HHARDY PERENNIALS and ALPINES 
ACHILLEA (A-kil-lee’-a)—Milfoil or Yarrow 
Beautiful fern-like aromatic foliage for dry exposed places, 
giving a wealth of bloom during the whole season. The 
genus with which Achilles is reputed to have cured the 
wounds of his soldiers. 
*argentea—Dainty mounds of silver surmounted by heads of 
white flowers on 4” stems. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*millefolium roseum—Brilliant red flowers in dense heads 
blooming continuously. 15”. _ 35c¢ each; 3 for $1.00 
filipendulina, Parker’s variety—3’; June to September. Clear 
yellow flower heads. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*ptarmica, Boule de Neige—Pure white double flowers in great 
profusion. 15”. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*tomentosa—Woolly mats of soft grey with golden yellow 
blooms on a 6” stem. July to September. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
One each of the 5 Achilleas $1.75 
ACONITUM (Ak-oh-ny’-tum)—Monkshood 
Stately perennials having finely cut leaves and branching 
racemes of hood shaped flowers; at home in sun or shade in 
arich moist soil. Excellent cut flowers. 
anthora—Pale yellow on 3’ stems during June and July. 
50c each 
fischeri—2’ stems of lovely pale blue during September when 
flowers are very scarce. 50c each 
napellus—Fine dark blue which will bloom several! times if 
kept cut back, 4’. 50c each 
napellus bicolor—-Like above with blue and white flowers. 
50c each 
napellus, Sparks variety—Deep purple in branched spikes. 3’. 
50c each 
One each of the 5 Aconites $2.25 
AMSONIA (Am-soh’-ni-a) 
tabernaemontana—Free flowering border plant having long 
willowy stalks of soft blue flowers. A fine specimen for the 
sunny border b!ooming over a long season. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
AETHIONEMA (E-thi-on’-ema)—Persian Candytuft 
A fascinating family of prostrate shrubby evergreen peren- 
nials having glaucus blue-green needle-like leaves which 
are ornamental the year around in the rockery, wall garden. 
or border. A well drained soil with full sun suits them best. 
*grandiflorum—Lax intertwining branches with masses of 
bright pink flowers. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*persicum—Short prostrate branches of rich bluish cast and 
numerous heads of soft rose flowers. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*pulchellum—Form strong twiggy bushes 6” high and 8” across 
which are almost hidden by long spires of deep rose, red- 
veined flowers. We highly recommend this one. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
*Warley Rose—A very permanent slow growing shrublet form- 
ing neat, compact plants. In May every little twig bursts 
into glorious bloom. The flowers are a rich bright pink, 
identical in form with the popular Daphne cneorum. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
*Borsch’s Sport—A deeper, rosy red form of Warley Rose. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
One each of the 5 Aethionemas $2.25 
ANCHUSA (An-shu‘za)—Alkanet 
The family is noted for ease of culture and brilliance of 
color. Blooming profusely for a long season, the ecstatic 
biues fill the need of pure vivid color in the border. Full 
sun or partial shade. 
Morning Glory—Deep Gentian blue flowers of large size on 
well branched 4’ plants. Long lived valuable border plant. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.50 
*myosotidiflora—Really a glorified Forget-me-not growing 8” 
tall and giving a wealth of small bright blue flowers. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.50 
One each of the Anchusas 65c 


ALLIUM (AI’-li-um)—Flowering Onions 
A family of exquisite beauty blooming profusely and in- 
creasing in beauty each year. Should be grown in groups 
and allowed to form clumps for the best effect. Their airy, 
lacy blooms and dainty grassy foliage form distinct and 
pleasing contrast in the rockery, wall or border. Quite indif- 
ferent to soil, for full sun or light shade. An unusually long- 
lasting cut flower. May be planted spring or fall. 
*prairiensis-——-Lovely profuse blooming bright pink. 35¢ each 
*pulchellum—Large lacy heads of dainty lavender-rose flowers 
in midsummer. One of the most effective specimens we 
know. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*Schoenoprasum (Chives)—Large heads of rosy-purple flowers 
shading to deep red with age and lasting for weeks as a cut 
flower. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
One each of the 3 Alliums $1.00 
ALYSSUM (Al-is’-um)—Madwort 
Absolutely indispensible for the rockery and alvine garden. 
The evergreen foliage is good the year around and its sil- 
very color furnishes fine contrast. When in b!oom they form 
bold masses of color. No group of plants gives more color 
and asks less care than this fine family. Plant in full sun. 
*citrinum—Similar to saxatile, but a lovely, citron-yellow. A 
distinctly beautiful variation. 35c each; 2 for $1.00 
*saxatile compactum (Basket of Gold)—G!'orious masses of 
brilliant golden yellow flowers. extremely fragrant. Plant 
with Arabis, Dwarf Phlox, and Aubrietia for best effect. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*saxatile fi. pl—The fully double flowers accentuate the rich- 
ness of the golden yellow color. Makes no seed. May to 
October. 65c each; 3 for $1.75 
*spinosum roseum—Dense spiny, silvery foliage on woody 
stems and many small airy pink flowers during June and 
July. Very choice. 65c each 
One each of the 4 Alyssums $1.75 
ANEMONE (An-em’-on-ee) Japonica— 
Japanese Windflower 
One of the most important of all hardy plants. Begins bloom. 
ing in August and continues until cut down by frost. True 
aristocrats of the garden. Easiest culture. Perfectly hardy if 
given 3” of straw or leaves for winter protection. 
alba—Large snowy white, like a glorified narcissus. 5Qc¢ each 
Queen Charlotte—Very large semi-double LaFrance pink 3’ 
50c each 
September Charm—A beautiful new early bloomer. Flowers a 
lovely silvery pink shaded with rose and mauve. 22’. 
50c each 
Whirlwind—Large semi-doubie white. 3’. 50c each 
One each of the Japanese Anemones $1.85 
ANEMONE (Species) 
*Hepatica acutiloba—Dainty little flowers on 4” stems appear- 
ing in very early spring. Ornamental downy leaves coming 
after the flowers and persisting all season. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*Hepatica triloba—A little more dwarf than the above with 
rounded leaf lobes. Both are best in moist shade and leaf- 
mold. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*hupehensis—A Chinese sort blooming from early August 
until frost. Deep rose flowers 112” in diameter. Profuse 
bloomer. 10”. 35c each; 3 for $1.25 
*pulsatilla—Large crocus-like purple flowers in April, followed 
by fluffy seed plumes. The downy fern-like leaves appear 
after the flowers have passed and remain all season. 8”. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
ANTHERICUM (An-ther’-i-kum)—S?. Bruno’s Lily 
A graceful and useful plant having grass-like leaves and 
fine lily-like flowers. A good cut flower and lovely in the 
rockery or border. Full sun. 
*ramosum—Dainty white flowers in clusters on strong Wiry 
stems in July. Hardy and permanent.  35c¢ each; 3 for $1.00 
ALL PLANTS MARKED (*) ARE SUITABLE FOR THE ROCKERY 3 
