Horsford's Nurseries . ore tender sorts may need 3 inches of forest leaves under the hay, but these are not necessaryexcept for tender sorts. For the exclusion of all frost for species that will not bear freezing, 6 to 10 inchesof the leaves under the hay will be required. ACHILLEA. Yarrow, Milfoil. A. filipendulina (A. Eupatorium). This fine^ plant from the shores of the Caspian Sea grows2 or 3 feet high; flowers bright yellow, in flatheads, and with lace-like foliage. Nice to plantamong shrubbery, evergreens, or for the backborder. N., 20 cts. each; P., 25 cts. , 5 cts. per pkt. A.
Horsford's Nurseries . ore tender sorts may need 3 inches of forest leaves under the hay, but these are not necessaryexcept for tender sorts. For the exclusion of all frost for species that will not bear freezing, 6 to 10 inchesof the leaves under the hay will be required. ACHILLEA. Yarrow, Milfoil. A. filipendulina (A. Eupatorium). This fine^ plant from the shores of the Caspian Sea grows2 or 3 feet high; flowers bright yellow, in flatheads, and with lace-like foliage. Nice to plantamong shrubbery, evergreens, or for the backborder. N., 20 cts. each; P., 25 cts. , 5 cts. per pkt. A. Millefolium, var. roseum. A handsome va-riety of the common Yarrow, with rose-coloredor almost crimson flowers in August. A charm-ing plant when in bloom. Propagated by divi-sion. N., 12 cts. each, $ per doz.; P., 15cts. each, $ per doz. A. Ptarmica. Sxeezewort. A strong, hardynative of England, 1 to 2 feet high. Flowerswhite, in loose corymbs. Fine for cutting, and,though not quite so showy as the next, is an. Single Hollyhock (see page 5) N. preceding the prices indicates Achillea Ptarmica, continued easier plant to grow. , 15 cts. each. N., 12 cts. each: / P., 15 c /VA- Y ar. The Pearl. Full double whiteflowers, very fine for cutting, which remainfresh a long time. Summer. N., 12 cts. each,. $1/.15 per doz.; P., 15 cts. each, $ per/oz. tomentosa. Low, woody plant, 8 inches high;many bright yellow flowers in June. Wantsrather dry soil or rockwork. N., 20 cts. each,$ per doz.; P., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. ACONITUM. Moxks-hood, Wolfs-bane. A/ .most eh arming group of plants, but the rootsare very poisonous if eaten, and it is dangerousto plant near vegetables, or where children areliable to get them. Common garden soil suitsthem, and they also do well in shade of decidu-ous trees. A. autumnale. This species blooms much later;in fact, is often in flower at the time the ground\^/ freezes here in November. Flowers blue. N.,15 cts. each; P., 18 cts. each.
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