Hardy Perennials 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
MAXIMUM, Alaska (Shasta Daisy). Easily grown 
perennial with large, glistening white Elossoms 
having yellow centers. The pyramidzel bush 
attains a height of 3 feet. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $3.00. 
Majestic Daisy. A real beauty. The tmmense 
white daisies grow 5 to 6 inches across, with a 
small yellow center, on long stems. They have 
a double row of straight and overlapping petals, 
which make each flower full and compact. 
Vigorous and very hardy. Grows in sun in any 
good garden soil. Each 65c; 3 for $1.75; 10 for 
$5.50. 
Mount Shasta. A very fine strain of double 
Shasta Daisy. The large, pure white, double 
flowers have deep crested centers, and are 
borne on long, stout stems. Blooms during 
summer. Especially fine for cutting. Grows in 
sun. Each 65c; 3 for $1.65; 10 for $5.00. 
White Swan (Earlv-Flowering Shasta). The pure 
white, double flowers average about 3 inches 
across and are borne on 20 to 24-inch stems. 
Blooms freely in late spring and early summer. 
A fine cut-flower. Grows in full sun. Each 50c; 
3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
CUSHION VARIETIES. This type of low-growing 
Mum forms very compact growth with dense 
foliage that is transformed into a mound of 
color when in bloom. Plants grow about 12 to 
16 inches high and if not planted too close 
together will be as broad as they are tall. 
Red Cushion. Brilliant red. 
Pink Cushion. Bright pink. 
Bronze Cushion. Deep bronze, turning to 
bronzy coppery yellow. 
White Cushion. ‘Opens delicate pink, turning 
pure white as flower develops. 
Yellow Cushion. Good clear yellow. 
Anv of above: Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50 
CERASTIUM tomentosum (Snow-in-Summer). 
A fine contrast plant for the rock-garden where 
a trailing plant is desired. The silvery gray 
foliage grows close to the ground. In May and 
June masses of white flowers are produced on 
6 to 8-inch stems. Does best in sun. Each BaCy 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
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CARNATION, Crimson King 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Pink Cushion 
CARNATION, Hardy Border, Beatrix. A new 
introduction in Hardy Carnations. Has beau- 
tiful dark green foliage. Large, double deep 
pink flowers are produced on 12 to 16-inch 
stems. Blooms during late spring and summer. 
Very fragrant and a fine cut-flower. Grows well 
in sun. Each 65c; 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.50. 
Crimson King. A very hardy, upright plant 
prized for its brilliant red flowers borne all 
summer in clusters on 12 to 16-inch stems. 
2-in., strong plants, sure to bloom. Each 75c; 
3 for $2.10; 10 for $6.75. 
Grenadin. A good hardy Carnation for the gar- 
den. Gray-green foliage. Double and semi- 
double flowers are borne on 12 to 16-inch stems 
during May and June. Wide range of colors. 
Plant in sun in any good soil. Each 40c; 3 for 
$1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
CLEMATIS Davidiana (Dwarf Clematis). One of . 
the finer plants for the hardy border. Deep 
blue flowers in great profusion are borne in late 
summer; very fragrant. Height 18 to 24 inches. 
Very hardy and not subject to insect pests. 
Grows well in any good garden soil in sun. 
Each 65c; 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.50. 
Recta mandschurica (Dwarf Clematis). Fra- 
grant white flowers are produced on wiry 
branched stems in July. They are useful for 
cutting. The plant grows into a graceful clump 
about 3 feet tall. Free from pests and very 
hardy. A most satisfactory plant for the gar- 
den. Each 65c; 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.50 
DICENTRA spectabilis (Bleeding-Heart) 
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