THE JOSEPH F. MARTIN CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO 
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Japanese Hardy Asters 
MAUVE CITSHIOIV. Distinct species which 
lias atti’acted much attention by its unique 
habit of gi'owth, its floriferousness and 
latesness in flowering-. It forms a circular 
cushion-like plant 21^ feet across, the 
center of the plant rarely exceeding 9 
inches in height, gradually tapering to 3 
to 4 inches at the outside; the flowers, of 
delicate mauve, with silvery white per¬ 
fection, measure over 1% inches in di¬ 
ameter, and are produced in such lavish 
profusion as to completely cover the 
plant; the blooms are at their best in 
November. 
Per 10, $1,50; Per 100, $10.00 
ASTILBE 
Spirea Astilbe 
AMERICA. An early lilac-pink Astilbe 
that blooms profusely. Its delicate color 
and the size of its flower trusses make it 
an outstanding forcing plant for Spring 
sales. As a garden flowei- it is a great 
favorite. Planted in rich moist soil this 
plant will draw the eyes of everyone while 
it blooms and it has attractive foliage 
the year round. America blooms about two 
weeks earlier than the average Astilbe. 
Per 10. $3.00; Per 100, .$25.00 
AMETHYST. Well branched spikes of 
deep violet-purple. End of June. An 
Per 10, $3,00; Per 100, $25.00 
BETSY CUPERUS. Splendid new variety 
growing 5 feet high. The fine drooping 
flower spikes, 2 feet long, show in sum¬ 
mer during some weeks a great number 
of white flowers with pink centers. 
Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
BREMEN. Develops into large clumps 
producing 8 to 12 heavy spikes of dark 
salmon-carmine flowers about 12 to 14 
inches in height. Our planting attracted 
a great deal of attention when they were 
in flower. A trial will certainly convince 
you that there is something new and at¬ 
tractive in Astilbes. Strong established 
clumps. 
Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
GLORIA. The latest of all forcing Astilbes 
—a little taller and a little more prolific 
than the average. Its deep rose-pink flow¬ 
ers make a grand showing in any ar¬ 
rangement. As a garden flower they punc¬ 
tuate any planting remarkably and for 
summer cut flowers they make up well 
with pink or white Hardy Carnations, 
Achillea Perry’s White or Gypsophila. 
Per 10, ,$3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
GRANAT. Strong, much divided, flower 
spikes, with dark crimson-red flowers, 
Per 10, .$3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
KRIEMHILDE. A fine variety with feath¬ 
ered spikes of salmon-pink flowers. Nice 
for cutting and very attractive in the 
ga,rden. 
Per 10, .$3,<»0; Per lOO, $25,00 
NEWPOR'r PINK. Strong vigorous grow¬ 
er, producing large heads of flowers on 
erect stems 18 to 24 inches in length. 
Color is a salmon pink. 
Per 10, .$3,00; Per 100, $25.00 
PINlv PEARL. Delicate pink. Height thiee 
feet. A good forcing variety. 
Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
PE.4CT1BLOSSOM, A beautiful peachblos- 
rom pink. Plant is very compact and 
thrifty and usually produces from four to 
seven large flower trusses. Blooms two 
weeks earlier than the mid-season vai-ie- 
ties. An excellent forcing variety for pre- 
Easter sales. 
Per 10, $3.00; Per lOO, $25.00 
<IUEEN OF HOLLAND. Flowers a blush- 
white. Very good for forcing. 
Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, .$25.<H» 
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HARDY HEATHER 
These are delicate little evergreen plants, 
very effective in landscapes. Besides their 
stylish growth and evergreen appearance, 
they produce pretty, delicate flowers 
along the branches. Only recently were 
enough of these grown so that they could 
be sold at reasonable prices in the whole¬ 
sale trade. They thrive in shade or semi¬ 
shade as well as the open sun, making 
ideal plants for borders around Rhodo¬ 
dendrons, Azaleas, in fact wherever you 
are having difficulty in securing desir¬ 
able border material. All our plants are 
fully established field grown. 
ERICA CARNEA. Grows about 6 inches 
high; leaves arranged in fours; nodding 
bell-shaped flowers of bright rosy car¬ 
mine along the stems. 
2 yr. Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.0<» 
4 yr. Per 10, $6.00; Per 100, $50.00 
ERICA ELEGANTISSIMA. One of the 
strongest growing types, producing pink 
flowers. 
2 yr. Per 1, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ERICA S’l'RICTA ALBA. Clusters of 
drooping white flowers. 
2 yr. Per 10, $2.00; I*er 100, $15.00 
ERICA A^AGANS. The Cornish Heather. 
Compact, evergreen shrub with dark 
g-reen, small foliage and pale purplish red 
flowers in August and September. A good 
rock plant for a semi-shaded position. 
Height 12 inches. 
2 yr. Per 10, .$2.00; Per 100, $15,00 
4 yr. Per 10, $6.00; Per 100, $50.00 
HAMMONDI I’lNK. A magnificent pink 
variety which grows strong and makes 
quite a large bush. 
2 yr. Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
MONSTROSA. A neat growing variety 
with lilac pink flowers on branches 8 to 
12 inches in length. 
2 yr„ Per 10. $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
S'l'RIC'rA. Corsican Heath. Rosy- purple. 
2 yr. Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
4 yr. Per 10, $6.00; Per lOO, $50.00 
SPICA'I'A ALBA. Erect growing variety 
in dense form, producing white flowers 
in abundance. 
3 yr. Per 10, $2,00; Per 100, $15.00 
TETR.ALIX RCBRA. Red Ball Heather 
flowering in August and October. 
2 yr. Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
4 yr. Per 10, $6.00; Per 100, $50.<K) 
A'PLGARIS. Scotch Heather. Erect 
branches, covered with short, closely 
growing leaves. The pi-etty bell-shaped 
flowers occur in great profusion toward 
tops of the shoots and are a pretty rosy 
color. 
2 yr. Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
4 yr. 24" spreail 
Per 10, $6.00; Per 100, .$.50.00 
VULGARIS ALPOR'l’II. Crimson Heather. 
Dark crimson variety flowei'ing in July 
and August. 
2 yr. l*er 10, $2,00; Per lOO, $15.00 
A'ULGARIS ARGENTEA. The leaves have 
a silvery tint and the flowers are purle. 
2 yr. Per 10, $2,00; Per 100, $15.00 
AULGARIS ALBA, AVhite Heather. The 
nodding white flowers are the only diver¬ 
sion from the Vulgaris; a very pleasing 
contrast. 
2 yr. Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
4 yr., 24" .spread 
Per 10, .$6.00; Per 100, .$50.00 
A'lLGARIS AUREA. Foliage golden in 
summer and red in winter; pink flowers. 
2 yr.. Per 10, $2.<Mi; Per 100. $1.5,00 
VliLGABIS NANA COMPAG'l'A. Prostrate 
and compact growth of dull, rich green. 
A fine little evergi-een plant for the rock 
garden; has pink flowers. 
2 yr. Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
4 yr. I'er 10, .$6.00; Per 100, $50.00 
A’ULGARIS SEARLEI. Clear white. One 
foot high. Foliage keeps bearrtifirlly gr-een 
in fall. July to September'. 
2 yr. Per 10, .$2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
BUPHTHALMUM 
Ox-Eye Daisy 
CORDIPLOLIA, A tall growing perennial, 
very showy in group plantings, bright 
orange, yellow flower's. Large deep green 
foliage very desirable for naturalizing. 
Per 10, $1.25; Per 100, $8.00 
BUDDLEIA 
Butterfly Bush or Summer Lilac 
The heading under- wliiclr these plants 
comes explains that they are summer 
flowering bush form plants. For a good 
iTiany years we had in cultivation only 
the variety Magnifica. In recent years 
more worthy and better types have been 
added. The Buddleia are without ques¬ 
tion one of the most valuable items for 
florists. 
AL'I'ERNIPLOIAA. See shrubbery offer 
Page— 
CHARMING—See Page 3. 
Also Color Illustration Page 15. 
DUBONNE'r—See Page 3. 
H.VRTWEGI—See Page 3. 
Buddleia lie de France 
One of the most desired Buddleias 
Here is a real worthwhile Budd¬ 
leia. For brilliance of coloi', grace 
of its flower spikes and uniform 
habit of growth, this Buddleia 
is still very popular. The plants 
develop into well branched sym¬ 
metrical bushes 3-4 ft. high; the 
individual flower spikes often mea¬ 
sure 10 in. in length, color is a 
brilliant rosey purple with a violet 
suffusion. Their fragrance adds an¬ 
other feature' to their beauty. Wo 
offer strong 2 yr. old plants. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
2" Pots. Per 10, $1.00; Per IIMI, $7.00 
SUPERBA. Fine, exceptionally large grace¬ 
ful flower spikes of good form, often 14 
to 18 inches in length, color liglit violet 
with a rose tint. We highly recommend 
this variety for the larger floral pieces. 
Its color blends beautifully with other 
flowers. 
Strong field grown plants.. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15,00 
2" Pot.s. Per 10. $1,00; Per lOO, $7,00 
