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This is the stuff perennial borders are made of. The word perennial, as 
applied to flowering plants like these, does not mean forever—it means these 
plants have a long life. Some, like an established peony, last for 25 years 
or more; others bloom their heads off for two or three years, get root bound 
and die. But in between these extremes you get lasting beauty if you pay 
any attention to a perennial border, and, if it’s properly planted, there will 
be a succession of bloom from early spring to late fall. 
For those who prefer a white border we have a white variety of the species 
if it is available in a sturdy form. The range of colored varieties is tremendous 
—we have stayed away from only one color, magenta; it goes with nothing 
including itself. 
Soils for perennial plantings should be well drained, rich in phosphate and 
phosphorus (for root and strong stalk development), moderately rich in 
nitrogen (you want flowers, not great masses of over-grown green leaves). 
Our stock is all top-size and absolutely free from disease. 
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ALYSSUM 
(Basket of Gold or Madwort) 
Plant in ordinary, well drained soil. Use in groups of 
three in the rock garden or as border edging. Blooms 
with tulips. 
ANCHUSA (Alkanet) 
These charming early bloomers belong to the Forget-me- 
not order. They like a deep, well-drained soil, and not 
too heavy. They do best in full sun. 
Dropmore Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00 
Blue flowers on 4 to 5 foot spikes. Blooms all summer. 
Use single specimens or in groups of three about 18 
inches apart. 
Saxtile Citrinum Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50 
Clusters of pale yellow flowers. 
Saxtile Compactum Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 Myosotidiflora Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Clusters of flowers resembling Forget-me-nots in May- 
June. Likes semi-shade or sun. 12 inches. Never plant 
less than three of this fine dwarf. 
Ditto, but bright yellow flowers. 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 
These strains are all hybrids, long-spurred. They make 
excellent cut flowers, bloom over a period of 4 to 6 
weeks beginning in early June. Use ordinary cultural pro- 
cedures. All columbine are strong field grown clumps. 
ASTERS 
(Michaelmas Daisies) 
Perennial or hardy asters grow in any soil; stand up under 
the toughest treatment. They require full sun and lots of 
water. Plant fall or spring, 2 feet apart. There are scores 
of varieties; these have the best colors and habits of 
growth. All are covered with flowers from September to 
frost. 
Chrysantha Silver Queen 
Pure white. Height: 24-30 inches. 
Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 
.Crimson Star Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 
Long crimson spurs, centers white tinged with red. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott Hybrids Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 
Colors range through pastel shades of lavender, blue, 
red, pink, cream, white. Mixed colors only. 
Harrington’s Pink Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
A silvery flower, truly pink. Excellent for cutting. Height: 
3-4 feet. 
Janet McMullen Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Semi-double soft rose-pink flowers on 4 foot stems. Large- 
est flower of any Aster. 
Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
A mass of rose-pink flowers. Semi-dwarf. 
Margaret Rose 
Niobe Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Dwarf (only 6 inches high). Pure white. Compact neat 
growth. 
Plenty Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Delightful semi-double light blue flowers. Height: 3-4 feet. 
The Archbishop Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Huge (2-inch) semidouble blooms of deep blue-purple. 
Fine for cutting. A new English importation. 
The Cardinal Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Also English. Brilliant reddish-rose flowers on 3 foot 
stems. 
Victor Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Excellent blue form of Niobe. 
CAMPANULA (Bellflower) 
A fine group, all in white or blue shades and running 
from dwarf to 6 feet tall, that goes well in any border. 
Some bloom continuously from June to October. Culture 
is not difficult as they need only a moderately rich, well- 
drained soil. 
Carpatica Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
It grows in compact tufts never more thon 8 inches high 
and throws blue blooms vigorously all summer. A perfect 
edging for the border or rockery. 
Carpatica Alba Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
A pure white form of the above. 
Grandis Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
For some strange reason, also called Six Hills Giant. It’s 
a 2¥-foot grower, with flower stems covered with pale 
blue flowers that are star-like and saucer-shaped. Likes 
shade; heavy multiplier; hardy anywhere. 
Persicifolia grandiflora alba 
Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
This is a 2-foot white which goes well with Grandis. 
Pyramidalis Each $1.00, Three $2.50, Doz. $7.25 
Produces 4 to 6 foot spikes covered with blue star-shaped 
flowers. It blooms all summer and Is an excellent com- 
panion for Delphinium. 
Winter Sunshine 
—house plants do better if you turn a suniomp on 
them occasionally during dull winter weather. 
