
AQUILEGIA - The Columbine 
: The Columbines are adaptable to varying conditions of sun, shade and soil. Their combina- 
tion of lacy foliage and graceful flowers on slender, wiry stems makes them distinctive in any 
garden. They bloom over a long period in early summer. The long-spurred hybrids are par- 
ticularly outstanding. 
. *Aquilegia caerulea. Colorado Columbine. 12 in. May-July. Bright blue. 
*canadensis. American Columbine. 2 ft. May-June. 
a preferred rock garden variety. 
chrysantha. Golden Columbine. 3 ft. 
Crimson Star. 
ers with yellow centers. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
June-August. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott Hybrids. 3 ft. June-July. Long-spurred flowers in a wide 
range of shades of blue and pink. 
*ARMERIA caespitosa. 2 in. May-June. Low tufts of grassy foliage; flowers 
pink. 
*cephalotes rubra. 18 in. July-August. 
*maritima. Common Thrift. 6 in. May-June. Lavender-pink flowers. 
HARDY ASTERS 
With the exception of the Alpine varieties the hardy Asters are of particular value for late 
color, being most effective when planted in masses. The individual daisy-like florets are of a 
delicate structure appealing to the artist. Dwarf and tall types adapt them to many purposes. 
Aster alpinus. Rock Aster. 9 in. May-June. Blue; the preferred rock garden sort. 
October-November. Masses of delicate mauve flowers on a broad, 
*Mauve Cushion. 9 in. 
cushion-shaped plant of somewhat creeping habit. 
novae-angliae. New England Aster. 4 ft. August-September. A native which benefits 
by cultivation; especially good for naturalizing or planting in large groups. 
Beechwood Challenger. 3-4 ft. September. Brilliant crimson-red flow- 
ers borne in profusion. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
Blue Gown. 4 ft. September-October. Exceptionally large flowers of 
beautiful china-blue. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Charles Wilson. 3 ft. September. Large ruby-red blossoms. 
Harrington’s Pink. 3 ft. September. (See color illustration page 35.) 
This pink hardy Aster is free from the purplish shadings of most other 
hybrids, its flowers resembling large single Chrysanthemums. It is espe- 
cially good for cutting, and is fast becoming a preferred garden subject. 
40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
Mt. Everest. 3-4 ft. September-October. A perfect ‘“‘mountain” of 
snowy white blossoms from ground to apex. Most distinctive. 
Red Rover. 2% ft. This semi-dwarf red Aster is also of compact habit, 
effectively combining with Mt. Everest. An excellent cutting variety. 
St. Egwin. 18-24 in. September. Dwarf symmetrical plants covered with 
bright pink blossoms. 
ARUNCUS sylvester. Common Goatsbeard. 4 ft. June. Feathery plumes 
of white. 
ASCLEPIAS tuberosa. Butterfly Weed. 2 ft. July-September. Orange- 
yellow. 
ASTILBE, Avalanche. 2 ft. White. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
Gloria. 2 ft. July-August. Deep pink. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
Salland. 3 ft. August. Rich red. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
*Peach Blossom. 18 in. July-August. Soft pink. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
Queen Alexandra. 2 ft. June. Cream with pink shadings. 40c each; 
$4.00 per doz. 
BOLTONIA asteroides. White Boltonia. 6 ft. September-October. 
latisquama. Violet Boltonia. 4 ft. August-October. Lavender-pink. 
CAMPANULA .- The Bellflower 
This group includes the old-fashioned Canterbury Bells, Peach Bells, and 
the dwarf, delicate Harebells. No garden is complete without them. 
*Campanula carpatica. Carpathian Bellflower. 8 in. June-October. Blue. 
*garganica. Gargano Harebell. 4 in. June-September. Light blue. 
*lactiflora. Milky Bellflower. 2 ft. July-August. Clear blue. 
medium. Canterbury Bells. 2% ft. June-July. (Biennial.) The true 
Canterbury Bell with large bell-shaped flowers on erect stems. These 
are supplied in pink, blue, white and mixed colors. 
medium calycanthema. Cup-and-Saucer Bellflower. 2-3 ft. July. (Bien- 
nial.) Another of the old-fashioned Campanulas; supplied in pink, blue 
and white. 
muralis. 5 in. June-August. Dwarf blue; somewhat trailing habit. 
persicifolia. Peachleaf Bellflower. 2% ft. June-July. A pleasing group 
of tall plants giving accent to the border. Single blue flowers. 
*rotundifolia. Harebell. 1 ft. June-August. Low growing; clear blue. 
*CENTAUREA dealbata. Persian Centaurea. 18 in. June-August. Rosy 
ink. 
Dtecacephiala. Globe Centaurea. 3 ft. July-August. Large yellow. 
*montana. Mountain Bluet. 18 in. July-August. Violet-blue. 
*CERASTIUM tomentosum. Snow-in-Summer. 6 in. May-June. Trailing; 
white. 
*CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoides. Plumbago. 8 in. August-September. 
Blue. 
CHEIRANTHUS - Hardy Wallflower 
*Cheiranthus allioni. Wallflower. 18 in. May-July. Orange-yellow. 
Native; scarlet-and-yellow flowers; 
Tall, golden yellow. 
(See color illustrat‘on page 36.) Large bright crimson flow- 
Crimson flowers on wiry stems. 
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THE HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
The hardy Chrysanthemums invariably head the list of garden flowers for 
late summer and fall. Recent years have seen the introduct on of an endless 
number of hybrids in widely varying types; following are a dozen or more 
varieties which are of distinct merit. Young vigorous plants set out in the 
spring will bloom luxuriantly the first season. The Chrysanthemums require 
sunlight and good soil, with clean cultivation. 
Algonquin. 18 in. Mid-September. Large brilliant yellow flowers. 
Astrid. (Arcticum). 2 ft. September-October. Single daisy-like flowers of 
large size, rosy shell-pink with yellow centers. Unusually hardy. 
Burgundy. (Korean.) 2% ft. October. Large double flowers of rich bur- 
gundy-red; the plant is of strong rugged growth. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
Dean Kay. 2 ft. September-October. This striking new Chrysanthemum is 
of the broad-spreading semi-dwarf type suitable for planting individually 
or for bordering. Its color is non-fading pink with double flowers of good 
size and substance. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Early Bronze. 2% ft. August-September. Double flowers of lively bronzy 
yellow produced freely. 
Eugene A. Wander. 18 in. October. This new Chrysanthemum bears ex- 
tremely large double golden yellow flowers in branching clusters. The plant 
is compact and hardy. 60c each; $6.00 per doz. 
Lavender Lady. 24 in. October. Fully double, lavender-pink blossoms on 
a plant of erect vigorous growth. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
Mrs. P. S. DuPont III. 2% ft. October. Long sprays of iridescent buff- 
old-rose tinted with salmon. Free-flowering and distinct. 50c each; $5.00 
per doz. (See color page 48.) 
Orange Glow. This Bay State introduction is of exceptional hardiness, and 
carries compact clusters of semi-double, reddish orange flowers. The plant 
is of upright growth with long stems. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Pale Moon. 2 ft. Late September. Soft sulphur-yellow. This new Chrys- 
anthemum is rapidly becoming a favorite and should be in every collection. 
40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
Pygmy Gold. 18 in. September. A distinct dwarf variety producing quan- 
tities of rather small clear yellow flowers, making it indispensable as a 
colorful border-plant for fall effect. 
Rose Glow. 214 ft. September. Lovely old rose blossoms in great profusion, 
with wide, recurved petals. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
Sunset. 2 ft. September-October. Bronzy copper and gold, with “spooned” 
petals. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Treasure Trove. 2-3 ft. October. Sprays of bright yellow, rather flat 
blossoms. It has received much favorable comment since its introduction 
by Bay State last season. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. (See color illustration, 
page 36.) 
Vivid. 2 ft. October. Double flowers of deep, rosy crimson. 
CUSHION ’MUMS 
This group of low, broad-growing Chrysanthemums has been extended to 
include intriguing variations in color, and when in bloom they remind one 
of exhibition-type Azaleas. They are deservedly popular, and are unsurpassed 
for building up the last of the season in the garden or border. Price: 30c 
each; $3.00 per doz., except as noted. 
Bronze Cushion. Red Cushion. 
Pink Cushion (Amelia). White Cushion. 
Yellow Cushion. (See color page 36.) 
Little Bob. Pompon flowers of deep old rose. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
. 
Except Where Otherwise Noted, Perennials are 30c Each; $3.00 per Dozen 
6 or More Plants of One Variety Will be Furnished at Dozen Rate 
