For Continuous Color, Beauty and Fragrance Plant These Perennials in Foregrounds, 
Jackson & Perkins 
MEDIUM GROWING 
PERENNIALS 
‘They grow from 1% to 3 feet 
Aster Frikarti 
Aug.-Frost 216 to 3 ft. 
ASTER FRIKARTI (Above) 
The long-cherished ‘‘Wonder of Staefa.”’ 
Especially large and free flowering. The 
blooms usually measure more than 3 in. 
across, and the plants average 21% to 3 ft. 
in height. The light blue-lavender flowers 
are accented with a prominent yellow disc. 
Aster Frikarti will give you unbelievable 
masses of flowers for a long period of time 
. yet requires a minimum of care. Each 
lant is a mound of blue from Aug. until 
ae Requires some winter protection in 
cold sections. 
75e each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75 
LYTHRUM, Brightness 
Brightness, the new Lythrum, is a pene- 
trating clear rose-pink, much _ brighter 
than the great favorite Morden Pink. 
It grows about 30 to 34 in., in a compact 
form, almost moundlike, and fits well in 
the middle border. The 10 to 12-in. flower- 
ing spikes are densely filled and last a long 
while. The blooming time is from early 
July to early Aug. usually a period of little 
color in the border. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 6 for $5.00 
WHITE LIATRIS (Gayfeather) 
A white form of Liatris with pyramidal 
plumes rising 30 in. into the air. The 
flowering spikes, 25 to 30 of them on a 
two-year plant, start to bloom at the top 
and work down. Liatris is a great favorite 
for floral arrangements. 
Easy to grow, White Liatris thrives in sun 
or semi-shade and in moist or dry locations. 
85c each; 3 for $2.25; 6 for $4.25 
The height and 
time of bloom 
for each per- 
ennial are in- 
dicated under 
the picture. 
July-Aug. 
PINK BLEEDING-HEART 
Pink Bleeding-Hearts borne in graceful 
sprays from May to late June. Does well 
in semi-shade or sun. Plant about 30 in. 
Lives years, becoming larger every year. 
Makes a very showy clump. A proved 
favorite of Grandmother’s day and still 
as popular. This late spring bloomer is a 
welcome addition to any garden because 
it is showy, interesting and the most effec- 
tive of old-fashioned perennials. 
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75e each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 
12 for $7.50 
ASTILBE, White Gloria 
Astilbe White Gloria thrives where few other 
varieties of plants can equal their decorative 
value. The wide feathery white spikes of 
this lovely plant are 28 to 30 in. high, 
rising at least 12 to 15 in. over its attractive 
cut foliage. Established plants frequently 
produce 18 blossoms. Prefers partial shade 
and a rich soil. 
85c each; 3 for $2.25; 6 for $4.25 
COREOPSIS, Golden Shower 
Richly decorative from June until frost. 
Each compact plant will produce a contin- 
uous cascade of star-like golden flowers. 
The rich color remains so clear all through 
the season that it seems every day has its 
own generous supply of fresh, new blooms 
11% in. across. Undaunted by the hot dry 
weather and almost defiant of fall frosts. 
The decorative green foliage is very 
disease resistant. 
65e each; 3 for $1.75; 6 for $3.25 
Lythrum, Brightness 
216 ft. 
White Liatris 
Aug.-Sept. 
30 in. 
FUNKIA subcordata alba 
Fragrant Plantain Lily 
Long, tubular, creamy white flowers above clean, rich 
foliage. Blossoms Sept. to frost. Sweet fragrance. 
Flower stalk 18 to 24 in. high with fresh new bloom 
every day. Dark green, large heart-shaped leaves. 
Grow in any location, effective near the house in the 
shade. Forms attractive masses even under adverse con- 
ditions. It is very effective as low foreground material 
in front of taller shrubs or planted in solid beds. 
75e each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 12 for $7.50 
Astilbe, White Gloria. 
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June-July 30 in. 
Coreopsis, Golden Shower 
June-Frost 
24 in. 
HELIOPSIS, 
Summer Gold 
Giant daisy-like semi-double 
flowers. Mellow gold petals, 
deeper centers. Wealth of 
bloom June to frost About 
3 ft. Magnificent in mass 
plantings and bouquets. A 
clump of 3 or 4 will cover 
4to§ ft. 
pach; 3 for $2.00; 
6 for $3.75 
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