CTA C7, 
Hardy pap lowers (Perennials) 
A class of plants perpetual in habit and growing larger and 
finer from year to year. Infinite in variety, color and blooming 
period, including such favorites as the Peony, Iris, Phlox, Del- 
phinium, Asters, Hemerocallis, Anemones, and scores of others 
that deserve a place in modern gardens. 
Our perennial department is continually discarding inferior va- 
rieties and adding only the worth-while novelties, thus insuring 
you the best for New England gardens. 
AGROSTEMMA Rose Campion 
A. coronaria. Bright rosy crimson. 
Best variety for New England gar- 
dens. 2% to 3 ft. 
AJUGAR CG) Bugle 
A. genevensis. Rich, dark green foli- 
age. In June it is covered with deep 
blue flowers. Good border plant. 
8 inches. 
ALYSSUM®) Basket of Gold 
This species can be used to advantage 
in rock gardens and for edging walks 
and paths. 
A. saxatile compactum. Woody stems 
with gray foliage, in April and May 
a wonderful diplay of bright yellow 
flowers. Excellent border plant. 
ANCHUSA italica Alkanet 
Tall growing, up to 5 feet, with rather 
coarse foliage but sparkling blue flow- 
ers of great beauty. 
A. myosotidiflora.)() Produces large, 
heart-shaped leaves, above which, in 
April and May, appear graceful clus- 
ters of clear sky-blue flowers, almost 
like Forget-me-nots. Fine dwarf bor- 
der plant, looks well at all seasons. 
AQUILEGIAG) Columbine 
A. chrysantha. Golden yellow flowers. 
A., Crimson Star. Large, crimson and 
white flowers. Free flowering. 
A., Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Strain. A mag- 
nificent strain of long-spurred flowers 
in pastel shades. Fine cut flower. 
A., Rose Queen. Large, long-spurred, 
pink flowers. 
A., Silver Queen. 
spurred white. 
Improved long- 

Aquilegia 
If you are an inexperienecd gardener and this list seems con- 
fusing, let us assist you. We will be glad to help you plan your 
perennial or rock garden. Our suggestions may help you to avoid 
mistakes and thus to save you money. 
)—placed after the variety name signifies it to be a rock gar- 
den plant. 
semi-shade. 
Anemone japonica” 
Japanese Windflower 
Needs winter protection. 
Alba. In August produces lovely pure 
white blooms with a yellow center. 
DeOmemute 
Prince Henry. One of the first Anem- 
ones to bloom. Dwarf plant with 
double, rosy pink flowers. 
Queen Charlotte. Abundant, semi-dou- 
ble flowers of a beautiful pink shade. 
Very popular variety. 2 to 3 ft. 
September Charm. In full bloom the 
middle of September. Delicate silvery 
pink flowers about 2 feet tall. 
Whirlwind. Vigorous 
large, double, white 
tember and October. 
growing, with 
flowers in Sep- 

Anemone 
ANEMONE Windflower 
A. hupehensis.¢) A dwarf plant which in 
August throws up branching stems 12 to 18 
inches high, bearing deep pink flowers. 
ARTEMISIA Wormwood 
A. lactiflora. A tall growing plant throwing 
up large, branching panicles of creamy white 
flower heads in August and September. A 
graceful, fragrant cut flower. Use in the 
pee background or among shrubs. 4 to 5 
eer. 
A., Silver King. The flower is unimportant, 
but the silvery gray, mistlike foliage forms 
a striking contrast for other plants. The 
foliage is also effective in bouquets and can 
be cut and dried in autumn for interior 
winter decoration. 2 to 3 ft. 
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()—placed after the variety name signifies that it does well in 

Arabis alpina 
Rock Cress 
A. alpina. Neat, compact rosettes of dark 
green foliage forming a dwarf carpet, 
usually not over 9 inches tall. Pure white 
flowers produced in dense masses in early 
spring. Splendid for border and rockery 
planting and last well when cut. 
ARABIS®)() 
ASCLEPIAS Butterfly Flower 
A. tuberosa.(R) Very attractive native plant 
growing 18 to 30 inches tall. During July 
and August very showy bright orange 
flowers appear. Last a long time when 
cut. 
ASTILBE, Fana! 
Long spikes of crimson flowers. Bronzy, 
divided foliage. Height of both plant and 
bloom spike is about 2 feet. Blooms last 
all of early summer providing a vivid 
splash of unusual color. 

Asclepias 
