. Dianthus Barbatii§—Sweet William. Achillea—"The ; liardy Aster. The Old-Fashioned Hardy Flowers The garden or border of Hardy Perennials is about the most valuable and lasting asset of the flower garden. An- nuals, flowering bulbs and even shrubs may be dispensed with more consistently than these old-fashioned Hardy Perennials which for so long a time made the charm of the old-time gardens. There is no spot so unfavorable, no soil so sterile or harsh that some flower of hardy nature may not be found to adorn it and thrive and grow more and more orna- mental as the seasons com
. Dianthus Barbatii§—Sweet William. Achillea—"The ; liardy Aster. The Old-Fashioned Hardy Flowers The garden or border of Hardy Perennials is about the most valuable and lasting asset of the flower garden. An- nuals, flowering bulbs and even shrubs may be dispensed with more consistently than these old-fashioned Hardy Perennials which for so long a time made the charm of the old-time gardens. There is no spot so unfavorable, no soil so sterile or harsh that some flower of hardy nature may not be found to adorn it and thrive and grow more and more orna- mental as the seasons come and go. It is well, however, to enrich the soil before planting with some well-decom- posed manure, dug deeply and well pulverized. Secure field-grown clumps in the spring or fall. Plant them well into the soil and as soon as they have had two or three good frosts, and just before the ground freezes. cover with about three inches of leaves, nature's protec- tion. Remove gradually in the spring. Do not overcrowd. A very good rule to go by in planting is to set the plants one-half the height they attain when fully developed. For example Delphinium, which grows three feet high, should be planted eighteen inches apart. We list the different varieties in groups, according to their blooming period. Thus one may have some of these flowers blooming from early spring until late fall, up until freezing weather. The figures in description indicate the height of the plants when fully grown. We offer strong, field-grown clumps at 20c each; $ per dozen, postpaid; all one variety or assorted. Blooming in April AQtllL/EGlA (Columbine) Canadensis — Pretty scarlet flowers mixed with yeUow. 1 to 2 feet. Coerulea^—Several blue and white flowers on a stem, sometimes tinted with lilao. I>ovely for border or rockery. 9 to 12 inches. Candidissinia—Pure white. 2 to 3 feet. (Enerlish Daisy)—rharming edging plants, with button- shaped flowers. 6 inches. Separate colors, red
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