HARDY PLANTS for New England Gardens 
O UR new Catalogue, lavishly illustrated in color, is offered to our patrons in the 
hope that it will guide them in the making of better gardens for 1939 and the 
years that follow. It has always been the policy of Corliss Brothers, Inc., to offer 
only the most desirable plant materials for New England gardens. Each year we carry 
on extensive test-plots of new and improved varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials, and 
annuals. In addition we offer, Irom time to time, new perennials of our own origination. 
The Shasta Daisy, Admiral Byrd, and the Hardy Chrysanthemum, Sunny Boy, are 
Corliss introductions. This year we are proud of our latest contribution to New England 
gardens—Campanula, Blue Gardenia (see page 3). 
Erom early May until late October our extensive test-grounds present an ever- 
changing flower show. Of special merit are our large collections of Hardy Phlox, fall 
Asters, and Chrysanthemums. Visitors are always welcome. 
We are located in Gloucester, one-quarter of a mile north of the Addison Gilbert 
I lospital, along Washington Street, where the main highway crosses the river. Watch 
for the signs. The roads are well posted. 
The descriptions and recommendations in this Catalogue are based on careful ob¬ 
servations made at Gloucester. The height and blooming season of each plant are given to 
help our patrons in planning effective gardens. Our stock is all Government-inspected 
and a certificate of inspection accompanies every shipment. 
If in planning your 1939 garden you are faced with problems of design, treatment of 
difficult areas, or construction of new walks, drives, lawns, or other garden work, call our 
Landscape Department, Gloucester 3576, and we shall be happy to offer suggestions. 
IMPORTANT NOTICE 
For our customer’s protection against suit in case of injury or accident, all of our 
men, while at work on your property, are covered by Workman’s Compensation Insurance. 
IT IS NOT SAFE FOR YOU to employ any firm that does not carry this insurance. 
CORLISS BROS., Inc., NURSERIES 
REYNARD STREET • GLOUCESTER, MASS. 
Telephone 3576 
