Hardy Perennials 
Price: 5e per plant, $7.50 per doz.. $60.00 per 100. except where noted 
Varieties starred (*) are suitable for Rock Gardens. Varieties daggered (+) are suitable for Cut Flowers. 
+Peace—Soft, rosy mauve attaining a height of 3 to 4 feet, 
flowering from early September to late October. 
+Plenty—Very large, pale blue flowers in September and 
October on plants 3% to 4 feet tall. 
+Star of Wartburg—Giant variety with large, individual 
flowers on strong, erect stems. Bloom very early, 24% feet 
tall, with dark lilac blooms with orange centers. Summer 
and fall flowering. 
+The Cardimal—Large flowers of cardinal red. Bright, 3 
foot color accent in September and October. Individual 
flowers about 1 to 114 inches across. 
+The Sexten—Fine, 4 foot, single variety of rich blue, out- 
standing for its color. Price: $1.00 each, $10.00 per 
dozen. 
+Violetta—Best violet-blue in collection of 425 varieties, 
flowering from the ground up. Excellent for cutting, 3 feet 
tall at maturity. 
+* Wonder of Staefa—Exceptionally large flowers almost 
2% inches across, of soft, wisteria-violet shade with large 
yellow centers. Has longer blooming period than other vari- 
eties, flowering from late August to frost. 24% to 3 feet tall, 
wonderful for cutting. 
+ Yunnanensis-Napsbury — Improved Star of Wartburg 
with wider petals. Fragrant, lovely for bouquets. Flowers 
from June to frost on 214 foot plants. 
BAPTISIA (False Indigo) 
Hardy, bushy plants with nice, light green foliage for full 
sun. Fine for rear border or as background material. Plant 
in spring or fall, 10 inches apart. 
‘+; Australis—Dark blue pea-shaped flowers, 3 foot tall spikes, 
in May and June, recommended for border or wild flower 
garden. 
CAMPANULAS (Bellflowers) 
No garden is complete without some member of this family 
so lovely as cut flowers. 
* Gargamiea—A choice, heavenly blue with white eye for 
a rockery, flowering in late June, 3 to 6 inches high. It 
trails but is of neat habit and the fine-textured foliage is 
almost as distinctive as the flower. 
+*Persicifolia Misty Morm—2 to 2% foot plants cov- 
ered with double, lavender-blue bells in June and July. Fine- 
textured foliage also adds interest. Lovely for cutting. 
+*Persicifolia Caerulea—Bright blue single, ideal for 
the border. 2 to 2% feet tall, blooms in June and July. 
+Telham Beauty Blae—An improved form of the original 
Telham Beauty which flowers in June on 2 foot plants. 
+Telham Beauty White—June flowering white, an excel- 
lent companion for the blue variety. Fine for cutting. 
COREOPSIS (Tickseed) 
Free blooming, showy flower with fine foliage, lovely in 
bouquets. Plant in full sun in spring or fall, 10 to 12 inches 
apart. 
+Baden Gold—tThe best single Coreopsis we’ve seen. If the 
first golden blooms are cut off after fading, they will con- 
tinue to flower from early June through September. On 21% 
foot plants, lovely combined with Gaillardia. 
+Hills of Gold—Double form of large, brilliant yellow 
flowers which sometimes revert to singleness. Wonderful 
for cutting. 24% to 3 feet tall, blooms from June to Sep- 
tember. 
CHRYSANTHEUM MAXIMUM (Shasta Daisy) 
An excellent perennial of easy culture noted for its free 
flowering habit, and beauty in arrangements. Plant in spring 
or fall, 8 to 10 inches apart. 
}Fringed Beauty—Stringy, fluffy white petals appearing 
from June to August, 2 foot plants. Unexcelled for cutting. 
Price: 6O0c each, $6.00 per dozen. 
{Mount Shasta—Fully double, pure white with crested 
center. A great improvement over Esther Reed. Very 
hardy and vigorous, 24% feet tall, flowers from June to 
September. 
Twenty-Two 
+Totty’s Special—Produces the largest flowers of any 
Shasta in existence. Glistening, broad, white petals with rich 
golden center. 24% feet tall, lovely in front of delphiniums, 
blooms from July to frost. 
{Wirral’s Pride—An English introduction of very com- 
pact growth. The high yellow center is a contrast to the 
glistening white petals. 21% to 3 feet tall, flowers in June. 
DIANTHUS (iiardy Garden Carnation) 
Little gems which thrive in sunny sites in the border, rock 
garden, or wall garden. Flower from late May into Novem- 
ber, if not allowed to go to seed. Spring or fall planting, 
6 to 10 inches apart. 
+; * Alice—Large, delicate, double, white blooms with a crim- 
son eye on 12 inch plants. Lovely as cut flowers from May 
throughout the season. 
}*Beatrix—Very fragrant, light salmon-pink flowers from 
May to November on 10 to 12 inch plants. Individual 
flowers about the size of a 50 cent piece. 
t*Bridget—vVery fine, double, rose, hardy English carna- 
tion sure to please. 9 inch height ideal for rockery. 
+* Hugh Improved—Unusual crimson-purple coloring, ex- 
tremely fragrant. 18 inches tall, prefers well-drained soil and 
semi-shade. 
}*Jume Carmine—Lovely, bright, carmine-pink, fully dou- 
ble blooms with a delightful spicy fragrance. Compact, 
cushion-like growth habit and grey-green foliage. 
t*Old Spice (#499)—Extremely hardy, rich salmon-pink 
with spicy fragrance. Neat, compact habit, 18 inches high, 
fine for cutting. 
t*Peppermint Stiek—Dainty, new variety with flower 
size and color similar to Beatrix, but with crimson splashes 
on the petals. 12 inches tall, excellent in front border. 
~*Plumarius (Perpetual Pink)—Old-fashioned, hardy pinks 
noted for their spicy aroma. Color ranges from white with 
red eye to deep pink. 10 inch plants prefer full sun. 
+*Silvermime—Pure white sport of Beatrix with much 
larger flowers. Fragrant, free bloomer with good foliage. 12 
inches tall, perfect for front border. 
*Wallace Red—Bright red, semi-double with rich green 
leaves. Hardy, 8 inch gem for a sunny spot in the rock or 
wall garden. 
* Winston—Double, bright, crimson, English introduction 
with delightful fragrance, neat growth, and free-flowering 
habit. 9 inches tall, nice for edging. 
DICTAMNUS (Gasplant) 
A hardy, old-fashioned favorite of neat habit and long en- 
durance. If you hold a match near the leaves in still air, a 
harmless, little spark is produced. Insect and disease free. 
Spring or fall planting, 10 to 12 inches apart. 
{Fraxinella Alba—Pure white variety, a long-lasting cut 
flower. 3 foot plants with strong, lemon aroma. Priee: 
$1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 
;Fraxinella Rubra—Rosy-pink blooms appear in June 
and. July on 3 foot plants. Suited to sunny or semi-shaded 
areas in the border or as a specimen plant. Price: $1.00 
each, $10.00 per dozen. 
DICENTRA (Bleeding Heart) 
An old-fashioned perennial suited to sunny or semi-shaded 
sites in the border or wild flower garden. Heart-shaped flow- 
ers and delicate, fern-like foliage lend seasonal interest. 
Plant in spring or fall, 8 to 12 inches apart. 
*Eximia—10 to 12 inch dwarf in lovely pink. Well suited 
to wall garden, rock garden, or front border. Flowers from 
May to September. 
tSpeectabilis—tIdeal specimen plant for sunny or partially 
shaded areas. May blooming, 2 to 3 foot plants. Outstanding 
fine-cut foliage and graceful, heart-shaped flowers. Price: 
$1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 
