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PERENNIAL PLANTS 
except an occasional dividing. 
Perennials are indispensable to a garden, whether it be small or large. They 
provide colorful early, midseason and late bloom as well as interesting variations 
in form and foliage. Many of them persist for years requiring little or no care 
All varieties we offer are chosen for their ability to survive under Northeastern 
from disease. 
conditions. They are field grown plants which are well rooted, vigorous, and free 
A June Garden is incomplete without a few 
plants of Bleeding Heart. 
ASTILBE (Spirea) 
Fanal. This brilliantly colored Astilbe is dec- 
orative even when not in bloom because of 
its shiny bronze foliage. Flower spikes are 
deep rich rose-crimson, frosted with silver. 
Blooms over a long period in early summer. 
Prefers a fairly damp soil. 2 ft. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; Doz. $6.00. 
ANEMONE JAPONICA (Windflower) 
Because they bloom from September to No- 
vember the Japanese Anemones are a valuable 
addition to perennial plantings. They thrive in 
partial shade and once established persist for 
years. 214 to 3 ft. 
Marie Manchard. Semi-double, very large white 
blooming Sept. and Oct. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; Doz. $6.00. 
Queen Charlotte. Semi-double “La France 
pink,’’ large and perfectly formed flowers. 3 ft.; 
Sept. and Oct. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; Doz. $6.00. 
Once they become established, Anemones 
persist for years. 
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING 
OUR PRICES INCLUDE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING CHARGES 
SHIPPING LIMITS—We do not ship plants west of Illinois nor south of Virginia. 
SHIPPING DATES—We start shipping perennial plants as soon as the frost is out of the ground. 
This is about April 15th in normal seasons. Perennial plants will not be shipped after May 15th. 
If your order is received too late for spring shipment it will be reserved for fall shipment. 
ANNUAL PLANTS are shipped between May 15th and June 10th and orders are filled in the se- 
quence in which we have received them. 
FALL SHIPMENTS—Practically all of our perennials, with the exception of Chrysanthemums, are 
available for fall shipment and may be ordered for fall shipment at spring prices. 
NO PLANTS SENT C.O.D...........-.- 02 cee eeeees 
eierelieueters SIX PLANTS AT HALF THE DOZEN PRICE. 
COMPLAINTS—Due to weather and growing conditions over which we have no control, we can- 
not guarantee to make replacements unless complaints are made within a limited time: spring 
shipments by June 15th; fall shipments by April 25th of the following year. DO NOT RE- 
TURN PLANTS RECEIVED IN BAD CONDITION. 
FOR FASTER MAIL SERVICE include a small additional fee for “‘Special Handling.’’ Details on 
page 1. 
BLEEDING HEART 
Dicentra spectabilis. No garden is complete 
without its plant of this old favorite. Long 
graceful sprays of heart-shaped pink flowers are 
produced in late Apr. and early May. Foliage 
light green and very graceful. This dies down in 
late summer so some precaution should be tak- 
en to mark the plant’s location. Can be left un- 
disturbed for years. 3 ft. 
75c each; 3 for $1.95; Doz. $7.00. 
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Hardy Candytuft has evergreen foliage and 
white flowers. 
CANDY TUFT (iberis) 
Purity. The plants of this new variety are 
much more compact than the species and the 
flower clusters two to three times as large. 
The low mounds of white set off by the shiny 
evergreen foliage are perfect for the front of 
flower or shrub borders. Blooms from late April 
through June. A light shearing will keep the 
plants compact. 9 to 12 in. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.30. 
CANTERBURY BELLS 
Cup and Saucer, Variety Mixture. These are 
among the showiest of the biennials and should 
be planted in clumps of 3 or more. Pink, laven- 
der, blue and white in the mixture. (Mixed Col- 
ors only.) : 
55c each; 3 for $1.35; Doz. $4.75. 
For Canterbury Bells seed, see page 48. 
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CAMPANULA CARPATICA 
(Carpathian Harebell) 
Blue Carpet. Especially valuable because they 
bloom from late June to frost providing low 
mounds of warm blue for the front of the bor- 
der. Does not become sprawly like the older 
type. 8 to 12 in. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; Doz. $6.00. 
CAMPANULA PERSICIFOLIA 
(Peachleaf Bellflower) 
Telham Beauty. Slender, wiry spires filled with 
very large, shallow, cup-shaped blossoms of 
soft lilac-mauve make this an outstanding 
Bellflower. Blooms in June and July. They grow 
into large clumps which persist for years. Be 
sure to include this in your perennial border. 
3 to 4 ft. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; Doz. $6.00. 
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Campanula, Telham Beauty gives accent to a 
perennial planting and is also a good cut flower. 
