

A MESSAGE FROM CARL PURDY 
Here at “The Terraces’ 
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I grow and observe a wide variety of plants. Some are novelties, 
some quite new to me, many are fine old plants I have lost track of or failed fully to appreciate 
their worth. 
Each year as I am doing in this catalog I add those of real merit to my offerings of Peren- 
nial and Rock Garden Plants which you will find on pages 13 to 30. 
Some superior novelties, some much neglected fine old things, and several little known but 
very lovely plants deserve special mention and I consider it a real service to bring them to your 
attention in the following paragraphs. 
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You will find each one of them worthy of your attention and such as will prove real additions 
to your garden. 

Shasta Daisy, Esther Read 
CHRYSANTHEMUM ESTHER READ 
The first fully double Shasta Daisy, its pure white 
flowers are like huge very double Pyrethrums. Two 
feet tall, branching from the base, the stems are stout 
and the very large flowers come freely over a long 
period. This recent introduction ranks with the very 
finest of garden and cutting flowers. Culture as for 
Shasta Daisy. Each 60 cts.; 3 for $1.50. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM WHITE SWAN 
The white flowers are formed much like those of 
Esther Read but the flowers are smaller and more 
dainty and the stems are slender and wiry. It has 
been called Memorial Day Daisy because it is reliably 
in bloom on that day when one may cut 20 to 30 
flowers from a single plant. It has delighted all 
visitors here this spring. Hardy. Full sun and any 
soil. Each 40 cts.; 3 for $1.00. 
DIANTHUS HIGHLAND HYBRIDS 
These come to us so highly recommended that we 
offer before seeing them bloom. Very large flowers 
on 16-in. stems in late spring and early summer. The 
lovely colors vary from softest blush, pinks, to deep- 
est rose, many with a velvety maroon central zone. 
Plants, 30 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. Seeds, pkt. 20 cts. 
ASTER MAUVE CUSHION 
This charming Aster I lost and but just now re- 
gained. Its foliage forms a low rounded cushion 11% 

Some unusual shrubs are offered, page 34. 
ft. across from which rise the 9-in. stems carrying 
flowers of delicate mauve 114-2 inches in diameter in 
ereat profusion in Oct. and Nov. Prefers full sun. 
Each 30 cts.; 3 for 75 cts. 
EUPATORIUM COELESTINUM 
Popularly called hardy Ageratum, it is not new 
but is truly lovely. Fluffy heads of light violet-blue 
flowers on 15-in. stems in greatest profusion from 
July until frost. Flowers last for a week as cut 
flowers and are a delight in the garden. Of easiest 
culture sun or shade. 30 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 

Anemone Pulsatilla 
PASQUE FLOWER . Anemone Pulsatilla 
This lovely plant comes from the Swiss Alps. The 
9-12 in. flowering stems arise in spring from the half 
developed mass of silky foliage, with flowers open 
cups 2 in. across. It likes an open well drained soil 
in rock garden or border; full sun in cool regions; 
where warm, light shade, and a humus mulch. I have 
not offered for some years because of unsatisfactory 
stock but now have nice plants. Colors are deep blue 
and reddish-purple but by accident my lots became 
mixed so for this year, Mixed only, 30 cts. each; 
3 for 75 cts. 

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