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SPEGIAL AUTUMN PLANTIN VARIETIES
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BU LB FARM
FLOWERFIELD ST IAIWES LONG ISLAND, N. Y.
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BULB FARM
Tip-Top Quality Bulbs ¢ Plants FLOWERFIELD, LONG ISLAND, N.Y.
AMARYLLIS Giant Hybrids
The finest strain of Ama- ryllis ranging in color from white with markings of red,
rose and crimson to self colors of scarlet and deep red
Large Bulbs. Each, 50c; three, $1.40; doz., $5.00.
Amaryllis
FLOWERFIELD BULB FIBER Our Prepared Bulb Fiber is a clean, odorless substitute for soil and can be used i ancy bowls with no drainage required. It is com- posed of g lated peat mo yyster shells, soil, leaf mold, and im- pregnated with a long lasting fertilizer to assure large, healthy 1 =
Simply soak the fiber in a container of water allowing it to absorb
all the water it can hold. Then squeeze as you would a sponge and plant the bulbs in the moist fiber. Firm the fiber around the bulbs but do not pack
Quart, 20c. 6 Quarts, $1.00.
Holland Bulbs are Not Available for
American Gardens
ad definite that we cannot sure that Holland will
s Tulips, Hyacinths and other Spring-Flowering bulbs
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the listing of any Tulips and Hyacinths
If the situation abroad should chang n sufficient time, so that we are assured
lland, we will issue a special Tulip c4talog.
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for Iudoor Culture
During the long winter months, you can get a lot of pleasure out of growing the following varieties indoors. when you use our specially prepared bulb fiber.
Their culture is simple,
YELLOW CALLA
The rich golden yellow flowers are large and produce in abundance. Plant Callas indoors in late fall. They require warmth and water to make them thrive
Large Bulbs. Each, $1.00; doz., $3.25.
35c; three,
SOLEIL D’OR Narcissus
Clear yellow with orange cups Easy to Doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00.
Paper-White Narcissus
STOW.
PAPER-WHITE Narcissus
Bunch-flowering. For indoor culture in pebbles and water.
Doz., 60c; 100, $4.25.
Yellow Calla Lily For House Culture
Soleil d’Or (Yellow Paper-White)
NARCISSUS - DAFFODILS
Thriving in almost any soil, the Narcissus is a most satisfactory bulbous gar- den subject. It is hardy and multiplies each year, paying dividends of more flowers, Their graceful nodding heads present an enchanting picture in spring, as they seemingly trumpet their announcement of spring’s arrival.
Plant before October 15th, 6 to 8 inches deep and 5 to 8 inches apart, in mass plantings or in groups, and for naturalizing through the lawns and wood-
lands.
4, GIANT Nodding Trumpet Varieties
EMPEROR. Perianth primrose-yellow,: trumpet rich yellow. Three, 25c; doz., 85c; 100, $6.00.
KING ALFRED. Rich lustrous golden yellow throughout. One of the best Daffodils. Each, 15c; three, 40c; doz., $1.40; 100, $9.25.
MRS. E. H. KRELAGE. Pure white trumpet Daffodil. Even tone of pure
: white throughout. Each, 18c; three, 45c; doz., $1.60; 100, $12.00.
~ Giant GLORY OF SASSENHEIM. Perianth pure white, trumpet rich yellow.
Trumpet Each, 13c; three, 30c; doz., 95c; 100, $7.00.
MEDIUM CUP VARIETIES
8 Best Selections
SPRING GLORY. Clear white perianth, long, deep yellow trumpet. Each, 13c; three, 30c; doz., 95c; 100, $7.00.
BATH’S FLAME. (Barri.) Yellow perianth, yellow cup with broad edge of orange-red. Each, 13c; three, 30c; doz., 95c; 100, $7.00.
CONSPICUUS. (Barri.) Perianth soft yellow, short yellow cup, edged orange-scarlet. Three, 25c; doz., 75c; 100, $5.50.
CROESUS. (Incomparabilis.) Canary-yellow perianth with thick over- lapping petals; broad cup orange-red. Each, 15c; three, 40c; doz., $1.45; 100, $9.00.
HELIOS. (Incomparabilis.) Creamy yellow perianth; star-shaped, pale orange cup, slightly frilled. Each, 15c; three, 40c; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.50.
SIR WATKIN. (Incomparabilis.) Perianth primrose-yellow, large deep yellow cup. Three, 30c; doz., 90c; 100, $5.50.
RED BEACON. (Barri.) Ivory-white perianth, fluted cup of fiery orange-red. Each, 15c; three, 35c; doz., $1.15; 100, $8.00.
QUEEN OF THE NORTH. (Leedsi.) Broad white perianth, soft primrose-yellow cup. Three, 30c; doz., 90c; 100, $5.50.
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Medium Trumpet Daffodils
King Alfred 3 Bulbs of each SPECIAL ‘Value $1.80) pl-9O
Glory of Sassenheim
NARCISSUS Bath's Flame 6 Bulbs of each 2.75 6
Red Beacon (Value $3.17)
COLLECTION Sir Watkin 12 Bulbs of each 5 50 DIFFERENT Laurens Koster (Value $6.30) VARIETIES
Pot Daffodils in Autumn to Brighten Your Home During Winter Days |
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SELECTIVE ALL-AMERICAN GROWN Ii Easy to Order
Narcissus Poetaz, Orange Cup
PLANT UNDER SHRUBBERY
Remember that Narcissus bloom early before your shrubbery leaves are out, and therefore you can utilize the ground close up to your shrubbery for Narcissus planting. They will bloom beautifully there. You always have room for Narcissus.
For Best Results Plant Six or More in a Group
Once Planted, Narcissus Will Increase and Become More Beautiful Each Year
LONG- STEM Buying at FLOWERFIELD’S by mail is POETAZ convenient and economical.
NARCISSUS
hres Fine Ve You can. do all your shopping re ine a t a ° Will Grace Ang ieerden for your City, Farm or Suburban
CHEERFULNESS. Three Home, leisurely, any time you —
to four large, double wish, from your easy chair in flowers on each stem. .. Broad, white petals, the comfort of your own home.
deep yellow cup. Fra- grant. Each, 15c; three, 35c; doz., $1.15; 100, $8.00.
LAURENS KOSTER. Perianth pure white, lemon-yellow cup. Three, 30c; doz., 95c; 100, $7.00.
ORANGE CUP. Creamy white perianth, orange cup; free flowering. Three, 35c; doz., $1.15; 100, $8.00.
POETICUS NARCISSUS
(Poet’s Corner)
ORNATUS. Pure white perianth, scarlet cup. Three, 25c; doz., 70c; 100, $5.00.
PHEASANT’S EYE. Pure white flowers with deep orange cup. Three, 25c; doz.,
70c; 100, $7.00. | Poeticus Narcissus
DAFFODILS - Narcissus jor Naturalizing
YELLOW TRUMPET DAFFODILS
Nodding and swaying gracefully under the trees or shrubbery plantings, in early spring these beautiful trumpets make a delightful golden display.
25 for $1.25 100 for $4.00
YELLOW AND WHITE MIXTURE
Of short-crowned or large trumpet early and late flowering varieties. A marvelous blending of suitable varieties for naturalizing. They make beautiful borders or may be planted in the fields, woods, or lawns, and
left alone to multiply. 25 for $1.00 100 for $3.50
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IRIS S28
from the OQRLEWT
lris Kaempferi
One of the most magnificent garden Iris ever introduced. The flowers are large, some measuring 8 to 10 inches across. They open fully and resemble the orchid. When cut in tight bud, they open beautifully in the house. The plants are per- fectly hardy. Our root divisions are strong and very generous.
Culture. September and October plantings are more sat- isfactory. Early spring plantings will not produce flowers until the following year, in most instances. They bloom dur- ing late June and early July. Do not use any lime.
SPECIALLY PRICED AT Each, 30c Three, 80c Doz., $2.75
Except when otherwise noted
AIDA. Double. Bright rose, lemon-yellow throat, surrounded by an area of snow-white.
AMPHITRITE. Double, white edge, bluish violet petals. Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
AOIGATA. Single dark mulberry-purple, with veins and halo of royal purple. Each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., $3.00.
ASTARTE. Double; deep hyacinth-violet. 9-inch flowers.
BASHU NO TEN. Double; gray toned, veined with blue. Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
BETTY F. HOLMES. Double; snow-white, creamy styles, lemon- yellow throat. Exquisite flower. Each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., $3.00.
BETTY JEAN CHILDS. Single; white veined with splashed orchid; tiny standards of deep purple. Each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., $3.00.
BEE GIANT. Single; soft blue, snow-white styles. 9-inch flowers.
BOKHARA. Single. Pink tone, wavy petals, yellow central
; area, edged blue.
CAROLINE G. CHILDS. Single. White, veined blue-vio-
» let; standards purple and white.
CHOSEIDEN. Double. Bright rose with darker border effect. Each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., $3.00.
CHUTSAI. Single. Pure mauve; snow-white style branches.
DELIGHT. Double. Dull blue penciled with white.
DORIS CHILDS. Double. Pearl-white deeply veined, rosy plum center.
ELBUS. Double. Azure-blue, large ruffled flower. Moderately tall; vigorous bloomer. Each, 60c; three, $1.40; doz., $4.40.
FASCINATION. Double. Pink-lavender tone, light blue, tinged pink.
GEKKA-NO-NAMI. Double. Large snow-white; ruffled petals. Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
GRACE SPERLING. Single. Soft violet-blue, milk-white crests.
HERCULES. Double. Very large petals slightly waved, washed with shades of blue and purple.
HOWOKAN. Single. White mottled with red-purple Each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., $3.00.
INDO. Single. Rich dark blue, slightly veined white, yellow center. Each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., $3.00.
ISABELLE. Single. Large grayish pink, very distinct dark violet
veins. Each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., $3.00.
Special Japanese Mixture
12 PLANTS for only
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by flowerfield
Phlox-purple, veined with white.
ISPAHAN. Single.
JEANETTE PARRY. Single. purple standards.
JOHN FRANCIS. Single. Lavender, flushed with blue.
JOSEPHINE HEYWOOD. Single. Blue with purple sheen.
KAMATA. Single. Dark royal velvety blue; a rare variety.
KOBE. Single. Splashed reddish purple with small, erect standards. Each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., $3.00.
KOKI-NO-IRO. Double. A gorgeous large deep purple with white styles.
KURO KUMO. Double. Bluish purple with dark blue style branches, bordered with purple. Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
LA FAVORITE. Double. Large early white, delicate veins of soft purple.
LIGHT IN THE OPAL. Double. A large flowering genuine pink ruffled. Our own introduction. Each, 60c; three, $1.40; doz., $4.40.
LILLA COX. Double. Light blue with outstanding white veins.
MARJORY PARRY. Double. Soft mauve with a tufted center.
MRS. GEORGE STUMP. Single. Giant white beautifully creped petals. mauve standards.
NEPTUNE. Single. Red-purple; a radiant flower.
ORIOLE. Double. Attractive plum color shading from light to dark. Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
PATROCLE. Single. Amethyst-violet with a distinct blue flush.
PLUTON. Double. Heavily veined and flushed with red-purple.
PRIAM. Single. A distinct blue-lavender.
RED RIDING HOOD. Single. Amaranth-red, veined white.
REPSIME. Double. Light blue with white veins. Each, 25c; three, 70c; doz.,
White falls, veined soft blue with tiny mulberry-
Tiny
$2.50. SUIBIJIN. Single. Red-purple with light veins. Each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., 0
$3.00. TEMPLE FLOWER. Single. $1.00; doz., $3.00. TOTTY’S TRUE BLUE. Double. three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
SPECIAL COLLECTION OFFER 12 JAPANESE IRIS $2.25
ALL DIFFERENT — SEPARATELY LABELED Selected by us from the above list.
Bluish violet with white edges. Each, 35c; three,
A splendid dark violet-blue. Each, 40c;
that Rival the ORCHID
Many of the finest bargains ever offered in nursery stock are to be found on this page and following pages. Val- uable articles come in small parcels. Read the bargain collections . . . you may find the finest of your desires sat- isfied here for less money.
AMERICAN-GROWN HARDY PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING
Your garden can be made to be just as beautiful without Holland bulbs this year; the change will be exciting for you and you will find a greater interest in your garden arrangement.
The many different species offered in this circular will afford a variety of material for succession of bloom throughout the spring and summer, and right up until frost. The list is completely made up of strong, hardy rooted stock, which planted this September, October and: November, will reward you with an abundance of bloom throughout the year.
SHIPPING CHARGES
Unless we are instructed to ship by mail, all shipments of plants and rocts will be made express collect. If you prefer shipment by mail, please add 15% to the amount of your order.
Minimum charge 15c.
SPECIAL COLOR COLLECTION
PINK BLUE RED WHITE LABELED BY COLOR 12 Plants $2.00
3 of each color
These
small Iris do not grow over 4 inches high. ings and for rock gardens, and bloom in April and May.
CYANEA. Purple-blue. THE BRIDE. A clear chaste white.
SPRING BLOOMING IRIS PUMILA
(Miniature Flag)
They are wonderful in edg-
Each, 30c; three, 85c; doz., $3.00. Each, 30c; three, 85c; doz., $3.00.
We Supply Substantial Clumps With Many Crowns
The Finest IRIS KAEMPRER! Are Grown at Flowerfield
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IRIS Penny for Penny Your Best Bet
THE DAINTY » SIBERIAN IRIS ~~
These Iris are tall with slender stems and narrow grasslike foliage. i The plants thrive in a moist loca- tion, but can also be grown success- fully in the perennial border.
The following varieties are: Each, 25c; three, 60c; doz., $2.25. Bob White. Pure white.
Butterfly. Soft medium blue.
Kingfisher Blue. Very bright sky- blue.
Lady Northcliffe. Rich violet.
Mrs. Rowe. Lavender-pink
Paillon. Gleaming light blue.
Peggy Perry. Rich dark blue.
Periwinkle. Violet-blue, turquoise midrib.
Perry’s Blue. Almost sky-blue.
Pigmy. Dark violet.
Snow Queen. White.
BULBOUS IRIS
Dutch Iris are a superb improvement Boy over the old Spanish Iris. The blooms are like orchids and range in color from white and yellow, to blue and deep purple. They excel as cut flowers and are very long last- ing. Plant the bulbs 4 to 5 inches deep and protect them in the colder climates. They flower in June.
Imperator. Dark porcelain-blue. Doz., 75c; 100, $4.75.
Golden Bronze. Standards dark violet edged bronze; falls golden bronze. Doz., 75c; 100, $4.75.
Leonardo Da Vinci. Standards creamy white: falls canary-yellow with orange stripe. Doz., 75c; 100, $4.75.
Poggenbeek. Dark blue standards and falls. Doz., 75c; 100, $4.75.
Stardust. White, yellow throat. AN White Excelsior. Pure white stand- Sunnybrook. Medium blue. | ards and falls. Doz., 75c¢; 100, Thelma. Alice-blue with white. ] $4.75.
White Dove. White; very tall. Yellow Queen. Golden yellow stand- ards and falls. Doz., 75c; 100, $4.75.
\ COLLECTION: 12 each of the 6
above varieties for $3.50.
Culture
Iris will grow in any good soil and under almost any conditions. They should be divided and reset every third year.
Bulbous Iris
IRIS CRISTATA
Lovely pale orchid for naturalizing in semi-shade. They flower in May and do not grow more than 4 inches high.
Each, 30c; three, 85c; doz., $3.00
Siberian Iris Iris Cristata
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AMARYLLIS - SPIREA - HEMEROCALLIS
FLOWERFIELD SPECIALTIES
THAT ARE RECOMMENDED FOR FALL PLANTING
AMARYLLIS HALLI
(Lycoris squamigera)
The attractive foliage grows in early spring and dies down, to be mysteriously followed in August by the appearance of flower stalks attaining a height of 2 to 3 feet. These bear large clusters of lily-shaped, lavender-pink flowers, which are fragrant. Each, $1.00; three, $2.80; doz., $10.00.
HEMEROCALLIS
The New Improved DAY LILY
The tremendous strides made in recent years in hybridizing the old-fashioned Day Lily or Lemon Lily has added many outstand- ing varieties to this species. Large flowering and many new shades of yellow.
Culture. They thrive well in any soil. They prefer shaded locations under tress or between your evergreens. They do ex-
cellently in full sun.
New Hemerocallis, Mrs. W.H. Wyman
AMARYLLIS. Golden or- ange. July and August. 314 feet. Three, 90c; doz. $2.50.
BAY STATE. Deep yellow, large flowers. Bloom July and August. 3 feet. Three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
CINNABAR. Orange to cop- pery red, blending to gold. Mid-June. 3/4 feet. Three, $1.80; doz., $4.50.
D. D. WYMAN. Golden yel- - - low, tawny. July and Au- Lycoris Squamigera gust. 217 feet. Three, $1.20; doz., $3.60.
DR. REGEL. Pure orange-yellow, fragrant. May and early June. 11 feet. Three, $1.00; doz., $3.00.
GOLD DUST. Empire yellow dwarf. 24 inches. May and June. Three, 90c; doz., $2.75.
GEORGE YELD. Golden yellow, dark orange shadings. August. 3 feet. Three, $2.25; doz., $6.00.
GOLDEN DREAM. Wide petaled flowers of deep golden hue. June and July. 3 feet. Three, $1.50; doz., $4.50.
GOLDENI. Deep orange. June-July. 3 feet. Three, $2.00; doz., $5.00.
J. A. CRAWFORD. Rich apricot-yellow. July and August. 4 feet. Three, $1.00; doz., $3.00.
J. R. MANN. Buff-yellow. July and August. 31/2 feet. Three, $1.50; doz., $4.50.
LEMONA. Pale lemon-yellow. July. 4 feet. Three, $1.40; doz., $4.00.
MRS. W. H. WYMAN. A beautiful glistening yellow. August. 4 feet. Three, $1.60; doz., $4.80.
MRS. J. R. MANN. A deep yellow with fluted petals. July and August.
214 feet. Three, $1.50; doz., $4.50. OLIF. Deep orange. July and August. 4 feet. Three, 90c; ™ doz., $2.75.
JORANGE KING. Light orange. Three, 90c; doz., $2.75.
THE GEM. A good yellow. July and August. 3 feet. Three, 75c; doz., $2.40.
THUNBERGI. Buttercup-yellow. July. 2 Three,
$1.00; doz., $3.00. SPIREA (Astilbe)
An Easter Favorite
The Spirea, besides being a hardy perennial, is a favorite Easter plant, and can be forced into bloom very easily. Upon arrival, pot up the roots, water well and place outdoors for about 8 weeks. They may then be brought in and placed in a cool room. They can be brought into flower almost any time by putting in a warmer place.
AMERICA. Lilac-rose. Strong clump, each, 60c: three, $1.70; doz., $6.00.
GLORIA SUPERBA. Feathery plumes of dark pink flowers. Strong clump, each, 60c; three, $1.70; doz., 36.00.
PEACH BLOSSOM. Lovely shade of peach- blossom-pink. Very free flowering. Strong clump, each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., $3.50.
QUEEN ALEXANDRA. Pale pink color. Strong clump, each, 35c; three, $1.00, doz., $3.50.
July and
July and August. 4 feet.
to 3 feet.
Bleeding Heart
SPECIAL OFFER
Three each of the plants listed below—72 plants in all—value, if bought separately, $22.85—for
$15.00
The use of hardy plants in the garden is becoming more popular each year. The many species and varieties available give a wide selection of colors, with blooming dates, in suc- cession, from early spring until late fall; once established they give a wealth of beauty and color for several years. Many gardeners prefer a background of hardy plants for their beds of annuals.
AUTUMN PLANTING
Strong Rooted Plants - 2-year Nursery Grown
The following varieties are listed in chart form to enable you to select height and colors with ease and to eliminate the necessity of perusing pages of descriptive matter.
Variety
Aquilegia, Long-Spurred Hybrids
Campanula medium
Digitalis, The Shirley
Delphinium, Pacific Hybrids Delphinium, Cliveden Beauty
Doronicum caucasicum Carnation
Gaillardia, Mr. Sherbrooke
Gaillardia, Ruby
Gypsophila, Bristol Fairy
Heuchera sanguinea Iberis sempervirens Linum perenne Papaver
Phlox, Enchantress Phlox, Salmon Glow Phlox, Miss Lingard
Primula, Munstead Hybrids Pyrethrum, Double Hybrids Stokesia, Heavenly Blue
Trollius, Eleanor Veronica, Blue Spire Astilbe, Peach Blossom Dicentra spectabilis
Common Name | Color |
Columbine Canterbury Bells Foxglove Perennial Larkspur Perennial Larkspur Leopard’s Bane Hardy Garden Pinks Blanket Flower Blanket Flower Baby’s Breath Coralbells
Hardy Candytuft Flax
Oriental Poppy Hardy Phlox Hardy Phlox Hardy Phlox Cowslip
Painted Daisy Stokes’ Aster Globe Flower Speedwell Herbaceous Spirea Bleeding Heart
| Height | Blooming Period Price Rachie 12 | Assorted colors 114 ft. |June $0.30 $0.85 $3.00 |Blue, white or pink 114-2 ft. |Early Summer 23 Oe Onn s-00 | Assorted colors 3-5 ft. |July-August 10 3) 43010) |White, and all shades of blue | 3-5 ft. |Summer DO ey S00) |\Light blue 114-2 ft. |Early Summer 30) 289/903.00 lY ellow 2 ft. |Early Spring 30 .85 3.00 Red, white or pink 1 ft. |All Summer 30 85 3.00 |Golden yellow and pale yellow! 114 ft. |All Summer sei OO) hs 0) Brilliant red 1/4 ft. |All Summer pai) theO10) 5X0) Pure white, double 2-214 ft. |Summer soho) itz) DAO) Crimson 1-14 ft, |All Summer 230) 285) 953200 | White 9-12 in. |Spring 30 Pts ip an 010) |Bjue 2 ft: Summer sO) essay L010) White, red or salmon 3-314 ft. [Summer eho) fey S00) Bright salmon, dark eye 2 ft. |Summer dare) MOYO) iO) Rich salmon with lilac 2 ft. Summer yy IE) BO |Pure white 11-2 ft. |Summer 35m LeOO% 33250 |\Shades of yellow 12-15 in. |Seummer iO) fey 1100) Pink, rose or white 11-2 ft. |Summer = fy BOO Light blue 14 fe. |All Summer AO fey. B00) Golden double yellow 1 fe. Spring and Summer| .35 1.00 3.50 Dark blue spikes 2 ft. |Summer Pope OOlsaae 0 Light pink 214 ft. |Springand Summer} .35 1.00 3.50 Heart-shaped pink flower 214-3 ft. |Spring 40 1.10 4.00
Carnation
a Fe Gaillardia
Heuchera Golden Flax
Primrose
PERENNIALS ARE THE LIFE OF THE GARDEN
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PERENNIALS
SPECIAL COLUMBINE OFFER SPECIAL HARDY GARDEN
Five of the Newest and Finest Varieties PH LOX Ever Offered ° LONG-SPURRED HYBRIDS. Mixed, largest LILLIAN. Pure pink.
flowers in pink, red, and blue. JULES SANDEAU. Watermelon pink; dwarf LONGISSIMA. Fine pale yellow with spurs habit.
4 inches long. SALMON GLOW. Rich salmon: strong CLEMATIEFLORA. New; flowers resemble Clem- rower.
atis. Pastel shades of blue and pink. ENCHANTRESS. Salmon-pink with dark
CRIMSON STAR. Dark crimson flowers on stem 2 to 214 feet high. 2 ;
ROSE QUEEN. Large flowers of delicate rose, MRS. JENKINS. Pure white; late flowering. produced on vigorous stems. MISS LINGARD. White; early flowering.
This Outstanding Collection, $2 7 5 6 Above Mentioned Plants, $ j e 5 O Bard Ganion Phlox
12 FINE PERENNIALS - Special Collection PRICE Only $2.75
eye; strong grower.
Variety Common Name Color Height Aquilegia, Flowerfield Giant Hybrids Columbine Assorted colors LY, ft. Campanula medium Canterbury Bells Pink and white 114-2 ft. Digitalis, The Shirley Foxglove Assorted colors 3-5 ft. Carnation, Grenadin Garden Pinks Scarlet 1-114 ft Delphinium, Belladonna Hardy Larkspur Light blue 114-2 ft Gaillardia grandiflora Blanket Flower Assorted colors Ly, ft. Hosta coerulea Blue Plantain Lily Mauve 1A ft. Papaver orientale Oriental Poppy Scarlet 3-314 ft. Linum perenne Flax Blue 2 ft. Phlox, Rheinlander Hardy Phlox | Salmon-pink 2 ft. Scabiosa caucasica Blue Bonnet Blue 2-3 ft. Stokesia cyanea Stokes’ Aster | Blue 2 ft.
Variety Common Name | Color Height Anchusa myosotidiflora Forget-me-not Anchusa | Blue 1-2 ft. Alyssum saxatile Golden Basket | Yellow 4-12 in. Arabis alpina Rock Cress | White 4-6 in. Campanula carpatica Bellflower Harebell | Blue 6-12 in. Heuchera sanguinea Coralbells | Crimson 1-114 ft. Iberis sempervirens Hardy Candytuft | White 9-12 in. Myosotis palustris Forget-me-not | Blue 6 in. Phlox subulata Moss Pink Purplish pink 4-6 in Primula veris Cowslip Various colors 8 in. Sedum spectabile Showy Stonecrop Pink 8-12 in. Veronica erica Speedwell Pink 1 ft. Dicentra eximia Everblooming Bleeding Heart Rosy pink 9-12 in
cae pesaial Garden, Showing YOU CAN BE LIBERAL WITH THEM Mae rash ceeds Pua | AT FLOWERFIELD PRICES
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27 Varieties to select from ALL HARDY GARDEN VARIETIES \\
Variety
Auratum
Batemanniae Canadense flavum Canadense rubrum Candidum (Madonna) Concolor
Dauricum
Elegans, Alice Wilson Elegans atrosanguineum Elegans hirtellus Elegans, Incomparable Elegans, Iwato
Elegans, Kimbusen Formosanum
Hansoni
Henryi
Krameri
Pardalinum giganteum (Sunset) Regale
Speciosum album Speciosum magnificum Speciosum, Melpomene Speciosum rubrum Superbum
Tigrinum splendens Tigrinum flore pleno Umbellatum
# ZH,
Regale—Delightf
ully Perfumed
blooming Planting
Color Height Pensa Depth Price Each 3 12 White spotted brown, golden band 4-6 ft. July-Aug. 10-12 in. $0.35 $1.00 $3.50 Golden apricot 3 ft. July-Aug. 6 in. 325 0) 2.50 Golden yellow, heavily spotted 3-5 ft. June-July 8-10 in. .20 3) DONO) Xed form of above, heavily spotted 3-5 ft June-July 8-10 in. 25 “ak0)- DTKO) White 3-4 ft. June 3 in. 40 1.10 4.00 Deep crimson, dark spots 111A ft. June-July 3 in. 10) DESO Rich orange, flushed red, black spots 2-3 ft. July 5 in. DS 70). B50) Lemon-yellow, darker center 1 ft. June-July 6 in. OF lOO B50 Dark red, deep crimson center eats June-July 6 in. 35 1.00 3.50 Deep orange Ll ft. June-July 6 in. 40 1.10 4.00 Rich orange, spotted 1 ft. June-July 6 in. 40 1.10 4.00 Orange 1-14 ft. June-July 6 in. 40 1.10 4.00 Deep red, orange center 1-1) ft. June-July 6 in. ZO WO) ZL (0X0) White, tint of rose 5-6 ft. Aug.-Oct. 6 in. Dy Oe O Orange-yellow, brown spots 4-5 ft. June 6 in. 3) 1200) 3250 Orange spotted brown, green bands 5-7 ft. July-Aug. 10 in. sayy. 4070) 5x0) Pale pink; one of the few pinks 3-4 ft. June-July 8 in. abe 010 ne 0) Bright orange-red, dark crimson spots 4-6 ft. July 5 in 25 SO) PHO) White tinged pink, yellow throat, fragrant 3-5 ft. July 8 in. 25 TKO). ESO) White, shaded green, yellow anthers 3-4 ft Aug.-Sept. 8 in. 40 1.10 4.00 Flushed white, crimson spots 3-4 ft Aug.-Sept. 9 in. 40 1.10 4.00 2ink-carmine, white margin 3-4 ft. Aug.-Sept. 10 in. A0ewIe On 4200 Rich pink, crimson spots 3-4 ft. Aug.-Sept. 10 in. si) 00) BO) Yrange., crimson-orange 4-6 ft. August 5 in. 30 85 3.00 Orange-red, purple spots, reflexed petals 4-5 ft. Aug.-Sept. 9 in. By SINS DANO Same as above, double form 4-5 ft. Aug.-Sept. 9 in. 30 85 3.00 Orange-red 2-217 ft. June 8 in. 30 85 3.00 For Best Results Plant 3 or More OF A VARIETY
Plant This Fall for Next Summer's
Flowers Henryi—Rich Apricot-Yellow From China
Superbum—One of the Best
Easily Grown Laceptionally Fine Lilies
PARDALINUM ‘(Sumet) | o@ach of these Lily bulbs
HANSONI (6 bulbs in all)...... $1.75
pn ea oe 3 each of these Lily bulbs
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS &, (18 bulbbsinall) ....$4.60 [SS © ; Lilium Candidum
1 PERIOR
PEONIES -
The lovely Peonies are considered one of the most hardy and easily grown of all gar- den flowers. They can be planted from September till frost. It is most important that
FOR FALL PLANTING.
the Peonies are not planted deep. The eyes should be covered not more than 2 inches
with soil.
ALBATRE. Midseason. Large, double type, white with faint pink center, and very narrow crimson on edges of a few petals. Fra- grant. Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
ALBERT CROUSSE. Late. Large double, light rose-pink, having a creamy tone. Tall, fragrant. Each, 50c; three, $1.40; doz., $4.50.
ALSACE-LORRAINE. Late. A creamy white double with a buff center. Tall and vigorous grower. Each, 75c; three, $2.00; doz., $7.00.
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS. Early. Double. A pure creamy double white. Center of canary-yellow. Each, 50c; three, $1.40; doz., $4.50.
EDULIS SUPERBA. Early. Large, double, rose-pink. Profuse bloomer. One of the finest cut flower varieties. Very fragrant. Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
EUGENE VERDIER. Late. A large shell-pink, double flower flaked with cream. Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
FELIX CROUSSE. Late midseason. Large, double, brilliant crimson. One of the best red Peonies. Each, 50c; three, $1.40; doz., $4.50.
FESTIVA MAXIMA. Early. A large, double, white Peony with its central petals flaked crimson. A tall and strong grower, which is very popular. Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
JAMES KELWAY. Early midseason. A pale pink. Very large double. Each, 60c; three, $1.70; doz., $5.50.
KARL ROSENFIELD. Midseason. Double. Very bright crimson.
A very clear color. Each, 50c; three, $1.40; doz., $4.50.
We list here only what we think are the best varieties, and we will gladly, upon re- quest, furnish you with a complete list of Peonies.
MONS. JULES ELIE. Early. A very large light rose-pink. Double. Mildly fragrant. Each, 50c; three, $1.40; doz., $3.50.
MONS. KRELAGE. Midseason. An amaranth-red with silvery tips. Each, 60c; three, $1.70; doz., $5.50.
OCTAVIE DEMAY. Early. One of the most popular pale pink doubles. Considered one of the most attractive and dependable Peonies. Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
REINE HORTENSE. Midseason. Very large rose-pink double, with an occasional fleck of crimson in the center. Each, 60c; three, $1.70; doz., $5.50.
SOLANGE. Late. A cream-white with a suffusion of buff and pale salmon-pink. Flowers are large and double; strong grower. Each, 75c; three, $2.00; doz., $7.00. ;
THERESE. Midseason. An old-rose-pink double, changing to lilac white. A free bloomer and strong grower. Each, 75c; three, $2.00; doz., $7.00.
TRIOMPHE DE L’EXPOSITION DE LILLE. Midseason. A very good hydrangea-pink. Each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., $3.50.
TRIOMPHE DU NORD. An excellent pink. Each, 35c; three, $1.00; doz., $3.00.
UMBELLATA ROSEA. Early. A_ violet-rose with shadings. Each, 75c; three, $2.00; doz., $7.00.
VENUS. Midseason. An old-rose-pink double, with a decided lav- ender tone in the center. Each, 75c; three, $2.00; doz., $7.00.
amber-white
LORA DEXHEIMER. Midseason. A bright clear and lovely crimson. Double. Each, 60c; three, $1.70; doz., $5.50.
MARGUERITE GERARD. Midseason. An immense
flesh-pink double, darkening to rose-pink in the cen-
ter. Free flowering. Medium height. Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50.
MARQUIS C. LAGERGREN. A double bright
crimson. Each, 60c; three, $1.70; doz., $5.50.
MME. EMILE GALLE. Late. Very light rose- pink double, without any crimson markings. A choice variety because of its rose fragrance.
Each, 40c; three, $1.10; doz., $3.50. MME. GAUDICHAU. Midseason. A dark red double. Each, 75c; three, $2.00; doz., $7.00.
SPECIAL
“PEONY Collection
OUR SELECTION
Six of the best varieties chosen by us and separately labeled, only
$9.00
Typical Flowerfield Peony—Photograph Half Size [11]
A, B. MORSE COMPANY, HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS, ST, JOSEPH, MICH,
SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER
the best time to start or reseed your lawn with
FLOWERFIELD GRASS SEED
If you are planning to make a new lawn, or if your old lawn needs repairing, or re-seeding, do it this fall. The cool nights and regular precipitation during the fall season is favorable for the rapid growth, and deep rooting development of our domestic grasses. This season- able climatic condition is unfavorable to most weeds and other wild grasses. When next spring arrives, you will have a luxuriant lawn that will add much to the beauty of your home.
For New Lawns:
Sow 1 lb. of seed to 150 square feet of lawn.
For Re-seeding Established Lawns:
Use 14 Ib. of seed to 150 square feet of lawn.
e seam FLOWERFIELD SUNNY Se LAWN MIXTURE. A blend- ing of high grade grasses which will produce a long lasting luxurious lawn. 1 Ib., 55c; 3 Ibs., $1.50; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.25.
FLOWERFIELD CLOVER , LAWN MIXTURE. A special mixture for difficult places. Recommended for seashore. 1 Ib., 60c; 3 Ibs., $1.60; 5 Ibs., $2.60; 10 Ibs., $5.00.
FLOWERFIELD SHADY LAWN MIXTURE. A blend adapted to shady places. 1 Ib., 60c; 3 Ibs., $1.60; 5 Ibs., $2.60; 10 Ibs., $5.00.
(Special quotations on larger quantities.)
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