ASTER—Continued 
their dainty freshness. Exceptional 
keeping qualities when cut. We rec- 
ommend this variety above all others. 
Sun. 2 it. Each, 75c: 
*Little Boy Blue. The most attrac- 
tive dwarf aster of our acquaintance. 
From July until September the compact 
little plant is almost smothered with 
bright blue flowers. 1 ft. 
*Mauve Cushion. Spreads a close 
mat of vivid green to a height of only 
a few inches. During the fall months 
almost stemless asters of delicate mauve 
are crowded over the plant. Well worth 
while. 
Porteri. A much branched hardy va- 
riety growing to 3 feet that through late 
summer is profuse with small glisten- 
ing white flowers. Sun. 
Violetta. Remarkably neat in growth, 
this variety forms a well rounded bush 
to 2 feet that in late summer and fall 
is smothered beneath a blanket of glis- 
tening deep violet blue. 
BAPTISIA australis. Blue Indigo. 
Forms a low dense glistening clump of 
Lupine-like foliage which is crowned in 
summer with long racemes of indigo 
pine pea-shaped bloom. Sun.* Each, 
ics 
BEGONIA. Bedding. Available in 
pink, red or white. Provides a wealth of 
color in both flower and foliage through 
summer. Shade or part shade. Per flat 
of 100 plants, $3.95; per doz., 55c. 
Rex. Assorted large leaved varieties 
for the house or shaded areas. Assorted 
sizes and prices. 
Tuberous Rooted. Assorted colors. 
Various prices. 
BERGENIA stracheyi. Saxifrage. 
Bears in winter and spring broad pani- 
cles of rose pink, primrose-like flow- 
ers on strong stems. This plant is an 
unfailing source of colorful cut flowers 
and is also a very satisfactory subject 
for the shaded garden as the huge tropi- 
cal leaves present a clean appearance 
at all times. 1-1% ft. Each, 75c. 
BLETILLA hyacinthina. Real or- 
chids that are readily grown in shade or 
filtered sunlight. With the first rains 
in early winter, clean fresh foliage ap- 
pears that, in late spring and summer, 
is crowned with lovely 1%-inch orchids 
of a clear even tone of cherry red. Their 
dainty freshness is irresistible. 12-15 in. 
Each, $1.00. 
BRUNNERA macrophylla. (Anchusa 
myosotidiflora). You'll love the charm- 
ing forget-me-not-like bloom that ap- 
pears on airy foot-long stems in spring 
and early summer. The big round long- 
stemmed leaves are attractive, too. Sun 
or light shade. Each, 75c. 
CAMPANULA bononiensis. Pre- 
sents a charming display in summer and 
fall. Loose graceful spikes of good 
sized blue bells rise from attractive tufts 
of substantial foliage. Quite hardy. 
Shade. 2 ft. 
Lactiflora. Tall, graceful stems to 4 
feet covered with terminal racemes of 
light blue or white bell-shaped flowers 
about 1% inches across. Robust sub- 
stantial foliage and strong stems. 
Persicifolia. Peachleaf Bellflower. 
From neat evergreen clumps of long 
narrow leaves rise stout 2'4-foot stems 
that are crowned in early summer with 
large showy bell-shaped bloom of lovely 
blue. Partial shade. 
*Poscharskyana. Siberian Bellflower. 
An introduction of recent years, which 
because of its easy culture and profu- 
sion of bloom has become very popular. 
Blooms in spring and early summer and 
if cut back, again in the fall. Dense 
trailing foliage and lilac blue, starry 
flowers to nearly an inch across. Ex- 
cellent for borders, rock gardens or pot 
culture. Light shade. Hardy. 8 in. 
Each, 75c;) 224-1n. pots, each 20c¢;\ per 
doz., $2.00. 
CANNA. Cannas are easily grown 
in any sunny spot and are much hardier 
than the average perennial. Their big 
tropical appearing leaves will form a 
perfect background for smaller growing 
plants. The tall erect flower spikes 
open from the base upward, so stay in 
bloom for a long period. The following 
are outstanding large flowered varieties. 
Bach, 75¢, 
Ambassador. Red. 
Cheerfulness. 
low. 
Orange, red and yel- 
Firebrand. Waxy rose pink. 
Soft 
Salmonqueen. salmon 
pink. 
CENTAUREA cineraria. Dusty Mil- 
ler. If kept trimmed this neat white 
foliaged plant is outstanding for edging 
walks or beds. Also scattered here and 
there in perennial beds or among the 
shrubbery borders it will form a pleas- 
ing contrast to the deeper green of 
other plants. Quite drought resistant. 
Sun. 
* CERATOSTIGMA plumbaginoi- 
des. Provide in summer startling masses 
of vivid blue on low, spreading clumps 
of bronzy green foliage. Easy to grow. 
Thrives in almost any well drained lo- 
cation in sun or light shade. Spreads to 
2% ft, 6-8 in. tall. Each, 75c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM ss frutescens. 
Marguerite. Well rounded living bou- 
quets through most of the year. White 
or yellow. Sun. 2% ft. Each, 50c. 
Maximum. Shasta Daisy. Most use- 
ful for borders or cutting. Glowing 
white. 
satiny 
Chiffon. The most satisfactory vari- 
ety for cutting. Big flat bloom, clear 
white and daintily quilled, are borne 
profusely on strong stems. 
Marconi. Delightful, fully double, 
frilled flowers on long stiff stems that 
are excellent for cutting. The largest 
of the double Shasta Daisies. Sun. 
Hardy. 
CLIVIA miniata Hybrid. In late win- 
ter and spring the huge umbels of 
salmon orange flowers will give you 
many a thrill. Dark evergreen strap- 
like foliage. Shade-or filtered sunlight. 
2 ft. 12-in. pots, $3.50; gal. containers, 
$1.50. 
*CONVOLVULUS marritanicus. Is 
not only true blue in color but also in 
the way jt supplies a wealth of color 
through the long summer days. A 
spreading, dense growing plant. Grows 
to 6 or 8 inches tall. Prefers sun. You 
can’t afford to be without this one. 


DIANTHUS. Pinks. Many Dian- 
thus bloom only in early summer but 
the improved varieties listed below will, 
if flowers are cut, provide a grand show 
through summer and fall. You'll enjoy 
their spicy fragrance either in or out of 
doors. Sun. 
Carnations. Dianthus caryophyllus. 
We grow only varieties that are out- 
standing for form, size and color. We 
have the finest named varieties in Red, 
Pink, White, and Yellow as well as the 
better Variegated sorts. 3-inch pots, 
45c. 
*Beatrice. A real gem among the Di- 
anthus. Perfect double salmon minia- 
ture carnations that bloom from May 
until winter. 8 in. Each, 75c. 
Semi-double carmine pink 
Good cutting 
1A ait 
Evelyn. 
with maroon center. 
stems and marvelous perfume. 
Hach 5c 
Pink Beauty. Forms a dense mound 
of very fine foliage from which rise 
short stems surmounted with small pink 
spicily fragrant bloom. 
*Ruddy. A charming compact va- 
reity, growing to about 1 foot in height, 
that bears a succession of light red, ma- 
roon centered bloom. Petals are deli- 
cately milled about the edges. Sweet 
fragrance. Grand for borders. 8 in. 
Bach weioc: 
DICENTRA eximia. Fringed Bleed- 
ing Heart. While the bloom of this is 
not as spectacular as that of the spec- 
tabilis variety, the plant is much more 
persistent in its growth. The dainty ra- 
cemes of nodding pink bloom and deli- 
cate finely cut foliage are a welcome 
addition to any shaded garden. 1 ft. 
Each ole25: 
DICENTRA spectabilis. Bleeding 
Heart. An old favorite among peren- 
nials. Long racemes of graceful pink 
and white heart-shaped bloom. Fleshy 
stems and finely cut, fernlike foliage. 
Outstandingly lovely when combined 
with ferns or other shade loving peren- 
nials. Not as permanent in our warm 
climate as they might be. Grow to 2 ft. 
tall. Enjoy moist conditions. Each, 
leon 
DIMORPHOTHECA ecklonis. An 
individual plant will grow to a height 
of 30 inches and spread over a 4-foot 
space if not controlled. For best results 
prune in February and again about the 
middle of August. The flowers, white 
on the face and silver-blue on the re- 
verse side, resemble Transvaal Daisies 
in size and shape. Always in bloom. 
Hach) 7/5¢: 
*ERIGERON speciosus. Flat, yel- 
low-centered daisy-like flowers with 
narrow thickly set petals of soft laven- 
der from May until September. Upright 
stems, good foliage and plenty of 
sheet bloom. Sun or light shade. 
t. 
*ERODIUM chamaedryoides. A 
charming little perennial for use in the 
partially shaded rock garden or as a 
border for shrub or perennial beds. 
Forms a dense evergreen mound of 
small round leaves to a foot in width 
and only 2 or 3 inches tall. Through 
much of the summer small single pink 
bloom, veined with deeper pink, are 
borne on short stems. Each, 75c. 

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