TOTTY’S 
HARDY PUNULS 
CARYOPTERIS 
Caryopteris Mastacanthus Superbus —A handsome and free 
flowering woody hardy plant, blue, pink, white, growing from 
2 to 3 feet high. The long branches are completely covered 
with clear colored flowers during September and October. Well 
adapted for cutting and valuable on account of its late flowering 
habit. Blue, pink and white. 
CENTAUREA (Knapweed) 
Dealbata —Large striking rose pink flowers. Flowering in June 
and July, attaining a height of 2 feet. 
Montana —The Perennial Cornflower. Grows about 2 feet high, 
bearing large violet-blue flowers from July to September. An 
excellent carrying color in the garden. 
Ruthenica —Lovely lemon yellow flowers which make an excel¬ 
lent background for your hardy border since they attain a 
height of about 5 feet. 
CERASTIUM 
*Tomentosum —Silvery, low-growing foliage plant which is used 
very largely for planting dry, sunny spots. Carpet growth. May 
to mid-June. 
CHELONE (Shellflower) 
Barbata —Hardy border Perennial of Penstemon-like habit, pro¬ 
ducing long spikes of brilliant, scarlet flowers. Has not been 
grown very extensively in this country as yet. Height, 3 feet. 
July to September. 
*Lyonii —An old-fashioned Perennial that grows beautifully in 
acid soil, attaining a height of about two feet and producing 
deep pink flowers in late Summer and Fall. 
* Shell Pink —A delightful new form of the above, being the 
same hardy border plant, but the color is a wonderful shell 
pink, and the plant grows about 24 inches high. It comes into 
bloom in July and if the first bloom is cut back after the flowers 
have faded, it will send up second and third growth to carry 
the bloom into early September. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM (Shasta Daisy) 
Chiffon —A daintily frilled Shasta which grows 18 inches tall. 
The flowers are formed by a double row of narrow petals, frilled 
and flared at the edges. The center is a clear yellow. The 
flower is about 3 inches across. The general effect in the gar¬ 
den and in a vase is one of light airiness and pleasing dainti¬ 
ness. Price: 35$ per plant, $3.50 per dozen. 
Esther Read —Very large full double Anemone type, flowers of 
pure white, rare and unusual, flowering early in the year and 
continuing to do so until heavy frosts. The finest herbaceous 
plant that has been introduced in many years. Awarded prizes 
too numerous to mention. Price: 75$ each, $7.50 per 
dozen. 
The Speaker —The finest of the Chrysanthemum Maximum type, 
with extremely large flowers. 
CONVALLARIA (Lily-of-tlie-Valley) 
*The most familiar hardy Perennial we list. An excellent plant for 
shady locations. Spikes from 8 to 10 inches high. Small, bell¬ 
shaped pure white flowers, blooming in early Summer. Very 
fragrant. 
COREOPSIS (Tiekseed) 
Lanceolata Grandiflora —Rich golden yellow. One of the 
finest flowers for cutting ever introduced to cultivation. Height, 
3 feet. June to September. 
DAPHNE (Garlandflower) 
*Cneorum —The gem of rock garden shrubs, blooming heavily 
twice in the season with clusters of Arbutus-like flowers, scented 
sweetly. 
6 to 9-inch spread, 75$ each, $7.50 per dozen. 
0 to 12-inch spread, $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 
DIANTHUS 
*Annie Laurie —This hardy Carnation blooms from May until 
November, is a delight to all who grow it. The color is a clear 
orchid pink with wine red center. It is fragrant and perfectly 
hardy. 
*Beatrix —A fine hardy garden pink, which is becoming very 
popular. The flowers of a lovely salmon-pink color are very 
fragrant and freely produced in May and June, and throughout 
the season, if kept from seeding. Price: 35$ per plant, 
$3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. 
* Crimson King— Very free flowering garden Carnation of daz¬ 
zling crimson. Flowers are produced on nice stiff stems long 
enough for cutting. The finest introduction in hardy pinks for 
many years. 
*Miss Gladys Cranfield -—A lovely single pink, flowers bright 
rose, with velvety crimson eye, very fragrant. 
*Plumarius (Perpetual Pink) —The old-fashioned hardy pinks 
with that elusive spicy clove fragrance. They range from white 
with red eye to deep pink. These delightful plants require well- 
drained soil and full sun. 
DIANTHUS (Barbatus)—See Sweet William 
Carnation Crimson King 
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