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 Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $32.50 
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 Each 65c, Three $1.69, Doz. $5.00, 100 $22.50 
Similar to the other kinds in habit; its flowers are of the deepest ma- 
roon, almost black. 
Rose Queen Each 65c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.00, 100 $22.50 
Prolific blooming. Excellent for cutting and garden planting, this rose- 
pink Carnation is much desired 
Scarlet and Red Shades Each 65c. Three $1.60, Doz. $5.09, 100 $22.50 
Dozens of double and single red and scarlet flowers on long stems, 
lovely for cutting, are produced during June and July. 
White Shades Each 65c, Three $1.60, Doz. $5.00, 100 $22.50 
The same as above but single and double white flowers. 
Mixed Shades Three $1.60, Doz. $5.00, 190 $22.50 
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 they 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 21 inches in diameter. They are grown in pots, making 
transplanting very easy. Both are exceptionally fine for cutting. 
Cynthia Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
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. The foliage of this variety remains perfect in the 
most severe winter weather. 
Lucia Each 1.90, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
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. 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT—As Well as For Your Flowers 
What your plants need is a balanced organic food, not just a stimu- 
lant. They need one containing in right amounts, those things that make 
plenty of strong roots, produce sturdy stalks, thrifty foliage and an abun- 
dance of good sized blooms. That’s exactly the kind of Plant Food we 
use at Wayside. Much of our success in growing such unfailingly fine 
plants is due to it. Turn to page 187 and get the full facts about it. 
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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 Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
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. 
Montana Three $1.79, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
(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, palmate 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. 
Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $20.00 
Racemosa 
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 borders, or for naturalizing at the edge of the woods. 
Simplex Each $1.15, Three $2.99, Doz. $8.50 
This is one of the finest, if not the-finest, of fall flowering plants. Its 
flower stems are 214 to 3 feet high, terminated with a dense plume-like 
spike of white flowers which, when cut, last in perfection a long time. 
As a garden plant it is hard to beat but its greatest asset is that it 
grows superbly in shade. We know of no other plant quite as useful for 
that purpose. The flowers are at their best from September to middle 
October, and it’s perfectly hardy anywhere. 
Cimicifuga Simplex 
