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THE SARCOXIE NURSERIES PEONY FIELDS 
'^ardy flowers, continued 
Chrysanthemum Pink Cushion, also called Azaleamum, covered 
in late summer and fall with orchid-pink flowers 
Chrysanthemums 
In October and the dull days of November when frosts creep 
into the air and the garden is nearly destitute of bright color, 
these keep up the succession of beauty; prefer full sun, but 
will stand shade part of the day. Hardy in well drained soil, 
with a light winter mulch of straw. Grows 2 to 4 ft. high. 
Pink, red, white, bronze and yellow, 15c each, 3 for 40c, 
$1.50 per doz. 
Chrysanthemum, Pink Cushion; Azaleamum 
In latter summer and fall it makes a dwarf mound with 
hundreds of small Chrysanthemums, orchid-pink becoming soft 
pink to almost white. Easily grown and gives good results the 
first season. 1 year, 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Heavy clumps, 50c each. Extra heavy clumps, $1.00. 
Chrysanthemum, King Cushion; Azaleamum King 
Cushion 
Of the Pink Cushion type, yellow and bronze. 20c each, 3 
for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Chrysanthemum, Royal Red; Azaleamum Royal Red 
Of the Pink Cushion type, flowers small but deep, brilliant 
red. 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Coreopsis lanceolata grandiflora 
A brilliant note of color in latter May and early June, with 
its golden daisy-like flowers 2 to 3 in. across on stems 1 V 2 to 
2 ft. high. Excellent planted where the yellow will contrast 
with Delpninium or other blue flowers. Prefers full sun; toler¬ 
ates partial shade. Divide and replant every two years. 15c 
each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Daisy, Arctic; Chrysanthemum maximum articum 
As the botanical name indicates, most Daisies are really 
single Chrysanthemums. Flowers 2 to IVz in. across, white with 
yellow center, on dwarf plants 12 to 15 in. high in October. 
Excellent in the rockery or foreground of the perennial border. 
Prefers sun. 15c each. 3 for 3 0c, $1.00 per doz. 
Daisy, Early Elder; Chrysariihemum maximum Early 
Elder 
In May the daisies, white with yellow center, 2 to 214 in. 
across, are home profusely on stems 20 to 30 in. high. Very 
vigorous; divide and replant every other year. 15c each, 3 
for 30c, $1.00 per doz. 
Daisy, Painted; see Pyrethrum 
Daisy, Shasta Alaska; Chrysanthemum maximum Alaska 
One of the best of the many Shasta Daisies, with flowers 
3 to 3% in. across on stems 15 to 24 in. high in latter June 
and early July. Blooms freely. Divide and replant every other 
year. 15c each, 3 for 30c, $1.00 per doz. 
Delphinium; Larkspur 
Who has not admired this favorite of our grandmothers gar¬ 
den? The stately spikes of dainty spurred flowers provide the 
necesary touch of blue in May, with a second, perhaps a third 
crop if cut back after blooming. Plant in full sun, in well 
drained soil, preferably sandy loam. Often the addition of 
ground lime helps. In wet soils they may winter kill. Rich soil 
will grow taller spikes than the heights stated below. 
Price, 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. except as noted. 
Delphinium Belladonna Improved. The delightful hlue of the 
skies; unrivalled for persistent blooming. A little larger, taller 
and more vigorous than common Belladonna; 2 ft. spikes. 
Delphinium Bellamosum. A dark blue form of Belladonna. 
Delphinium Formosum. A brilliant yet deep blue with indigo 
margins and white eye; spikes 2 ft. high. 
Flax, Perennial; Linum perenne 
Attractive small evergreen foliage somewhat resembling spruce 
needles; pearly lavender-blue five-petaled flowers, fragile, dainty, 
but appealing, about 1^ in. across on stems 12 to 1 8 in. high, 
in late April and early May, sometimes blooming every other 
day. Of easy culture in full sun. Better if not allowed to seed. 
15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Forget-me-not; Myosotis palustris semperflorens 
Dainty little five-petaled flowers 3/8 in. across, deep blue 
with yellow eye, in delicate racemes 6 to 8 in. tall in latter 
April and until fall; charming in the rockery; prefers moist, 
cool, shady places. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Foxglove; Digitalis purpurea gloxinaeflora 
Above the large clumps of hroad, downy leaves, the tall 
spikes arise 2 to 3 ft., dominating the garden in latter May and 
early June. Flowers white, purple and purplish-rose, with 
speckled throats, 2 in. long, 1 in. across. Valuable among shrubs 
or where a tall pyramidal effect is wanted. Succeeds in sun or 
shade part of the day. Mulch with straw in winter. Mixed colors, 
15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Hollyhocks; Althea rosea 
Tall, stately, spire-like plants reaching a height of 5 to 
8 ft. Excellent massed against walls, fences or buildings, at the 
angles of walks or drives, or at the rear of the perennial border. 
Will stand shade part of the day. 
Double Red, Pink, White and Yellow. Bloom in early June. 
20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Larkspur, see Delphinium 
Lily, Day; Hemerocallis 
Lily-like 6-petaled flowers produced in abundance in sum¬ 
mer; very free from enemies, easily grown and, once established, 
are a prominent addition to the garden. Adapted to full sun 
Daisies give a profusion of flowers 
