Hardy ‘Perennials 
Varieties starred (*) are suitable for Rock Gardens. Varieties daggered (+) are suitable for Cut Flowers. 
Price: 75e per plant, $7.50 per doz.. $60.00 per 100, except where noted 
* Colossal Straim—Yellow and bronzy red blooms appear 
in early May on 9 inch plants. A bright spot of early color 
for the border or rockery. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy) 
A completely hardy plant in various shades of rose which 
is ideal for the border and superb as a cut flower. Added 
attraction is furnished by the fern-like foliage. Best planted 
in spring, though fall planting also successful, 12 to 15 
inches apart. 
Robinson’s Hybrids—Daisy-like flowers in shades of pink 
and red appear in June on plants 1% to 2 feet tall. Splendid 
for cutting. 
SCABIOSA (Pincushion Flower) 
A welcome member for the sunny border, extremely de- 
sirable as a cut flower. Best planted in groups of three or 
more in early spring or early fall, 8 inches apart. 
+* Cauecasiea—Sky blue blooms about 4 inches across ap- 
pear from June to September on plants 1% to 2 feet tall. 
An exquisite cut flower. 
+*House’s Hiybrids—Very large, rich blue flowers with 
tufted centers from June to September. Height, 1% to 2 
feet, a bright spot for the sunny border. 
SPIREA (Astilbe) 
A long-lived, hardy perennial suited to the border or garden 
walk. Most effective in masses as accents in a shrub or 
perennial planting. Plant in spring or fall, 12 to 15 inches 
apart. 
+; * Famal—Feathery sprays of rich, garnet red in June. Decor- 
ative foliage throughout the season on plants 11% to 2 feet 
tall. Main requirement is sufficient moisture. 
Stokesia Blue Moon 
Sir John Falstaff 
+*Gloria Superba—1'% feet tall, deep pink variety bloom- 
ing in June. Suited to either sun or semi-shaded areas. 
STOKESIA (Cornflower Aster) 
A charming border plant which prefers a sunny, sheltered 
location. A worthy addition to any border, not bothered by 
insects. Plant in early spring or early fall, 6 inches apart. 
+*Blue Meoom—S to 6 inches, blue, China aster-like blooms 
appear from June to September on plants 1% to 2 feet 
tall. Of easy culture and perfectly hardy. 
+* THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue) 
An elegant plant with finely-cut foliage which serves as 
excellent filler in bouquets. Extremely easy culture with 
few insect or disease troubles. Recommended for sun or 
shade. Plant in spring or fall, 12 to 15 inches apart. 
+*Lavender Milist — Loose flowers of lavender-purple in 
June on plants 4 to 5 feet tall. Lovely for wild garden or 
border. 
+* VERONICA (Speedwell) 
A must for the border which provides lovely spikes of blue 
flowers, perfect for cutting. Plant in spring or fall, 6 to 
8 inches apart. 
+ * Teiele—Almost ever-blooming. Exceptional showy Peren- 
nial for the hardy border or garden. Price: $1.00 each, 
$10.00 per dozen. 
};Blue Spire—Beautiful blue flowers appear in July and 
August on 2 foot plants. Bushy, upright habit. Lovely in 
bouquets. 
}+Longifolia Subsessilis—Deep blue blooms from July 
to September on 2 foot plants. One of the handsomest 
Veronicas. 
Twenty-Seven 
