sketched above. Work the loose earth 
well in among the roots; spread roots 
gently to allow this. Water well to settle. 
If growth has started, shade from direct 
sun first few days. 
POTTED PLANTS. The mass of roots is 
already in a little earth ball. All that is 
needed is to press earth around ball and 
water. Very easy. 
TAP-ROOTED PLANTS. Some tap roots 
must be preserved; others can be cut. If 
the tap root is present on arrival, do not 
break: Dig a deep narrow hole. 
FLESHY, BULB-LIKE ROOTS. These are 
very easy to plant. Merely set and firm 
earth around. If the rhizome has eyes 
(Peonies or Mertensia) be sure eyes are 
pointed upward and not downward. Actual 
depth is not very important, as they will 
force themselves to right depth first season. 
PERENNIALS last for years in the 
ground. One plant in New England has 
been recorded at four generations. Most 
need little care, but some need dividing 
every year or two and are so marked. 
HARDINESS is sufficient to grow most 
kinds up to Zone IV. Extra hardy sorts 
include: Aquilegia, Campanulas, Dianthus, 
Delphinium, Hemerocallis, Iris, Lilium, 
Peony, Phlox. 
HARDY PERENNIALS 
N these eight pages is packed more information and variety 
than in many a large perennial catalog. Strong, sturdy field- 
grown clumps are offered, except for kinds that do best in pots. 
Perennials are not shipped until late April and May as a rule, but 
ORDER NOW. We'll ship at the right time. 
We have made below two demonstration plans using only 
such material as is offered on pages 40 to 42. With the larger 
choice given by the additional five pages of perennials following, 
greater ease of planning will result. 
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Shady Border 6 x 3 feet 
Complete, 24 plants as below $14.50 

Sunny Border 6 x 3 feet 
Complete, 2! plants as below $10.00 
PERENNIALS (Alphabetical List) 
FRIKARTI ASTER 
WONDER OF STAEFA 
The finest garden plant introduced in the 
last 20 years. Mass of flowers June 1 to 
mid-November. Sun or light shade, Ht. 
30 in., space 15 inches. Lavender blue, 
branching, to 2Y> ft. 3 for $2.00. 
ASTILBE FANAL 
The name means “lighthouse” and the 
blazing, fiery spikes brighten any garden. 
May-June, 15 inches high. Space 12 
inches. Rich, humus, sun or semi-shade. 
$1.20 each, 3 for $2.80. 
CUPID’S DART 
CATANANCHE CAERULEA 
Deep blue, June to September. Dry, 
sunny. 18-inch. 3 for $1.70. 
GIANT DELPHINIUM 
PACIFIC HYBRIDS 
The only mildew-resistant strain. Huge 
florets, strong spikes. Gorgeous colors. 
3 for $2.00; 12 for $6.00. 

Key No. Variety Key No. Variety 
A 3, Delphinium Belladonna H 3 Hemerocallis (Orange 
B 3 Aster Wonder of Staeffa collection) ; 
GC 3 Chrysanthemum Yellow J 6 Digitalis Shirley hybrids 
Cushion K 3 Dicentra spectabilis 
D 3 Anchusa Dropmore IL, 3 Aquilegia Longspur Hybrid 
E 3 Helianthemum Buttercup M 3 Achillea The Pearl 
F 3 Alyssum saxatile compact N 3 Astilbe Fanal 
G 3 Dianthus Old Spice 2 3 Ajuga reptans 
UNIFORM PRICED Inches 
KINDS: 3 of one kind =z o , Time Special 
$1.40 (minimum) 2 3 2 of Cultural 
(10 of one kind $4.00) = uw O Bloom Notes 

ACHILLEA (Yarrow) 
—Ptarmica (The Pearl)... 12 8 white June-Aug. Avoid manure 
AJUGA (Bugle) 
-Repians | Ae ee 4 8 blue May Mat. shade. 
ALTHAEA (Hollyhock) 
—rosea Double Giants ....... 60 8 (note) June-Aug. Specify color 
ALYSSUM (Madwort) 
—saxatile compactum .....12 8 yellow Apr.-May Drain, sun. 
ANCHUSA (Alkanet) 
==Dropmore anes 48 18 blue June-Aug. Drain, sun. 
ANEMONE (Pasquetlower) 
—Pulsaillat = eee 10 6 violet Apr.-May Drain, sun. 
——Pulsatillaollioctes ae 10 6 white Apr.-May Drain, sun, 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 
—Hybrids, Long-spurred ...... 30 10 mixed May-Aug. Humus, shade. 
—Gderwlecy eee 30 10 blue May-Aug. Sun or shade. 
=—- Grimson s otc: veers ce 30 10 red May-Aug. Part shade. 
—Glatnigtorotdo\oy pare 30 10 yellow May-Aug. ae soil, but 
—Chrysantha Silver _......._.. 30 10 white May-Aug. part shade. 
ARMERIA (Thrift) 
—Cephalotes rubra _........... 10 6 red May-June Sun, drain. 
ASTER (Michaelmas Daisy) 
——COnSsidnCes = sees 9 18 pink Sept.-Oct. { Need moisture for 
—Lilactime =e ae ee 12 18 lilac Sept.-Oct. eee results, but 
=—Niobett tee ee ee 6 18 white Sept.-Oct. tolerant. Prefer sun 
—Frikarti (See specials, this page.) 
ASTILBE (See specials, this page.) 
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