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and die. But in between these extremes you get lasting beauty if you pay 
any attention to a perennial border, and, if it’s properly planted, there will 
be a succession of bloom from early spring to late fall. 
For those who prefer a white border we have a white variety of the species 
if it is available in a sturdy form. The range of colored varieties is tremendous 
—we have stayed away from only one color, magenta; it goes with nothing 
including itself. 
Soils for perennial plantings should be well drained, rich in phosphate and 
phosphorus (for root and strong stalk development), moderately rich in 
nitrogen (you want flowers, not great masses of over-grown green leaves). 
Our stock is all top-size and absolutely free from disease. 
ALYSSUM 
(Basket of Gold or Madwort) 
Plant in ordinary, well drained soil. Use in groups of 
three in the rock garden or as border edging. Blooms 
with tulips. 
Saxtile Citrinum Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50 
Clusters of pale yellow flowers. 
Saxtile Compactum Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 
Ditto, but bright yellow flowers. 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 
These strains are all hybrids, long-spurred. They make 
excellent cut flowers, bloom over a period of 4 to 6 
weeks beginning in early June. Use ordinary cultural pro- 
cedures. All columbine are strong field grown clumps. 
Chrysantha Silver Queen Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 
Pure white. Height: 24-30 inches. 
Crimson Star Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 
Long crimson spurs, centers white tinged with red. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott Hybrids Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75 
Colors range through pastel shades of lavender, blue, 
red, pink, cream, white. Mixed colors only. 
ASTERS 
(Michaelmas Daisies) 
Perennial or hardy asters grow in any soil; stand up under 
the toughest treatment. They require full sun and lots of 
water. Plant fall or spring, 2 feet apart. There are scores 
of varieties; these have the best colors and habits of 
growth. All are covered with flowers from September to 
frost. 
Harrington’s Pink Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
A silvery flower, truly pink. Excellent for cutting. Height: 
3-4 feet. 
Little Red Boy Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Profuse china-rose flowers. Height: 18-24 inches. 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25 
Somewhat pyramidial in growth, never over 24 inches 
high. Masses of soft mauve flowers, a glowing pink. 
Princess Margaret 
Niobe Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Dwarf (only 6 inches high). Pure white. Compact neat 
growth. 
Plenty Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Delightful semi-double light blue flowers. Height: 3-4 feet. 
Victor Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
Excellent blue form of Niobe. 
CAMPANULA (Bellflower) 
A fine group, all in white or blue shades and running 
from dwarf to 6 feet tall, that goes well in any border. 
Some bloom continuously from June to October. Culture 
is not difficult as they need only a moderately rich, well- 
drained soil. 
Carpatica Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
It grows in compact tufts never more than 8 inches high 
and throws blue blooms vigorously all summer. A perfect 
edging for the border or rockery. 
Carpatica Alba Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
A pure white form of the above. 
Grandis Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
For some strange reason, also called Six Hills Giant. It’s 
a 2'4-foot grower, with flower stems covered with pale 
blue flowers that are star-like and saucer-shaped. Likes 
shade; heavy multiplier; hardy anywhere. 
Persicfolia grandiflora alba 
Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
This is a 2-foot white which goes well with Grandis. 
Pyramidalis Each $1.00, Three $2.75 
Produces 4 to 6 foot spikes covered with blue star-shaped 
flowers. It blooms all summer and is an excellent com- 
panion for Delphinium. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM 
(The Shasta Daisy) 
Use a good rich soil in full sun. Plant 1 foot apart. Divide 
root stocks every other year to keep plant compact and 
flowers large. 
Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Immense white flowers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. Small 
golden center. Excellent for cutting, blooms June and 
July. Height: 30 inches. 
Mount Shasta Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00 
Pure white and fully double with a high-crested center. 
Flowers average four inches across and come singly on 
stiff, 24-inch stems from spring until frost. Fine for cutting. 
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