New Dwarf Aster. A new race of asters which 
grow' very low' to the ground and completely 
cover themselves w'ith flow'ers in September 
and October w'hen the garden is apt to be 
bare. 
Victor. Clear light lavender blue. Each 50c, 
$5.00 per 12. 
Nancy. Delicate flesh pink. Each 50c, $5.00 
per 12. 
ASTILBE—GARDEN SPIRAEA 
Although Astilbes prefer moist locations 
they will thrive under difficulties and are 
valued as cut flow'ers in June. Often forced 
for Easter. 35c each, 3 for $1.20, $3.50 per 12. 
[A. Gladstone], Delicate branched sprays of 
snowy white. 
[A. Kriemhilde], Lovely shade of salmon pink. 
[A. Rubin], Dense flower spikes of crushed- 
strawberry color. 
BAPTISIA WILD-INDIGO 
Baptisias prefer hot, dry locations. 
Blue Wild-indigo [B. australis]. Large peren¬ 
nial w T it.h good foliage and bearing erect sprays 
of dark blue flowers in June. 3 ft. 
Cream Wild-indigo ( B. bracleata]. An early 
species with drooping, cream-colored flower 
spikes in May and June. 18 to 24 in. 
White Wild-indigo [B. leucantha]. Erect 
spikes of snow-white in July. 3 ft. 
Yellow Wild-indigo [B. tinctoria]. Bright 
yellow flowers in early August. 2 ft. 
Pink Plumepoppy [ Bocconia cordata], 6 to 
8 ft. gigantic perennial with feathery heads of 
creamy white flowers in late summer. 
BOLTONIA—FALSE-STARWORT 
White False-Starwort [B. asteroides], 5 to 6 
ft. stalks with immense branching heads of 
Asterlike pure w'hite flowers in September 
and October. 
Pink False-Starwort [B. latisqvama]. About 
4 ft. tall with blossoms of pale pink. 
Cactus [Opuntia vulgaris], A perfectly hardy 
cactus of dwarf spraw'ling habit. Flowers are 
like small water lilies in yellow or white mixed. 
Low Poppymallow [Callirhoe involucrata], A 
hot dry location is satisfactory to the Poppy- 
mallow. It is of low, sprawling habit with 
clear magenta-colored flowers two inches 
across throughout the summer. 
WILD CALLA 
[Calla palustris], A miniature ivory white 
Calla blooming in June and July. For water 
gardens or bogs. 
MARSIIMARIGOLD 
[Caltha palustris], For planting in swampy 
places. Bright golden flowers in early May. 
CAMPANULA —BELLFLOWER 
Carpathian Harebells [ C. carpatica], A most 
useful perennial for rockery or border. Grows 
8 to 10 inches tall and single flowers are borne 
from Jime till October. 
C. carpatica alba. White-flowered form of 
above. 
Canterbury-bells [ C. medium]. Biennial. An 
old garden favorite which is immensely popu¬ 
lar. Strong, stiff stalks 2 ft. in height, pro¬ 
ducing a wealth of very large bell-shaped 
flowers. Separate colors: pink, white or blue. 
Cup-and-saucer Canterbury-bells [C. medium 
calycanthema ]. The semi-double form of the 
above. Separate colors: pink, white or blue. 
Mixed Canterbury-bells. 15c each, $1.50 per 
12, $10.00 per 100. 
Peachbells [C. persicifolia]. Very hardy and 
long-lived Campanula and easily naturalized. 
2 to 3 ft. in height. White or blue. 
Coventry-bells [C. rapunculoides], 2 ft. spikes 
of lilac blue drooping bell-shaped flowers 
during July and August. Easily naturalized. 
Bluebells of Scotland. Harebell [C. rotundi- 
folia]. One foot. Our native Harebell, which 
grows in almost any soil that is not too wet. 
At home in soil pockets in the ledges. Dainty 
blue drooping flowers are borne on slender 
stems from June until frost. 
[C. pusilla], A rock garden species only 4 to 
6 in. tall. Pale blue bells throughout the 
season. 40c each, 3 for $1.15, $4.00 per 12. 
Carnations —See Dianthus. 
AMERICAN SENNA 
[Cassia marilandica]. Shrubby perennial having 
large yellow, bell-shaped flowers in late 
summer and locust-like foliage. For either 
dry or wet land. 
CENTAUREA- BACHELOR BUTTON 
Mountain-bluet [ C. montana]. Hardy con¬ 
tinuous blooming plant with large blue flowers 
on long stems. Fine for cutting. 2 ft. 
Globe Centaurea. Caucasian Bachelor Button 
[C. macrocephala], 3 to 4 ft. high with flowers 
resembling a clear lemon yellow thistle blos¬ 
som. 
Persian Centaurea [C. dealbata], 18 to 24 in. 
high. Rosy pink flowers in July and August. 
YELLOW SCABIOSA 
[Cephalaria tatarica]. To five feet or more. 
Flowers primrose-yellow and very similar to 
the hardy Scabiosa in shape. A good back¬ 
ground plant. 
SNOW-IN-SUMMER 
[Cerastium tomentosum]. This little ground 
cover has attractive gray foliage through the 
season and in May and June is literally 
covered with miniature white flowers. 
SIBERIAN WALLFLOWER 
[Cheiranthus allioni ]. An attractive biennial 
18 in. tall producing orange-colored fragrant 
flowers in May and early June. 
CHELONE—TURTLEIIEAD 
[C. glabra]. The native Turtlehead of the 
swamps. Grows 2 ft. tall with white flowers 
tinged with pink. September. 
[C. lyoni]. Bright rose pink flowers, large and 
very conspicuous, in September. 2 ft. tall. 
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
During the past few years there has been a 
great improvement in the varieties of Hardy 
Chrysanthemums and many are now available 
which blossom much earlier in the fall. We 
consider the following varieties among the 
best. Price of Chrysanthemum plants, 25c 
each, $2.50 per 12. 
[Argenteuillais], A very early decorative type 
in red and gold. 
Barbara Cummings. Dwarf. Large golden 
yellow. 
Early Bronze. Golden bronze blossoms, 1 to 2 
inches across. 1 to 2 ft. Very early. 
Frances Whittlesey. Bronze-red. 
P. Marion Hatton. Tall, canary yellow. 
Scotch Mum. Old-fashioned species, ex¬ 
tremely hardy. Blossoms from July to Octo¬ 
ber. White turning pink. 12 to 15 in. tall. 
Pink Cushion. Sometimes called Azaleatnurn. 
A new and different type. The earliest pink. 
Dwarf, spreading plant completely' covered 
with the shell pink blooms. 50c each, $5.00 
per 12. 
KOREAN CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Korean Chrysanthemums as offered today 
are hybrids of the original Korean strain 
developed in such a way' that the rugged 
hardiness of this parent from the far east 
has been combined with the delicate shades 
for which Chrysanthemums, are noted. 
Diana. A new color note for the garden. 
Chatenay-rose-pink, mingled with lilac-rose 
and soft salmon. 
Hebe. A distinct color, a luminous pink which 
assumes soft lavender-pink tones as the flower 
matures. 
Mars. For those who prefer depth and bril¬ 
liance of color in the garden. Deep amaranth- 
red, changing to wine-red, overlaid with a 
velvety sheen. 
Orion. A brilliant canary-yellow variety 
which fairly glitters in the autumn sunlight. 
CIMICIFUGA 
American Cohosh [C. americana]. Delight¬ 
fully arching sprays of pure white when 
grown in moist shade. One of our most 
artistic wild-flowers blossoming in late June. 
2 ft. 
Black Cohosh [C. racemosa]. Picturesque 
spikes of pure white in early August. Likes 
the moist woods and grows 4 to 6 ft. tall. 
[Clematis recta]. An erect growing Clematis 
reaching a height of three feet. The foliage 
and flowers are very similar to those of pani- 
culata. 
Bluebeads [Clintonia borealis]. The pale, lily'- 
like flowers in May, the glossy green prostrate 
leaves, and the bright blue berries in August 
make this a valuable wild garden plant. 8 in. 
tall. 3 for 50c, $1.50 per 12, $10.00 per 100. 
LILY-OF-TIIE-VALLEY 
[Convallaria majalis], Lily-of-the-valley is 
known to everyone. 
Lance Coreopsis [Coreopsis lanceolata], 2 to 3 
ft. Yellow, daisy-like flowers through the 
summer. Easily naturalized. 
ROSEVETCII 
[Coronilla varia], A vine-like perennial with 
pink fragrant clover-like blossoms through 
the summer. 
BUNCHBERRY 
[Cormis canadensis], Bunchberry is an ex¬ 
cellent ground cover for acid soil. The 
flowers resemble those of the Cornus floridus 
and the fruit is a bright red. Its leaves are 
semi-evergreen. In shade it grows to be 6 in. 
tall. 3 for 60c, $2.00 per 12, $15.00 per 100, 
$135.00 per 1000. 
PALE CORYDALIS 
[Corydalis glauca]. This is a biennial which 
seeds itself freely. Its open pink, heart- 
shaped flowers blossom in May and June 
in open sun or partial shade. It is 2 ft. tall. 
3 for 60c, $2.00 per 12, $15.00 per 100. 
[12] EXCEPT AS NOTED PERENNIAL PRICES ARE 25c each; 3 for 60c; $2.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100 
