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EFFECTIVE BORDER PLANTINGS ARE CREATED WITH PERENNIALS 
Sarcenie Nurseries’ Perennials - - - AU Sent Prenaid - - 
Are Strong Gield-Groumn Plants 
Perennials are an indispensable part of any garden. They supply an abundance of color and charm through the sum- 
mer months, and are a convenient source of cut flowers for indoor decorations. When planning a formal garden straight 
lines as followed in the garden as pictured above are preferred, in an informal garden graceful curves should predomi- 
nate. Perennials give an abundance of bloom the first season and become a definite part of your permanent garden. 
Alyssum saxatile compactum—Basket of Gold 
One of the most showy dwarf plants for border or rock 
garden. Produces masses of bright yellow flowers on 10-inch 
stems. Blooms in May. 40c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
Anchusa, Dropmore; Summer Forget-me-not 
Its large, loose clusters of flowers /2 to 34 in. across, like 
Forget-me-nots, are produced freely in latter May on well 
branched stems 3 ft. high, a good deep, rich blue which does 
not fade. Remove the old flower stalks after blooming. Suc- 
ceeds in sun. 40c each; 3 for $1.00. 
Balloon-Flower; Chinese Bell-Flower; Platycodon grandiflora 
So named from the odd balloon-like buds which open into 
five-pointed broad bell-shaped blue flowers 2% to 3 in. 
across, at the tips of the branches on stems 1}/2 to 3 ft. tall 
in latter June, sometimes at intervals during summer. It 
should have well drained soil. 40c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 
per doz. 
Baby’s Breath, Gypsophila 
Baby's Breath, Bristol Fairy: Gypsophila Bristol Fairy 
One of the best flowers for producing an airy, graceful 
effect in the garden or in vases of cut flowers. Dainty double 
white flowers 14 inch across arranged in large, loose clusters 
on stems 2 to 3 feet tall in June. If dried for winter use cut 
; eee before fully open and hang tips down. Thrives in sun, pref- 
Balloon Flower Delphinium (Page 17) erably in a limy soil. 95c each; 2 for $1.85. 
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