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WAYNESBORO NURSERIES, WAYNESBORO, VIRGINIA 
HARDY PERENNIALS—Continued 
A lovely Perennial Border 
NEW HYBRID KOREAN 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
(Illustrated in color on page 36) 
*Apolio. Combination of bronze, red, gold and 
salmon. October. 
*Ceres. Old-gold, yellow and soft coppery 
bronze. October. 
* Daphne. Exquisite blending of Daphne-pink 
and lilac-rose with golden stamens. October. 
*Diana. Rose-pink mingled with lilac-rose and 
salmon pink. October. 
^Innocence. Dwarf white. October. 
*Mars. Deep red with velvety sheen. Oct. 
'Mercury. Bronze-red, changing to coppery 
bronze as blossoms mature. Late Sept. 
*CON V A L LA RIA m a j a I i s (Lily-of-the-valley). 
White, dainty, bell-shaped small flowers. 
Very fragrant. May and June. 8 to 10 in. 
COREOPSIS, Yellow. One of the most populai 
hardy plants. The flowers are of a rich 
golden yellow of graceful form and invalu¬ 
able for cutting; in bloom from June until 
Autumn. It succeeds everywhere. Height, 
1 to 2 ft. 
DELPHINIU M (Larkspur). When Delphiniums 
bloom, from June till frost, their long, showy 
flower spikes protrude to a height of 3 to 4 
ft. so that the plants belong in the back¬ 
ground of perennial groups, or in the fore¬ 
ground between shrubs. See color illustra¬ 
tion on page 36. 
belladonna. Delicate turquoise blue. June. 
3 to 4 ft. 
bellamosa. Dark blue. June. 3 to 4 ft. 
chinensis. Gentian blue. June. 18 in. 
English Hybrids, Wrexham Strain. Under 
English conditions and cultivation, this 
highly developed strain attains 4 to 6 ft. 
and produces flower heads of abnormal 
length and thickness, but American grow¬ 
ers cannot expect quite so much. The most 
distinguished feature is the great size of 
the florets and their peculiar setting along 
the spike, so like the Hollyhock. We offer 
strong, 2 year, field grown plants raised 
from choicest imported Wrexham seed. 
DIANTHUS (Hardy Pinks). Short, dense 
growth and glaucous, grassy foliage and 
abundant fragrant flowers all Summer, 
throw these delightful subjects into the 
edging foreground. 
barbatus (Sweet William). Great richness and 
variety of coloring; beautifully marked. 
Numerous, broad compact trusses of single 
flowers like Phlox. 
*deltoides (Maiden Pink). 18 in. A charming 
slender-stemmed type, foliage prostrate; 
mass of small pink flowers, carmine to light 
coral. May and June. 
'Rose Cushion. New, compact pink with 
glaucous evergreen foliage. Produces rose 
pink flowers on 3 in. stems, blooming in 
May and June. 
DI CENTRA (Bleeding Heart). 
*eximia (Plumy Bleeding Heart). A dwarf 
growing sort with beautiul, finely cut 
foliage and showy racemes of pretty pink 
flowers throughout the season, 
spectabilis (Bleeding Heart). An old fash¬ 
ioned flower. Long racemes of heart-shaped 
pink flowers. May and June. 2 to 2)4 ft. 
DICTAMNUS (Gas Plant or Fraxinella). A 
very showy border Perennial, forming a 
bush about 2)4 ft., having fragrant foliage 
and spikes of rosy pink flowers with deeper 
veins during June and July. 
DIGITALIS, or FOXGLOVE. The Foxgloves 
are quite stately and highly ornamental 
plants when well grown, with flower stems 
at least 3 ft. in height. They are fine for 
the mixed border, or planted singly in half 
shady places near a walk or drive. The 
racemes of the flowers are often 2 ft. in 
height, containing scores of prettily spot¬ 
ted, thimble-shaped flowers. Perfectly 
hardy. Pink, white and purple. June-July. 
ECHINACEA purpu rea (Coneflower). Purple 
flowers with large brown cone-shaped 
centers. July to October. 3 ft. 
ECHNIOPS (Globethistle) ritro. Metallic blue 
• flowers, thistlelike foliage. 3 to 4 ft. July 
and August. Used for garden and cutting. 
They can also be dried and remain attrac¬ 
tive for a long time. 
EUPATORIUM coelestinum (Hardy Ager- 
atum). Light purple-blue flowers. August 
until frost. 18 in. 
*EUPHORBIA myrsinites. Small, creeping 
plants of striking beauty, when protruding 
from wall pockets; or on the garden level, 
when the upright growth forms close ranks 
of 6 in. stems, covered with fleshy, oblong, 
concave pointed blue leaves in close spirals. 
The Spring flowers yellow in crowded 
umbels. 
GAILLARDIA grandiflora (Blanketflower). 
One of the finest hardy plants for use in 
borders and beds. Mixed crimson and gold 
flowers. June to November. 1)4 ft. 
*GEUM borisi. A dwarf plant with brilliant 
orange-red flowers on 8 to 10 inch stems. 
June to September. 
GYPSOPHILA paniculata (Babysbreath). A 
branching fine stemmed 2 to 3 ft. mound. 
During July a fleecy white mass largely 
used for mixing with high-colored flowers. 
*repens. A beautiful trailing plant for the 
rockery with clouds of small, white and 
pink flowers in July and August. 
*H ELI A NTH EMU M mutabile (Fickle Sun- 
rose). Of procumbent, shrubby character, 
about 12 in. high. Abundant inch wide 
flowers in loose racemes, varying in color. A 
delightful dwarf border and rockery subject. 
June and July. 
HELIANTHUS (Perennial Sunflower) Harvest 
Moon. Rich yellow. September. 4 ft. 
maximiliani. Golden yellow. October. 6 ft. 
HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower). 
pitcheriana. 3 ft. Dwarf type. Chrome 
yellow. July and August, 
sea bra excelsa. Double chrome-yellow. Very 
striking. July to October. 3 ft. 
HEUCHERA longifolia (Coralbell). Coral-red. 
July and August. 18 in. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow Marvels). White, pink, 
and red. Midsummer. 4 ft. 
HOLLYHOCKS. A popular, old-time flower 
which is still most useful in the perennial 
garden as a background. Grows 5 to 6 ft 
July and August. Can furnish in Single and 
Double. Assorted colors. 
*IBERIS (Hardy Candytuft). Most desirable 
dwarf plants, 8 to 10 in. across, with ever¬ 
green foliage, which is completely hidden 
with dense heads of waxy white flowers 
early in the Spring. 
LATHYRUS latifolius (Hardy Sweet Peas). 
These everlasting Peas are but little known 
in this country, but are great favorites in 
England. They are extremely showy and 
fine. Charming climbers for covering 
trellises, arbors, etc. Continuously in 
bloom. Fine for cutting. 
LIATRIS (Blazing-star or Gayfeather). Unique, 
showy, slender punctuation plants with 
erect flower stems foliaged like the Lilies, 
with purple flower spikes. 3 to 4 ft. July- 
August. 
*LINARIA cymbalaria (Kenilworth-ivy). A 
small leaf, tiny, ground cover vine with 
purple and white flowers. 
*LINUM perenne (Flax). A desirable plant 
for the border or rockery, growing about 
2 ft. high with light, graceful foliage and 
blue star-shaped flowers all Summer. 
LYCHNIS (Maltese Cross) (Campion). A fine, 
old-fashioned flower, bearing large heads of 
brilliantly colored flowers, that liven up the 
border during Summer and early Autumn. 
*alpina. Red purple, very dwarf, neat rock 
plant. 
chalcedonica. Heads of vivid scarlet flowers, 
blooming a long time. One of the brightest 
plants in the hardy border. 3 ft. 
LYTHRUM roseum superbum (Loosestrife). 
Bright rose colored flowers in long, terminal 
racemes from June intermittently to Sep¬ 
tember. 
"MERTENSIA virginica (Virginia Bluebells). 
A foot or two high with dark green foliage 
and loose panicles of rich blue rose tinted 
flowers in early Spring. 
"MITCHELLA repens (Partridgeberry). Ev¬ 
ergreen ground cover. 
MONARDA (Bee-balm), 
didyma, Cambridge Scarlet. Brilliant 
crimson-scarlet flowers are produced freely 
from June until August. A good plant for 
wild garden as well as border, 
didyma, Salmon Queen. Most attractive 
salmon-pink flowers of fine clear color; 
foliage is delightfully fragrant. June until 
August. 
"MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not). The true 
Forget-me-not. Appealing in its modest 
beauty and cherished for its sentiment. 
Blooms profusely during early Summer. 
We can furnish in pink and blue. 
"NEPETA mussini (Caucasian Catnip). 1 to 
1)4 ft. Beautiful lavender flowers produced 
in masses. 
*OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose). Large 
yellow flowers. June to August. 6 in. 
ORNITHOGALUM umbellatum (Star of 
Bethlehem). Variegated foliage. White 
flowers. 1 ft. 
PAPAVER (Poppy). 
*nudicaule. The “Iceland Poppies” bloom 
with extravagant freedom during early Sum¬ 
mer; 2 in. saucer shaped flowers on slender 
stems. Orange and white, 
orientate. The well known Oriental Poppy 
with great cup-shaped flowers. We can 
furnish in orange, pink, and scarlet. May 
and June. 2 ft. 
PENTSTEMON (Beardtongue). Mixed colors. 
Summer. 3 to 4 ft. 
PHLOX 
Phlox are generally conceded to be among the 
“Best Ten Perennials,” and there is no question 
about their being one of the very best Summer 
blooming perennials. Phlox culture requirements 
are few but vitally essential for good results, 
and good Phlox results will lift any garden out 
of the general Summer bleakness too often 
noticed. 
^Columbia (U. S. Plant Patent No. 118). After 
growing this variety, you will agree with 
every person that has seen it, that it is the 
greatest Phlox ever introduced. Its strength 
and vigor is something rarely seen in plants. 
A well grown, two-year-old plant will produce 
from 6 to 15 flower spikes. The foliage is rich 
dark green, leaves covering the stems dowu 
to the ground. Mildew is unknown to this 
variety. The flower stalks are about 2)4 ft. 
high, stiff and erect. The flowers when cut, 
last oyer a week in water. Mrs. Francis King, 
America’s great garden authority, pronounces 
the Columbia the most beautiful Phlox 
known. A soft pink with an eye of light blue. 
Blooms all Summer. 2 to 2)4 ft. 
Beacon. Lovely cherry-red. Strong grower. 
Champs Elysee. Fine, rich purple. One of the 
best. 
Dr. Chas. H. Mayo. White, crimson eye. 
Ferdinand Cortez. Beautiful scarlet red. 
Feuerbrand. Brilliant orange scarlet. 
Gen. Von Heutz. Bright salmon-red with 
white center. 
Jules Sandeau. A dwarf in habit. Beautiful 
sort, with large heads of brilliant pink blos¬ 
soms. 
M iss Lingard. Early, free and everblooming; 
crispy and neat white. Medium. 
M rs. William Jenkins. Pure white, late 
flowering, grows very fast and is of medium 
height. 
Native Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata linneaus). 
Early Summer. 2 to 3 ft. 
Rhinelander. Soft salmon pink, deep red eye. 
Large size. 
R. P. Struthers. Bright rosy red, crimson eye. 
Special French. Beautiful soft pink with dark 
eye. 
Thor. Deep salmon pink with red eye. Pyramid¬ 
shaped panicle. Exceptionally trouble free. 
Medium. Midseason. 
*PHLOX DIVARICATA CANADENSIS 
One of our native species, which is worthy 
of extensive planting, commencing to bloom 
early in April and continuing through May, 
with large, fragrant, lavender flowers on stems 
10 inches high. 
