he Flowering Pi lants 
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. 
AJUGA (Bugle) 
Splendid rockery plants. Also one of the best ground 
covers, for sun or shade. It spreads quickly, mats so 
heavily when established that weeds can’t grow. For quick 
covers plant six inches apart spring or fall. Evergreen. 
Practically indestructible. 
*&. Genevensis Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
Dense spreading mats of dark variegated green leaves 
with masses of dark blue flowers on 6 to 8 inch spikes in 
May and June. 
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. 
*Saxtile Citrinum Each 70c, Three $1.70, Ten $5.00 
Clusters of pale yellow flowers. 
*Saxtile Compactum Each 70c, Three $1.70, Ten $5.00 
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. 
2 SPRING, 1954 White Flower Farm 
Delphinium 
Chrysantha Silver Queen 
Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
Pure white. Height: 24-30 inches. 
Crimson Star Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
Long crimson spurs, centers white tinged with red. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott Hybrids 
Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
Colors range through pastel shades of lavender, blue, 
red, pink, cream, white. Mixed colors only. 
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, Ten $6.75 
Blue flowers on 4 to 5 foot spikes. Blooms all summer. 
Use single specimens or in groups of three about 18 
inches apart. 
*Myosotidiflora Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
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. 
ANTHEMIS (Golden Marguerite) 
Extremely free flowering daisy-like plants which furnish 
an abundance of excellent cut-flowers until frost. Hardy 
anywhere and indifferent to soil and moisture. 
*Rock Garden Plant 
Moonlight Each 80c, Three $2.00, Ten $6.00 
A perfect early summer flower. Masses of pale yellow, 
daisy-like blooms 2% inches across on 18 inch stems. 
Plants stand erect, do not crowd the border, seem to be 
impervious to insects, drought or floods. Even the finely 
cut foliage is attractive. 
ARABIS (Rock-Cress) 
Useful plants for carpeting dry walls or banks. Arabis 
forms broad mats of evergreen foliage fairly smothered 
under bloom in early spring. Does well in sun or shade. 
* Alpina Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
Dense masses of pure white flowers from April until June. 
Excellent for the rockery and front of the flower border. 
6 inches. 
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. 
Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
A silvery flower, truly pink. Excellent for cutting. Height: 
3-4 feet. 
Janet McMullen Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Ten $7.00 
Semi-double soft rose-pink flowers on 4 foot stems. Large- 
est flower of any Aster. 
Harrington’‘s Pink 
*Margaret Rose Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
A mass of rose-pink flowers. Semi-dwarf. 
*Niobe Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
Dwarf (only 6 inches high). Pure white. Compact neat 
growth. 
Plenty Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
Delightful semi-double light blue flowers. Height: 3-4 feet. 
The Archbishop Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Ten $7.00 
Huge (2-inch) semidouble blooms of deep blue-purple. 
Fine for cutting. A new English importation. 
The Cardinal Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Ten $7.00 
Also English. Brilliant reddish-rose flowers on 3 foot 
stems. 
*Victor Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
Excellent blue form of Niobe. 
