HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
The following pages contain some of the most desirable Hardy Perennial plants for cut flower production and garden 
show as well. We are also in position to furnish every worthwhile variety, produced by a specialist who is renowned 
for quality. Our special complete catalogue of Hardy Perennial Plants ready February 1, 1941. If interested write for 
a free copy. 
ACHILLEA 
Milfoil or Yarrow 
PERRY'S WHITE. 1 to 2 feet. June to August. 
A choice variety. Nothing better for cutting. 
An excellent filler. The whitest of all Achilleas, 
and an outstanding favorite with florists for 
summer flowers. 
Per 10, 85c; Per 100, $6.00 
HARDY ASTERS 
ASTER FRIKARTI, Wonder of Staffa. Lavender- 
blue flowers from 2 to IV 2 inches across, pro¬ 
duced from June 1st until the middle of Novem¬ 
ber. Does exceedingly well in light shade and 
comes to perfection in full sun. A constant rich 
display of flowers is kept up the entire sum¬ 
mer. Flowers are excellent for cutting. 2'A-in. 
pots. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
STAR OF WARTBURG. Large lilac blue flowers 
with a striking orange center are produced on 
12 to 14-inch stems about the middle of June. 
A strikingly beautiful plant in the rock garden 
or in any perennial bed. While very striking in 
its permanent location, at the same time the 
flowers can be cut and used in the better types 
of floral pieces. 214-in. pots. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
AQUILEGIA or COLUMBINE 
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT HYBRIDS. There is not 
a better mixture grown in the world. Wonder¬ 
ful colors and color combinations, with very 
long spurred flowers. Colors range through 
shades of lavenders, mauves, blues, purples, 
whites, creams, yellows, pinks, reds, etc. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
ARTEMESIA 
Boundlessly useful, either for the border, for 
spotting in shrub plantings, or, particularly, for 
filling in floral effects. 
SILVER KING. Unguestionably one of the best 
all around decorative plants. Its bright silver- 
colored stems and foliage are of great value as 
a filler for bouquets, sprays, baskets, or all 
sorts of floral pieces. By cutting and drying the 
stems it is very valuable in the winter for filler. 
It is a showy plant in the perennial border or 
among shrubbery. 
Per 10, $1.00; Per 100, $7.00 
CARNATIONS 
ALLWOOD'S COTTAGE STRAIN. A fine race 
of Carnations, including a good range of colors. 
Plants are of stocky habit of growth and there¬ 
fore do not require staking. They commence to 
flower early and continue in bloom for a 
lengthy period. Flowers should be cut in order 
to encourage a succession of bloom. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
CRIMSON KING. Produces beautiful double 
crimson flowers on stems 12 to 14 inches in 
length. Very desirable for floral arrangements. 
We have growing in our nurseries an excellent 
type of this worthy Carnation. If the flowers 
are cut continuously, our plants will flower 
practically all summer, thus providing desir¬ 
able material for your summer requirements. 
2-in. Pots 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
CAMPANULA 
Bellflower 
Florist Cut Flower Varieties 
MEDIUM CALYCANTHEMA (Cup and Saucer). 
Light blue, deep blue, rose and white. Colors 
separate. Classed among the showiest garden 
plants; also one of the most desirable cut 
flowers. 
Per 10, 85c; Per 100, $6.00 
MEDIA. The well known "Canterbury Bells." 
Its numerous branches crowded with deep 
bells, the edges softly rolled back and fluted. 
Blooms in July. Light blue, deep blue, pink, 
and white. Very showy for gardens. Valuable 
for cutting. Height 2 to 3 feet. 
Per 10, 85c; Per 100, $6.00 
CENTAUREA 
Knapweed 
MACROCEPHELA. The flowers are large 
thistle-like, golden yellow on erect stems. They 
can easily be worked into almost any floral 
arrangement and on account of the size of 
flowers they are very noticeable. 
Per 10. $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
MAXIMUM 
Shasta Daisy or Moonpenny 
ALASKA. A decided improvement on the 
original; with blooms AV 2 to 5 inches across 
of pure glistening white. Very free-flowering 
and in bloom all Summer and fall. 2 feet. 
Per 10, 85c; Per 100, $6.00 
SHASTA DAISY—CHIFFON. A daintily frilled 
Shasta Daisy which grows about 18 inches tall. 
The flowers are formed by a double row of 
narrow petals, frilled and flared at the edges. 
The flowers, about 3 inches across, with a 
clear yellow center, are very pleasing and 
dainty. 214-in. Pots 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.00 
MARTIN'S EARLY MEMORIAL DAISY. Large, 
pure, glistening white flowers on 24-in. stems. 
Plant on benches in December and January. 
Forcing time required eight weeks. 
Strong forcing clumps. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
COREOPSIS 
A useful and attractive herbaceous perennial, 
both for border and cut flowers. They are -of 
easy culture and produce their golden yellow 
flowers in profusion throughout the summer. 
MAYFIELD GIANT. This fine new Coreopsis of 
Australian origin is a considerable advance¬ 
ment on any strain yet introduced. It produces 
taller, more vigorous plants, with longer, firmer 
stems, and larger individual flowers, having 
broader petals, forming a more perfect corolla. 
Flowers yellow. 
Per 10, 85c; Per 100, $6.00 
NEW DOUBLE SUNBURST. Here is a Coreopsis 
which is different, producing striking golden 
yellow flowers which are actually double and 
of good size. They attract a great deal of at¬ 
tention and are also elegant cut flowers, noted 
for their keeping qualities. They grow to a 
height of 24 to 30 inches. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
DELPHINIUMS 
From the appearance of our fields this year we 
will have for forcing wonderful quality Del¬ 
phiniums. The improved types of today are far 
superior. By all means we recommend that you 
make a nice planting. All our plants will be 
properly frost cured for immediate planting 
upon receipt. It is important that they be grown 
in fairly heavy loamy soil in cool temperature. 
You will find our prices very reasonable for 
forcing material. 
BELLADONNA IMPROVED (Cliveden Beauty). 
Turquoise blue. 
Select 1 yr. forcing grade 
Per 10, $1.00; Per 100, $7.00 
Select 2 yr. forcing grade 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
BELLAMOSA. Dark blue. 
Select 1 yr. forcing grade 
Per 10, $1.00; Per 100, $7.00 
Select 2 yr. forcing grade 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100. $10.00 
BLACKMORE AND LANGDON HYBRIDS. One 
of the best strains of hybrids. 
Select 1 yr. forcing grade 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
Select 2 yr. forcing grade 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
LAMARTINE. Deep blue with distinct white 
eye. 
Select 1 yr. forcing grade 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
Select 2 yr. forcing grade 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100. $15.00 
MARTIN'S SUPERB WREXHAM OR HOLLY¬ 
HOCK STRAIN. Popular hybrid strain. 
Select 1 yr. forcing grade 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
Select 2 yr. forcing grade 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
Giant Pacific Hybrids 
This is the most beautiful of the Delphiniums. 
The stems are wiry, strong enough to resist 
high winds. Under good conditions, these plants 
will produce beautifully proportioned spikes 3 
to 5 feet in height. The individual flowers are 
large, 2 to 3 inches in diameter, of delicate 
shadings and of good form and substance. We 
strongly recommend the plants both for the 
bright landscape and for cutting. 
Dark Violet Light Violet 
Dark Blue Light Blue 
Lavender White 
Medium Blue 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
LATEST NOVELTY SELECTIONS 
New Blends Mixed Galahad Series 
Blue Jay Series Lancelot Series 
King Arthur Series Guinevere Series 
Field Grown 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
3-in. Pot Plants 
Per 10. $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
SPECIAL NOTE! 
All perennial plants listed in these pages are 
supplied in strong field plants unless otherwise 
noted. 
A. B. C. 
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