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They come back year after year without replanting. Lovely flowers unfolding 
their colorful charm throughout the season. 
“Gems” Group 
FERRIS’ PRICES—On these 9 Splendid Perennials in the 
“GEMS” GROUP 
(All one kind, or assorted to your liking) 
50ceach y 3for$l.35 ye 6 for $2.40 
P66—DWARF ANCHUSA (Myosotidiflora). Lovely big 
clusters of sky-blue flowers like Forget-Me-Nots, in May 
and June; large, heart-shaped leaves. 12 in. Splendid for 
ground covers, low borders and the rock garden, Sun or 
__ shade. See color photo on page 8. 
P67—CARNATION KRIMSON KING. One of our most bril- 
liant, popular perennials. Crinkled scarlet blooms in a 
continuous mass all summer long, enhanced by rich 
clove fragrance. 18 in. Sun or partial shade. Shown in 
color on opposite page. 
P68—FERRIS’ HYBRID DELPHINIUMS. A very special mix- 
ture, with large, tall flower spikes of elegant color 
shades, delicate to deep purple and blue, blending with 
lavender, pink and rose, many two-toned and double. 
No other perennial will bring as much sheer beauty and 
elegance to your border. 4-6 ft. Mixed colors only. 
P69—MORDEN LYTHRUM. It’s beautiful—it’'s hardy—it’s 
grand. Throughout the summer there is a continuous 
succession of lovely rose-carmine spikes that are ideal 
for cutting. We have never had a new flower bring as 
much enthusiastic comment, such glowing words of 
praise. Originating in Canada, it is completely hardy, 
thrives everywhere. Plant grows 3 ft. or more tall; strong, 
healthy, and a downright pleasure to cultivate. Note il- 
lustration on opposite page. 
P70—DROPMORE LYTHRUM. New hybrid, deeper in color 
than the Morden type, and grows about a foot taller. 
Often a single plant will produce 12 or more 3-ft. spikes 
of bright rose-red, lasting a month or more. A few plants 
will give you an immense lot of color and beauty. 
P71—SCABIOSA CAUCASICA (Pin Cushion Flower). Ex- 
quisite, azure-blue flowers from June to September. 
Grand border plant, and the blooms are beautiful in 
bouquets. Likes well drained soil and plenty of sun- 
shine. 1 ft. Shown in color on page 8. 
P72—SEDUM SPECTABILE. Most notable of the Erect 
Sedums, producing a mound of light green foliage, 
topped with immense heads of handsome rose-colored 
flowers in late summer and fall. Beautiful, long-lived, 
substantial border plant; sun or light shade. 18 in. See 
color photo on opposite page. 
P73—SNOW QUEEN SCABIOSA. This white Scabiosa is 
particularly lovely. In bouquets you will find it truly 
wonderful. Plant Scabiosa in light, well drained soil in 
a sunny border, about 8 inches apart; they do not thrive 
in heavy, damp ground. | ft. 
P74—STOKESIA BLUE MOON. Gorgeous hybrid Stokesia 
(Stokes' Aster), its giant vivid-blue flowers often 5-6 
inches in diameter, with 12-18 in. stems. Blooms pro- 
fusely nearly all summer. Hardy, easy to grow. See il- 
lustration in color on opposite page. 
“Charm” Group 
FERRIS’ PRICES—On these 7 Notable Perennials in the 
“CHARM” GROUP 
(All one kind, or assorted to your liking) 
2for75c ye G6for$1.95 + 12 for $3.60 
P75—AQUILEGIA, FERRIS’ LONG SPURRED. Super fine 
strain of Hybrid Columbine—-dainty, graceful flowers of 
exquisite form and coloring, with spurs unusually long. 
Blooms of blue, white, pink, rose, yellow and lavender, 
many of them bi-color. Hardy, vigorous, long-lived 
plants, blooming heavily the summer through. 18 in. 
Mixed only. Pictured on page 8. 
P76—BLAZING STAR (Liatris pycnostachya). Midsummer's 
glory—tall 4-ft. plumy spikes of beautiful rose-purple 
that last a long time. The dried blooms are used in 
winter bouquets. Ideal for backgrounds or bold clumps 
in the border; sun or shade. See color photo on opposite 
page. 
P77—COREOPSIS, Grandiflora. Glistening yellow flowers 
—hundreds of them—all summer long on a very hardy, 
thrifty plant. Notched edges; graceful stems. Very beau- 
tiful and useful in bouquets. Superb foreground plant 
for Delphiniums. 2 ft. Pictured in color on opposite page. 
P78—HARDY PINKS (Dianthus plumarius). Old-fashioned 
Pinks are a delight in any garden—charming colors, 
fringed petals, spicy fragrance. 12-15 in. Hardy, easy to 
grow. 
P79—PHYSOSTEGIA Summer Glow. Perfected type of 
False Dragonhead. Colorful, clustered, 18-inch spikes of 
rosy-crimson on towering 4-ft. stems. In full flower in 
mid-August to September. Splendid for backgrounds; 
fine for cutting. 
P34—SALVIA AZUREA, Meadow Sage. Showy, hardy 
plants from the Rocky Mountains. Strong, branching 
spikes during August and September produce pretty 
sky-blue flowers in great profusion. Very easy to grow; 
fine for massing in the sunny border. 2-4 ft. 
P36—PYRETHRUM, Painted Daisy. Lovely daisies in great 
quantities during May and June—pink, rose, red and 
white. Attractive fernlike foliage. Fine, hardy, easily 
grown perennial that should be used generously. Makes 
beautiful bouquets. Color photo on page 8. Mixed only. 
All Strong, Well-Rooted, Blooming Size Plants 
(All Perennials on pages 8 and 9 will be shipped 
POSTPAID) 
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