



DELPHINIUMS (Continued) 
*CHINENSE BLUE 
Clear bright Chinense blue, a splendid carrying color in the garden. 
20 to 24 inches high. Blooms June to frost. 
CENTAUREA (Knapweed) 
tMontana—The Perennial Cornflower. Grows about 2 feet high, bear- 
ing large violet-blue flowers from July to September. An excellent 
carrying color in the garden. 
CHELONE (Shellflower) 
tBarbata—Hardy border Perennial of Penstemon-like habit, producing 
long spikes of brilliant, scarlet flowers. Has not been grown very 
extensively in this country as yet. Height, 3 feet. July to September. 
*Lyonii—An old-fashioned Perennial that grows beautifully in acid soil, 
attaining a height of about two feet and producing pink flowers in 
late Summer and Fall. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM 
(Shasta Daisy) 
tChiffon—A daintily frilled Shasta which grows 18 inches tall. The 
flowers are formed by a double row of narrow petals, frilled and 
flared at the edges. The center is a clear yellow. The flower is about 
3 inches across. The general effect in the garden and in a vase is 
one of light airiness and pleasing daintiness. 
tConqueror—The finest of the Chrysanthemum Maximum type, with ex- 
tremely large flowers. 
CONVALLARIA (Lily-of-the-Valley) 
The most familiar hardy perennial we list. An excellent plant for 
shady situations. Spikes from 8 to 10 inches high. Small, bell shaped 
pure white flowers, blooming in early Summer. Very fragrant. 
tCOREOPSIS (Tickseed) 
*Golden Shower—Covered the entire season with small star-like gol- 
den yellow flowers against the dark green foliage. Individual flowers 
about 1% inches across and this particular variety is a very useful 
and ornamental subject. 2 feet tall. Price: 50c per plant, $5.00 
per dozen, $35.00 per 100. 
tlanceolata Grandiflora — Rich golden yellow. One of the finest 
flowers for cutting ever introduced to cultivation. Height, 3 feet. June 
to September. 
DAPHNE (Garlandflower) 
*Cneorum—The gem of rock garden shrubs, blooming heavily twice in 
the season with clusters of Arbutus-like flowers, scented sweetly. 
6- to 9-inch spread, 75c each, $7.50 per dozen. 9- to 12- 
inch spread, $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 
DIANTHUS 
(Hardy Garden Carnations) 
“Garden Pinks,'’ as most frequently described, are becoming very popu- 
lar. They begin to flower in late May and continue to do so profusely 
throughout the season, if not permitted to go to seed. While not as 
large in flower as the greenhouse types, they are nice cut-flower speci- 
mens and very fragrant. 
tBeatrix—Beautiful deep salmon pink in color. Individual flowers about 
the size of a 50c piece, and freely produced in May and June. Very 
fragrant. 
t*Crimson King—lLarge, double, bright crimson flowers on stems 12 
to 18 inches in length. This variety begins to flower in early June 
and continues to do so throughout the entire season. Beautiful cut 
flower subjects. Price: 50c each, $5.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 
100. 
tLittle Joe—Impossible to beat this novelty with its distinct blue foli- 
age as a contrast to the large crimson flowers, flowering the entire 
summer. Height, 12 inches. 
tOld Spice (Patent 499)—This Novelty Hybrid Dianthus possesses all 
the good qualities asked for in a plant. It is as hardy as an oak 
tree with the habit of growth neat, cushion-like and compact on 
stems twelve inches tall. Flowers prolifically over long period with 
twenty or more flowers on a single plant. Color of these beautiful, 
molded flowers is rich Salmon-Pink, almost the same shade as the 
greenhouse Carnation ‘‘Laddie.’’ Calyx does not split and all flowers 
are perfectly formed. The spicy Carnation fragrance will delight 
you, particularly when used as a cut flower subject. They last a week 
or more in water. Price: 60c each, $5.00 per dozen. 
t*Peppermint Stick—A dainty, new hardy Carnation about the size 
and color of Beatrix in the individual flowers but splashed through 
the petal with crimson red. A nice acquisition to the hardy Carna- 
tion family. Price: 50c each, $5.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 
100. 
t*Plumaris (Perpetual Pink)—The old-fashioned hardy pinks with 
that elusive spicy clove fragrance. They range from white with red 
eye to deep pink. These delightful plants require well-drained soil 
and full sun. 
t *Silvermine—Pure white sport of ‘‘Beatrix'’ with much larger flowers. 
Very healthy foliage and habit of growth as well as being extremely 
fragrant. Height, 12 inches. Price: 50¢ each, $5.00 per dozen, 
$35.00 per 100. 

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