you are age. "salafed, retur 
Sapa ee it or refund your money. 
Ww we shall replace it at one-half the origina 
notify us before October 1, 1955 and inchide 
eA ro ne if price iia yee: letter. ad 
sincere desire to please you. and. to give uthigs! 
- satistaction so that we may have your continued patronage. 
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All stock is delivered. to carrier lines in good condition and — 
'our responsibility: ceases upon receipt of bill of lading. Claims 
for damage, loss or delay in transit should be filed with carrie 
upon arrival. 
Parcel Post Orders 
On orders of $3.00 or more, add 10% to the amount of the 
oe On all orders of less than $3.00 add 35c for packing an 
Evergreens, shrubs ava shade trees which are to be shippell 
by railroad express or freight must be boxed or baled and we 
must make a charge for this as our prices are all based on calling 
for them here at the nursery. Such charges can not be deter- 
mined beforehand and we will send you invoice for this at tings 
of shipment. 
Prices subject to change without notice. 
Write for our wholesale prices. 
Hardy Ferns 
Hardy ferns are some of the most useful 
plants for landscaping and foundation plant- 
ings. They are especially well adapted for 
foundation plantings along ’the shady side of 
building where few other plants succeed. They 
form a suitable combination with wild flowers” 
pet ed and add charm to the shady garden 
noo 
Following is an index showing their adapta- 
bility to various conditions: 
R—Rock gardens S—Shade 
B—Border M—Moist 
O—Open F—Foundation 
American Maidenhair (Adiantum pedatum)—RSF. The spreading 
roots lie close to the surface and’ must be covered with leaf 
mold or other organic matter. Grows 12 to 15 inches high. 
Interrupted Fern. (Osmunda claytoniana)—RBS. Grows to a 
height of four feet. 
Lady Fern. (Athyrium filixfemina)—ROS. For foundation plant- 
ing and summer shade. Grows 1 to 2 feet high. 
Ostrich Fern. (Pteretis nodulosa)—ROS. Grows to a height of 
three or four feet. 
Polypodium Common. 
inches high. 
All ferns 25c each. 
Wild Flowers 
We offer a wide assortment of these plants. The varieties 
offered have all been hardy in our territory for many years. Al- 
though hardy, they require some covering in winter. 
As an aid in selecting suitable plants the following index 
may be helpful. 
(Polypodium vulgare)—RS. Four to six 
R—Rock gardens B—Border 
S—Shade C—Suitable for cutting 
O—Open, sunny situations T—Trailing 
M—For bog, marsh or wet situations W—Wall garden 
Anemone. (Windflower)—RO. (Canadense) Grows six to twelve 
inches high. White flowers in May. 
RS—(Sylvestris) Large pure white fragrant flowers. 
Arisaema triphyllus. (Jack-in-the-pulpit)—RS: 
Asarum canadence. (Wild ginger)—MS. 
Caltha palustris. (Marsh Marigold. Cowslip)—M. Bright yellow 
flower in spring. 
Campanula rotundifolia. (Bluebells of Scotland)—RO. Clear, blue, 
flowers in June and July. 
Convallaria majalis. (Lily-of-the-valley)—MRS. 
grant flowers. 
Dicentra cucularia. (Dutchman’s Breeches) —RS— Blooms in early 
spring. Height of five to nine inches. White or pink flowers. 
Small white fra- 
a Kone et 
Cypripedium. (Lady Slipper or Moccasin Flower)—MS. ‘Pubescens. 
(Yellow Lady Slipper). Each 65c; 12 for $6.00. f 
spectabilis. (Showy or Pink Lady Slipper). Each 65c; 12 for $6. 00. 
Dicentra eximia. (Fringed or fern leaf bleeding heart) —RB. 
Height 12 to 18 inches. Blooms all summer. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
Dodecatheon meadia. (Shooting Star)—RS. Mixed colors. 
Erythronium americana. (Dogtooth Violet)—RS. - Yellow flowers 
in early spring. 6 for $1.00. ny 
Gaultheria procumbens. (Aromatic Wintergreen)—RT. Trailing 
evergreen plant, glossy leaves, white. flowers, red _ berries. 
Height 4 to 6 inches. Good ground cover. 
oe andrewsie. (Closed or Bottle Gentian)—RMS. Purplish- -blue 
flower. 
Geranium maculatum. (Cransbill, Wild Geranium)—RO. Rose, 
purple flowers early summer. . 
Hepatica acutiloba. (Liverwort, Mayflower)—RS. 
mixed colors. 
RS. Tribola. Three lobed leaves. 
Iris cristata. (Crested Iris)—RB. Smallest of iris. 
inches high. Flowers in. May. 
Liatris Pycnostachia. (Kansas Gay feather)—BCO. Height 3 to 5 
feet. Rose-purple flower on tall spike. 
BCO. Scariosa. (Blazing Star). Similar to above, but not 
so tall. : jerk 
Lobelia cardinalis. (Cardinal flower) —MBO. A tall, growing wild 
flower of intense crimson-red color. 
Mertensia virginia. (Virginia Bluebells)—BR. Bluish tinted flow- 
ers. Height 12 to 18 inches. 
Mitchella repens. (Partridge Berry)—RTS. Dainty, trailing little 
vine. Creamy-white flowers followed by scarlet fruit. 
Myosotis palustris. (Forget-me-not)—RBM. Low growing, small 
blue flowers. 
Phlox species. (Native Phlox)—RB. divaricata canadensis (Wild 
Sweet William) Large lavender flowers in May. 
Sanguinaria canadensis. (Bloodroot)—SM. Pure white flowers in 
early spring. 
Tradescantia WVirginica. (Spiderwort)—RO. Narrow leaves. Deep 
blue or purple flower. 
Early spring, 
Mixed colors. 
Three to six 
Trillium. (Wakerobin)—RS.  grandiflorum. Large pure white 
flowers in early spring. 
Viola. (Violets)—SM. Cuculata. Long stemmed, blue flowers. 
SM—odorata: rosini. Fragrant, tiny, pink violet. 
S—pedata bicolor. Two-toned birdsfoot violet. 
SM—pubescens. (Yellow Downy Violet). 
Yucea filamentosa. (Spanish Bayonet). Creamy-white flowers on 
tall spikes. Sharp pointed foliage. Each, $1.00. 
PRICE LIST: 
Prices on above, 3 for $1.00 or 10 for $3.00 except where 
otherwise stated. 
; 
‘LILIES— 
plates Perennials . 
Anemone. pba tale cin -pulsatilla lavender. x 
- Aquilegia. (Columbine)—OC. Longspurred, mixed colors. 
Chrysanthemum. (Shasty Daisy)—OBC. Alaska and Deiner’ s double. 
-Delphinium. per kseue aCe Farihic eee, 
Chinesis—OCB. ~ ‘ 
Dianthus. RBO-plumarius. : . 
Dianthus deltoids. Bright red flower. . of Sea ek), 
Dianthus Alwoodi alpina—RBoO. | Mixed » colors. iy Tee ee 
Dicentraspectabilis. (Bleeding Heart)—BO. The old fashioned. 
Each. 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
Gaillardia, burgundy. (Blanket Flower)23a.-. Wine red flowers. 
One to two foot tall. \ Pg eh: 
Gypsophila paniculata. (Baby’s. Breath)—CO, Tiny white flowers 
'. giving mist-like appearance, a i Eta 
on 
Canadensis. Two feet. Orange spotted flower. 
Superbum. (Turk’s Cap Lily)—B. Yellow spotted flowers in ae 
summer. 
Regalis. (Regal lily)—BC. Beautiful white lily. 7, Renee 
-Tenuifolium. (Coral Lily)—BO. Bright scarlet flowers:. i 
Togrinum. (Tiger Lily)—OB. Orange salmon-req spotted. flowers. 
Single or double. 6 
Papaver. OB—orientale. (Oriental - Peppy), Mixed colors. Ai 
Phlox, subulata. (Creeping Phlox). White, lilac and pink.. 
Platycodon. (Balloon Flower)—O. Blue and white. 
Primula. (Primose).—RS (English Primose). Many colored flowers. 
Pyrethrum roseium. (Painted Daisy)—BCO. Pink, red and white. 
Ranunculus acris. (Buttercup).—RO. Attractive double-yellow 
flower. ° ; 
Sedum stonecrop. 
Acre. (Golden Moss): Bright Scie flowers. 2 ae 
Album: Tiny white flowers. dat 
Album balticum: White flowers. : Fhe, 
Asiaticus. Yellow flowers. ci ese 
Ellacombianum. Pink flowers. . E i : 
“Lydium. Yellow and green foliage. on paeatcee ace 
Sexangulare. Dark gold. Ae Acta tte 
Eversie. Steel gray foliage with pink flowers. 
Sieboldie Dwarf. Bright pink flowers. 
Kamschaticum. Variegated foliage, pink flowers. 
‘ Spectabilis brilliant. Bright red flowers. 
Sempervivum. (Houseleek). - 
' ROB—Brauni. Bronze tipped, yellow flowers. ; te cay 
Funcki. Green tipped brown rosettes. : ‘ 
» Tectorum. Hen and chicks. 
Trieste. Reddish-brown, bright red flowers. 
Spirea filapendula, (Dropwort). 
BO—Fern-like foliage and creamy- -white | flowers. 
Ulmaria. (Goatsbeard). 
Ulmaria, flora plena. Double white flowers. 
Statice latifolia. (Sea Lavender, Sea Pink). nS 
RBCO—Airy heads of purple-blue flowers. 
Thymus album. (Mother of Thyme). 
OR—Tiny lavender flowers. > ine 
~ Lanuginosus. (Wooly Thyme). Pink flowers. 
Trolleus. (Globe Flower)—BS. Yellow flowers. 
Veronica. (Crater Lake, Blue and Blue Spires) “on. 
Prices as listed 3 for $1.00 or 10 for $3.00. 
Hardy Garden Chrysanthemums 
Colors in white, pink, red, yellow and bronze: 
3 for S1.00; 
- Peonies 
Large divisions at less than wholesale price. Must 
move one block of plants, therefore, the bargain price of 
3 for $1.00. These are mixed colors so we cannot offer a 
choice of color. If you have room for some peonies, don’t 
turn this down. 
Patented Hybrid Tea Roses 
Variety . Pat. No. Price 
Charlotte Armstrong esa.) 2 ae ea) ee ee ee 455 2.25 
WortyeN ive wi Se es <2 es Ree Ee ere DOR ee 792 2.50 
irene@rot. Denmark. 2.) sa a ea eee oe 889 1.75 
Queens O* Bakes! Swbige. 25 220 ee ee eg ee 1003 1.75 
PP EACC a ea ae ste See Ae yar Littn be, eR MES ae a ee 591 $2.50 
Hardy Rugosa Roses 
Grootendorst. Red. Each $1.50. 
Grootendorst. Pink. Each $1.50. 
