HARDY PERENNIALS and ALPINES 
ACHILLEA (A-kil-lee’-a)—Milfoil or Yarrow 
Beautiful fern-like aromatic foliage for dry exposed places, 
giving a wealth of bloom during the whole season. The 
genus with which Achilles is reputed to have cured the 
wounds of his soldiers. 
*millefolium roseum—Brilliant red flowers in dense heads 
Blooming continuously. 15”. 45c each; 3 for $1.15 
filipendulina, Parker’s variety—3’; June to September. Clear 
yellow flower heads 45c each; 3 for $1.15 
*“ptarmica, Boule de Neige—Pure white double flowers in great 
profusion. 15”. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
“tomentosa—Woolly mats of soft grey with golden yellow 
blooms on a 6” stem. July to September. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
One each of the 4 Achilleas $1.55 
ACONITUM (Ak-oh-ny’-tum)—Monkshood 
Stately perennials having finely cut leaves and branching 
racemes of hood shaped flowers; at home in sun or shade in 
a rich moist soil. Excellent cut flowers. 
anthora—Pale yellow on 3’ stems during June and July. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6.00 
Barker’s Variety—Immense heads of soft powder blue on 6’ 
stalks in September. 65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6.00 
fischeri—2’ stems of lovely pale blue during September when 
flowers are very scarce. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
napellus—Fine dark blue which will bloom several times if 
kept cut back, 4’. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
napellus bicolor—Like above with blue and white flowers. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6.00 
napellus, Sparks variety—Deep purple in branched spikes. 3’. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
One each of the 6 Aconites $3.25 
AETHIONEMA (E-thi-on’-ema)—Persian Candytuft 
A fascinating family of prostrate shrubby evergreen peren- 
nials having glaucus blue-green needle-like leaves which 
are ornamental the year around in the rockery, wall garden, 
or border. A well drained soil with full sun suits them best. 
*persicum—Short prostrate branches of rich bluish cast and 
numerous heads of soft rose flowers. 40c each; 3 for $1.10 
*pulchellum—Form strong twiggy bushes 6” high and 8” across 
which are almost hidden by long spires of deep rose, red- 
veined flowers. We highly recommend this one. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
*schistosum—Large heads of lovely soft pink flowers with 
veining of deep rose. Large individual florets, wonderfully 
fragrant and ideal for cutting. 10”. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6.00 
*Warley Rose—A very permanent slow growing shrublet form- 
ing neat, compact plants. In May every little twig bursts 
into glorious bloom. The flowers are a rich bright pink, 
identical in form with the popular Daphne cneorum. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
*Borsch’s Sport—A deeper, rosy red form of Warley Rose. 
; 75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
One each of the 5 Aethionemas $2.50 
ANDROSACE (An-dros’-a-see)—Rock Jasmine 
Among the choicest of alpines come the Androsace. No 
other family puts on quite such a parade as these, changing 
their entire appearance several times each year and always 
remaining an interesting and lovely subject whether rolled 
into a small furry burr in late fall or gaily displaying its 
dainty flowers to the sun, or again busily increasing the 
colony after the blooming is over. 
*sarmentosa—Forming many silvery rosettes of silky foliage 
which throw up dainty heads of verbena-like bright pink 
flowers. Indescribably lovely both as to flowers and year 
around foliage. Should be in every collection. 
45c each; 3 for $1.15 
ANCHUSA (An-shu‘za)—AlIkanet 
The family is noted for ease of culture and brilliance of 
color. Blooming profusely for a long season, the ecstatic 
blues fill the need of pure vivid color in the border. Full 
sun or partial shade. 
Morning Glory—Deep Gentian blue flowers of large size on 
well branched 4’ plants. Long lived valuable border plant. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; doz. $3.50 
*myosotidiflora—Really a glorified Forget-me-not growing 8” 
tall and giving a wealth of small bright blue flowers. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; doz. $3.50 
One each of the Anchusas 75c 
ARMERIA (Ar-meer’-ia)—Thrift or Sea Pink 
A most satisfactory family of rock or wall plants forming 
neat grassy clumps which never get out of bounds. 
*maritima alba—Dainty heads of pure white flowers, blooming 
all season. 4”. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.50 
*maritima brilliant—A constant bloomer, with brilliant cherry- 
red flowers. 4”. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.50 
*setacea (juniperifolia) —- Dainty rosy-pink flowers above 
slightly silvered cushions. About the most persistent 
bloomer in our garden. 3”. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; doz. $3.85 
One each of the 3 Armerias $1.00 
ASARUM (As-ar’-um)—Wild Ginger 
A native ground cover for shady moist places. Excellent for 
growing along the pool or stream, under trees, bushes, etc., 
or for covering bulb beds. 
*caudatum—Dark evergreen heart-shaped leaves from a creep- 
ing root stock and dark red flowers all season. 
35¢ each; 3 for $1.00 
AJUGA (A-ju’ga)—Bugle 
A splendid rockery specimen or quick growing ground 
cover for a shady spot where the fine foliage soon forms 
large evergreen mats of varied color. 
*genevensis—Rich dark green foliage and deep blue flowers 
on 6” spikes. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.00 
*reptans alba—A new form with snowy white flowers. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; doz. $3.50 
*reptans fol. variegata—Silver and green foliage with decided 
rose tints. Very attractive. Blue flowers. 
40c each; for $1.10 
*reptans, Rosy Spires—Lovely pink flowers above dark green 
mats. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
One each of the 4 Ajugas $1.50 
ARTEMISIA (Ar-te-mis’-i-a)—Southernwood 
A striking group for a sunny location greatly beloved for 
their aromatic foliage which is unsurpassed for use with 
cut flowers. 
*frigida—Soft silken foliage of glistening silver in 6” mounds. 
A striking accent plant for rockery or wall. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
lactiflora—A most attractive plant with astilbe-like, fragrant 
creamy white flowers, scenting the whole garden in August 
and September. 4’. 45c each; 3 for $1.15 
Silver King (Ghost Plant)—Striking variety with leaves like 
frosted silver, forming perfect mounds of white. Should be 
in every garden. 4’. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
One each of the 3 Artemisias $1.25 
ARENARIA (Air-ee-nair’-i-a)—Sandwort 
Dainty little creepers for the rockery or between stepping 
stones. Full sun and moderate moisture. 
*verna—Like an emerald moss above which seem to float tiny 
white flowerson 1” stems. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.50 
*verna aurea—Rare form of golden moss. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.50 
One each of the 2 Arenarias 65c 

ALL PLANTS MARKED (*) ARE SUITABLE FOR THE ROCKERY 
