BETONICA - Betony 
An attractive border perennial yielding a profusion ich 
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are most valuable for cutting. : P ee tae 
Culture. Will succeed in good, ordinary soil in a sunny border, Best 
grown in groups of three or more. Plant in autumn or spri 
inches apart. Mba A 
Grandiflora Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Close tufty foliage with bright rose-purple flowers on long stems about 
2 to 3 feet tall, produced during June, July and August. A | | | 
for a hot, dry place in the border. ; ‘: ee ee ay 
BLEEDING HEART (See Dicentra). 
BOLTONIA .- Bolton’s-starwort 
They are similar in foliage and flower to the Aster, are most graceful 
in habit, and well suited for the mixed border or the wild garden. 
Culture. Precisely the same as for Asters. The Boltonias bloom during 
July, August, and September, while the Asters bloom from then on. 
Latisquama Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
Pink, slightly tinted with lavender. 4 to 6 feet. Really the best of all 
varieties offered. 
CALYSTEGIA 
A member of the Convolyulus or Morning Glory family which came to us 
from Asia. Exceptionally useful for covering bare ground or stumps, or 
for rock garden decoration. 
Culture. Best grown in soil not too rich. Impartial to sandy or heavy 

loam. Perfectly hardy and easily grown anywhere. Plant in fall or spring Pregame eae 
twelve inches apart. Divide and replant every third year. Betonica Grandiflora 
Pubescens fl. pl. Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Double Pink. Morning Glory. A very valuable prostrate growing plant of CARNATIONS - Hardy Border 
neat habit. All summer long it produces double funnel-shaped lilac-pink 
fl . : : ; Carnations are one of the most useful and popular flowers. Hardy Border 
will do SATE ng Ae ate (epee ne Maia ig ag Le ie Satie Ore axe acquired, as a result of cross-breeding, the habit of 
edgings to dry walks, where it is difficult for other plants to survive. Derpel uals Deut , . : . . 
Culture. Carnations will grow in ordinary good, light, well-drained soil. 
a , Should the soil be very light, add plenty of decayed cow manure. Plant- 
CALLIRHOE Poppy Mallow ing should be done in early fall or spring. They should be placed 12 
pies rate? plants with brilliant flowers; for the rock garden or on the inches apart; protect lightly during the winter. 
margin o ry borders. ; ; ‘ rc ‘ , 
cats: , Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Culture. Any good, sandy soil will do but it must be dry. Plants must Crimson King : Fea 2 if f : 
be planted in full sun, 8 to 10 inches apart, preterebiy ih spring. Fall Here ft an outstanding hardy Spiation ior the gargen, Hewering 
planting is satisfactory if done early and plants are protected for the throughout spring, summer, and fall, not shyly but with remarkable 
Winter: freedom. Dazzling crimson flowers on stiff, stocky stems, long enough 
*Involucrata Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 for cutting. It is exceptionally hardy, growing anywhere. 
Trailing plant, with finely divided foliage and large, saucer-shaped flow- King of Black Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
ers of bright rosy crimson, with white centers, which are produced all Similar to the other kinds in habit; its flowers are of the deepest ma- 
summer and fall. roon, almost black. 
Rose Queen Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
Prolific blooming. Excellent for cutting and garden planting,. this rose- 
pink Carnation is much desired. 
Scarlet and Red Shades Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
Dozens of double and single red and scarlet flowers on long stems, 
lovely for cutting, are produced during June and July. 
White Shades Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
The same as above but single and double white flowers. 
White Gold Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
A fine pale yellow form. Just as free as the others here mentioned. 
Mixed Shades Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
A riot of color and flowers in great abundance in June and July, are 
the result from just a few plants. Cut back all flower stems when 
through blooming. 
NEW ENGLISH COTTAGE CARNATIONS 
Flower All Summer and Autumn 
This is a new race of Hardy Carnations, many types and species were 
crossed and recrossed in its development in England. The plants of the 
“Cottage Carnation’’ resemble small Yucca plants; their rugged foliage 
and growth is marvelous, and look a picture of health at all times. 
Below zero temperatures do not bother them. The hundreds of flowers 
grow on stout 15-inch stems. Added to this unusual freedom of bloom 
is a rich Carnation fragrance not equalled by the greenhouse varieties, 
the flowers measure 2 to 2\% inches in diameter. We offer three de- 

. ae lightful varieties. They are grown in pots making transplanting very 
Calystegia Pubescens Fl. Pl. easy. All are exceptionally fine for cutting. 
Sylvia Each $0.55, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
b Ways . ; =9 : The flower petals are pale rose-pink, edged silvery white. This color 
Hardy Begonia, Evansiana (See page 18) deepens to a rich deep salmon towards the base. The effect is lovely 
and delicate; very fragrant. 
Cynthia Each $0.55, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Pure shrimp-pink without variations in tone. The petals are waxy and 
entirely smooth at the edges, a beautiful gardenia-like flower with 
spicy fragrance, 
Lucia Each $0.55, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Deep rose-pink with salmon shadings, petals are sharply edged. The 
flowers are delightfully fragrant. This variety is a particularly free 
grower and bloomer and is a favorite with us for cutting as well 
as for garden use. 

CATANANCHE - Blue Cupidone, or Love-Plant 
A native of Southern Europe, have hoary, lance-shaped leaves, and crisp, 
chaff-like, brilliant blue flowers, resembling those of the Everlasting. Is 
an attractive plant when in flower. Flowers are useful for cutting. 
Culture. This perennial requires good, ordinary soil and a dry, well 
drained, sunny position. Plant in spring, 8 inches apart. If planted in 
fall, protect lightly during winter. 
*Caerulea Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Heads of pretty deep blue flowers on long stems. Profuse and excellent 
cut flowers in great quantities on 18-inch stems during July, August, 
and September. 
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