That Wondrous New 
Phlox Columbia 
Plant Patent No. 118 
By far the greatest one 
ever introduced 
Nature at times has a wondrous way of doing generous things. 
Let me cite an interesting instance. 
Here at Wayside Gardens we have acres of Phlox in a great range 
of varieties. Was walking one July day among the row on row of 
pinks, when my eye caught one entirely different from the rest. 
It was so outstandingly different in beauty of color, profusion of 
flowers, and habit of growth, as to be like a rare gem among all 
those other finest of varieties. 
You can well imagine the way we kept vigil over that one 
lone plant. How we grew other plants of it from cuttings. How 
we guarded and watched them, saying not a word to anyone, 
until we were convinced of this Phlox’ unqualified superior merits. 
It is a rich cameo-pink with a faint blue eye. The effect created by 
a well grown plant is indeed exquisite. One never before seen 
in Phlox. 
The clearness of the color tone is remarkable. Its brilliancy is so 
pronounced that it at once commands attention. 
Remarkable in a Phlox, the blooms lose none of their rich pink as 
the flower ages. None of those regrettable purplish tones are 
ever visible. 
Its habit of growth is also remarkable. Out of the leaf-joints grow 
numerous laterals, which continue to bloom long after the main 
flower cluster has disappeared. You have weeks longer blooming 
period than with any other Phlox. 
Another of its outstanding advantages is its remarkable strength 
and vigor. A well grown, two-year-old plant will produce from 
6 to 1 5 flower spikes. The foliage is a rich dark green, covering 
the stem right down to the ground. Leaves do not turn that un¬ 
sightly withered brown. Stays green the season through. 
Flower stalks are about 2 J /2 feet high, having a truly regal, erect 
carriage. Flowers, when cut, last over a week in water. 
Here’s a thing you will particularly appreciate. Columbia is free 
from mildew and black spot. It seems to be entirely free from 
all insect pests. 
Frankly, we believe this wondrous Phlox Columbia to be the 
greatest addition to the hardy plant garden in the past ten years.. 
It is covered by a horticultural patent. 
PRICE: 
50 cents for single plants; 
3 for $1.25; 
12 for $4.50. 
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From her home in Bronxville, Mrs. Francis King, one of 
America’s great garden authorities, made a special trip to 
Wayside Gardens to see Phlox Columbia. This is what she 
wrote about it: 
Columbia, the new cameo'pink Phlox which has just risen 
on the garden horizon, is of the most exquisite beauty. A 
soft pink recalling that of Elizabeth Campbell but lighter, 
more delicate, and with an eye of light blue which has a 
charming effect upon the general color of the flower. This 
Phlox grows to two or two and a half feet, very bushy, and, 
a fact most marvelous, it has no enemies. Red spider does 
not visit it, mildew does not cover it—it is entirely pest' 
free and flourishes after the coldest winter and in the hottest 
driest summer. Altogether an amazing addition to the list 
of plants which give color and richness to the midsummer 
border." 
