*CERATOSTIGMA Plumbaganoides, makes a close mass 6 
inches high and undisturbed becomes quite large. On 
longer stems many plumbage blue flowers appear from 
late summer on. A striking blue and a wonderful plant 
for fine late rock garden effects. A splendid border 
plant as well. Cult: Sit., sun. Soil, any rich loam. PI., 
fall to spring. Prop., div. Each 25 cts.; 3 for 65 cts. 
CHEIRANTHUS Allionii. The lovely Siberian Wallflowers 
give masses of deep orange in winter and spring. Sow 
seeds Aug. to Nov. Seed only, pkt. 20 cts. 
CHLOROGALUM, Indian Soap Plant. See Bulbs, page 4. 
CHRISTMAS ROSES. See Hellebore. 
CLINTONIA Andrewsiana. A Californian woodland plant 
with 5 to 6 broad, emerald green leaves in a rosette 7 to 
14 inches across, and a spike 15 to 30 inches high of red 
lily-like flowers, followed by berries of most intense 
glossy purple lasting long. One of those plants that is 
worth a lot of trouble to grow well. Cult: Shade to dense 
shade. Soil, loam rich in humus and either neutral or 
acid. PI., dormant roots in fall only. 30 cts each; 3 for 
75 cts. 
^COLUMBINE. See Aquilegia. 
*CONVOLVULUS Mauritanicus. One of the finest of plants 
for the rock garden or hot banks. A low broad tuft a few 
inches high and often two feet across bears very many 
large clear blue morning glory flowers from June to 
frost. A little trimming keeps it in place although it 
never seeds or spreads by under ground runners. Has 
wintered for years at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. and on Long 
Island and is hardy from Philadelphia southward. Cult: 
Sit., sun. Endures heat and drought but better for some 
watering. Soil, any well drained. Prop., rooted cuttings. 
PL, fall to spring. Spring in East. I would not be with¬ 
out it. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. Seeds, pkt. 25 cts. 
*CONVOLVULUS Cantabricus. While not to be compared 
to last, it is a delightful plant. The stems are fewer and 
ascending to often 18 inches. The large flowers a very soft 
pink. Culture as for last. Very hardy. 50 cts. each. 
COREOPSIS Perry's Semi-Double. Imagine this popular 
perennial with flowers like semi-double roses on neat 
bushes 20 to 30 inches high, the golden yellow flowers 2V2 
inches across on long, slender stems, throughout the 
summer. Lovely as cut flowers. Cult: sun. Soil: a 
good loam. PL, fall to spring. 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts. 
COREOPSIS Double Sunburst. Full double golden flowers 
on long stems from mid-summer until frost. Plants, 30 
cts. each; 3 for 75 cts. Seeds, 20 cts. pkt; '/i oz. 50 cts. 
COREOPSIS Mayfield Giant. This finest of single varieties 
has deep golden-yellow, very large flowers. Quite early. 
Seeds only, pkt. 15 cts.; ■/£. oz. 35 cts. 
*CORYDALIS Cheilanthifolius. Beautiful bluish fern-like 
foliage, which acquires a pleasing bronzy red tint through 
fall and winter. Spikes of yellow flowers on 12 1 to 18 in. 
stems in spring. Fine for border or rock garden. 35 cts. 
each; 3 for 90 cts. 
*CORYDALIS Lutea. With pleasing light green fern-like 
foliage. It makes a plant to a foot high and as much 
across, its yellow flower being carried from May on for 
many weeks. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 
Culture of Corydalis. Sit., sun to deep shade. Soil, any 
good loam. Moisture desirable. Pl., fall to spring. Prop., 
div. 
Daphne Cneorum 
Sedum Spathulifolium Campanula Rainerii 
Campanula Pusilla Alba 
CYNOGLOSSUM grande, Hounds Tongue. A Californian 
plant related to Anchusa. A handsome plant, especially 
in moderate shade. Leaves in broad basal clump, the many 
flowered branching stem rising 1 to 3 ft. Lovely For¬ 
get-me-not flowers of fine blue with white ring at center. 
Early spring. Sit., light shade. Soil, any well drained. 
PL, dormant roots in fall. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 
Very large roots, 50 cts. each. 
COWSLIP. See Dodecatheon. 
CYPRIPEDIUM, Orchids. See page 12. 
*DAPHNE cneorum. A very dwarf evergreen shrub with 
prostrate stems not over 15 inches high but often two 
feet across. The head of bright pink flowers completely 
smother the plant, not only in early spring, but again in 
autumn, and are fragrant. Cult: Prefers a well drained 
sandy loam and in the East full sun; in the West light 
shade is best. Pl„ fall to spring. One year fine plants 
75 cts each. Larger sizes at $1.25 and $2.50 each. 
DAY LILY. See Hemerocallis. 
DELPHINIUMS 
The usefulness and beauty of the hybrid delphiniums is well 
known for they are the most popular of all perennials. 
Give a well-drained, rich soil and moderate moisture and 
plant 18 to 24 in. apart to give them plenty of air and 
light. 
Seeds sown Aug. to Nov. will give flowering plants for next 
year and I offer the very highest test seeds of the finest 
strains while for those who do not care to bother with 
seeds I have vigorous young plants. 
Blackmore & Langdon’s Gold Medal Hybrids. This strain is 
from seeds saved from originator’s finest named vari¬ 
eties and special selections and I believe there is no finer 
strain obtainable. They have wonderful spikes in a fine 
range from softest to deepest blues. Simply suoerb. 
Plants, 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts.; $2.00 per dozen. Orig¬ 
inator’s seeds, pkt. 75 cts.; Ig. pkt. (approx. 200 seeds), 
$1.50. 
Pudor’s Prize Winner Strain. A most popular American 
strain with semi-double and double flowers in exquisite 
shades and in a wide range. Plants, 25 cts. each; 3 for 
65 cts.; $2 per doz. Originator’s seeds, pkt. 60 cts.; large 
pkt. (approx. 200 seeds), $1.00. 
DELPHINIUMS—Continued on next page. 
The above prices are postpaid to your door. 
* Indicates plants well suited to rock gardens. 
** Indicates plants suited to the rock garden only. 
You want blues in your garden! None are finer than Blue Salvias. 
Page 1 7 
