
ASTILBE (See Spiraea). 
AUBRIETIA - Purple Rock Cress 
Although Strictly a rock plant, yet they are also most attractive sub- 
jects for growing in masses in, or forming edges to borders. They are 
ee much used for carpeting the surface of beds planted with spring 
ulbs. 
Culture. Aubrietias will thrive in any fairly good, well-drained soil. 
On heavy or damp soils they are apt to freeze out in winter. Best grown 
In masses in the rock garden, or as edgings. Plant six inches apart in 
autumn or very early spring. 
*Eyri Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Rosy lilac; good grower, and especially fine in clumps in combination 
with bulbs; does well in light shade. It is the hardiest of the group. 
BAPTISIA - False-Indigo 
Culture. A deep, rich soil and a sunny position is desirable for these 
plants: They should be given ample space to grow, so as to display the 
poe beauty of the foliage. Plant in autumn or spring, 12 to 18 inches 
apart. 
Australis Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Dark blue, pea-shaped flowers in June are produced on top of spikes 
2 feet high; suitable for the hardy border or wild garden. Very attrac- 
tive foliage all summer. 
BEGONIA (Hardy) (See bulbs, page 101) 
BELAMCANDA (Pardanthus) - Blackberry Lily 
An old-fashioned hardy perennial. A Lily-like plant with orange and 
black spotted flowers on stems about 30 inches high, which are followed 
by large black seeds, resembling a blackberry. 
Culture. Of easy culture in rich sandy loam in a sunny border. Plant 
in fall or spring, 6 inches apart. 
Chinensis, Mixed Hybrids Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
The colors of the Hybrid flowers vary from pale yellow through buff to 
soft coppery orange either with or without a number of small widely 
spaced bronzy dots. In fall the flowers are followed by attractive black- 
berry-like seed pods, exce!lent for decorating. They thrive during 
drought, heat and cold, and therefore are very valuable garden plants 
for difficult locations and good friends of lazy gardeners. Hardy any- 
where. Height 2 to 3 feet. 
BETONICA - Betony 
An attractive border perennial, yielding a profusion of flowers, which 
are most valuable for cutting. 
Culture. Will succeed in good, ordinary soil in a sunny border. Best 
grown in groups of three or more. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 to 10 
inches apart. 
Grandiflora Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Close tufty foliage with bright rose-purple flowers on long stems about 
2 to 3 feet tall, produced during June, July and August. A lovely plant 
for a hot, dry place in the border. 
BLEEDING HEART (See Dicentra). 
BOCCONIA - Tree-Celandine or Plume Poppy 
Hailing from China, of handsome, stately growth, have glaucous or 
greyish, lobed leaves, and buff or cream-colored flowers borne in feath- 
ery plumes or panicles between June and September. Very effective and 
ornamental plants to grow on the lawn or in the background of borders. 
Culture. A rich, loamy soil is essential for growing these plants really 
well. Plant in autumn or spring, 12 to 18 inches apart. 
Cordata Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A noble hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower, and adapted 
for planting in the shrubbery borders, and in bold groups in any position, 
attaining 6 to 8 feet in height. Flowers creamy white in terminal 
panicles. 
CALYSTEGIA 
A member of the Convolvulus 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 
twelve inches apart. Divide and replant every third year. 
*Pubescens fl.-pl. Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Double Pink Morning Glory. A very valuable prostrate growing plant. of 
neat habit. All summer long it produces double funnel-shaped lilac-pink 
flowers about two inches across, resembling double Morning Glories. It 
will do splendidly in dry and sunny places such as exposed banks or as 
edgings to dry walks, where it is difficult for other plants to survive. 
Armeria (See page 20) 


Hardy Border Carnations 
CARNATIONS - Hardy Border 
Carnations are one of the most useful and popular flowers. Hardy Border 
Carnations have acquired, as a result of cross-breeding, the habit of 
perpetual-flowering. 
Culture. Carnations will grow in ordinary good, light, well-drained soil. 
Should the soil be very light, add plenty of decayed cow manure. Plant- 
ing should be done in early fall or spring. They should be placed 12 
inches apart; protect lightly during the winter. 
Crimson King Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Here is an outstanding hardy Carnation for the garden, flowering 
throughout spring, summer, and fall, not shyly but with remarkable 
freedom. Dazzling crimson flowers on stiff, stocky stems, long enough 
for cutting. It is exceptionally hardy, growing anywhere. 
King of Black Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Similar to the other kinds in habit; its flowers are of the deepest ma- 
roon, almost black, 
Rose Queen Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Prolific blooming. Excellent for cutting and garden planting, this rose- 
pink Carnation is much desired. 
Scarlet and Red Shades Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Dozens of double and single red and scarlet flowers on long stems, 
loveiy for cutting, are produced during June and July. 
White Shades Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
The same as above but single and double white flowers. 
White Gold Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
A fine pale yellow form. Just as free as the others here mentioned. 
Mixed Shades Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
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 flowers grow on stout 
15-inch stems. Added to the unusual freedom of bloom is a rich Carna- 
tion fragrance not equalled by the greenhouse varieties, the flowers 
measure 2 to 214 inches in diameter. We offer three delightful varieties. 
They are grown in pots, making transplanting very easy. All are excep- 
tionally fine for cutting. 
Cynthia Each 60c, 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. 
Each 60c, 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. 
Lucia 
Lorna Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
This is a superb variety with immense disclike single salmon-tinted 
flowers which have a strong spicy fragrance. They grow in clusters 
on tall, stiff stems. Blooming heavily, it makes a fine show in the 
garden for a long period. Also are prized as cut flowers. 
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