
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, 
lovely 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 2 inches in diameter. We offer four 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. 
Lucia 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. 
Lorna 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $7.50 
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. 
Sylvia Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $7.50 
The flower petals are pale rose-pink, edaed silvery white. This color 
deepens to a rich deep salmon towards the base. The effect is lovely 
and delicate; very fragrant. 

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 $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
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. A fine plant for in front of the border, 
CENTAUREA - Perennial Bachelor Button 
Hardy perennials of easy culture and attractive appearance. Are showy 
plants in sunny borders, and useful for cut flowers. Flowers are more or 
less thistle-like. 
Culture. All will succeed in good, ordinary soil in sunny borders. Best 
grown in groups of three. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 inches apart; 
divide and replant every third year. 
Macrocephala Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Large, thistle-like, golden yellow flowers; useful for cutting and showy 
in borders. July and August. 3% feet high. Very easily grown on 
any soil, 
Montana Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
(Perennial Cornflower.) Grows 2 feet high, bearing large, violet-blue 
flowers from July to September. Showy and of easy culture, 
CERATOSTIGMA (See Plumbago Larpentae). 
CIMICIFUGA - Snakeroot 
Handsome, herbaceous perennials. They have large, palmlike leaves, 
and small flowers borne in feathery racemes. 
Culture. Grow in ordinary moist soil in colonies of six or more, in par- 
tially shaded borders or in open woods. -Plant in autumn or spring, 8 to 
12 inches apart. 
Racemosa Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Handsome shade-loving plant, bearing in July and August spikes of 
pure white flowers, 4 to 6 feet high; well suited for planting at the 
back of border, or for naturalizing at the edge of the woods. 
CLEMATIS, Dwarf - Shrubby Clematis 
Here we deal only with the herbaceous species, the stems of which die 
down in autumn, and that are of a bushy and non-climbing habit. 
Those offered are suitable for the mixed border, and make a very 
effective display when in flower. 
Culture. They prefer a chalky, well-drained loam. Where this is not 
available, mix plenty of lime with the soil. Plant in autumn or spring. 
In autumn cut the stems back to the soil, and give a good mulching 
of well-decayed manure. 
Davidiana, Profusion Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Another fine hybrid of this worth-while border plant. Deep blue flowers 
in great profusion, sweetly scented. Hardy as an oak, no insect pests, 
foes well on any soil. Easily one of the best of summer-flowering border 
plants. : \ 
Mandchurica Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Here we have an exceptionally good plant for cutting. When established 
this variety will send up in July spikes about 3 feet high which are 
superb for cutting. The white, fragrant flowers are loosely spaced on 
wiry branches and mix nicely with other cut flowers. In the hardy border 
it grows into a large, graceful clump that blends well with other plants. 
It is an iron-clad plant. Nothing bothers it and it will withstand the 
lowest temperatures encountered in this country. 
Recta 
Discontinued in favor of C. Mandchurica. 
Clematis, Climbing Varieties. (See page 139.) 
Hardy plants are sold in minimum units of three 
unless an each price is quoted. 

Cypripedium Spectabile 
