MIDSUMMER CATALOGUE, 1914. 



NEW AND RARE HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS. 



Achillea ptarmica Perry's White. A grand improvement on "The 

 Pearl," with very large, pure white flowers in clusters which are 

 borne in the greatest profusion the entire summer; for cutting pur- 

 poses it is invaluable. 2 ft. .50 each; $5.00 per doz. 



Achillea mongolica. A beautiful border plant with erect stems 

 and attractive heads of white flowers. 2 ft. .25 each; .$2.50 per 

 (loz. 



Anemone vitifolia. A new hardy species from China, with single 

 pink flowers which appear in September. The plant is of bushy 

 growth and resembles Japonica in appearance. 2 ft. .35 each; 

 •'S3.50 per doz. 



Artemisia lactiflora. A splendid hardy border plant producing 

 large branching panicles of creamy-white flowers during September 

 and October; sweetly scented. 4 to 5 ft. .25 each; S2.50 per 

 doz. 



Chrysanthemum Rosy Gem. A new hardy species from Korea, 

 forming dense bushy phmts which in the autumn are covered with 

 light pink daisy-like flowers. This variety will prove of great 

 value for late bloom in the hardy border. 2 ft. .35 each; -$3.50 

 per doz. 



Chrysanthemum Autumn Glory. This variety is similar to the 

 above, but with white flowers. For effective masses in beds or for 

 cutting at a season when other flowers are scarce it has few equals. 

 .25 each; .§2.50 per doz. 



Chrysanthemum maximum Mrs. Chas. Daniels. A new 



European introduction with very large perfectly formed white 

 flowers borne in June and July. 2^ ft. .25 each; .|2.00 per doz. 



Erigeron Amabilis. A splendid new species from China and one of 

 the finest of recent introduction. It forms a compact bushy plant, 

 having stems 15 to 18 in. in height, bearing bright blue flowers 

 during August and September. .25 each; S2.50 per doz. 



Erigeron Intermedium. A lovely new variety growing about 2 ft. 

 in height and producing large daisy-hke flowers of a delicate pink 

 shade. The plants bloom continuously during the summer months. 

 .25 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Eryngium Oliverianum superbum. Although very popular in 

 ]']urope this beautiful perennial is little known here. It produces 

 flower steins and bracts of an intense glistening blue which are 

 highly prized for vases. If the flowers are cut when fully de- 

 veloped and dried, they make interesting winter bouquets. .35 

 each; $3.50 per doz. 



Heuchera Drummondi. A very desirable dwarf perennial 

 producing graceful spikes of white flowers which are valuable for 

 cutting. July and August. Height, 2ft. .25 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Prunella Webbiana alba. Self Heal. A charming plant pro- 

 ducing pretty spikes of snow-white flowers during July and August, 

 fl in. .25 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Sedum spectabile Brilliant. A hand.some species having large 

 flat heads of deep crimson flowers in late summer. 1 ft. .25 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Each of the following- varieties, 

 Eden Nonin. Bright rose. 

 Excelsior. Rich golden-yellow. 

 Excellence. Dark red; very double. 

 Flamingo. Orange shaded bronze. 

 Gloire de France. Silvery-pink; cream centre. 

 Ida. Yellow, large and fine. 

 Irene. Pearl-white, open yellow centre. 

 Jimmie. Crimson-purple; large and full, e.xtra. 

 Kitty Bourne. Clear canary-yellow, semi-double. 

 Lady Malor. White shading to yellow. 

 Leslie. Rich butter-cup yellow. 

 Marie Antoinette. Pink, large and full. 

 Mrs. Peary. Pure white. 



HARDY POMPONE CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



.15 each; $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Mrs. Jordan. Deep pink, shaded maroon, semi-double. 



Maxim. Bronze; very large. 



Medusa. Bronzy-red with a buff reverse. 



Pearl Cluster. White changing to pink; small flowers. 



Pride of Keston. Reddish-rose; very distinct. 



Radiant. Piu-pli.sh crimson; semi-double. 



Robbie Burns. Clear pink; one of the best. 



Seven Oaks. Large, double yellow flowers in profusion ; very early. 



Excellent variety for cutting. 

 Viola. Rich crimson. 

 Wendalia. Bronzy-yellow. 

 White Mme. Masse. Large creamv-white flowers; very free. 



