Corydalis Cheilanthifolia 
CUSHION CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
A group of low-growing 'Mums, forming mounds of blooms, reminding 
one of the old-fashioned Azalea. The plants grow about 1 0 to 12 inches 
high and spread 2 feet or more. They flower quite early. All during 
September they are literally covered with hundreds of flowers which last 
over a long period. With a little straw protection, the plants are quite 
hardy. All are descendents of the Chrysanthemum Amelia more ofter 
called Pink Cushion 'Mum. 
Pink Cushion Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Light pink flowers by the hundreds in mounds, 2 feet across. 
Bronze Cushion Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A bronze form of the above with deep bronze flowers, turning to bronzy, 
coppery yellow. 
White Cushion Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
At opening, show a delicate pink turning pure white as flower develops. 
Yellow Cushion Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Pure golden yellow, very brilliant, hundreds of blooms. Early flowering 
and long lasting. 
Rose Cushion Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Rose-pink, deeper in color than Pink Cushion, but same habit. 
1 each of the above 5 varieties for $2.00 
Four Unusually Good 
New ’Mums 
ACHIEVEMENT 
This variety was produced by crossing the Dwarf Amelia with the per¬ 
petual flowering Aladdin. Achievement is a compact ball-like plant lit¬ 
erally covered with hundreds of blossoms very similar to Aladdin. A lovely 
orange tint mixed with bronze. Altogether a perfect plant about 10 
inches high and 1 1 / 2 -ft. spread. Each $0.85, Doz. $7.50 
GOLDEN GLORYMUM 
This is the golden yellow form of the Azaleamum. A variety long looked 
for, it is perfect in growth and produces immense quantities of lovely 
golden yellow flowers from August to frost. The plant spreads from 3 to 
4 feet and grows about 1 V 2 to 2 feet high. Each $0.85, Doz. $7.50 
CHRYSANTHEMUM "ASTRID" (Hardy) 
Astrid is a hybrid of the extremely hardy species, C. Arcticum, and the 
first hybrid of this variety to be introduced. The single, daisy-like flowers 
are three inches or more in diameter, and are a lovely shade of shell- 
pink, warmed with old rose tints, with a bright yellow center. The plants 
have attractive light green foliage, not bothered by diseases or insects. 
It is the hardiest hybrid Chrysanthemum we know of, having come 
through the past two severe winters without protection and without 
damage. 
Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
WINTER HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUM 
ENDEAVOR 
At last a 'Mum which can be depended on to come back year after year 
without coddling. Tested in our nursery four winters. Comes up each 
spring better than ever. Never receives any care or protection. Lives 
when other 'Mums freeze. Deep coral-pink, single blooms literally by the 
hundreds. Grows on a symmetrical mount-shaped plant about 24 inches 
high, and of about the same diameter. Excellent as a garden plant or 
for cutting. Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50 
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Clematis 
Recta 
CIMICIFUGA - Snakeroot 
Handsome, herbaceous perennials. They have large, palmlike leaves, 
and small flowers borne in feathery racemes. 
Culture. Grow in ordinary moist soil in colonies of six or more, in 
partially shaded borders or in open woods. Plant in autumn or spring, 
8 to 12 inches apart. 
Racemosa Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Handsome shade-loving plant, bearing in July and August spikes of 
pure white flowers, 4 to 6 feet high; well suited for planting at the 
back of border, or for naturalizing at the edge of the woods. 
Simplex Each $0.80, Three $2.00, Doz. $7.50 
Most valuable by reason of its extreme late flowering, beginning in 
September and attaining full perfection about the middle of October. 
Its flowering stems are from 2'/2 to 3 feet high, terminated with a 
dense spike of white flowers, which, when cut, last in perfection a long 
time. 
CLEMATIS, Dwarf - Shrubby Clematis 
Here we deal only with the herbaceous species, the stems of which die 
down in autumn, and that are of a bushy and non-climbing habit. 
Those offered are suitable for the mixed border, and make a very 
effective display when in flower. 
Culture. They prefer a chalky, well drained loam. Where this is not 
available, mix plenty of lime with the soil. Plant in autumn or spring. 
In autumn cut the stems back to the soil, and give a good mulching 
of well-decayed manure. 
Davidiana Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A most desirable variety, with fresh, bright green foliage and tubular, 
bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender-blue during August and September; 
deliciously fragrant. 2'/2 feet high. 
Integrifolia eoerulea Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A good border plant, growing from 18 to 24 inches high, producing its 
interesting porcelain-blue flowers from June to August. 
Recta Three 1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Grows from 2 to 3 feet high, and produces fragrant, pure white flowers 
in very large, showy clusters during June and July. 
Clematis, Climbing Varieties (See page 59) 
CORYDALIS - Fumitory 
Attractive dwarf growing hardy perennials. They have prettily divided 
green or glaucous leaves. Suitable for the margins of borders and 
chinks of walls or in the rock garden. 
Culture. Ordinary, well drained soil and sunny borders. May also be 
grown in walls or rock gardens. Plant in spring or fall, 6 to 8 inches 
apart. 
^Cheilanthifolia Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Handsome variety with fernlike foliage and long spikes of yellow blos¬ 
soms, 10 to 12 inches in height. Prefers rich, well drained, stony soil. 
COREOPSIS - Tickseed 
A useful and attractive herbaceous perennial, both for border and 
cut flowers. They are of easy culture, and produce their golden yellow 
flowers in profusion throughout the summer. 
Culture. All require a well drained, medium soil. They also need a full, 
sunny position. Plant in autumn or early spring, 10 to 12 inches apart. 
Grandiflora Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
An improved variety with large bright yellow flowers; one of the best 
hardy plants. Excellent for cut flowers all summer. 
CORONILLA - Crown Vetch 
Low-growing or creeping perennials of easy culture. Handsome foliage 
and yellow or purple, pea-shaped flowers are produced in clusters from 
June until August. 
Culture. Any good garden soil will grow them to perfection. Plant 
in fall or spring, 12 inches apart, in full sun. 
r-Cappadocica Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
(Iberica). A first rate and brilliant rock plant. Trailing habit. Glaucous 
leaves and large, rich, long golden flower heads in June and July. 
Three inches high. Called in England "Lady Fingers." We consider it 
one of our best plants for low edging. A splendid novelty. 
•-Varia Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A strong creeper; good for covering rough banks; showy heads of pink 
and white, pea-shaped flowers on 1 to 2 foot stems. From June to 
August. 
