CORLISS BROS., INC., NURSERIES 
GLOUCESTER AND IPSWICH, MASS. 
HARDY PHLOX 
The hardy perennial Phlox deserves a prominent place in all hardy 
flower borders, or where breaks of brilliant colors are required during 
July, August, and September. For general border decoration, no 
other family is capable of producing such fine displays of dazzling 
color at a time when there is little else to depend on. Their large 
heads of bloom are excellent for cutting, as well. 
The immense size and perfect form of the new varieties will be a 
revelation to those who know only the old-fashioned kinds. We offer 
the good old and outstanding new varieties, all of which have been 
tried and tested for desirability and trueness to name. Our collection 
is the result of careful selection over a period of many years and we 
confidently recommend it as consisting of the best available varieties. 
CULTURE. Phlox will grow and blocm almost anywhere; however, 
they are gross feeders and if given rich soil and plenty of moisture, 
best results can be obtained. To grow Phlox really well, the soil 
should be well drained, deeply spaded, enriched with rotted manure 
or bonemeal, and well cultivated. Planting may be done in fall or 
spring in a sunny border. Set the plants 12 to 15 inches apart. Lift 
and divide every three or four years or they will become crowded, 
which results in poor, small flowers. Be sure to REMOVE all flower- 
heads before they go to seed. Phlox require considerable WATER 
during the blooming period. NEVER WATER OVERHEAD; always 
keep blooms and foliage dry, letting hose run slowly on the ground. 
This method of watering prevents mildew. 
If mildew appears, indicated by a white powdery substance on the 
leaves during changeable weather, spray with sulphide of potassium, 
1 ounce to 3 gallons of water, to which a little soap should be added, 
or apply a good brand of fine dusting sulphur in early June, using a 
duster to insure a coating BENEATH as well as above the foliage. 
Repeat every two weeks if needed. 
See color illustration, page 7 
New Introductions 
Border Gem. A distinct novelty. Large 
trusses of well-formed, dark purple flowers. 
Very attractive, and an outstanding color. 
Aug. 3 ft. 30 cts. each; 80 cts. per 3; 
$2.40 per 10; $18.00 per 100. 
George Stipp. Deep glowing salmon with 
shaded lighter eye. Does not fade. One of 
the best recent introductions. July, Aug. 
21^-3 ft. 30 cts. each; 80 cts. per 3; $2.40 
per 10; $18.00 per 100. 
Leo Schlageter. Huge, pyramidal trusses of 
brilliant scarlet-carmine blooms with dark 
centers. Very strong and showy. July, 
Aug. 2-3 ft. 30 cts. each; 80 cts. per 3; 
$2.40 per 10. 
Mary Louise. Large heads of pure, waxy 
white flowers. Individual flowers are very 
large. We consider this the best white 
Phlox we have seen. Aug., Sept. 23^—3 ft. 
35 cts. each; 95 cts. per 3; $2.90 per 10. 
P. D. Williams. Enormous flowers in 
pyramidal trusses, soft apple-blossom-pink 
with darker center. Buds and the reverse 
of petals are rosy red. Grows compactly 
and retains its color unmarred and un¬ 
bleached. July to Oct. 2^2 ft- 35 cts. 
each; 95 cts. per 3; $2.90 per 10; $24.00 
per 100. 
Salmon Glow. Lively flame-pink, with 
salmon shades, softened with lilac and 
while tints at the center, the effect as a 
whole being a rich salmon. This new va¬ 
riety is extremely free flowering. July, 
throughout the season. 2-3 ft. 30 cts. each; 
80 cts. per 3; $2.40 per 10. 
EXTRA SPECIAL ALL STAR 
COLLECTION 
2 each of the above 6 Phlox, rtj o o r 
12 plants (value $3.80) for ip0.00 
General List 
B. Comte. Very dark velvety red. Effec¬ 
tive. Aug., Sept. 23 ^- 33 ^ ft. 
Daily Sketch. Light salmon-pink with 
carmine eye. Extra-large trusses and in¬ 
dividual flowers. One of the best Phlox 
yet introduced. July, Aug. 2-3 ft. 30 cts. 
each; 80 cts. per 3; $2.40 per 10; $18.00 
per 100. 
E. 1. Farrington. Salmon-pink with car¬ 
mine eye. July, Aug. 23^—3 ft. 
Frau G. von Lassburg. Large heads of 
pure white flowers. July, Aug. 2-3 ft. 
Julius Heurlin. Light salmon-pink. Very 
good. July, Aug. 2-3 ft. 30 cts. each; 
80 cts. per 3; $2.40 per 10; $18.00 per 100. 
Le Mahdi. A good purple Phlox. July, Aug. 
2-2H ft.. 
Maid Marion. Soft lavender, very even in 
color. July, Aug. 23^-3 ft. 
Mia Ruys. An excellent dwarf white. July, 
Aug. 15 in. 30 cts. each; 80 cts. per 3; 
$2.40 per 10; $18.00 per 100. 
Miss Lingard. White flowers; glossy green 
foliage. June to Oct. 23^—3 ft. 
M rs. Scholten. (New.) Dark salmon-pink 
flowers in enormous pyramidal spikes. Of 
great value. July, Aug. 2-2)^ ft. 30 cts. 
each; 80 cts. per 3; $2.40 per 10; $18.00 
per 100. 
Painted Lady. (New.) Delicate silver-pink 
with salmon shading and red eye. July, 
Aug. 3 ft. 30 cts. each; 80 cts. per 3; 
$2.40 per 10; $18.00 per 100. 
Ruth May. Very pale pink with a dark eye. 
Has large trusses and vigorous plant- 
growth. Blooms very freely. Aug. to Oct. 
23^-3 ft. 
Special French. Soft pink with darker eye. 
July, Aug. 23^—3 ft. 
Von Hochberg. Very rich crimson. Con¬ 
sidered the best in this color. July, Aug. 
23^—3 ft. 30 cts. each; 80 cts. per 3; $2.40 
per 10; $18.00 per 100. 
Widar. Bright reddish violet with large 
white center. July, Aug. 23^ ft. 
DWARF OR GROUND PHLOX 
-*^Divaricata Laphami. Large, fragrant 
lilac-blue flowers. May, June. 1 ft. 
★Ovata. Mountain Phlox. Neat, dwarf 
plant with vivid rosy red flowers in June 
and July. 12-15 in. 30 cts. each; 80 cts. 
per 3; $2.40 per-10; $18.00 per 100. 
-A^Subulata alba. A carpet of moss-like 
foliage covered with white flowers. May, 
June. 4 in. 
^Subulata, Camlsensis. (New.) A rare 
English novelty. The flowers are very 
large, glistening pink. It blooms from 
May to Sept. 4-6 in. 35 cts. each; 
95 cts. per 3; $2.90 per 10; $24.00 per 100. 
★Subulata coccinea. Deep carmine-red, 
making a most brilliant display. May, 
June. 4-6 in. 
★Subulata, Fairy. Pale blue, dark purple 
eye. Compact foliage. June. 4-6 in. 
★Subulata, Vivid. Bright pink with dark 
pink eye. One of the loveliest. May, 
June. 4-6 in. 30 cts. each; 80 cts. per 3; 
$2.40 per 10; $18.00 per 100. 
NOTE.—Space will not permit us to list all of 
the varieties of Phlox we grow. If the Phlox you 
are looking for is not listed, please inquire. 
Each season, garden enthusiasts from 
many states visit our Phlox Gardens, which 
are becoming more popular from year to year. 
They are at their best from the middle of 
July to the last of August. 
THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED 
TO SEE THIS GORGEOUS DISPLAY 
PEONIES 
These beautiful plants should have a place in every garden and the flowers are excellent for 
cutting. Practically all bloom in June. Plant Peonies for permanent garden beauty. 
Albert Crousse. Large, very full blooms 
of soft shell-pink with faint salmon tints; 
fragrant. Late June. 2-2)^ ft. 75 cts. 
each; $2.00 per 3; $6.00 per 10. 
Baroness Schroeder. Rose type. White 
with shading of flesh. This is one of the 
finest Peonies. Late midseason. 2—2)^ 
ft. 75 cts. each; $2.00 per 3; $6.00 per 10. 
Cherry Hill. Deep garnet flowers with 
glistening sheen, borne on tall, strong 
stems. Excellent foliage. Early. 2—23^ 
ft. 75 cts. each; $2.00 per 3; $6.00 per 10. 
Felix Crousse. Excellent variety. Large 
clear, brilliant red flowers coming in 
midseason to late. 2-2)4 ft. 60 cts. 
Karl Rosenfield. A pure rich crimson. 
Nice cut-flower. Early. 2-2)4 ft. 75 
cts. each; $2.00 per 3; $6.00 per 10. 
Officinalis rubra. Rich deep crimson, the 
great Decoration Day Peony. This is 
the early red Peony of our grandmothers’ 
gardens. Late May. 2 ft. 75 cts. each; 
$2.00 per 3; $6.00 per 10. 
Sarah Bernhardt. Full, double clusters 
of fragrant apple-blossom-pink flowers 
with each petal silver tipped. Late 
June. 2 —234 ft. 75 cts. each; $2.00 per 3; 
$6.00 per 10. 
Walter Faxon. A very distinct, delicate, 
rose-colored flower. One of the best 
pinks. A free bloomer. Midseason. 2 ft. 
$1.25 each; $3.00 per 3; $9.00 per 10. 
PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT. See Iberis. 
PHYSOSTEGIA False Dragonhead 
★Virginiana grandiflora. Vivid. Deep 
pink. A wonderful little plant. Aug., 
Sept. 15 in. 
PINKS. See Dianthus. 
PLATYCODON Balloon-Flower 
Grandiflorum Mariesi. Broad thick 
foliage with large deep violet-blue flow¬ 
ers. July to Sept. 12—15 in. 
Grandiflorum Mariesi alba. Same as 
preceding variety but flowers are white. 
July to Sept. 12—15 in. 
PLUMBAGO 
★Larpentae. A desirable border plant 
covered with deep blue flowers. Aug., 
Sept. 6-10 in. Pot-plants, 30 cts. each; 
80 cts. per 3; $2.40 per 10. 
each; $1.50 per 3; $4.50 per 10. 
Unless otherwise noted, all plants on this page, 25 cts, each; 65 cts. per 3 of one variety; $2.00 per 10 of one variety; 
$15.00 per 100 of one variety. (5 or more plants of one variety at 10 rate; 25 or more plants at 100 rate.j 
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