CHOICE HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Korean Chrysanthemums, continued 
Diana. A lovely blend of Chatenay-rose-pink and soft 
^abnon, with 3 rows of petals. 2 ft. Blooms October 12. 
Ember. Double flowers 2K inches across in coral and 
orange shades that have the appearance of glowing 
bronze. Height 2^ ft. October 15. 
Indian Summer. A double Korean Hybrid of decorative 
form. It is a lovely shade of chestnut-orange—a new 
Chrysanthemum color. The fully double flowers are 
3 inches across and are produced in great sprays on 
laterals as well as on the terminal canes. The flowers are 
more frost-resistant than any double Chrysanthemum 
we know. 214-foot plants. Blooms October 15. 
75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz. 
King Midas. Big, 4-inch, double flowers of a charming 
shade of soft yellow, but showing occasional bronze 
shades. Height 214 ft. Late September. 
Lavender Lady. Illustrated in color on page 89. 
Louije Schli.ng. The 3-inch flowers have 3 or 4 rows of 
glowing sal non-red petals, changing to soft bronze- 
sal.non with maturity. Splendid healthy plants smoth¬ 
ered with flowers. An outstanding variety in full bloom 
October 5. 
Mandarin. An iridescent glimmer of coral, salmon, 
copper and bronzy gold covers Mandarin’s double flowers. 
Height 2 ft. October 10. 
Mars. Deep a:naranth-red, the velvety petals aging wine- 
red. A distinct and striidng color. Height 214 ft. Blooms 
October 12. 
Nancy Copeland. Although spectrum-red, this single¬ 
type flower has an opalescent sheen which causes the 
color to vary in the autumn light, Height 2J4 ft. Late 
September. 
Pale M oon. Illustrated in color on page 89. 
Pink Luster. Single-type flowers 3 )4 inches in diameter in 
a delightful shade of orchid-pink. Extremely hardy. 
Height 2 34 to 3 ft. Late September. 
Pygmy Gold. This distinct dwarf variety is a departure 
in Korean Hybrids. The flowers are lovely little pompons 
slightly over 1 inch across and of a brilliant clear golden 
yellow. The plants are so prolific that the foliage is 
literally hidden by the mass of bloom. Height 12 to 15 in. 
Early September. 
Roberta Copeland. Illustrated in color on page 89. 
Romany. A double Korean Hybrid of a different coloring 
—soft, glowing red overspread with a hint of bronze, the 
whole illuminated by the gold reflexes of the incurved 
center petals. The Decorative or Aster-type flowers are 
perfectly formed. Some are 334 inches in diameter. 
2 34-foot plants. Blooms October 5. 
75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz. 
Rose Glow. Illustrated in color on page 89. 
Saladin. One of the most spectacular single-type Chrys- 
anthemu.-ns we have ever seen. The 3-inch flowers have 
four rows of petals of an intriguing Chinese or Oriental 
red color which shades off to coral-red. The reverses of 
the petals have coppery tones. 'To add to the gayness of 
the flowers the center button is an unusually bright 
golden yellow. You will never have enough of these for 
cutting purposes. Height 2 3^ to 3 ft. October 10. 
Saturn. A distinct and spectacular Single Chrysanthemum 
with deliciously fragrant 3-inch flowers of brilliant, 
sparkling orange and bronze, enhanced by a ring of soft 
orange surrounding the golden yellow center. The 3-foot 
plants bear splendid sprays for cutting. Blooms October 5. 
Symphony. 'The dominant color of this double variety is 
mauve-rose overcast with soft coppery rose, exhibiting 
the sheen of a damask silk. As the flowers mature they 
take on silvery lilac and pink-copper tones. Height 234 
to 3 ft. October 10. 
The Moor. The darkest of the Koreans with 3-inch double 
flowers of rich port-wine-red. The Chrysanthemum 
scent is mixed with a sweet fragrance. Height 2 ft. Late 
September. 
Venus. A lovely flower of lilac-pink with rose-lavender 
shading. Single type, 2 3^ inches across, with 3 or 4 rows 
of petals, delightfully fragrant. Plants 2 34 feet high with 
wiry branches carrying a multitude of blossoms in 
generous sprays. In full bloom October 1. 
Any of the above Koreans, 59 cts. each, $5 per doz., 
except where noted 
For Chrysanthemums shipped after Sept. 10, add 25 cts, 
per plant for balling and burlapping 
CIMICIFUGA racemosa. Spires of white, 3 to 4 feet high, 
during August and September. For naturalizing and 
shade. $1.75 for 3, $2.75 for 6, $5 per doz. 
Racemosa simplex. This is the finest of the Snakeroots 
and bears immense spikes 2 34 to 3 feet high, completely 
covered with long-lasting white flowers. One of the most 
impressive plants that can be used in a perennial border, 
and blooms from September on, when white flowers are 
needed. It makes a splendid decoration when cut. 
75 cts. each, $2 for 3, $3.75 for 6, $6 per doz. 
CLEMATIS Davidiana. A Chinese species 3 feet high, with 
masses of sweet-scented blue flowers. A very showy 
border plant. 
integrifolia caerulea. Drooping blue flowers from June 
to August. 2 ft. 
• CONVALLARIA majalls (Lily-of-the-Valley). Extra-strong 
clumps with flowering pips. Best in a semi-shaded, rather 
moist place. 60 cts. each, $5.50 per doz. 
• CONVOLVULUS mauritanicus. Luxuriant mats overlaid 
with blue discs until October. 
• COREOPSIS auriculata nana. A welcome little novelty 
only 6 to 10 inches high, covered with an abundance of 
golden orange flowers from May until fall. 
Lanceolata. Golden yellow. 2 ft. June-Oct. 
Lanceolata, Perry’s Double. Unusually large yellow 
flowers produced during the summer. 2 ft. 
Mayfield Giant. A greatly improved form of this popular 
flower, with larger, longer stems and of richer yellow 
color. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
• Rosea nana. Dwarf; rose-pink flowers from May on. 
• CORONILLA cappadocica. Large, golden yellow, pea¬ 
shaped flowers trailing over mats of glaucous foliage. 
One of the best ground-covers tor a sunny exposure. 
May, June. 
Minima. Beautiful yellow flowers, slightly fragrant, on 
delicate glaucous mats. Very choice and slow. A gem. 
Either Coronilla, $1.75 for 3, $2.75 for 6, $5 per doz. 
• COTONEASTER Dammeri radicans. A creeping shrub 
for the rock-garden, with dark evergreen foliage and 
small red berries. 
• Horizontalis. More rapid-growing form and slightly more 
upright. Fine for dry, sandy banks. 
Either Cotoneaster, 85 cts. each, $8 per doz. 
Specimen plants of the two varieties mentioned above 
are available at $2.25 each 
CYANANTHUS iobatus. A rare alpine with blue flowers. 
Prostrate. July, Aug. $2 for 3, $3.50 for 6, $6.50 per doz. 
* CYCLAMEN hederaefoiium. Small marbled leaves with 
beautiful winged flowers of cherry-pink. Best in partial 
shade. July, Aug. $2.50 for 3, $8 per doz. 
CYPRIPEDIUM pubescens. Common Yellow Lady’s- 
Slipper. 1 ft. May, June. 
CYTISUS scoparius Andreanus Hybrids. A vigorous, 
handsome Broom with large, pea-shaped flowers. 
Arlesienne. Amber-orange, overlaid with crimson. 
Monterey. Coppery orange. 
Orange Beauty. Rich maroon flowers with orange bases 
during May and June. These are best planted as speci¬ 
mens in the border or as shrubs. 
Rosenante. Veined satiny cream, overlaid with markings 
of mahogany. 
Above plants from 3 Vz-in. pots, 85 cts. each, $8.50 per doz. 
• DAPHNE Cneorum. The Garland Flower which blooms 
spring and fall. 6 to 8 in., 75 cts. each; 8 to 10 in., $1; 
10 to 12 in., $1.50; 12 to 15 in., $1.75; 15 to 18 in., 
$2.25; 18 to 24 in., $3.25. 
Odora. Broad glossy green leaves on dense shrubs 12 to 
24 inches high. Fragrant flowers are cream-pink. Plants 
from 3-in. pots, 85 cts. each, $8.50 per doz. 
DELPHINIUMS. See page 84. 
• DIANTHUS alpinus. Bright rose-pink blooms. 2 in. 
Allwoodi alpinus. See Novelties, page 6. 
Barbatus (Sweet William), Pink Beauty. Salmon. 
Barbatus, Scarlet Beauty. Rich scarlet. 
Barbatus, Mixed. All colors. 
• Beatrix. Shell-pink flowers over a long period. 10 in. 
Bristol Beauty. Very large flowers, almost carnation size, 
of rich pink color and very fragrant. 
Bristol Jewel. White, flaked crimson; semi-double. 
Bristol Maid. Rose-pink; double. 
Bristol Purity. Pure white; double. 
• CaesEus. Dwarf green cushions, studded with myriads of 
sweet-scented pink flowers from May on and again in fall. 
• Caesius fl.-pl. A double form of the above, slightly more 
upright. May, June. 
• Caryophyiius (Carnation), Crimson King. New. Large 
flowers of vibrant crimson during the summer. 
Furst Bismarck. Distinct sh.ide of cerise-red. 
• Negiectus Roysi. A vigorous form of the elusive NegDctus. 
Easy and permanent; fragrant flowers in profusion. 
$1.75 for 3, $2.75 for 6, $5 per doz. 
New Blue. The color is a bright lavender-blue. Foliage 
deep green, and the flowers are in trusses about 9 inches 
high. Pkt. $1.25 
COLLECTION of 100 Plants for the 
Summer Garden. 10 each of 10varieties wID 
Achillea Ptarmica, The Pearl 
Aquilegia, Mrs. Scott 
Elliott’s Hybrids 
Dianthus (Carnation), 
Grenadin Scarlet 
Delphinium Belladonna 
Eupatorium coelestinum 
Gaillardia, Burgundy 
Heliopsis, Lemoine’s Hybrids 
Platycodon ^andiflorum 
Rudbeckia hirta Hybrids 
Viola, Jersey Gem 
• Indicates alpine and rock-garden plants 
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