Marshals Matchless Flowers 
W. E. Marshall 8C Co., New York 
NEW AND DISTINCTIVE PLANTS AND BULBS—Continued. 
BESSERA ELEGANS (Mexican Coral Drops) 
Dainty bell-shaped flowers, orange-red outside, creamy white with 
orange stripe inside, stamens purple. Flowers hang in an interesting 
umbel from the tip of a graceful, wiry sfem 18 to 24 inches tall. 
Blooms freely from July to last of September. Cuts well and is ex¬ 
ceptionally interesting in floral arrangements. Should be dug up and 
stored during winter. Bulbs of Bessera Elegans have been quite 
scarce in recent years; fortunately we have been able to secure a 
fine lot of bulbs which we offer as follows: 3 for 60c; 52.00 per 
doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
BUDDLEIA HARTWEGI 
This new Buddleia is undoubtedly the finest of all the summer¬ 
flowering Butterfly Bushes. As a summer cut flower plant and as an 
ornamental shrub it is unsurpassed in beauty and usefulness. The 
large, brighf lavender panicles have remarkable substance and do 
not "sunburn" as do some of the other varieties. The foliage is of 
a rich, dark green and is very heavy. This variety is exceptionally 
hardy. 
Offered in plants from 2V4-inch pots, which will flower profusely 
the first year. 75c each; $7.00 per 10. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, NEW EARLY KOREAN HYBRIDS 
A selection of new varieties of fhese gorgeous autumn blooming 
plants will be found on page 75. 
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA, RUBY 
Brilliant ruby-red without any yellow or brown markings. Very 
free flowering. 
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA, MR. SHERBROOK 
Well formed flowers, golden yellow with pale yellow center. A 
continuous bloomer. 
Above Gaillardias, 3-inch pot plants, ready April 1st. Grown from 
root cuttings. 3 for $1.50; $5.00 per doz. 
GYPSOPHILA REPENS BODGERI 
A dwarf Gypsophila growing two feet high and blooming at least 
two weeks earlier than any other double flowering form. White 
flowers, tinted pink. Very desirable for cutting. 
Strong plants, 3-inch pots, 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
GYPSOPHILA REPENS, ROSY VEIL 
A novelty of European introduction similar in habit to Bodgeri, 
but with flowers of a somewhat more pronounced pink color. 
3-inch pots, 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
SIX NEW GIANT HEMEROCALLIS 
Today the Hemerocallis (Day Lilies) are ranked among the most 
desirable herbaceous perennials and are unsurpassed for hardiness, 
ease of culture and freedom from disease. There are now many 
classes which surpass most of the older types. 
Each 
Boy State. Good orange. August .$0.75 
Cinnabar. Bronzy orange. July-August . 1.00 
Dover. Large early gold . 1.00 
Gipsy. Very deep orange. Late July . 2.00 
Goldeni. Pure gold. Very free. July.50 
Mrs. W. H. Wyman. Late flowering gold . 1.00 
Set of six, one of each, for $6.00. 
Milla BIflora 
MILLA BIFOLIA (Mexican Star of Bethlehem) 
This interesting bulb produces showy white flowers, waxy in tex¬ 
ture, about two inches in diameter, opening up flat, with six petals. 
A faint stripe of soft apple-green runs from tip to base on the out¬ 
side of each petal. The stems are wiry, 12 to 18 inches tall, bearing 
2 to 7 flowers each, very free flowering. Flowers cut well and have 
a pleasant lily-like fragrance. Most attractive both in cut flowgr 
arrangements and in the garden. Should be taken up in the fall. 
3 for 60c; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
PHLOX SUFFRUTICOSA, ROSALINDA 
This early flowering type of Phlox commences to bloom in May 
and continues in flower until freezing. Rosalinda has soft amaranth- 
pink blossoms borne in great profusion. 
3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
ROSE, TOM THUMB 
The Smallest Red Rose in the World 
Plant Patent No. 169. A tiny gem for rockery, border or pool's 
edge. Hardy and grows six inches high. Flowers rich crimson, white 
center, studded with gold stamens. 
Pot plants for April delivery, $1.00 each; 6 for $5.00. 
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