PERKINS’ PERENNIALS 
Arabis (Rock Cress) 
Alpina, Snowcap. 6 in. A low-growing plant espe- 
cially suited for edging or the rock-garden. Foliage is 
gray-green. In early spring the plant is covered with 
masses of white flowers. Can be used for cutting. 
Each 40c. 
Rosea. Similar to above. Flowers pink. Each 40c. 
Flore Pleno. A double-flowering variety with growth 
habits the same as the other varieties, but bearing 
double white flowers suitable for cutting. Each 50c. 
Armeria (Sea-Pink) 
Armerias prefer dry sandy soil in a sunny location 
Laucheana. A dwarf, tufted plant with grass-like 
leaves and bright rosy flowers all summer. We have 
found this variety to be quite hardy. Each 40c. 
Artemisia (Sage-Brush) 
Lactiflora. 3 ft. Aug.—Sept. A tall-growing plant with 
finely cut foliage and heads of fragrant, creamy white 
flowers. Good for cutting. Each 50c. 
Silver Beauty. 3 ft. A white-leaved plant used for 
contrast. The silvery flowers are fine in bouquets, 
and may be dried for winter use. Extremely hardy. 
Each 50c. 
Silver King. 3 ft. Similar to Silver Beauty in growth 
and color but the leaves are more finely cut. Each 50c. 
Silver Mound. 4 in. A compact, mound-like plant 
with bright silvery gray foliage. A contrast plant for 
the rock garden or front edge of the border. Prefers 
a sunny, dry place. Each 60c. 
Asclepias (Butterfly-Flower) 
Tuberosa. 11% ft. July-Aug. A very showy perennial. 
Umbels of brilliant orange-colored flowers suitable for 
cuttings. Should have well-drained soil. 1-yr. plants, 
each 25c. 
Astilbe 
Fanal. 1 to 2 ft. Feathery spikes of fiery crimson flow- 
ers in May and June. Foliage attractive and good 
looking at all times. Prefers shade. Each 75c. 
Gloria. 1 ft. A beautiful low-growing variety pro- 
ducing many spikes of pink flowers. Each 50c. 
Hardy Fall Asters 
Michaelmas Daisies 
Masses of Michaelmas Daisies are the glory of the 
autumn garden. They are hardier than chrysanthe- 
mums, and, the taller varieties will form a charming 
background of bright color for your border. They are 
easily grown in full sun and any good garden soil. 
Adorable. 4 to 5 ft. Sept.Oct. One of our finest 
hardy pink Asters. The charming flowers are of 
medium size and delicate salmon-pink color. Each 
50c. 
Beechwood Charm. 2 to 2!4 ft. A semi-dwarf va- 
riety with small, brilliant crimson flowers which 
completely cover the plant. Very showy. Each 50c. 
Blue Plume. 3 ft. Rich deep purple, nearly double 
flowers. Each 50c. ; 
Climax. 5 ft. One of the best, with pyramidal spikes 
of light blue flowers. Good for cutting. Each 50c. 
Hilda Ballard. 2 to 3 ft. Large flowers of beautiful 
opalescent mauve. Each 50c. 
Lavender Giant. 4 ft. Early Sept. Large lavender- 
blue flowers. Each 50c. 
Little Red Boy. 18 in. Compact plants completely 
covered with brilliant crimson-red flowers in Sep- 
tember. Suitable for use near the front edge of the 
border. Each 50c. 
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HARDY FALL ASTERS, continued 
Mt. Everest. 3 to 4 ft. Beautiful sprays of large clear 
white flowers with a small yellow center. Each 50c. 
Pacific Amaranth. 1 ft. A compact plant beginning 
to bloom in August. The amaranth-colored flowers 
are borne on sturdy stems. Each 50c. 
Peace. 314 to 4 ft. The semi-double, pmkish lavender 
flowers are 2 inches across and are produced freely. 
An outstanding Aster. Each 60c. 
Plenty. 314 to 4 ft. A fine new hardy Aster, bearing 
large quantities of soft blue, semi-double flowers 
2 inches in diameter. Each 60c. 
Prosperity. 3 ft. Large rose-pink flowers in September 
and October. Each 60c. 
Violetta. 2 ft. During September the plant is com- 
pletely covered with semi-double, deep rich blue 
flowers. Each 50c. 
Baptisia (False Indigo) 
Australis. 3 to 4 ft. Spring. Forms a spreading bush 
with dark bluish green leaves and bears nice spikes of 
lupin-like, blue flowers. The seed-pods may be used 
for winter bouquets. Perfectly hardy. Small plants, 
each 50c. 
Betonica (Betony) 
Grandiflora. 2 to 3 ft. June. Dark green foliage and 
spikes of rosy purple flowers. Prefers a hot dry place. 
Each 60c. 
Bocconia (Plume Poppy) 
Japonica. 6 to 7 ft. Aug. An unusual plant for the 
border, with large leaves and plume-like heads of 
creamy white flowers. Each 50c. 
Boltonia (False Chamomile) 
The Boltonias are 3 to 4 feet high and of easy culture, 
growing in any soil and even in partial shade. The 
head of the plant is wide spreading and bears many 
sprays of single, daisy-like flowers in September. Ear- 
lier than the Michaelmas daisies. To maintain large 
flowers, divide the clump every three years or cut out 
some of the stems in early spring. Pink or White. 
Each 50c. 
HARDY FALL ASTER 
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