New and Noteworthy Plants 
Actinea herbacea. 8 in. A rare rock-plant from the Midwest, with silky 
foliage. It prefers stony soil with some lime. This species bears its bright 
yellow, daisy-like flowers on 8-inch stems in May. 35 cts. each; $3.00 per 10. 
Anemone, September Charm. 2 ft. Our September gardens need the refresh¬ 
ing color of this silvery pink Anemone which flourishes in partial shade. 
Plant it in groups of three or more in the foreground of the border. Sept., 
Oct. 35 cts. each; $3.00 per 10. 
A QUI LEG IA HYBRIDS 
Clematiflora. 13^2 ft. Distinctly different from all the familiar forms of 
Columbine, this new hybrid closely resembles the large-flowered clematis. 
The colors are dominantly pastel. Full sun or partial shade. May to July. 
50 cts. each; $4.50 per 10. 
Crimson Star. ft. The warm crimson blossoms of this new hybrid are 
accentuated by the white centers. It will flourish in full sun or partial 
shade. May to July. 50 cts. each; $4.50 per 10. 
Longissima. lj^ ft. From the southwestern part of our own country some 
keen plantsman has introduced this extraordinary species. The soft yellow 
blooms are remarkable for the length of their spurs, sometimes extending 
to 4 inches or more in length. Full sun or partial shade. May to July. 
50 cts. each; $4.50 per 10. 
HARDY ASTERS 
Frikarti, Wonder of Staefa. 2 ft. A true aristocrat among the Hardy Asters. 
This newcomer from Switzerland is unique for its large, single, lavender- 
blue flowers, often measuring 2 inches across. To make an effective mass 
of bloom, pin the side shoots to the ground. Aug. to Oct. 40 cts. each; 
$3.50 per 10. 
Harrington’s Perfected Pink. 4 ft. Fills a long-felt need. Here at last is a true 
pink Hardy Aster for the background of the autumn garden. Sept., Oct. 
50 cts. each; $4.50 per 10. 
Belamcanda chinensis. 2 x /i ft. This rare perennial, called the “Blackberry 
Lily,” combines beautifully with the Hemerocallis hybrids. The orange, 
lily-shaped flowers, flecked with rosy copper, are arranged loosely on long, 
slender stems. In the late fall the seed-pods, which resemble clusters of black¬ 
berries, are cut for indoor decoration. July, Aug. 75 cts. each; $6.50 per 10. 
Bruckenthalia spiculifolia. 4 in. This is the ponderous name for the rare 
Balkan Heath. A true alpine of miniature form, it bears its tiny pink, bell¬ 
shaped flowers above a mass of typical Heather foliage, fuly, Aug. 75 cts. 
each; $6.50 per 10. 
Buddleia, Charming. 6 ft. A new hybrid with lavender-pink flowers. This 
attractive shrub blooms freely in partial shade. Sometimes the stems die 
back to the ground, but each spring it sends up new growth readily from 
the roots. July to Oct. 60 cts. each; $5.50 per 10. 
Campanula persicifolia, Blue Spire, 23^ ft. Here is a new Peachbell with 
double, lavender-blue flowers produced in great abundance on sturdy stems. 
June, July. Potted plants, 35 cts. each; $3.00 per 10. 
Cimicifuga racemosa simplex. 2 J^ to 3 ft. Grown in full sun or partial 
shade, the creamy white species of this perennial will lend a distinctive 
accent to your garden in late summer. Aug., Sept. 75 cts. each; $6.50 per 10. 
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