48 CORLISS BROS., INC., NURSERIES 
Hardy Garden Phlox 
BLOOMS JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 
The hardy perennial Phlox deserves a prominent place 
in all hardy flower borders, or where breaks of brilliant 
colors are required during July, August and September. 
For general border decoration, no other family is capable 
of producing such fine displays of dazzling color at a 
time when there is little else to depend on. Their large 
heads of bloom are excellent for cutting as well. 
The immense size and perfect form of the new varieties 
will be a revelation to those who know only the old- 
fashioned kinds. We offer the good old and outstanding 
new varieties, all of which have been tried and tested 
for desirability and trueness to name. Our collection is 
the result of careful selection over a period of many years 
and we confidently recommend it as consisting of the best 
available varieties. 
CULTURE: Phlox will grow and bloom almost anywhere; 
however, they are gross feeders and if given rich soil and 
plenty of moisture, best results can be obtained. To grow 
Phlox really well, the soil should be well drained, deeply 
spaded, enriched with Bovung and Hyper-Humus, and 
well cultivated. Planting may be done in fall or spring in 
a sunny border. Set the plants 12 to 15 inches apart. Lift 
and divide every three or four years or they will become 
crowded, which results in poor, small flowers. Be sure to 
REMOVE all flower heads before they go to seed. Phlox 
require considerable WATER during the blooming period. 
NEVER WATER OVERHEAD; always keep blooms and 
foliage dry, letting hose run slowly on the ground. This 
method of watering prevents mildew. 
If mildew appears, indicated by a white powdery sub- 
stance on the leaves during changeable weather, spray 
with sulfide of potasium, 1 ounce to 3 gallons of water, 
to which a little soap should be added, or apply a good 
brand of fine dusting sulphur in early June, using a duster 
to insure a coating BENEATH as well as above the foliage. 
Repeat every 2 weeks if needed. 
Border Queen. Choice deep watermelon-pink which does 
not fade. Extremely large florets in immense trusses. 
Vigorous. July, August. 15-18 in. 
Daily Sketch. One of the best Phlox. Light salmon-pink . 
with carmine eye. Extra large individual flowers and 
trusses. July, August, 2-3 ft. 
Eva Foerster. Very attractive immense trusses of large 
bright salmon-rose florets with large white centers. 
Dwarf, compact plants. August. 18 in. 45c each; $1.25 
per 3; $4.50 per dozen. 
Feurbrand. Brilliant orange-scarlet, sometimes almost 
vermilion. Very free flowering. July, August. 2-2'/2 ft. 
July Glow. Evenly shaded florets of lustrous vivid purple- 
red on large flower heads. Glossy deep green leaves. 
July, August. 2-212 ft. 50c each; $1.40 per 3; $5.00 per 
dozen. 
Mary Louise. Large heads of pure, waxy white flowers. 
Individual flowers are very large. The best white Phlox 
we have seen. August, September. 21/2-3 ft. 50c each; 
$1.40 per 3; $5.00 per dozen. 
Miss Lingard. White flowers; glossy green foliage. June 
to October. 21/)-3 ft. Pot plants. 


Unless otherwise noted, all plants on this page are 40c 
each; $1.10 per 3 of one variety; $4.00 per doz. of one 
variety. (Six or more plants of one variety at dozen rate.) 



