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TALL GROWING PERENNIALS FOR BORDER BACKGROUNDS 
Perennials are permanent plants. They’ll live through winter and 
come up and bloom year after year. Tall growing varieties pro- 
vide an effective color background for shorter flowers in the bor- 
der. For all-season bloom, plant several Perennials with different 
blooming dates. For a beautiful effect, plant together two varieties 
that bloom at the same time and whose colors harmonize; or blend 
various colors of the same flower. These mix well with other tall 
growing Perennials such as Delphinium (Pg. 86), Phlox (Pg. 84), 
tall growing Iris (Pg. 83) and the tall Lilies (Pg. 61). Require no 
special care. Plant in spring or fall. 
(a) AsTILBE (Astilbe thunbergi). Blooms in early summer. Great 
feathery plumes of bloom well above the finely cut foliage. 
Fine for sunny border or damp shady spot. Needs deep rich soil, 
plenty of moisture. Makes an excellent shrub border. Plant 2 ft. 
apart. Hardy in zones 1 through 8. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 NC 2526—Pracu BLossom. Lovely brilliant pink. 
91 NC 2527—Fanat. Brilliant garnet-red. 
91 NC 2586—QuEEN OF HOLLAND. White feathery plumes. 
Prices. State Cat. No. Prepaid. Each...... SIS Seen 2 for $2.20 
91 NC 2528— AstiLBeE GARDEN. Includes 1 each of above 3.. 3.15 
Hipiscus. GIANT ROSEMALLOW (Hibiscus palustris). Blooms late 
summer and fall. One of the largest perennial flowers. Huge 
Hollyhock-like blooms—4 to 5 in. across. 15 to 25 blooms open at 
once. Large gray-green leaves. Dies back. to ground in winter— 
grows from roots in spring. For sun or partial shade. Plant 2-3 ft. 
apart. Needs very little care. Hardy in all zones, but needs winter 
protection in zones 8 and 9. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 NC 2369—BnriLLiant. Of clear brilliant red. 
91 NC 2370—Pinx Princess. A lovely clear pink. 
91 NC 2371— ALBINo— White flower with pink eye. 
PRICES OF ABOVE Hisiscus. State Catalog Number....... 2 for 68c 
91 NC 2321—Hisiscus GARDEN. Includes 1 each of above 3... .80c 
DousLe HouiiyHock (Althaea rosea). Blooms early summer. 
For four full weeks 24 inches of flower stalk are covered with 
4-inch double blooms—so double they look like small peonies. 
Large dull green leaves of rough texture. Plant 10-12 inches apart 
in full sun, and in well drained soil. Hardy in all zones, but need 
protection in zones 8 and 9. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 NC 2372—SunseEt. Subtle shade of apricot yellow. 
91 NC 2373—Purp.e Kina. Large purple flowers. i 
91 NC 2374—Rep BLaze. Vivid scarlet blooms. 
PRICES OF ABOVE HOLLyuHocks. State Cat. No............ 2 for 74c 
91 NC 2379—HoLLyHOocK GARDEN. Includes 1 ea. of above 3...95c 
(0) MounTAIN LiLty (Yucca filamentosa). Blooms early summer. 
Flaunts scores of creamy white pendulous flowers like small 
mission bells from tall straight spikes, high above the stiff, sword 
shaped leaves. Fine for shrub or perennial border. Needs good 
drainage, thrives in dry waterless places. Plant in full sun; plant 
2-3 feet apart. Hardy in zones 1] through 7. 
SING 232/7— Shipped sl repaid ayer nie aches cir ee eee 2 for 60c 
LytHRUM (Lythrum salicaria). Blooms early summer till frost. 
Graceful flowers are closely set on 2-ft. spikes. Ideal for back- 
grounds, borders or mass planting. A beautiful addition to mid- 
summer border or bouquet. Thrives equally well in moist shady 
borders or in open dry locations. Willowy foliage. Fine for cutting. 
Plant 2 ft. apart. Hardy in zones 1 through 8. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 NC 2332—Rosatie. Beautiful shade of rose pink. 
91 NC 2331—Tue Beacon. Deep clear carmine-red. Presented 
Award of Merit. One of the most beautiful Lythrums. 
PRICES OF ABOVE LYTHRUM. State Cat. No..............- 2 for 90c 
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus latifolius). Blooms from summer till fall. 
Multiple flowering strain—will bear as many as five big flow- 
ers on each stem. Superbly fragrant. Will trail 4—5 ft. on fences and 
arbors. Thrives best in full sun. Hardy in zones 1 through 7. Prepaid. 
91 NC 2324—Crimson KING. Soft tone of rich red. 
91 NC 2325—Rose QueEEN. A delicate shade of Pink. 
91 NC 2326—WuiTE Queen. A pure white variety. 
PRICES OF ABOVE SWEET PEAs. State Cat. No.............. 2 for 64c 
91 NC 2333—Sweet PEA GARDEN. Includes 1 ea. of above 3.’. .80c 

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LOW GROWING PERENNIALS 
Use these hardy low growing Perennials to add beauty and 
variety to your garden. Display them to best advantage in fore- 
ground of Perennial border. For a unique effect, use them to 
edge a walk. Plant them against the shrub border for contrast. 
Some make an excellent ground cover. Combine varieties for 
all-season bloom or plan a temporary bright splash of color. 
Sturdy, vigorous plants give an abundance of bloom with mini- 
mum care. Other low growing Perennials are Dwarf Iris (Pg. 
82), Fern Leafed Bleeding Heart (Pg. 84) and Balloon Flower 
(Pg. 80). Plant spring or fall unless otherwise indicated. 
(6) CLove Pinxs (Dianthus plumarius). Blooms throughout sum- 
mer and early fall. Scoticus Strain. Old fashioned favorites. 
Delightful fringed flowers 2 inches across, bear the rich, spicy 
scent of clove. Graceful, feathery, silver-gray foliage makes 
lovely color harmony. Beautiful in bouquets. Excellent for rock 
garden or rock wall. Thrives in dry, sunny position and in any 
ordinary, well drained soil. Does especially well in lime. Plant 
8 inches apart. Mixture of pink, white and rose. Includes some 
double varieties. No color choice. Hardy in all zones. 
91 NC .2329— Shipped Prepaid... s2.%). 62-20 cea wtace 2 for 56c 
(H) CREEPING PHiox (Phlox subulata). Blooms in late spring. 
Dwarf spreading plant with small moss-like leaves forming a 
dense mat. Good ground cover or edging. Makes a beautiful 
spring border with tulips. Plant 12 in. apart in rich well drained 
soil and in full sun. Hardy in all zones. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 NC 2367—Rosga. Clear brilliant pink. 
91 NC 2365—Buve Hixts. Beautiful lavender blue. 
91 NC 2366—Crimson Beauty. Largest of the red types. 
91 NC 2368—Earty SNOWFLAKE. A blanket of white. 
PRICES OF ABOVE CREEPING PHLox. State Cat. No....... 2 for 86c 
91 NC 2347—PuHLox GARDEN. Includes 1 ea. of above 4... .$1.50 
Forcet-Me-Not, Basy Biuge Eyes (Myosotis scorpioides). 
Blooms from spring until fall. A cheerful carpet of dainty blue 
flowers with white eye in small tight clusters with dark foliage. 
Blooms freely. Thrives best in cool, moist, partially shaded place. 
Plant 8 inches apart. One of the largest Forget-Me-Not varieties. 
Hardy in all zones, but protect in zones 7 through 9. 
91" NC. 231.7— Shipped Prepaid, 2. 5. sce. 4. «enue 2 for 64c 
(K) Harpy VERBENA (Verbena rigida). Blooms from early summer 
until frost. A hardy trailing plant with showy colorful heads 
of bloom 3 inches across, and made up of clusters of tiny star-like 
florets. Long, narrow, foliage is dull, dark green to set off the soft 
lavender color of the flowers. Grows well almost anywhere. 
Makes a good ground cover, rock garden plant or edging plant 
for all season perennial border. Needs full sun. Plant 12 inches 
apart in spring only. Hardy in all zones; protect in zones 7-9. 
91 NC 2569— Shipped Prepaid..................-.... 2 for 70c _ 
Vinca Minor. Periwinkle. Improved Bowles Variety. Blooms 
profusely in spring and intermittently until fall. Better in 
every way than the ordinary Vinca or Periwinkle. Foliage is 
broader, glossy green, and makes a luxuriant growth. Rich blue 
flowers about the size of a quarter. Makes an evergreen ground 
cover in mild climates. Fine under shrubs or trees, with spring 
flowering bulbs, or for grave coverings. Plant 10-12 in. apart in 
any ordinary soil, in sun or shade. Hardy in all zones. 
YUNG 2338— Shipped Prepaid.cc. crip ae ee 2 for 70c 
(w) VioLets (Viola odorata). Bloom in spring and sometimes 
again in early winter. Sweetly fragrant. Grand for cutting. 
Good ground cover. Grow luxuriantly in any moist, partly shad- 
ed soil. Require little care. Plant 8 in. apart. Hardy in all zones. 
91 NC 2576—Royat Rose. One of the loveliest varieties—its blos- 
soms of deep, rich violet-blue rival pansies in size. Very free 
flowering. Shipped Prepaid............ 3 for $1.20; 6 for $2.15 
91 NC 2573—Princess oF WALES. Fragrant deep, rich purple 
flowers with extremely long stems. One of the finest of all violet 
varieties. Shipped Prepaid.............. 3 for 90c;_ 6 for $1.56 
SHIPPING NOTICE 
All Wards Nursery Stock is Shipped Prepaid direct from Nursery. 
For complete information regarding shipping and for Wards 
Nursery Stock Warranty see Page 74. For Zone Map and com- 
plete information about all Planting Zones, turn to Page 73. 

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