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SHASTA DAISY, ESTHER READ 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM _ Beaute 
Nivelloise—One of the largest flowered 
Shastas we have seen. The fringed 
double petalled flowers measure up to 7 
inches across, on sturdy stems. Very 
free flowering. 30 inches. 35c each. 
Chiffon—Large semi-double flowers, the 
petals somewhat ruffled. Very distinct. 
35¢ each, 
Esther Read — The first fully double 
“Shasta Daisy”, with large pure white 
flowers, resembling a double Pyrethrum, 
on strong 2-ft. stems. Very floriferous, 
invaluable for border decoration or cut- 
ting purposes. One of the finest of recent 
introduction from England. May to Oct. 
Stock very scare, and will be for a year. 
75c and $1.00 each. 
Marconi—Very large, double white Chrys- 
anthemum-like flowers on 24 to 30-inch 
stems, from May to October, if flowers 
are kept cut. 50c and 75c each. 
Mt. Shasta — Reported to be a sport of 
Esther Read, with pure white, high-crest- 
ed double flowers, which have a double 
row of overlapping guard petals. The 
flowers, 4 inches across, are borne on 
strong 24 to 30-inch stems. Very hardy. 
A real winner for the florists, blooming 
continuously from May to October 75c 
and $1.00 each. 
*CHRYSOGONUM *virginianum — A free- 
flowering creeper for the shady rock gar- 
den or rockwall, producing its bright 
golden yellow flowers from early spring 
to late fall. 6 inches. 35c each. 
WM. BORSCH & SON, Maplewood, Oregon 
CIMICIFUGA — Very showy autumn border 
plants, especially for shady, moist places. 
Quite unique in appearance, the tail-like 
racemes, sometimes branched or forked, 
are pure white. Best in rich soil. 
foetida—(simplex)—Most valuable for its 
extreme late flowering, beginning in 
September and attaining full perfection 
about mid-October. The 2 to 3 ft. stems 
make excellent. cut flowers, lasting i. 
perfection a long time. 50c each. 
racemosa—The 4 to 6 ft. spikes are in per- 
fection during July and Aug. 35c each. 
CLINTONIA andrewsiana—A very rare na 
tive of southern Oregon, in deep, cool 
woods, and the showiest of the group. 
Clumps of glossy foliage and loose heads 
of rose-pink flowers on 12 to 18 inch 
stems, to be followed by berries of a bril- 
liant hue. Best in clayey soils rich in 
leaf mold. Very rare. 50c each. 
CONVALLARIA majalis — (Lily-of-the-Val- 
ley) For massing near shrubs or along 
shaded borders, in moderately rich soil. 
Clumps of several pips, 25c each. 
majalis fortunei—Improved variety of Lily- 
of-the-Valley with larger flowers on long- 
er stems, and larger, darker green foli- 
age, Clumps of several pips, 50c each. 
CONVOLVULUS *cantabrica — A trailing 
species with grey foliage and soft rose 
flowers. Very hardy and should be plant- 
ed in a sunny, well-drained position. 
40¢ each. 
*cneorum—Shrubby habit with intensely 
silvery leaves and large white flowers, 
fading pink, produced all Summer. Full 
sun, 24 to 30 inches. 50c each. 
*mauritanicus—One of the finest and most 
persistent summer blooming plants for 
rockery or border we have. Requires a 
sunny, well-drained spot, where it makes 
great mats or carpets of blue from June 
to November. 50c each. 
COPTIS *laciniata—One of the most beauti- 
ful plants for ground cover for shady, 
moist places. Its deep green, finely cut 
foliage seems as if polished. Small white 
flower. Spreads by underground runners 
and soon makes a nice mass’ 35c each. 
*groenlandica—Found in bogs and damp 
mossy woods in northeastern states, with 
long-stalked, shiny leaves, lighter in color 
than preceding, and small white flowers. 
Ground cover. 6 inches. 35c each. : 
*quinquefolia—A beautiful dainty species, 
with five-lobed leaves on inch stems, and 
between them, standing erect, single 
white star cup-like flowers, like the 
daintiest of high alpine Buttercups. 
Choice and rare. 50c each. 
