Grow Your Own Hardy Perennial 
ROCK GARDEN AND BORDER FAVOR! 
Plants which lve year after year in the garden are known as peren- 
mals. They require little attention and once established, they will 
increase in beauty and size every season. 
front of shrubbery, in rock gardens, or in beds along walks called 
Take wnto consideration the height of the plant so that the 
taller sorts will be in the background with the little edging varieties 
out in front. For rock gardens the dwarf or spreading types are best, 
preferably those kinds which will thrive in full sun and well drained 
sow. By starting your own perennial plants from seed you will save 
considerable money and will be able to. have many interesting 
borders. 


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They may be planted in 
; flowers. We have listed below only the perennials which are easy to 
raise in most parts of the country. In addition to the height, we give the blooming period 
and soil conditions each prefers. Planning and starting a perennial border is like painting 
a picture, using nature’s loucliest flowers for the colors. There is no hobby more fascinating 
for the gardener, nor one which pays richer returns 
for the time invested. 
ACHILLEA—YARROW 
Achilleas are easily raised from seed and like sunny well drained 
positions, Fine for borders and excellent for cutting. 
Ptarmica, THE PEARL. 2 ft. Large, pure white double flowers 
bloom from June to Sept. No. 2294, Pkt. 15¢; 1/16 oz. 50c. 
ACONITUM—MONKSHOOD 
Fischeri. 3 ft. Sept. and Oct. Big dense spikes of deep blue. 
- Likes rich acid soil and shade. Seed may be sown in Fall as it 
germinates slowly. When once established, ao not transplant. 
No. 2296, Pkt. 15¢7 1-16 oz. 45ce., 
AETHIONEMA—STONECRESS 
One of the best rock plants. 
sections as it is very drought-resistant. 
soil suits it best. 
Persicum, PERSIAN CANDYTUFT. 9 inches. June and July. 
Rosy pink flowers on slender spikes. Strong, shrublike foliage. 
No. 2297, Pkt. 15¢; 1/16 oz. 85e. 
Especially good for warm and dry 
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AGROSTEMMA—MULLEIN 
PINK or DUSTY MILLER 
Very easy culture, Light sandy soil and full 
sun and this lovely variety will thrive. 
Cornaria. 2% ft. July and Aug. Cerise crim- 
son blooms and silvery gray foliage. Very 
showy. No, 2298, Pkt. 10¢; 1%4 oz. 40ce. 
ALYSSUM 
Showy free flowering spring blooming plants. 
Good for edging borders or for rock gardens. 
Argenteum, SILVER ALYSSUM. 12 inches. 
Yellow flowers in clustered heads bloom all 
summer. Leaves are silvery underneath. 
No. 2299, Pkt. 10¢; 1% oz. 60c. 
Sazratile Compactum, BASKET OF GOLD. 
1 ft. Early Spring. Bright yellow flowers in 
broad masses. No. 2300, Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 35c. 
ANCHUSA 
One of the few really blue flowers. Does best 
in deep well-drained soil, in a sunny position. 
Italica Dropmore, BUGLOSS. 4 ft. June and 
intermittently all summer. Beautiful blue 
flowers in tall spikes. Excellent for back of 
border. No. 2301, Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 60c. 
Mysotidifora, FORGET ME NOT FL’D AN- 
CHUSA. 12 in. May and June. Charming, 
clear blue flowers in clusters. Likes shade or 
sun. No. 2302, Pkt. 15¢; 1/16 oz. 75¢. 
ANEMONE —WINDFLOWER 
All Anemones like a rich moist soil and will 
need to be watered during dry spells. Give 
protection over winter in the north. 
St. Brigid Strain. Extra choice mixture of 
double and semi-double blooms in a wonder- 
ful array of rich and brilliant colors. Flowers 
during May and June. No. 2210, Pkt. 15¢; 
¥% oz. 50c. 
Pulsatilla, PASQUE FLOWER. 9 in. April 
and May. Charming violet or purple flowers. 
Good in full sun. No. 2304, Pkt. 156; 
\% oz. 60c. [ Page 35 ] 
