BULLETIN NO. 3—APRIL 13, 1940 
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PERENNIALS—Continued 
ASTERS, HARDY. Per 10 
The following varieties of Upright Asters are new and im¬ 
proved varieties. Very large in bloom and extremely colorful. 
The old varieties that have been handled for years have prac¬ 
tically passed out of the picture. For mass planting, the 
following varieties are tops: 
Blue Gem. Large lovely flowers of blue with a yellow center. 
Double flowers. Best blue in cultivation. September until 
frost. 3 to 4 ft.$ 1.40 
Red Rover. The first red Fall Aster. Deep rosy red flowers with 
golden center; buds bright red. Free blooming, compact habit. 
September to frost. 3 to 4 ft. 1.40 
BUDDLEIA. 
We wish to offer the following group of new Buddleia. These 
plants are all being offered in strong, 2%-inch pots. These va¬ 
rieties are all seedlings of the Buddleia Fortune and have all its 
characteristics. 
New Dark Red Buddleia, Concord. The buds and newly opened 
flowers are the color of Concord grapes, changing to a dark red. 
Each individual flower has a blood-red eye shading lighter to 
the edge of the petals. Strong, robust flower spikes of tremen¬ 
dous length with the flowers produced in small clusters all 
around the spike. Pot plants. 2.50 
New Blue Buddleia, Eleanor. Eleanor-blue with an orange eye, 
combining beautifully with any pink flower, and keeps well as a 
cut flower. Very dwarf, strong, bushy plant, attaining a height 
of only 30 to 36 inches, with full, rounded flower heads, very 
compact, with individual tflowers of good size, which do not 
sunburn. Pot plants. 2.50 
New Red Buddleia, Dubonnet. An entirely new color in Buddleia 
an exact counterpart of the popular French wine Dubonnet. In 
sunshine and under lights it glows about a true red. Firm, cyl¬ 
indrical spikes, snugly set with individual flowers of good size 
that do not sunburn. Plant of robust, erect growth, strong 
stems. Leaves large, of firm, leathery texture. Pot plants.... 2.50 
Fortune (Plant Patent No. 206). We believe Buddleia Fortune 
is very close to perfection. Bush of neat habit, about four 
feet high and four feet across, with none of the wild and rough 
growing characteristics of the older varieties. True lilac color 
overlaid with orange, foliage large, leathery, dark green. Sprays 
from 12 to 18 inches long, fully round and bloom from base to 
tip at practically the same time. (Retails 75c each; $8.50 per 
12) ... 3.50 
Charming. A new shrub bearing throughout the summer and 
autumn. Elegant long sprays covered with lovely lavender-pink 
blooms which, compared to other varieties, are distinctly pink. 
Has exceptional value for house decoration. (Retails 75c each; 
$7.50 doz.) . 4.00 
Per 100 
$ 12.00 
12.00 
25.00 
30.00 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS, CUSHION, HARDY (RG). 
A group of low-growing Chrysanthemums, forming mounds of 
blooms, reminding one of the old-fashioned Azalea. The plants 
grow about 10 or 12 in. high and spread 2 ft. or more. They 
flower quite early. All during September they are literally 
covered with hundreds of flowers which last over a long period. 
All are descendants of the Chrysanthemum Amelia, more often 
called Pink Cushion Chrysanthemum. We recommend handling 
these as pot plants. 
Bronze Cushion. As the flowers first open they are warm rich red 
bronze, then turning to a bronzy yellow with a light red center 
giving a delightful effect. Later, lighten to a beautiful golden 
bronze shade . 1.40 12.00 
King Cushion. Pure fiery red. Multitude of beautiful 2 to 2% in. 
flowers. A startling contrast to anything that has so far been 
introduced . 1-40 12.00 
Pink Cushion. Flowers open to a deep orchid pink then change 
to a light orchid with a creamy center finally salmon pink 
with a soft yellow center. Has a record of 3,000 flowers the 
first year. Very hardy. 95 8.00 
Queen Cushion. Snow white flowers with a faint yellow center. 
This variety should be planted with the brighter colors to get 
the full effect of the flower and a contrast of colors. 1.40 12.00 
Yellow Cushion. Pure, golden yellow, very brilliant. Develops 
into large, dense clumps, often measuring 24 to 30 inches across, 
producing hundreds of strikingly beautiful flowers. Make a 
wonderful show in the landscape, coming into flower the first 
of October . 1.40 12.00 
