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Catkins Nurseries, , J \ 4 . idlothian, Virginia 
AQUILEGIA —Continued 
Pink Shades. These bright pink shades are particu¬ 
larly showy. 
Snow Queen. Beautiful pure white flowers. 
Copper Queen. A new color in the Long-Spurred 
Aquilegias, being in shades of red. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott Long-Spurred Hybrids. Plants are 
vigorous and strong growing. They are 3 ft. tall and 
bear a profusion of large, long-spurred blooms 
exhibiting a marvelous range of splendid colors. 
ARABIS : Rock Cress 
ALPINA. Very compact and uniform in growth. 
A profusion of white flowers in spring. 6 inches. 
ARTEMIS A : Southernwood; Sage Brush 
LACTIFLORA. A tall-growing plant of fine foliage 
and heads of small, white flowers in August and 
September, which fill the garden with fragrance. A 
splendid and graceful cut flower. 
SILVER KING. A striking white-leaved contrast 
plant. A beautiful “mist” for setting off bouquets 
and floral combinations. The entire color effect 
bright frosted silver. Three feet high. Sprays may 
be cut to mix with winter bouquets. 
ASTER : Starwort or Michaelmas Daisy 
Lovely autumn-flowering perennials, the value of 
which for border decoration, or cut flowers, is un¬ 
questionably inestimable. 
*DWARF WHITE. Low growing. Very floriferous. 
Early. 
TATARICUS. Distinct, large bluish violet; very 
late. 6 feet. Plant in full sun, 2 feet apart. 
ASTER NOVELTIES 
BLUE EYES. The best blue Aster yet pro¬ 
duced. Has long pure violet-blue petals sur¬ 
rounding a small yellow eye. It is extremely 
attractive. September blooming; 4 feet. 30c 
each; $3.00 dozen. 
BLUE GEM. Double flowers of rich blue; 
the best blue in -cultivation. 25c each; $2.50 
dozen. 
CLIMAX. One of the best and showiest, with 
large, pyramidal spikes of large, light lavender- 
blue flowers; very free. 5 feet. Excellent as a 
cut flower. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. 
LADY LLOYD. A very fine, clear rose-pink. 
Lasts exceedingly well. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. 
ASTER : New Hybrid Dwarf 
COUNTESS OF DUDLEY. Charming clear 
pink flowers with yellow eye, of bushy habit 
and free-flowering. Late September. 9 inches. 
25c each; $2.50 dozen. 
NANCY. Of dwarf bushy habit and very free- 
flowering, the plants being covered with pale 
flesh-pink flowers toward the end of September. 
1 foot. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. 
VICTOR. The dwarfest of all and very pretty. 
The flowers are of good size and of a beautiful 
clear pale lavender-blue; a charming rock 
plant, flowering early. September. 8 inches. 
25c each; $2.50 doz. 
BAPTISIA : False-Indigo 
AUSTRALIS. Dark blue, pea-shaped flowers in 
June, are produced on top of spikes 2 feet high; 
suitable for the hardy border or wild garden. Very 
attractive foliage all summer. 
BOLTONIA : Bolton’s Starwort 
LATISQUAMA. Pink, slightly tinged with lavender. 
4 to 6 feet. Really the best of all varieties offered. 
CALLIRHOE : Poppy Mallow 
*INVOLUCRATA. Trailing plant, with finely 
divided foliage and large, saucer-shaped flowers of 
bright rosy crimson, with white centers, which are 
produced all summer and fall. 
CAMPANULA : Bellflower 
CALYCANTHEMA (Cup and Saucer). Colors sep¬ 
arate. Classed among the showiest garden plants: 
also one of the most desirable cut flowers. Can 
furnish in Blue or Pink. 
MEDIA. The well known “Canterbury Bells.” Its 
numerous branches crowded with deep bells, the 
edges softly rolled back and fluted. In July height 
2 to 3 feet. Very showy for garden. Valuable for 
cutting. Can furnish in Blue or Pink. 
PERSICIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA. One of the 
finest Campanulas, with large, handsome, bell-shaped 
flowers. Colors blue and white. 
*GLOMERATA. A Campanula that should be in 
every garden. It is about 18 inches high. In June 
and July has large, close heads of deep blue flowers 
which are strikingly effective. An old European 
garden favorite. 
CARNATIONS : Hardy Border 
IMPROVED CRIMSON KING. Here is an out¬ 
standing hardy Carnation for the garden, flowering 
throughout spring, summer, and fall, not shyly but 
with remarkable freedom. Dazzling crimson flowers 
on stiff stocky stems, long enough for cutting. It is 
exceptionally hardy, growing anywhere. Does not 
get “lanky” or untidy. A great plant for the border. 
Never have we seen anything like it in Hardy Carna¬ 
tions or Hardy Pinks. 20c each; $2.00 per dozen. 
CHABAUD’S CARDINAL GIANT. Very pretty 
with a delicate spicy fragrance. Good sized blossoms. 
Color striking salmon red. A vigorous grower, and 
free bloomer. 
CENTAUREA : Knapweed 
*DEALBATA. Large and striking rose-pink flowers. 
June-July. 2 feet high. 
MONTANA (Perennial Corn Flower). Large violet 
blue flowers ; 2 feet. 
CERASTIUM : Chickweed 
*TOMENTOSUM (Snow-in-Summer). A low- 
growing plant having silvery white foliage and 
producing an abundance of snow-white flowers in 
May. Especially suitable for rock or border pur¬ 
poses. 
*CHEIRANTHUS : Siberian Wallflower 
*ALLIONI. Brilliant orange flowers on one foot 
stetfl A most profuse bloomer. A beauty in the 
rock garden. 
Price of Perennials: 15c each; $1.50 dozen, except where noted. 
