HARDY PERENNIALS 
*Plants Suitable for Rock Gardens 


ASTER Frikarti 
AJUGA reptans* (Bugle-Weed). Dwarf, creeping 
perennial suitable for rock-garden edging or 
carpeting 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 
se sun or shade. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for 
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 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.00. 
ANEMONE japonica, September Charm (Japa- 
nese Anemone). One of the finest fall-blooming 
perennials. Delicate silvery pink flowers are 
freely produced on nice shapely plants about 
the middle of September. 2 feet in’ height. 
Does best in a partly shady, moist location. 
2-in. plants sure to bloom, each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 
10 for $4.00. 
AQUILEGIA, Crimson Star. One of the later 
introductions. Beautiful crimson flowers with 
white corollas are borne freely on long, graceful, 
branching stems in May and June. Each 40c; 
3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
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 35¢700_ for 
$1.00; 10 for $3, 00. 
ARTEMISIA, Silver King. A striking, shrubby, 
white-leaved contrast plant 30 inches high. Its 
beautiful silvery sprays are used for setting off 
bouquets. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
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 freely. Lavender-blue flowers are pro- 
duced from early August until Iate October. 
2-in. plants, sure to bloom. Each 60c; 3 for 
$1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
CAMPANULA persicifolia pearidificre (Large 
Willow Bellflower). Border plant having large, 
blue, cup-shaped flowers on tall spikes. Good 
for cutting. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 
CARNATION, Hardy Border, Beatrix. A new 
introduction in Hardy Carnations. Has beau- 
tiful dark green foliage. Large, double deep 
pink flowers are produced on 12 to 16-inch 
stems. Blooms during late spring and summer. 
Very fragrant and a fine cut-flower. Grows well 
In sun. Each 65c; 3 for $1.65; 10 for $5.C0. 
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 50c; 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
CENTAUREA dealbata. A handsome border plant 
about 2 feet high, with striking rosy purple 
flowers in June and July. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 
10 for $1.75. 
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 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.00. 
Mount Shasta. A very fine strain of double 
Shasta Daisy. The large, pure white, double 
flowers have deep crested centers, and are 
borne on long, stout stems. Blooms during 
summer. Especially fe for cutting. Grows in 
sun. Each 65c; 3 for $1.65; 10 for $5.00. 
White Swan (Early-Flowering Shasta). The pure 
white, double flowers average about 3 inches 
across and are borne on 20 to 24-inch stems. 
Blooms freely in late spring and early summer. 
A fine cut-flower. Grows in full sun. _Each 50c; 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
CUSHION VARIETIES. This type of low-growing 
Mum forms very compact growth with dense 
foliage that is a mound of color when in bloom. 
Plants grow about 12 to 16 inches high and if 
not planted too close together will be as broad 
as they are tall. 
Red Cushion. Brilliant red. 
Pink Cushion. Bright pink. 
Bronze Cushion. Deep bronze, 
bronzy coppery yellow. 
White Cushion. Opens delicate pink, turning 
pure white as flower develops. 
Any of above: Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00 
turning to 

CARNATION, Crimson King 
