Famous Specialties for Your Garden 
THE NEW GIANT-FLOWERING FALL ASTERS. Magnificent new perennial Asters introduced from 
land. ‘They grow 3'/2-4 ft. tall, and produce immense quantities of very large, superbly colored 
wers from early September to October. Many of the blooms are semi-double and are exceptionally 
for cutting—see pictures on page 56. You will be proud to have their sumptuous blooms in your 
order. Choice ot (a) PLENTY (soft blue, semi-double), (b) PEACE (pinkish-lavender, semi-double), 
(c) PROSPERITY (deep rosy pink). 60c each; 3 tor $1.50, postpaid. 
[—LITTLE RED BOY. The New Cushion Aster. It is a real charmer—the dwarf, 18-inch globe fully cov- 
red with small, starlike tlowers of brilliant China-rose throughout September. Little Red Boy will make 
gay mound of color in the foreground border; a bouquet bush for your autumn garden. 50c each; 
$ tor $1.25, postpaid. 
12—CARNATION JUNE CARMINE. The picture on opposite page fails to bring out the true beauty of 
this delightful flower. All summer there are hundreds of blooms, rich rose-carmine in color, and so 
grant. Strong rugged plant. Grand in the garden or in bouquets. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
P14Q—-CARNATION KRIMSON KING. One of our most brilliant popular perennials. Crinkled scarlet 
blooms in a continuous mass all summer long, enhanced by rich clove fragrance. 18 in. Sun or par- 
ial shade. Pictured on page 56. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
>15—-CAROLINA LUPINE (Thermopsis Caroliniana.) Long, 2 to 3 ft. spikes of lovely, soft yellow, pealike 
tlowers’in June and July; rich green foliage. It looks very much like a golden Lupine. Plant in a sunny, 
well drained border, 8 inches apart. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
HELIANTHUS LODDON’S GOLD. Enormous, Dahlia-like flowers of brilliant yellow, often 5 inches in 
diameter, cover a broad bushy plant that grows 4 to 5 ft. at maturity. Likes rich gravelly soil and 
plenty of sunlight. Splendid for bold clumps in the border or for background. Blooms are wonderful 
ouquets; August to freezing. Pictured on opposite page. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
P17—MORDEN LYTHRUM. It's beautiful—it's hardy—it's grand. Throughout the summer there is a con- 
tinuous succession of lovely rose-carmine spikes that are ideal for cutting. A great favorite with gar- 
deners everywhere; it is so strong, healthy, so easy to grow. 3 ft. or more tall at maturity. See picture 
opposite. 40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
18—PACIFIC GIANT HYBRID DELPHINIUM. Most spectacular of the new Hybrids. Many blooms are 
fully double, texture heavy and rich, colors superb, spikes large and so fine for cutting. Choice of 
(a) Mixed, or (b) White. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
-PIS—SCABIOSA CAUCASICA. Pin Cushion Flower. Exquisite frilled and fluted flowers with ‘pin cush- 
jon” center come and go nearly all summer. Splendid border plant, and the blooms are beautiful in 
bouquets. Plant Scabiosa in light, well drained soil in a sunny border, about 8 inches apart; they do 
not thrive in heavy damp ground. 1 ft. See color photo on page 56. Choice of (a) Blue, or (b) White. 
__40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. : 
~ P20—SEDUM SPECTABILE BRILLIANT. Most notable of the erect Sedums, developing a mound of light 
- green foliage, topped with immense heads of handsome rose-colored flowers in late summer and 
fall. Beautiful, long-lived, substantial border plant; sun or light shade. 18 in. See color photo opposite. 
_ 40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
P21—BLEEDING HEART, Old Fashioned. (Spectabilis). The favorite of grandmother's garden. Deep rose- 
"red, heart-shaped flowers along arching stems. Hardy and thrifty; very long lived. Does best in light 
_ shade. 2 ft. 65¢ each; 3 for $1.65, postpaid. 
P22—EVERBLOOMING BLEEDING HEART. (Dicentra eximia). Handsome fernlike foliage; lovely clusters 
of pink flowers the season through. Does well in sun or shade. Splendid for rockery, wild flower gar- 
‘den or perennial border. 18 in. 40c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
3—ALYSSUM SAXATILE (Basket of Gold). Masses of brilliant golden flowers in early spring on a 
dwarf plant; grayish-green foliage. Favorite for rockery or edging. 35¢ each; 3 for 85c, postpaid. 
P24—-ANTHEMIS TINCTORIA (Golden Marguerite). Golden daisies nearly all summer; pretty fernlike 
foliage. Wonderfully hardy and free-flowering. Excellent for the border. 18 .in. 35c each; 3 for 85c, 
postpaid. | ces 
S—FUNKIA BLUE (Plantain Lily). Bright green waxen foliage develops a beautiful, formal mound that 
is so effective in the border or near the pool. Clear blue flowers in July-August. Sun or partial shade. 
‘A0c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
-P26—ICELAND POPPIES (Papaver nudicaule). Low, tufted plants of bright green, fernlike foliage, with 
_ charming, cup-shaped flowers rising on slender stems | foot high. These orange, yellow, white and 
pink blossoms are in abundance all summer. Popular in rock gardens or the sunny border. 35¢ each; 
3 for 85c, postpaid. iD g 
VIOLETS For sprinc BEAUTY AND FRAGRANCE 
P27—OHIO VIOLET. Large, beautiful white flower with deep blue center. New, 
~ hardy, outstanding. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
8_-PERPETUAL FLOWERING VIOLET (Odorata). Sweet scented Violet that 
blooms from early spring until late fall. Hardy; does well in light shade. 45c 
_ each; 3 for $1.15, postpaid. 
§—ROYAL ROBE. A glorious Violet with lustrous blooms of deepest violet- 
e. Sweet fragrance; heavy bloomer. Ideal for cutting. 50c each; 3 for $1.25, 
tpaid. ; 
RED VIOLET. Dainty, fragrant flowers of rose-red. Fine for border or 
und cover in half shade or sun. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.15. postpaid. 
VIOLET SPECIAL. 4 Charming Violets—one each of the $] 59 
All Ferris’ Perennials Shipped POSTPAID 
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