2 FULLY DEVELOPED HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
ANNUAL SPRINGTIME POPULARITY PARADE 
Of Perennials That Are New, Novel and Particularly 
To Be Considered for Planting Now 
Our specialists work for you. The list which follows represents material selected for particular merit. The items 
pointed out in this preseniation indicate the value of our complete line of perennials when they are applied to your 
growing or merchandising. We could not hope to include all that is new, novel, and different here. Each page of this 
catalog is filled with perennial values, a particular opportunity to plan your spring plantings for profit. 
AETHIONEMA WARLEY ROSE 
A delightful novelty that excites the interest of everyone who sees it 
here. It is a neat and compact Persian Candytuft with blue foliage 
and beautiful pink flowers resembling a miniature Daphne. 
22" Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
AJUGA. PINK SPIRE 
This is a very effective variety because of its soft pink flowers which 
are produced on long spikes in June and July. Perfect, compact habit 
of growth, height 6 to 9 inches. The foliage is dense and remains 
evergreen throughout the entire winter. 
Field Grown, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
22" Pots, Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
ARABIS, ROSABELLA 
It is a neat, upright grower, producing bright rosy pink flowers in 
large clusters well above the contrasting, dense, silvery gray, solid com- 
pact Arabis foliage. Creates a very striking effect. 
2Y2" Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
THE MODERN ASTERS 
BEECHWOOD CHALLENGER. Erect grower, of medium height, producing 
brilliant crimson-red flowers. We highly recommend this variety for florist 
cutting or landscape use. 
24" Pots, Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
HARRINGTON’S PINK. Produces fine silvery rose flowers in clusters, con- 
tinuously from early September until cut down by frost. It makes a 
striking show in the garden, and florists will find this a valuable cut 
flower for use in the larger vases and floral arrangements. 
214” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
HILDA BALLARD. The enormous flowers are beautiful opalescent mauve 
or lilac, each blossom with a deep fringe of rays which are particularly 
soft in appearance. It is strong growing, branching, with very dark 
stems and rich green leaves. One of the finest. 
Field Grown, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
214" Pots, Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
PALMYRA. An extremely ‘interesting novelty in’ the Novae Belgii class. 
Absolutely hardy and vigorous, grows to a medium height. The flowers 
are semi-double, pure pink and make up into perfect pyramids. This 
variety will rate among the highest in your Aster group. ; 
Field Grown, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
214" Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
RED CLOUD. A rare and very fine novelty. Produces pure deep pink 
flowers in September and October. Height 4 to 5 feet. Completes the 
companions. 
21%," Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
STAR OF EISENACH. Dark violet blue flowers and rich glowing orange 
center. As a garden plant it is practical and beautiful. For the florist 
it forces easily and its stately nature and attractive color make it ideal 
for cutting. It bears - flowers in great profusion on sturdy stems of 
neat appearance. 
24," Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM. When the flowers first open they appear 
as a deeper pink and these with the softer pink open flowers make a 
lovely combination of color. Height 4 feet, blooms the end of September. 
Field Grown, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
214" Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
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BOLTONIA, SNOWBANEK 
This very worthy variety is genuinely appreciated for its compact, neat 
habit of growth. It rises to a height of 4 feet and requires no staking. 
Beautiful snow white flowers are produced in great abundance on 
strong, erect stems throughout September and October. In a mass 
planting it creates the effect of a bank of snow rising from the 
ground. 
Field Grown, 22” Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
21," Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
CATANANCHE, COERULEA MAJOR 
The neatly branching stems bear a profusion of rich lavender blue 
flowers. The foliage is a tasteful silvery green. —!t adopts itself 
nocely to dry borders. Grows 2 to 2% feet. Flowers July to October. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
CAMPANULA, PERSIC. HUMOSA 
A very neat growing variety, attaining a height of 24 to 30 inches 
and producing large, semi-double blue flowers. Glossy green foliage 
and very regular habit. Produces an effect quite different from the 
other varieties of this type. 
214" Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
DIANTHUS,. MEG. GARDNER 
It is tops in the Sweet Pinks group. It’s a plant with a personality, 
difficult to describe but immediately captivating. A medium dwarf 
variety, produces distinct white flowers with a vivid crrmson center, 
each one a delicate miniature that might well have sprung from an 
artist’s brush. 
2/2" Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
JUST A FEW OF THE FINE NEW 
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
See Our Complete Presentation—Pages 14 and 15 
COMMANDER CUSHION. A _ new flowering style in the Cushion group, 
red double daisy-like with a bright yellow center. Spotted in a hardy 
border, it delivers the early fall punch in the planting’s personality. 
Grows to 15 inches. 
2” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
CHRYSANTHEMUM DAHLIA FLOWER. It is a deep dark red, the rich- 
est of colors. The flowers resemble very cloesly a Cactus Dahlia. It is 
absolutely different than any Chrysanthemum in cultivation today. 
2” Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
CHRYSANTHEMUM EARLY WONDER Pat. No. 490. It is tremendously 
valuable as a fine cut flower Hardy Chrysanthemum. On first opening 
the flowers are a delicate pink blending to peach-blossom pink when fully 
open. It is hardy, blooms early enough for a complete crop in all sections 
of the country. 
2” Pots, Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
DEAN KAY IMPROVED. Dean Kay, the original of the summer flower- 
ing series, has now been improved both as to flower color and form, and 
to growth habit. Deep rose-pink. 
2” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
MY LADY. A third new introduction in the Dean Kay series. Very 
unusual and novel, the flowers are large, double, orange-yellow. 
Field Grown, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
2” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
YELLOW DEAN KAY. An enchanting progression in the valuable Dean 
Kay series. Bright golden yellow flowers. 
Field Grown, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
2” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
JASPER SPOON. A new compliment to the novel and popular Spoon 
group. Flower form is compact with the rays and flattened tips closely 
placed. Color is a bright bronze-red overtone, mottled on a brilliant gold 
relief that is the principal color effect. 
Field Grown, Per 10, $2.75; Per 100, $22.50 
2” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; er 100, $17.50 
ORCHID SPOON. The flowers, of the popular Spoon form, are a clear 
orchid color and of generous size. One of the most interesting of this 
group. 
Field Grown, Per 10, $2.75; Per 100, $22.50 
2” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
MYSTERY GLORYMUM. Featured by growth characteristic, best describ- 
ed as a near Cascade. It is low growing and brilliantly covered with 
striking red flowers of much larger size than usually seen in the Cushion 
family. This is particularly recommended as one of the best. 
2” Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
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EUPATORIUM, CANABINUM FL. PL. 
Novel and unique Hardy Ageratum. The color is a brilliant pink with 
a lavender tone. The plant is well formed, growing to 3 feet in 
height, producing generous flower heads on sturdy stems during the 
months of June and July. Very good variety for cutting. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
HELIANTHUS, CORONATION 
A fine introduction of this noble race of border plant. Produces large, 
perfect double flowers of a rich yellow color from August to October. 
Grows to a height of 4 to 5 feet. 
Field Grown, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
212" Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
