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Flowernele ISMENE CALATHINA
Ismene Calathina is one of the choicest of all garden bulbs. It is known by many names, Peruvian Daffodil, the Spi-
_ der Lily and Basket Flower. By any of its names it is equally lovely. The flow- ers are large, umbellate, and snowy white, measuring four to five inches across. Glossy green markings deep in the throat of the flower make a charm- ing contrast. There is a delightful fra- grance from these flowers which on stili warm evenings scents the whole garden. Plant in well-drained soil in June when the ground is well warmed for flowers in late July or August.
Flowerfield’s large bulbs produce two to five blooms on stems two to two and one-half feet tall.
Monster bulbs, Each 85c, Doz. $8.50
ISMENE CALATHINA
HELLEBORUS
Helleborus Niger, the Christmas Rose, is the plant that blooms in the winter. A low erowing plant, 12 to 16 inches high, with broad, leathery, palmlike leaves that re- main evergreen. The large single white blossoms appear from December to Feb- ruary. Neither cold nor snow deters the plant from blooming. Extremely hardy. It may be planted in spring or fall. Water well in the hot summer and top dress with leaf mold or well-rotted manure in the fall. Left in a permanent location it will thrive for years.
Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $12.50 HELLEBORUS
TUBEROSE
Tuberoses are among the choicest of flowers. They produce long spikes (two
to three feet high) of pure white, waxlike flowers of great fragrance and beauty.
Bulbs may be planted from April to June, in pots or in the open ground and
should be set three inches deep in good rich soil. Do not allow them to be over- run with weeds or other plants if you desire them to bloom early.
Double Pearl, Three 75c, Doz. $2.50
Single Mexican, Three 50c, Doz. $1.75
TUBEROSE DOUBLE PEARL
Flowerfield’s
BULB AND PLANT CATALOG
SPRING 1947
Flowerfield Bulb Farm was established on Long Island in the seed and bulb business in 1874, where it became one of the most reputable distributors and growers of its time. We are justly proud of the part Flowerfield has contributed to American Horticulture, and in the tradi- tions in which it continues to serve.
As growers, we are proud of our stock and are willing to back up that pride by guaranteeing all our products to the limit. Flowerfield grows and sells healthy products only. From our 360-acre farm on Long Island our bulbs, seeds and plants are known the world over for their superior root system, size and vigor.
INDEX
Amarcrinum 21 Columbine ....... 32 Amaryllis .. 21 Cushion Mums . 41-42 Aquilegia ........ 32 Dahlias ........ 13-17 Asters ....... 36, 37 Dahlias, Giant.. 14-15 Astilbe ...... : 35 Dahlias, Miniature 17
Dahlias, Pompon . 16 Dahlias, Single ... 16
Baby’s Breath .... 33 Begonias, Tuberous 4-5
Bleeding Heart 32 Daisy, Shasta .... 40 Caladi 20 Daylilies ...... 34-35 Ga “Cee ms Delphinium 26-27 Ai Dianthus ......... 24 Cannas 18-19 s Shae Gane. 95 Dicentra Eximia .. 32 i Ae Christmas Rose . 2 Rragrant Peren- 24-95 Chrysanthemums 37-42 ee a ae 2 Runkiayeen cere 35 Chrysanthemum, f : Cushion ..... 41-42 Gaillardia . 33 Chrysanthemum, Gladiolus 6-13 Spoon 37 Gloriosa Lily 20
Gloxinias ... 20 Matched Mates 13 Gypsophila > oe ee Pachysandra ...... 32 Helleborus Niger . 2 Phlox e031 ee -» 3435 Pinks 1... 24.25 Se eae nae aS Plantain Lily . 32 Iris Kaempferi | 28-29 Ismene........... 2 Regale Lily 23 Jacobean Lily 21 Shasta Daisy 40 Tavanduls 24 Speciosum Lily 23 iatrisuer ee eeres 33 Spireas .......... 35 Lilies, Calla ...... 20 Spoon Chrysanthe- a Lily, Henryi .. 23 PMNS Mena cricuhs Lily, Jacobean sy call Tuberose 9 Lily, Plantain 32 Lily, Regale 23 Violas . 25 Lily, Speciosum 3 Violets 24
Our plants and bulbs, guaranteed to reach you in good condition, are carefully packed in scien- tifically prepared corrugated boxes. Special preparations are made to protect deliveries to all parts of the world. Plants are freshly dug and packed in sphagnum moss and water-proof paper. Bulbs are kept in ideal storage conditions, are hand sorted and selected true to name for your individual
orders.
In order to serve you better, Flowerfield suggests that you order your selections as soon as possible. This will allow our staff to prepare acknowledgements of your orders and allocate stock for ship-
ment to you at the ideal time for planting.
Complete cultural directions will be included with acknowledgement of your order.
FLOWERFIELD Butz Farm
INCORPORATED
FLOWERFIELD, ST. JAMES, L. I., N. Y.
1. M. MOONEY
President
Sence 1874
R. M. SAMMIS
Vice-Pres. and Gen’I Manager
COPYRIGHT 1947, FLOWERFIELD BULB FARM. INC
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Geant Flowered TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS
These colorful, exquisite flowers are unlike most bulbs for tuberous rooted Begonias actually need shade and should be shielded from the sun’s rays. When planted in a moist, fairly rich soil, they require little care.
Beginning in July, tuberous rooted Begonias carry their many huge flowers in a wide range of pastel and bright colors, from pure white to yellow, pink and deep rich crimson. The flowers bloom in clusters of three, one large male flower in the center and two smaller female flowers on either side. These side buds should be removed as soon as they appear; they are single-type flowers of inferior character and inhibit the full development of the central flower. Under ordinary culture these blooms will reach 5 to 6 inches in diameter, although flowers up to 8 inches may be obtained by
special care and attention.
CAMELLIA- FLOWERED
The King of Begonias appear to be huge Camellias. These com- pletely double blooms are far larger than the best greenhouse Camellias. The illustration on the facing page more adequately de scribes the beauty of this unusual variety.
Red, Three $1.00 © Pink, Three $1.00 © White, Three $1.15 Rose, Three $1.00 © Yellow, Three $1.15 Mixed Camellia-Flowered, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50
GIANT SINGLE
Because of the immensity of their huge flat petals and their intense colors, a bed of these presents a dazzling picture. The giant sau- cer-like flowers are accented by central anthers of pure bright yellow and are a welcome spot of color.
Red, Three $1.15 © Pink, Three $1.00 © Rose, Three $1.00 White, Three $1.15 © Yellow, Three $1.15 Mixed Single Begonias, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50
PICOTEE CAMELLIA
This has the same shape as the Camellia-flowered, but is beautifully colored in two-toned combinations. The edges of the petals definitely contrast with the interior.
Mixed Colors only, Three $1.15, Doz. $4.00
CRISTATA BEGONIAS
A single type that is only slightly frilled, but which bears a Coxcomb-like tuft or crest on each petal. A very novel form of the Begonia that is interesting if used jin floating flower arrangements.
Mixed Colors only, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00
CRISPA BEGONIAS
This single Begonia has edges so deeply cut and frilled that it looks double. This type is distinguished by flowers of exquisite grace and beauty—more unusual than the other types and particularly de- sirable for decorative arrange- ments.
Red, Three $1.15 © Pink, Three $1.00 @ Rose, Three $1.00 White, Three $1.00 . Yellow, Three $1.15 Mixed Crispa Begonias, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50
CARNATION FLOWERED
(Fimbriata Plena)
The formal Carnation-flowered Begonia is an interestingly differ- ent type, having fully double flow- ers with short, deeply serrated and fringed petals that give the mature flower the appearance of a huge Carnation.
Red, Three $1.00 © Pink, Three $1.00 © Rose, Three $1.00 White, Three $1.15 © Yellow, Three $1.15 Mixed Carnation-Flowered, Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50
ROSEBUD BEGONIAS
A double type of Begonia with flowers of the most exquisite form resembling perfect rosebuds with beautiful tonal pastel shadings.
Mixed Colors only, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00
HANGING BASKET BEGONIAS
This is the Pendula flora plena or Lloydi type, a strain of hanging basket Begonia that contains only double-flowered sorts. Often there are hundreds of blossoms to a bulb. They are also excellent for rock garden work.
Mixed Colors only, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
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Autumn Glow An extremely large Cristata type, the tufts or crests of which are a deep copper, contrasting with rest of flower, which is apricot. The flowers some- times measure ten inches across the bloom. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
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Dito cooled Begonias
SPECIAL COLLECTION
Flowerfield’s special collection of fine Tuberous- Rooted Begonias includes a wide assortment of col-
ors, interesting varieties and types.
MIXTURE OF ALL TYPES
12 TUBERS $2.50
Flower mene
PRIZE WINNERS Since 181
The Gladiolus of the present are vastly different from the Gladiolus of not many years ago. John Lewis Childs, founder of Flowerfield, was the leader in early improvements in Gladiolus culture.
We are proud to continue to supply largest sized, highest quality bulbs of the best varieties for gar- den and indoor decoration.
CHOICE VARIETIES
Abu Hassan A new introduction of dark violet-blue. Grows tall and straight opening up to 8 florets at once. It was
a prize winner in Europe when introduced. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00 Algonquin A brilliant light scarlet Gladiolus distinguished by very large florets, and long formal heads, often having 8 or 9 florets open at once up a flower spike as high as 5 feet. Three 50c, Doz. $1.75
Barcarolle Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful orange Gladiolus. Florets are finely ruffled, adding to the value of this most excellent flower. Its clear grenadine orange is a new color for Gladiolus. Three 50c, Doz. $1.75
Cubana A deep dark red. This is one of the darkest Gla- diolus. The buds are almost black and the florets open to look as if they were rich velvet. This variety is one of the finest we have imported and we know it will be a winner here. Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
Elizabeth the Queen Large ruffled lavender-mauve florets with darker lines in the throat. The ruffled florets make this variety one of the loveliest Gladiolus offered for the garden in a long time. Three $1.00, Doz. $3.50
Gelber Herald (Yellow Herald) The color of this new amber-yellow is very pleasing. The wide open florets have a carmine blotch in the throat and are well placed and spaced. Introduced by the originator of Gate of Heaven, it is a real improvement in the yellow Gladiolus.
Each 40c, Doz. $4.00
Gro Gods
The buds and the first opened florets of Flowerfield’s Greta Garbo are a very light cream-pink, the flower rap- idly becomes rosy white after opening to full size. The florets often measure 6 inches across. Greta Garbo aver- ages more florets to the spike than any other variety grown. The flower spike is carried well above the ground on tall, very strong stalks. Three 75c, Doz. $2.50
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GLADIOLUS
Gladiolus are relatively easy to grow, requiring little special attention, and so are a “natural” for all gardens. Because of the excellence of the Gla- diolus as a cut flower it is easy to transfer the beauty of the garden into the house.
They prefer a sunny location in well-drained soil. Plant 4 to 6 inches deep. For exhibition blooms, feed when planting, again when the foliage is 6 inches high, and finally as the flower buds appear.
FOR COLLECTORS
High Life The color of this lovely new variety is a clear light blue. The florets open wide and are faced to make it a very excellent show variety. The stems are tall and straight. It is exceptional as a garden variety and as a cut flower. Each $2.00, Doz. $20.00
Irak An outstanding “smoky.” Large spikes of rose-grey, of silvery tone, hued and mottled with lavender and flame. The unusual coloring is particularly striking in arrange- ments. Three 50c, Doz. $1.75
Leading Lady This pure white sport of Picardy has been outstanding in every Gladiolus show since 1944, and was a consistent winner in the 1946 shows. Leading Lady has all the beauty of form and sturdy lasting qualities of Picardy. Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00
Red Ensign Bright scarlet with a white throat. This par- ticular combination of colors is equally pleasing to dec- orate the garden or the house. Three 50c, Doz. $1.75
Silver Gull One of the best of the new introductions. The color is a silver-bluish gray with a creamy blotch. Jt will be very popular on the show table as the coloring is novel and very lovely. As many as 8 florets open at one time on tall elegant stems. Each 60c, Doz. $6.00
Margaret Qo
Margaret Beaton is one of the best new varieties to ap- pear in recent years. The color is a startling contrast of red and white. It and Leading Lady are the most talked of new Gladiolus of the past few years. Margaret Beaton is particularly lovely for use in flower arrangements where its brightness livens any room.
Three 55c, Doz. $2.00
EXHIBITION
DISTINCTIVE VARIETIES FOR
Of recently proven merit, these distinctive Gladiolus are the consistent
EXHIBITOR’S COLLECTION prize winners of their color class, at the Exhibitors’ tables in the Flower 6 Bulbs Each of the Varieties on These 2 Pages Shows.
36 Bulbs for $4 15 These large flowered varieties are particularly suitable for the borders,
. especially when planted in groups or colonies of a single color. Their
12 Bulbs Each of These Varieties tall and graceful spikes of clear true color will draw immediate atten-
72 Bulbs for $9 25 tion and provide focal points of beauty when they are in bloom.
Separately Packed and Labeled
Corona Soft blush-white petals with a lovely pink picoteee edge makes Corona one of the. loveliest Gladiolus yet hybri- dized. The growth ¢haracteristics of Co- rona are beyond fepkoach.
ee 50c, Doz. $1.75
Blue Beauty An excellent variety of light blue with the ed&es of the floret petals lined in vielet-blue. The florets are very large. lly dependable exhibition variet Doz. $1.50
i Green Light The is its peculiar
harm of this variety reenish gloss which overlays the amy yellow of the large well-formed, slightly ruffled flor- ets. Green Light) appears really green in the bud st
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GLADIOLUS
CONNOISSEURS AND EXHIBITORS
As a cut flower, the Gladiolus is unsurpassed. The varieties listed here and on the following pages are offered in such a wide choice of color that one could “decorate” either by matching existing color schemes
COLLECTOR’S MIXTURE
or by heightening them with charming contrasts. For table arrange- The very finest Gladiolus garnered from this list and new named varieties of which we have
ments or for corsages merely cut with shorter stems. too few to list.
DOZEN $1.75
American Commander In the medium red class, American Commander is one of the newest and best introductions, and
has taken the eye of the commercial Myrna The huge glistening white florets growers for itggfine color and excellent of Myrna are gracefully placed on a growing chargiiferistics. strong stalk that is tall and erect. There
PWM Three 50c, Doz. $1.75 is just a faint suggestion of cream, an
almost greenish cast, deepening in the throat. Myrna -is\one of the best new Gladiolus and won many prizes as the finest: new
Sarg 0c, Doz. $1.75 Peggy Lou A lovely deep pink Gladi- s olus of almost perfect form and sub- stance. The florets are large and of fine texture, standing up well as a cut flower. Peggy Lou is sturdy with a tall, thick, strong spike to hold its long flower head firmly. Doz. $1.50
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BEACON
An outstanding Gladiolus in the “smoky” class. e huge florets flare wide open almost crowding each other on the stiff, tall stem. The color is of deep soft rose, overlaid with mauve. The picture be- low merely gives the color tone but not the form of this lovely Gladiolus. A sturdy grower, excellent for cutting. Doz. $1.25
Beacon A new variety that is a scion of the healthy Picardy strain. Beacon has many of the same grow- ing traits as Picardy. The spikes are very tall and carry many large florets open at a time. Beacon is a clear red, of striking color, with a cream blotch. Illustrated. Doz. $1.50
*Chamouny A light Fuchsia-rose edged with a white line around its petals. The medium sized floret is very striking yet dainty. Chamouny is an unusual variety for garden and floral arrangements.
Three 75c, Doz. $2.50
Gate of Heaven One of the best all-around yellows. The well-spaced florets are beautifully formed, finely ruffled, and the largest in this color class. It has a brightness that befits its name. Doz. $1.50
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*Pelegrina The only pure dark violet-blue variety that has stood the test of time and growing conditions. An early variety, Pelegrina blooms very uniformly, all the spikes coming into bloom within a day of one another. The florets are medium sized, and the deep blue is sometimes marked with purple on the lowerifrets. Doz. $1.50
gepr A brilliant light red Gladiolus, excellent in 4 4 ghoriietnvarying in its fine performance. Regent has _thé so-desired quality of being all one shade. Excel- ~ lent habit, and all florets open well, even on spikes out in tight bud. Doz. $1.75
REGENT
“GARDEN CHAMPIONS”
MEDIUM PRICED GLADIOLUS IN ITS COLOR RANGE
Rewi Fallu Huge and red, this Gladiolus is another of the New Zealand varieties so well known for their tremendous size and extraordinary COLLECTION OF 7 PICTURED vigor. Named for its Maori hybridizer, Rewi Fallu is one of the finest “The Champions of Champions” dark reds known. Even the very topmost bud opens into a flower of
a si Poo 42 Bulbs ‘resist $4.95
Rosa Van Lima Tall straight spikes of a light rosy pink with a touch of darker shading in the throat. Large wide flowers, opening seven to eight at a time. Doz. $1.50
Silentium White with throat blotch of carmine. An exceptional cut flower.
Florets perfectly placed on tall spikes. Early bloomer. ALL TWELVE CHAMPIONS Three 50c, Doz. $1.75
Each Varieiy Separately Packed and Labeled
For Garden Display and for Cutting We Know This
*Surfside This splendid Gladiolus continues to enjoy great popularity. Selection Cannot Be Excelled at Anywhere Near Beautiful ruffled white with a fine line of lavender in the throat. An Its Price easily grown variety. Doz. $1.25 712 Bulbs 6 Each of the $8 95 *Takina The largest Gladiolus listed. It has been exhibited with florets 12 Varieties C measuring 8%4 inches across, 9 open at a time and grown to a height Each Variety Separately Packed and Labeled
of over 6 feet. Takina is a beautiful lilac-purple. Three 50c, Doz. $1.75
“Vagabond Prince One of the most striking Gladiolus for cut flower
arrangements that has yet been hybridized. Vagabond Prince has a
deep mahogany color, livened by a garnet shield in the throat and across FLOWERFIELD SPEC TAL the petals. Strong, sturdy and straight, carrying many florets open at MIXTU RE
a time. Doz. $1.50
This is a “hand made” mixture. The bulbs are
named varieties that are not mixed until ready to
“Marked Varieties Not Pictured be packaged, therefore a wide range of colors is
Unusual and scarce varieties not pictured. All prize winners at the show assured. tables. The vivid colorings of these varieties are seldom associated with
nesilon Cleataltg 50 Bulbs $4.75 6 Each of 9 Starred Varieties - 30 Bulbs $4.00
Labeled
Each Variety Separately Packed anc vf
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SILENTIUM ROSA VAN LIMA
owertields THREE MOST POPULAR GLADIOLUS
Picardy, Wanda and Maid of Orleans are the three most popular Gladiolus at Flower- field. And deservedly so, because they are really top-notch performers in the garden, long lasting when cut, and the bulbs store easily and well over winter. Judging from our orders, these are the ones that most people want, especially for cut flower purposes.
CUT FLOWE
36 Bulbs (12 of Each Variety) $4.00
300 Bulbs (100 of Each) $28.50
EACH VARIETY SEPARATELY PACKED AND LABELED
Picardy The most popular of all Gladiolus, a lovely pink tlt is exhibited everywhere, in Flower Show-after Flower Show, and in every florist’s wihd w. Flowerfield’s huge healthy bulbs prod for your garden, } whose spike is} a
the finest Gladiolus s is a superb variety s straight, erect and
Wanda Found in a field of Picardy, Wanda
is a sport of that sturdiest of all Gladiolus. Its lovely cream-yellow makes it one of the most useful and beautiful in the garden or the cut flower bowl. Wanda is doubly wel- come since it is the first. satisfactory large- flowered yellow Gladiolus and one of the finest ever introduced.
Doz. $1.50, 50 for $5.50, 100 for $10.00
COLLECTION
Maid of Orleans This is a fine all-around white. A soft cream shade in the center tends to turn pure white on the outer edges of the petals. The florets are well shaped and particularly well arranged on the long flower head. This variety is long lasting when cut, ideal for arrange- ments. ‘ee
Doz. $1.50, 50 for $5.50, 100 for $10.00
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Flowerfield’s Matched Mates have been inspired by the beauty inherent in all bulbs. The stately flower spike of the Gladiolus and majestic globular head of the Dahlia create an artistic complement and balance. Flowerfield’s Matched Mates are a combination of Dahlias and Gladiolus whose matchings are exactly alike in tone and color.
Matched Mates should be planted together, they will erow together, bloom together and, in flower arrange- ments, complement each other. The Gladiolus in these perfectly matched beauties should not be planted until mid-June for blooms in September when Dahlias are at their best. 10 Gladiolus to each Dahlia is recom- mended.
WHITE MATCHED MATES Snowsprite Unquestionably one of the best miniature Dah- lias. Artistically shaped, glistening snow-white blooms are held boldly on perfect stems. Each 75c
Snow Princess Clear white with a light cream throat. Flor- ets are of heavy texture and open many at a time. Tall growing. One of the better recent introductions of white Gladiolus. Ten $1.50
1 Dahlia, 10 Gladiolus $2.00
PINK MATCHED MATES Elizabeth Pape The best and most artistic miniature Cactus Dahlia. Its cream heart and nicely whorled pink petals give it an unusual distinction. Each 75c
Picardy A four-star pink Glad. One of the best flowers ever hybridized. The cream throat sets off its lovely pink petals as in its matched mate. Ten $1.25
1 Dahlia, 10 Gladiolus $1.75
YELLOW MATCHED MATES Frau O. Bracht A clear primrose-yellow semi-cactus Dahlia. It is a very popular, profusely growing variety, often re- garded as a Cactus type. Each 75c
Gate of Heaven A fine bright yellow Gladiolus with well- spaced, ruffled florets. Ten $1.25 1 Dahlia, 10 Gladiolus $1.75
RED MATCHED MATES
James Kirby Beautiful crimson-scarlet Dahlia blending to ruby tones at the center. The stems are tall and straight. It makes an excellent cut flower. Each 50c
American Commander A fine dark scarlet-red without
GLADIOLUS, DAHLIA, any markings. A sturdy consistent grower which has
AMERICAN COMMANDER JAMES KIRBY made a great name for itself. Ten $1.40
1 Dahlia, 10 Gladiolus $1.65
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Dahlias are one of the most fascinating flow- ers for garden growth. They have a variety of size, shape, color and height that has no equal. They may be used in the border, en masse, or as a decorative background de- pending upon the variety. They are all ex- cellent as cut flowers.
Beauty Supreme FD Often called Blue Jersey. It is similar to Jer- sey s Beauty in growing habits and as a cut flower. is a darker shade of orchid-pink.
Each 40c, Doz. $4.00
Hilda Fioretti ID to SC One of the most beautiful Dahlias we have ever offered. A consistent winner in the shows since its ini- tial triumph. A soft attractive deep rose-pink, blending with
deep rose with a faint line of apricot-yellow in
the petals. Flowers measure 9 inches and are car- ried on strong canes. The plant grows perfectly and often produces 10 to 20 perfect blooms that can be cut with 3- to 4-foot stems. Each $5.00
HILDA FIORETTI (Informal Decorative)
James Kirby ID A flower of beautiful crimson-
Jersey’s Beauty FD The most popular and best known Giant scarlet blending to ruby tones at the center. The
Dahlia. It is of the Formal Decorative class, unsurpassed for a ret ralland stratehteendonaleat iL exhibition and garden blooms. A lovely shade of lavender- enone latencies 1. ee pink, this perfectly formed Dahlia has all the good qualities Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
of growth. Each 35c, Doz. $3.50
El Toreador FD This variety is known as a commercial red. It is a brilliant red that blooms continuously. An excellent cut
flower. Each 40c, Doz. $4.00
Lynn Fontanne SC to ID The picture above is a very accurate representation of this most beau- tiful Dahlia. The blooms are large, and are car- ried well on strong stiff stems. Only pot plants are available, no tubers. Each $2.50
Miss Belgium SC (ne of the most artistic and beautiful of all Dalisias, Miss Belgium is delicate coral on the reverse of the orange petals, and these petals are so twisted and curled in fine cac- tus form, that the coral peeks out all through the flower, as well as forming a central eye of delicate
coral-pink. Each $1.00
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DAHLIA COLLECTION Miss Belgium SC ____ Son of Satan SC yr Mrs. W. S. Knudsen ID Sunrays ID »
4 TUBERS Sc.’ $3.90
WHITE KING (Formal Decorative)
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The following listings of fine Dahlias contain only named varieties of the highest Flowerfield quality.
SYMBOLS INDICATE TYPES OF BLOOM
FD (Formal Decorative) SC (Semi-Cactus) ID (Informal Decorative) C (Cactus)
Mrs. W. S. Knudsen ID A beautiful glistening white flower that blooms in profusion on ee strong sturdy plants. One of the best Dahlias. tn Each $1.00
Oakleigh Monarch ID A beautiful large dark red Dahlia. The plant is sturdy and strong, contrasting with the deep garnet of the dec- orative blooms. Each $1.25
Sagamore FD Large flowers of orange suf- fused with red, creating an effect of bronze. Robust grower, very tall.
Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
Son of Satan SC This is an improvement over Satan as it is a bright scarlet and has stronger stems. Although the petals revolute suff- ciently to bring it into the Incurved Cactus Class, under varied conditions it will develop into a Semi-Cactus. Blooms 11 by 5 inches.
Each $1.00
LYNN FONTANNE (Semi-Cactus)
Sunrays ID An unusual color; clear buff, hued apricot,
el & with a distinct peach-red on the reverse of the petals. Flowers are large and plentiful, covering the plant. A leader among the new popular varieties. Each $1.00
=f! a =a Watchung Giant ID Deep am- ber-yellow suffused orange-cad- mium. Grows to tall bushy plants and produces an abun- dance of large flowers that are beautiful in the garden or for cutting. Illustrated. Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
White King FD A standard white variety. The blooms are very perfect in their formation and are excellent cut flowers. Illus-
trated. Each 40c, Doz. $4.00
POPULAR
DAHLIA COLLECTION
Watchung Giant El Toreador SINS Jersey’s Beauty White King
(Formal
peeve) 4 TUBERS 2 $1.15
JOHNNY PEPPIN EDITH MUELLER
MARY MUNNS AMBER QUEEN JOE FETTE
ROSE OF WILMOTH
SINGLE DAHLIAS
Charmingly simple, exquisitely colored, Single Dahlias are one of the finest of garden plants. They require no staking and may be used with fine effect in the mixed border. Long lasting, unsurpassed as a cut flower, beautiful in the garden.
Pink Lassie Pale pink single flowers of enormous size. Free flowering and fine for cutting. Each 75c
Pequot Yellow A 5-inch broad-petaled flower of clear yellow, graceful, on a strong wiry stem. Unsurpassed for exhibition. Height 3 feet.
Each 50c
Snow White A pure white bloom with serrated petals 5 inches across. Its delicate beauty makes Snow White worthy of its name. It grows robustly and as a cut flower has wonderful keeping qualities. Height 4 feet. Pot plants only, no tubers available. Each 75c
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POMPON DAHLIAS Som Flowertield
Flowers unsurpassed for perfection in form, bloom- ing in a variety of pure and blended colors, mak- ing them the little beauties of the Dahlias. Grow them for garden effect, cut them for house decora- tion. You will find these bushy plants hard to beat. Pompon Dahlias grow thirty inches tall, and are particularly desirable because the more you cut, the more they will bloom.
COLLECTION
One each of the pictured varieties.
6 Tubers, $1.95 Separately Labeled
Amber Queen Button-like blooms of amber, shaded to apri- cot, carried well above the dark foliage of the plant. Each 30c, Doz. $3.00 Edith Mueller A bright soft apricot, suffused peach-red. Much in demand as a cut flower. Each 35c, Doz. $3.50 Indian Chief Bright red petals tipped with white. It blooms very freely and continuously, and is unexcelled for cut- ting. Each 35c, Doz. $3.50 Joe Fette Its pure white bloom is unsurpassed. Its long stems make it a perfect flower for cutting. Each 35c, Doz. $3.50 Johnny Peppin Excellent deep red. The center is very dark as the flower opens. Each 35c, Doz. $3.50 Mary Munns A mallow-purple bloom growing on a long stem, producing flowers of high merit. Each 40c, Doz. $4.00 Morning Mist A pleasing combination of lavender and white. Flowers are exceptionally tight in formation. Each 30c, Doz. $3.00
Rose of Wilmoth Soft rose-pink flowers of uniform size. Each 40c, Doz. $4.00
Sunny Daybreak Perfect flowers of canary-yellow, tipped with red. Creates a color combination unexcelled.
Each 40c, Doz. $4.00
MIXED POMPONS
An assortment of different colors from these and other varieties.
9 TUBERS $1.90
MINIATURE DAHLIAS
Dwarf bushy plants that require no staking, disbud- ding or fussing, which give you week after week, a constant supply of little Dahlias which, in every- thing except size, reproduce all the beauty of the giant prize-winning blooms of the big Dahlia shows. The stocky plants, 2 to 4 feet tall, a good size for
the mixed flower border.
The greatest advantage of these Miniatures is their easy culture and their ity. The more you cut them the better they like it. If you haven’t yet tried any Miniatures, include a few in your next order, and take our word for it that you will be more than delighted with them,
“cut-and-come-again” qual-
even if you don’t care for ordinary Dahlias.
MFD, Miniature Formal Decorative; MID, Miniature Informal Decorative; MSC, Miniature Semi-Cactus; MC, Miniature Cactus; MP, Miniature Peony Flowered.
Andries Orange MSC A bright orange flow- er of an exceptionally clear, attractive tone, growing on perfectly straight stems. They make a beautiful display.
Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
Bishop of Llandaff MP An unusual and very attractive flower of bright scarlet with a deep garnet center. The lacy foliage is a special feature of this variety, being a beautiful reddish bronze color which makes it stand out in any planting.
Highly popular. Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
Corinna MFD Pure bright yellow to bright- en your garden or your flower arrange- ments. Of fine form and substance.
Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
MIXED MINIATURES
Splendid assortment of these and other
fine Miniature Dahlias. Doz. $4.50
Three $1.25
CORINNA
Elizabeth Pape MC The best and most ar- tistic pink Miniature Cactus. Its cream heart and nicely whorled pink petals give it a distinction achieved by few.
Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
Fairy MFD An early and continuous bloom- er of soft violet-rose, shading mauve at the tips. Its form is perfect and its keep- ing qualities are exceptional.
Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Lady Mary Hope MFD One of the nicest bicolor Dahlias we grow. Flowers are perfectly formed and a pleasing combina- tion of light orange and white. The plants
are bushy and compact, growing about two feet. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Red Head MFD Small fiery scarlet blooms on long stems. The color is a brilliant shade of red not usually seen.
Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
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Rosalie White MFD A most pleasing bi- color that has become very popular. This little gem is white with broad clean-cut bands of deep rose on the edges of the petals, leaving the tips white. Plants me- dium tall, with blooms held erect on good stiff stems. Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
Snowsprite MSC Artistic glistening snow- white flowers. One of the best miniatures grown. Blooms are of fine form and held above the foliage. Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
Sylvia MFD Deep carmine blooms that are symmetrically perfect in form. A bright cheery spot of color in the garden.
Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
COLLECTION Andries Orange Lady Mary Hope Bishop of Llandatt Snowsprite Fairy
5 Tubers Se $2.75
Separately Labeled
ANDRIES ORANGE
THE PRESIDENT
The new low growing Cannas are a real specialty at Flowerfield. Twenty acres have been devoted to their growing and development. These flamboyant beauties now have a more diversified garden use. Formerly grown for their excellent foliage, they are now prized for their wonderful, brilliant flower heads. A pink Canna and pink Ger- anium border is a delightful novelty. Cannas bloom for a longer period, and make a finer display than any other large flowering plant. Flowerfield’s fine Cannas are sturdy enough to hold their own against shrubs, among which they may be inter- planted. Excellent too for the annual flower garden where they form a splendid back- ground for Zinnias, Cosmos and others.
NEW Yow Growing CANNAS
City of Portland A beautiful new medium high Canna with deep rich silvery pink flowers above green foliage. Excellent garden subject. Each 25c, 3 for 70c, Doz. $2.50
Eureka The finest white variety of Canna. Dark green foliage topped with large trusses of cream-white flowers. A fine low- growing variety adapted to bedding use.
Each 25c, 3 for 70c, Doz. $2.50
Hungaria The best known rosy pink, this low growing variety com- bines beautifully with pink Geraniums for long blooming pastel display. Each 25c, 3 for 70c, Doz. $2.50
Indiana Bright orange flowers on tall plants. Foliage is rich dark green. The brightness of this variety makes it exceptionally desirable. Each 25c, 3 for 70c, Doz. $2.50
King Humbert Brilliant orange-scarlet flowers with bright markings has made King Humbert a favorite of long standing. Foliage is coppery bronze. Used against a background of evergreens these striking plants with vivid flowers and colorful foliage are very effective. Each 20c, 3 for 55c, Doz. $2.00
King Midas A pure rich yellow flower mounted on vivid green foliage. Grows to 4 feet, and forms a lovely contrast in the garden. Each 25c, 3 for 70c, Doz. $2.50
FLOWERFIELD’S
Fine Mixed Cannas A Well-Balanced Mixture
Three 55c, Doz. $1.95
NOT FUSSY ABOUT SOIL
Cannas may be planted in almost any kind of soil but prefer a rather heavy soil, where they should be planted 3 to 4 inches deep. They may be allowed to stay in the ground in the autumn as long as they continue to grow and should be left until the tops are touched by the frost. They may then be dug and stored for the winter. Our Canna list is complete. From it you may choose the height, color of bloom and color of foliage which you desire.
CANNA COLLECTION
Hungaria The President
Richard Wallace King Humbert
8 CANNAS 72, $1.65
LOUIS CAYEUX
Louis Cayeux A fine new Canna that has caused much favorable comment wherever seen. The flower heads are a beautiful shade of rose-pink and surmount soft light green foliage. A very effective plant. Each 35c, 3 for $1.00, Doz. $3.50
Madame Crozy An unusual low growing flower of bright scarlet, neatly edged with a 44-inch band of bright yellow that is excel- lent as an unusual type for borders.
Each 35c, 3 for $1.00, Doz. $3.50
Richard Wallace Canary-yellow flowers on bright green foliage, 3% feet tall. This variety is more prolific than the others.
Each 20c, 3 for 55c, Doz. $2.00
The Ambassador This beautiful rich Cherry-red flower has deep bronze foliage. An excellent variety of medium height.
Each 30c, 3 for 85c, Doz. $3.00
The President The outstanding Canna. It has immense trusses of fiery red flowers, produced in great profusion. The foliage is very bright green, contrasting sharply with the brilliant heads, mak- ing a most impressive display; of medium height.
Each 25c, 3 for 70c, Doz. $2.50
This exotic looking flower is often called the Climbing Lily. It grows five to six feet up a trellis or other support, and pro- duces many gorgeous lily-like flowers. The blooms open a bright yellow and red, and slowly change to deep scarlet. Gloriosa Lilies do well in sheltered spots outdoors, flowering in August. Indoors, it flourishes in the greenhouse and _pro- duces beautiful cut flowers for arrangements or corsages.
Strong Tubers Each 95e, Doz. $9.50
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS
Fancy leaved Caladiums are prized for their brightly colored varie- gated leaves. These attractive plants are grown in pots for indoor decorations. In the summer, they may be placed out-of-doors in a semi-shaded position on the edge of the border or tucked in the foun- dation planting. Some are almost solid in color, others two-toned, veined or mottled with combinations of colors. All are lovely. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
GLORIOSA
GLOXINIAS
Few house plants grow so quickly and easily, and make such a splendid colorful showing when in full bloom. Their gorgeous velvety flowers last for months, and make a stunning effect between the large, soft, handsome leaves. If started early they are in full bloom for Moth- er’s Day, and make an excellent gift for her. Place one bulb to a 5-inch pot filled with good rich sandy loam. Cover bulb about one inch and place pot in a sunny window. Bulbs can be used over and over for years.
= GLOXINIA, BLANCHE DE MERU
Blanche de Meru A most attractive bicolor Gloxinia, best described by picture at left. This is an outstanding variety well known for its vigor and color.
Three 95c, Doz. $3.50
Emperor Frederick Pure bright scarlet, beautifully edged
with a band of white. Three 95c, Doz. $3.50 Emperor Wilhelm The base color is deep violet, the bor- der is white. Three 95c, Doz. $3.50
Mont Blanc Snow-white, soft and fleecy looking as new fallen snow—a fine house plant. Three 95c, Doz. $3.50
Prince Albert Deep dark violet, in a color very similar to that of Gladiolus, Pelegrina. Lovely for a bright spot
in your house. Three 95c, Doz. $3.50
Mixed Colors A fine mixture of the above and other Glox-
inias. Three 85c, Doz. $3.00 PAGE
Ff locerielidlc AMARYLLIS
Amaryllis are useful subjects for either garden or 1in- door growing. Few plants can equal the size and beauty of the various Amaryllis. For indoor growing, they are by far the most colorful and easiest to grow. For out- doors, they provide a brilliant color accent.
GIANT HYBRID AMARYLLIS
Few bulbs give the gardener more for his time and money than the Amaryllis. The hybrids are the finest race of Amaryllis in cultivation. Their diversity of color and markings in a graceful trumpet flower is an excel- lent addition to any garden. Several large blooms to
the stalk.
JUMBO BULBS latin? Liccl ceauood dcoe Galo o Onno cob onc Cece Heeiaes Each $1.00 \akatli; istseel saacocvedueavoddodeneocebouedcdnogn Each 1.00 Grimson-Pink wee cicrei rst eile bistons dewel tayo nisieecnueie ews Each 1.00 Mixed’ Colorsim cp cicran rte ciiel ain seiesv scis.e eaten Each 75c, Doz. 7.50
AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA (Jacobean Lily)
A fine semi-hardy bulb, producing brilliant scarlet flow- ers of almost butterfly shape and formation. Easily grown in the house or the low border. They multiply rapidly, forming fine clumps. This fine unusual flower will lend a brilliant splash of color in the border. Blooms in June outdoors.
Large bulbs, Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA
AMARYLLIS
AMARCRINUM
The finest new bulb hybrid to appear in recent years. The Amarcrinum, a cross between Amaryllis Belladonna and Crinum Moorei, has the appearance of a mammoth Amaryllis, but its color is an even frosty pink. Great trusses are borne proudly aloft on 4-foot stems. This American creation won the coveted Cory Cup of the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain. This amaz- ing flower has an attractive scent, similar to that of the famous Dutch Hyacinth. Blooms outdoors in September
and October. Monster bulbs, Each $3.50, Doz. $35.00
AMARCRINUM
CALLA LILIES
A delightful and unusual summer-flowering bulb for your garden. Plant clumps of them in the foreground of your sunny border, your perennial garden, or in pots for indoor bloom. You will enjoy the beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers, and the peculiarly spotted, low-growing foliage. The new pink Calla is a particularly lovely variety, being smaller and more dainty than the other Callas. All grow well in moist soil, and will stand partial shade.
White Calla (Alba Maculata.) A note of glistening purity for your gar- den. The attractive spear-green leaves are mottled green and white, attractive even before the 18-inch tall flower blooms in August.
Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Yellow Calla The best known and most widely used Calla Lily. The deep yellow flowers are truly magnificent, and its foliage spotted much as Alba Maculata. Fine for the garden and indoors.
Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Pink Calla The new improved Pink Calla is larger and lovelier than ever. Plants average 12 inches in height, and give forth several of these most beautiful flowers. The illustration tells the story best.
Each 85c, Doz. $8.50
Melanoleuca A rare and different Calla, Melanoleuca is of great value for indoor growing. Taller and larger than the Yellow Calla, the flow- ers are a lovely straw-yellow, brilliantly set off by a blue-black throat. The spotted foliage is attractive even when the plant is not in bloom. Excellent as a pot plant which is easily grown in the house.
Each 85c, Doz. $8.50
COLLECTION
Six Calla Lilies cE Important Nole
3 Pink 35Yellow, All bulbs, corms and tubers (except Helleborus), listed
from pages 2 to 22 are annuals, i. e.: subject to winter-
$ 3 50 kill in sections where hard freezing occurs. To preserve = this stock, it is necessary to dig up in the autumn and
store over the winter. Hardy plants and bulbs need not
be lifted.
WHITE CALLA
PINK CALLA
TWELVE CALLA LILIES
4 Pink
4 Yellow
4 White
$6.00
oat
REGAL LILY
owerlie!d’s HARDY LILIES
REGAL LILY
Of all the Hardy Lilies the Regal is perhaps the most satisfactory. It is showy in the garden and yet easily grown. The tall stalks, 4 to 5 feet high, are topped by trumpet-like flowers that are pure white inside and tinged with rose outside. The Regal Lily is very floriferous, a single established bulb bearing as many as 20 flowers during the blooming season in July. A stem rooting Lily, the bulbs should be planted deep, allowing 3% times the size to cover the bulb. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
LILIUM SPECIOSUM
The best known and best liked of the recurved type of garden Lilies. The tall, sturdy 4- to 5-foot plants carry well-branched sprays of deli- cately scented flowers of cream-pink with a light edge and vivid crim- son speckles. They flower in August and September.
As Speciosum Lilies are stem-rooting, they must be planted 9 inches or more deep in soil of good drainage. They should be planted near ground-shading plants, as this Lily dearly loves to have its roots shaded. Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00
LILIUM HENRYI
A beautiful and stately Lily growing from 4 to 6 feet in height. The strong stems carry six or more nodding flowers of recurving shape (similar to the Speciosums) and are of a soft orange color with emerald-green hearts. Lilium Henryi should be planted where it is somewhat shaded (just inside of the shrubbery border would be ideal). As this variety is stem-rooting, it should be planted to a depth of 10 to 12 inches. Dependable and healthy, it will be enjoyed for many, mamv years. Lilium Henryi blooms in August. Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
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LILIUM SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM
These lovely new fragrant perennials will bring much added enjoyment of the garden in delighting the sense of smell as well as the eye. Reminiscent of the old-fashioned herb gardens, which are again becoming quite popular, these lovely fragrant flowers have great charm. Excellent as edgings for borders, besides, of course, in the herb garden itself. All are hardy and can be enjoyed for many years.
SWEET SCENTED VIOLETS
Clumps of dark green heart-shaped leaves surmounted with sweetly scented Violets. Although they will thrive in the sun, they are invaluable for planting in shaded areas and woodlands. Blooms in early spring and again in late autumn.
Prince of Wales A rich, deep purple, sweetly scented, with large blooms. This best of the purple varieties flowers in May and usually again in the cool weeks of the fall. Height 6 inches. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
Rosina Deliciously fragrant flowers of pink or old rose. Not as large as the blue types, but usually flowers again in late autumn.
FRAGRANT PERENNIALS Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
3 Dianthus, Old Spice 3 Hardy Carnations, Mixed Royal Robe This is a glorious variety, a lustrous shade of deepest violet- 3 Lavandula Vera 3 Viola, Jersey Gem blue, whose picture speaks for itself. The blossoms are moderately fragrant and open like a Pansy. A trial in your own garden will bear
12 Plants $4.25 out all your fondest hopes. A few plants will furnish quantities of
bloom on stems often 12 inches in length. See illustration on front cover. Three $1.75, Doz. $6.00
White Queen The finest white violet, bearing large flowers high above the dense foliage. This variety is a necessary contrast to the deeper colors; it combines exceptionally well with any of the above. Illustrated.
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
VIOLET COLLECTION
3 Each of the Four Varieties as Described
12 Plants $5.00
DIANTHUS
Old Spice One of the finest of the new perennials to be introduced in recent years. Completely hardy, the compact plants about 12 inches tall, produce as many as 20 perfectly formed flowers on a single plant. The salmon-pink blooms are deliciously fragrant. A splendid border plant. Patented.
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Latifolius, Beatrice An everblooming cluster Pink with a spicy pungent fra- grance that is as at home in the border as in the rock garden. Pure pink flowers are borne in clusters atop strong wiry stems all summer long. Height 1 foot. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
LAVANDULA - Lavender
An old-fashioned fragrant shrubby perennial that has been grown for cen- turies. An excellent border plant and one that is essential for the herb gar- den. Flowers may be dried for sachets.
Vera The true Sweet Lavender. Grows about 18 inches high with hoary
silvery grey foliage and erect spikes of delightfully fragrant blue flowers. Blooms in July and August. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
DIANTHUS, OLD SPICE
VIOLA CORNUTA
Taifted Benties
Hardy Pansy-like plants particularly suited to edge sunny borders. In bloom all season, the brightly colored, tufted flowers cover the spreading plants from May until September.
Arkwright Ruby Large ruby-colored flowers. A beautiful and unusual color that lends itself for delightful contrasts with light shades. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
Golden Gem Free flowering variety in bloom all summer. Rich golden yellow flowers. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
King Henry An unusual Viola. Flowers are rich violet with a small glowing yellow eye. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
ARKWRIGHT RUBY
White Perfection Pure white. Perfect for con-
trasting with plantings of dark colors. Pro- ae fuse blooms. Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 VIOLA, JERSEY GEM Mixed Assorted colors of the above, together Jersey Gem An old favorite. Deep violet-blue, with other varied shades and markings. delicately fragrant. Vigorous bushy plants, com- Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00 pact foliage. In bloom continuously.
Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00
HARDY CARNATIONS
These new hybrids, as a result of cross breeding, are not only hardy but also perpetual flowering. In bloom through- out the season, providing an invaluable source of cut flowers.
Crimson King Dazzling crimson flowers on stiff stocky stems long enough for cutting. Crimson King is exceptionally hardy. Height 15 inches. Each 65c, Doz. $6.50
Mixed Shades Lovely pastels, crimson and dark red flowers. All fine for cutting and border use. Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00
ABOUT HARDY PERENNIALS
Perennials are plants or bulbs that withstand freezing temperatures. The tops die down and the roots lie dormant during the winter. With advent of spring, they commence their new growth and come into flower according to their blooming periods. Year after year they will repeat this, without the bother of constant replanting.
Hardy Perennials are the plants that form the framework or basic structure upon which to build a garden. Around them can be arranged innum- erable variations of the newest in flower fashions and the annual bulbs and seeds. Year after year these arrangements can be made through one’s own urge to experiment and explore. But the basic structure must be there to fully enjoy the rewards of a well-established garden.
CARNATION, CRIMSON KING
EXHIBITION DELPHINIUMS
An unusually sturdy strain adapted to garden use, where a vigorous constitution and long life is desirable. The color range is quite compre- hensive, covering all shades of blue, light blue, violet and lavender tones, with tall, heavy spikes
of fine form. Three $1.50 Dozen $5.00
Pilswrectteld = DELPHINIUMS
Known and universally admired for their stately, handsome habit and unmatchable beauty, Delphiniums are widely used in the border for tall spikes to lend beauty to the garden as a whole, and also for cutting. If the flowers are cut in June, secondary growth will flower in September.
They grow especially well in coastal regions where cool summers prevail. Plant in rich soil provided with a generous quantity of manure. Full sunlight is essential.
PACIFIC COAST HYBRIDS
In size of flower, range of color, formation of formed. A variety of “bees”, some pure white, ‘blooms, and cut flower value, these are the finest others in dark tones, add to their undoubted strain of Delphiniums in existence. Individual appeal. Colors vary from pale self-blues through florets measure 2 inches or more across, with light tones, two-tones, pink shades, lavenders, to
practically all of them fully double and finely really deep blue.
Fold Genn BDinb
Blue and Light Blue Tones Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 Violet and Dark Blue Tones Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 White Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
All Colors and Tones Mixed Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50
Named Varielies--Field Plants
Black Knight Deep violet, black “bees” Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 Blue Jay Dark blue, dark “bees” Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 Galahad White Series Pure white, white “bees” Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Guinevere Series Light lavender-pink, light blue “bees” Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 King Arthur Deep blue and blue-violet, white “bees” Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Summer Skies Series Azure-blue, with white centers Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 ROUND TABLE SERIES Mixture of the above 6 varieties Doz. $4.50 ®
Belladonna, Cliveden Beauty Easily grown in almost any situation, succeeding in warm parts of the coun- try where hybrids “peter” out, Belladonna grows about 3 feet tall, in one pure tone of clear light blue. Invaluable for cutting. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
Bellamosa. Identical in habit and size to Belladonna, but of a rich dark blue. Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00
Bokhara Lovely rich reddish toned variety of striking form. The huge flowers of fine sub- stance and velvety texture are carried proudly atop straight, sturdy stems.
75c Each; Doz. $7.50
BOKHARA
Flowrertreldl o IRIS
This beautiful flower, perfectly hardy and easy to grow, will tolerate spots that are too wet for many plants; yet will thrive permanently in well-drained locations if only supplied with sufficient water. Iris Kaempferi is en- tirely different from all other Iris and comes into bloom as the early summer flowers fade, continuing to bloom until mid-July.
Our own collection of Iris Kaempferi was started here at Flowerfield in 1895, an achievement of which we are very proud. Since then we have hybridized over six hundred named varieties, and _intro- duced to the public many original strains including Light-in-the-Opal, Betty F. Holmes, and Elbrus. A few varieties seen edging a reflecting pool, or a stream, is a landscape of beauty that will linger long in your memory. These huge blooms of velvety texture measure 6 to 8 inches across. The leaves are long, narrow and gracefully formed, and the plants remain decorative even after the blooming period is over. It is no wonder that Iris Kaempferi is called the “Orchid of the Garden.” Excellent for cutting, it will grow 3 to 4 feet high.
Onchids of he Garden
Betty F. Holmes The most luxurious of all the white Iris. Very tall, it blooms: abundantly and enhances the beauty of any other Iris near which it is grown. Its double set of large petals have a texture of rich velvet which sparkles in the sunshine. Pure white with no other coloring. 75c Each, Doz. $7.50
Caroline G. Childs The individual petals are of an enormous size laced with deep purple veins over faint blue. An exceptionally tall variety. 50c Each, Doz. $5.00
Dimooneathe This stunning looking Flowerfield creation is one of our prize-winning originals. A lovely double of soft pale blue, it is tall growing, 3 to 4 feet high, often yielding blooms measuring 8 inches or more across. Dimooneathe is a prize to be desired. It is new,
different, and considered by many to be one
of the most enchanting blues to ever grace a garden. $1.50 Each, Doz. $15.00
Elbrus Considered by many as one of our greatest achievements in Iris development. Elbrus is an exceptionally large double
flower with ruffled edge in a
gorgeous azure-blue. It is un-
doubtedly the outstanding light blue Iris. $1.00 Each, Doz. $10.00
Ethel J. Marshall A beautiful late blooming flower with single petals of light blue laced with white veins. It grows tall and straight. A really dependable variety. 50c Each, Doz. $5.00
Eumee Medium blue flowers of single type shaded with lines of deep violet. The yellow midrib is exceptionally bright, making the Eumee an unusually strik-
LA FAVORITE ing flower.
50c Each, Doz. $5.00
Reine Helene One of the most artistically formed of the Iris. Large, ruffled flowers freely produced on tall, stately stems. In
the sun Reine Helene is a soft reddish purple, indoors it seems a lovely violet
shade. 65c Each, Doz. $6.50
COLLECTION FOUR OUTSTANDING VARIETIES
Bokhara La Favorite Jeanette Parry Mountain Glacier
4 Plants 1 of Each $2.25 12 Plants 3 of Each $6.25
Separately Labeled
A FLOWERFIELD SPECIALTY SINCE 1895
Gold Bound A fine floriferous plant bearing large, double, pure white flowers. The use of Gold Bound, or others of the pure white Iris is necessary to set off the darker ones properly. 50c Each, Doz. $5.00
Jeanette Parry Very large, single -petals of light blue are softly veined in deep purple. A single Iris of fine stature and excellent habit. 50c Each, Doz. $5.00
Koki-No-Iro A large double flower of dark blue- violet with hardly any perceptible veining. Purple and gold in color, it is one of the best known and most dependable of the older varieties of Iris; being known also by the names Pyramid and Midnight. It is ex- tremely lavish with its bloom, and even small plants yield many flowers.
50c Each, Doz. $5.00
La Favorite An exceptional double flower. The delicate blue-white color of the falls is faintly laced with fine purple veins, creating an ef- fect of pure white at a distance.
50c Each, Doz. $5.00
Light-in-the-Opal One of the most outstanding of all Irises. A gorgeous orchid-pink whose double flowers measure 8 )4QUNTAIN GLACIER _ a inches or more across. Ruffled at the edges, the throat is circled by a delicate blue halo giving to the entire effect an indescribable beauty. A Flowerfield origination and a masterpiece of which we are justly proud.
$1.00 Each, Doz. $10.00
Mountain Glacier This large white Iris is tinted with deli- cate shades of blue, suggesting the beauty of a mountain ice field. Mountain Glacier is a profuse bloomer that combines magnificently with other colors.
75c Each, Doz. $7.50
Nishiki-Yama Large vinous mauve double, flushed and veined white. Center of petals banded with mauve. A rare Tris. 75c Each, Doz. $7.50
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owerfields HARDY PHIGR
Flowerficld’s
BASIC COLLECTION OF PHLOX
Clear, distinct colors in Phlox always highlight the border, especially when planted in clumps of three or more of a va- riety. To encourage liberal planting, we offer a special collec- tion of four fine pictured varieties. ;
Leo Schlageter Katherine Daily Sketch Mary Louise
12 Plants 3 of Each Variety $4.95
SEPARATELY LABELED
EVA FOERSTER ©
Hardy Phlox grow readily, require little care, flower in many different colors and are generally useful. Some varieties bloom in late June, while others bloom until fall, with great trusses of red, pink, white, bicolor and bluish lavender. They require a well-drained, deeply spaded soil enriched with well-rotted manure, or even the chemical garden fertilizers. They may be planted in fall or spring in a sunny border. Set the plants 10 inches apart. Do not let plants go to seed, for if they do, the seedlings will crowd out the parents, and unfortunately, most of the seedlings will be an unpleasant carmine.
Augusta A brilliant Cherry-red that is very intense and sparkling. The foliage is rich bronzy green. A fine new Phlox. Sturdy growing, height 2 to 24% feet. Patented.
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
B. Compte Rich purplish Plum or wine color. A tall growing variety with large heads of satiny flowers. An excellent variety
for garden background. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 Caroline Vandenburg A true lavender-blue with large individual flowers; the best lavender. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 Charles Curtis One of the newest and certainly one of the best Phlox. Bright red, it is a spot of intense color for contrast in Katherine Without question our strain is the your garden. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 finest blue Phlox to date, making Kath- Count Zeppelin Large heads of pure white, each floret with a erine indeed a welcome addition to our sharply defined eye of bright red. There is no fading or suffusing gardens. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
of colors. Free blooming. Considered the best of “Calico Phlox.”
The most popular variety of this type. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 Laoi Schlageter The ihecti andt nose hullvane
Daily Sketch A sturdy variety giving great heads of clear rose- red Phlox. Large scarlet blooms that seem pink, with the center bright rich rose. One of the most reliable to glow like fire. A fine sturdy grower, varieties, always giving large heads of flowers, and constantly seldom bothered by disease or rust. Of in bloom. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 splendid free-flowering habit with large
trusses on 3-foot stems. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Ethel Pritchard One of the most popular of the blue tones, though
it is quite removed from the true blue. It is a French mauve. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Eva Foerster The picture very adequately describes this fine sturdy Phlox. The white eye just seems to “set off” the bright carmine. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Mary Louise A fine new pure white and the best in late blooming varieties. Sturdy growth with large conical heads of pure white. Unlike some of the older white Phloxes, it blooms throughout the summer. Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50
Miss Lingard Blooming earlier than other Phloxes, this old variety is one of the best whites. Large panicles of florets, centers of which have just the faintest suggestion of pink. Begins to bloom
in June. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Painted Lady Not as dark as illustrated, Painted Lady’s florets are actually several shades lighter pink although the eye is a splen-
didly contrasting deep red, hence the name Painted Lady. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Orange Beauty A vivid orange-red, probably the best of the light red shades. The head is very globular in shape, heavy with tightly packed large florets. Three $1.75, Doz. $6.00
Salmon Glow Lovely flame-pink, with a suffusion of cameo-orange, softened by lilac and white centers. An unusual effect is a de- lightful orange-pink. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Von Lassburg Free flowering tall white blooming in midseason. The height of this large flowered variety is very acceptable as a background plant. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Widar The violet florets have a clear white eye which creates a
most unusual effect. Widar is of medium height and good habit. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
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AQUILEGIA
Use Aquilegia for sunny locations, or in combination with other perennials, or for partial shade where there are few really bright, abundantly flowering perennials. Soil should be good with a rich humus content. They are best grown in clumps of three or more, and flower in May and June, grow- ing to 3 to 4 feet in height.
Coerulea Famous sky-blue Rocky Mountain Columbine. Spurs of moderate length. Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00
Chrysantha Bright golden yellow. Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00 Chrysantha Alba White Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00
Mixed Scott Elliott Long-Spurred Hybrids A really wonderful strain of the finest long-spurred type, whose colors range through every conceivable shade. These are pastel tones and rich bright colors. The plants are vigorous in growth, and bear a wonderful crop of flowers.
Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
Crimson Star One of the finest varieties for the garden. The blooms are huge, with pure white centers set off by crim- son edging and long spurs. It is unusually robust in growth, and is very free blooming. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
DICENTRA EXIMIA
AQUILEGIA
DICENTRA
Bleeding Heart One of the most useful plants for the spring and summer garden. Dicentra is noted for its beauty when grown in a shady spot, yet is outstanding for combining with such sun-lovers as Peonies, or the early varieties of Hemerocallis. Flowerfield has long specialized in growing the Dicentra, for there are few more satisfactory garden plants.
Eximia (Plumy Bleeding Heart). Beautiful finely cut dark green foliage on these foot and one-half bushes are simply covered with racemes of pretty pink flowers throughout the season. It is per- fectly hardy, at home in full sun or shade and is, at all times, very decorative. Three $1.75, Doz. $6.00
Sweetheart A new rare variety of Bleeding Heart. The beautiful fernlike dark green foliage is finely cut similar to that of the Dicentra Eximia. Plants grow to a height of 12 inches and bear racemes of pure white perfectly heart-shaped flowers. In bloom all summer, a charming companion plant for Dicentra Eximia.
PACHYSANDRA Each $1.25
Terminalis A low growing plant that is an excellent ground cover, even in dense shady locations. Pachysandra is used successfully under evergreen plantings, under shrubs, even under pine trees, and for planting on slopes in either sun or shade. The plant grows six to eight inches high and makes mats of rich glossy green foliage. Its leaves stay green all year and make it a charm- ing plant for borders in any garden.
Large plants, Each 25c, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00
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GYPSOPHILA
Baby's Brealh
Light open sprays of pure white or light pink flowers. An ideal filler for bouquets; it is also cut and dried for use in the winter. The bushiness of the plants makes it useful in garden borders. Prefers full sunlight and a light well-drained soil. Plants should be placed 2 feet apart.
Bristol Fairy A favorite of the home gardener and the florist because of its pure white, fully double flowers. It branches easily and blooms from July throughout the summer.
Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Pacifica This variety grows as vigorously as Bristol Fairy but bears flowers of delicate pink. It lends a delightful pastel shade for bouquet use. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
GAILLARDIA AND GYPSOPHILA PACIFICA
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LIATRIS
Pycnostachya The purple Kansas Gayfeather or Blazing Star with long Delphinium-like spikes 4 to 5 feet high. Covered with star- like flowers clustered tightly along the strong spikes. When cut for arrangements, it is lovely either by itself or used with stunning effect in combination with Gladi- olus. Blooms in August.
Each 50c, $2.75 for 6, $5.00 per Doz.
GAILLARDIA
Gay and bright, in bloom from June to No- vember, the Gaillardias will provide an end- less source of cut flowers throughout the sum- mer and fall. They will withstand droughts, flowering through the driest of seasons.
Improved Hybrids Bright yellow, pale cop- per and deep red tones in these mixed hybrids. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
COLLECTION
3 Gaillardias
3 Gypsophila
All 6 Plants for $2.25
Chamois Scarlet Newport Pink Mixed Colors
HOLLYHOCK, CHAMOIS
DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS
Double Hollyhocks are one of the best background plants for " your hardy border, in a corner, against a wall, or merely as a iM mass of color that towers above all the other garden subjects. These unusually lovely blooms are spaced along the full height of their 6-foot flower stalk, and have many beautifully fringed flowers in new and fine shades not previously available in the old-fashioned single Hollyhock.
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
in any section of the country.
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Jicld’s HEMEROCALLIS Aagsjesnt Haid Dag
New magnificent Hybrid Daylilies have been developed which produce more flowers to the stem than any other widely used plant. Their colors range from the palest yellow to pinkish apricot through to deep orange- red. Daylilies thrive in full sun or part shade. They are suited for border use, as a low hedge or spotted in with low growing foundation planting. Hemerocallis require practically no care, growing in any kind of soil
Completely hardy, in either full sun or
partial shade. Hemerocallis combine beautifully with such varied sub- jects as Iris, Peo- nies and many other plants. These fine Hemerocallis are high- ly recommended.
HYPERION
Gold Dust A lovely glistening free-flowering variety, produc- ing clusters of rich, golden yellow trumpets on long, slender stems. This gorgeous bloom is very effective when planted in light shade or wherever foundation plantings taper off. Gold Dust is one of the earliest of the Daylilies to bloom in May. Height 1% feet. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
J. R. Mann Delicate frosted buff and yellow flowers on 3%4- foot stems. Prefers partial shade, but will do excellently in full sun. Blooms in June and July. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
Kwanso Flore-Pleno A really different variety, unique among Daylilies. Its large, double golden bronze blooms are full- centered, in marked contrast with the usual growth of other open-trumpet flowers. Blooms in late July and August.
Height 36 inches. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
Olif Lovely large flowers in pure glistening yellow through- out. Most luxuriant along the borders of ponds, in drive- ways, or when grown in partial shade. Blooms in July. Height 38 inches. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Orange King A colorful free-flowering variety. Adapted to naturalized plantings. Lovely clear orange flowers. Among the first of the Daylilies to bloom in early May. Height 42 inches. Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
Patricia A new variety and one of the finest clear yellows among all recent Hemerocallis introductions. The huge flowers have a wholesome fragrance, opening 3 inches across, with scapes measuring the same length as the leaves. Blooms in July. Height 38 inches. Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00
The Gem A tall, robust growing plant with shiny orange- yellow flowers. The buds open well in water and have a delightful fragrance. The flowers, though short-lived, mul- tiply in amazing succession on stems 344 to 4 feet high. Excellent in the border. Blooms in June and July.
Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
Thunbergi (Lemon Lily) An original and older type Hemer- ocallis still widely used, especially for its late flowering habits. This reliable plant grows 3 to 4 feet high with clouds of pure lemon-yellow flowers. One of the best for
massing. Blooms early July. Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00
~ HYPERION
An exhibition variety and a real beauty. Hyperion is a Class A winner of the Award of Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain. Blooms through July and August, with flowers often appearing as late as Labor Day. Height 36 inches.
Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00
COLLECTIONS
Gold Dust Orange King Olif The Gem
4 Plants 1 of Each $1.50 12 Plants 3 o1Eacn $93.95
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A CALENDAR OF BLOOM
A full season of bloom can be enjoyed by your own choice of the varieties listed below:
May: Orange King, Gold Dust. June, July: Ophir, Thunbergi, The Gem, J. R. Mann. July: Olif, Patricia.
July, August: Hyperion, Kwanso Flore-Pleno.
Ophir Large clusters of golden yellow trumpet-shaped flowers, 25 or more to a stem. Flowers have a golden yellow throat flushed with colorful yellow veins in the center of the petals. Blooms in June. Height 36 inches. Illustrated.
Each 75c, Doz. $7.50
FUNKIA
The Plantain Lily
Coerulea Used in shaded locations and for edging. Tall spikes of blue trumpet-like flowers, 2 feet high, in July and August. All
Funkias like rich soil, but grow well anywhere. Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00
Coerulea Variegata A beautiful edging plant admired for its colorful foliage as much as for its fine Lily-like blue flowers. The leaves are
pure white, heavily marked with bright green. Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00
Subcordata Grandiflora Alba In August and September this has tall, Lily-like stems with pure white trumpet flowers 4 inches or more in length. A fine addition to the garden. Excellent for use in shad- ing roots of Lily bulbs. Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50
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ASTILBE, PEACH BLOSSOM
ASTILBE
The Astilbe are sturdy, 2- to 3-foot plants with finely cut attractive foliage that remains attractive throughout the summer. Above this foliage bloom great sprays of very delicate lacy flowers. Astilbe are excellent for shade; however, they may be used in full sun if they have an abundance of water at all times. Because of this the Astilbe are most useful in the damp spots in the garden where most other flowers will not grow. Soil should be deep and rich with plenty of leaf mold and manure. Flowerfield’s Astilbe are one of the hardiest of plants, standing the most severe winters.
Deutschland The finest pure white variety, free flowering and of strong growth. An ideal white plant for your evening garden.
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Fanal This brilliant new Spirea combines all the fine attributes of its sister varieties with a new color in Spireas—deep magenta- red. It is so brilliant that it commands attention from any angle. Astilbe Fanal is one of the best new plants.
Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00
Peach Blossom Great feathery plumes of pale pink flowers. The picture above displays its fine beauty.
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
COLLECTION
One Each of the Above Astilbes
3 PLANTS $1.75
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HARDY
FLOWERFIELD Hardy Asters are invaluable for that late between sea- sons lull in the garden. Blooming between the last of the summer per- ennials and the late fall Chrysanthe- mums, these colorful Daisy-like flow-
Beechwood Challenger Free flowering, of medium height, and brilliant crimson-red color. 3 to 4 feet. Undoubtedly today’s finest red Aster. One of the most bril- liant colors of the hardy Asters.
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Climax One of the best and showiest, with large spikes of light lavender-blue flow- ers. This tall variety blooms very freely and by its height is a highlight of the garden. Grows to 5 feet.
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
VIOLETTA Harrington’s Pink One of the finest of the The picture describes this lovely Aster. If this is what you want fall Asters, and the only one that is really in an Aster, Violetta will supply your needs. The bush pictured a pure pink in color. The plants are is about 2 feet high. It is truly in a class by itself. The blooms shapely in habit, growing about 314 feet are so close together that the foliage is not visible in the mounds tall. Great sprays of blooms are carried, of color. Violetta fits into any garden, large or small. with individual florets of large size, suit- Three $1.75, Doz. $6.00 able for cutting. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 Mt. Everest Red Rover Violetta
Harrington’s Pink
All Four
ONE OF EACH
$1.75
t MOUNT EVEREST AMETHYST By far the finest and best white. Flowers are large, pure white, A beautiful shade of purple-blue with almost double petals. It is with a very small eye. In growth the plants are shapely, with the free-flowering and is the finest in its color range. flowers carried right down to the ground. 3% feet high. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
Three $1.35, Doz. $4.50
ASTERS
ers fill many a void. With varieties that vary in height from one to five feet, they may be used for edgings, center, or background of borders. They grow in any soil and persist for years, a really worth-while addition to any garden.
BEECHWOOD CHALLENGER
Red Rover The compact, free blooming bright red buds of Red Rover become rosy red with golden centers as the blooms develop. Plants 3 to 4 feet high bloom from September to frost. One of the most popular Asters that is grown.
Three $1.75, Doz. $6.00
Royal Blue The deepest and best blue; a good strong grower that blooms quite early. The early bloom is a glorious harbinger of the beauty to come in hardy Asters. Medium height, about 3 feet. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
FRIKARTiI, WONDER OF STAFFA
The most useful of all hardy Asters. Established plants begin to bloom in late June and continue right through until hard frost. They are excellent to combine with hardy Chrysanthemums and are perfect for cutting. The flowers are large, measuring as much as 21% inches across and are borne continuously and in great numbers all season. The foliage is distinct and attractive, making an excellent background to the flowers. Developed plants grow about 3 feet high and 2 feet broad. Plant on high, well-drained soil. They do not like low-lying locations
or heavy soil. ; Three $1.75, Doz. $6.00 HARRINGTON’S PINK
ROYAL BLUE
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SPOON CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Spoon Chrysanthemums are an unusual novelty that is quite the newest type of “Mum.” Flowers are full sized, but the petals are tubular with the tip of each flaring into a distinct spoon shape. Spoon Mums are particularly adapted for startling effects, whether in the garden or in cut flower arrangements. The long spiky petals seem almost to burst from the center. Plants are well-branched and very floriferous. We especially recommend them for gardens that enjoy a long, late fall, allowing full development of these October blooms.
SPOON CHRYSANTHEMUMS
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White Spoon Fine double flowers, the center a mass of quills. The spoons are small, the tubular petals standing out stiff and straight. The center is cream-yellow, outer petals pure white. A burst of sunshine. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Yellow Spoon Pure lemon-yellow “stars” are these fully double beau-
ties. This is the best of the spoon Mums for garden display since they are of solid hue. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Pink Spoon A lovely novelty. The flowers area fine pure pink, single in form with very large “spoons” at the end of each petal. Each 60c, Doz. $6.50
SELECTED HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS
TALL GROWING HARDY MUMS
These large-flowered Hardy “Mums” have been selected from the very best new hybrids, and the most rugged of the old favorites. Their color range is comprehensive, containing bright, warm colors that add glow to the autumn garden, light pastels for cutting, and russet and bronze tones without which fall is not complete.
Chrysanthemums are of easy culture, and if planted this spring, will give huge clumps of blooms beginning in Sep- tember and continuing until hard frost. For best results, “Mums” should be planted in a slightly elevated well-drained location. We ship only the finest heavy-rooted pot plants. (These prices include shipping charges.)
Agnes Selkirk Clark Shown in picture at right, this is a fine autumn shade reminding one of Halloween, Thanksgiving and all the good things of the fall. Each 40c, Doz. $4.00
Avalanche Possibly the finest white Chrysanthemum for the garden. Very large, double, pure white hlossoms are carried on well-branched sprays. It flowers in late September, so is valuable where frosts are early. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Caliph A fine velvety dark red that is outstanding in its color group. (Pictured.) Each 45c, Doz. $4.50
Daphne A fine Daphne-pink. Blooms very profusely and is the soft pink that suits any garden. (Pictured.) Each 40c, Doz. $4.00
Ember The color of Ember is copper-bronze, as shown in the picture at right. The plants are well covered with these glowing blooms. Each 45c, Doz. $4.50
Eugene Wander A fine big yellow that in many ways is the equal of King Midas, but a deeper yellow. The flowers are finely formed, but very large, sometimes quite weighing down the stalks. Its earlier blooming period makes this a very important variety in the garden.
Each 55e, Doz. $5.50
Indian Summer A fine tawny orange illustrated at lower left of pic- ture. A tall variety, may be used to advantage back of the lower growing Cushion Mums. Each 40c, Doz. $4.00
Jean Cumming Without question, the standard white variety. Pure white, just a touch of cream in the center, to light the fully double petals. Illustrated in center of picture. Each 60c, Doz. $6.00
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Chrysanthemum Collection
Varieties in the Group Picture
Separately Packed and Labeled
12 PLANTS $4.75
King Midas There are very few Chrysanthemums that can compare with King Midas. The illustration in the upper right does not do this particular flower full justice, for it is one of the largest and brightest of the yellows. It lasts longer than almost any other Mum we know, and it is ideal for cutting, being tall and well-branched, and quite covered with bloom. Finally, it is of the desirable hardy Korean type. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Lavender Lady The best known of the new Chrysanthemums, [aven- der Lady is particularly prized for use in arrangements where the soft lavender tone combines beautifully with almost any other gar- den subject. Lavender Lady has the advantage of an extremely long flowering season. I]lustrated. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Mrs. Pierre S. Dupont IJ] A soft, delicate peach. This fine new Mum has a luminous sheen io its flower that quite sets it apart from others. The large, full, perfectly formed flowers are carried on tall branching stems, making a stunning 2'%-foot plant.
Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Pale Moon [Illustrated in the upper left of the picture, Pale Moon is one of the finest and brightest very light cream-colored Mums. Ex- cellent for arrangements or the garden. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
September Dawn A clear rose-pink, flowering early. Grows about 2% feet. Very double and a delightful shade for indoor decoration. Each 60c, Doz. $6.00
Symphony An unusual deep rose shown in the lower right of the picture. A well-liked variety. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
The Moor Probably the best red Chrysanthemum we have. The Moor, an even more brilliant red than shown in the picture at the left, is one of the very best of the dark colored Korean Chrysanthemums.
Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
BUTTON CHRYSANTHEMUMS
These little fellows with their definite, pure colors, provide just the right piquant note for contrast with the larger varieties. Good for cutting and “made to order” for boutonnieres.
Elfin Shown in the lower center part of the picture, Elfin is one of the best of the “buttons.” Being extremely floriferous. the well- branched plant is simply covered with these fine bronze-colored miniature flowers. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Nuggets Tight golden flowers that cover the plant. The brightness of this yellow stands out beautifully in the fall garden. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Ruby Pompon The best red Chrysanthemum in any class, big or little. Ruby Pompon is the brilliant color its name implies, and has by far the most flowers of the red Mums. Grows only to medium height (2 to 3 feet). Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
COMPACT MUMS FOR EDGING
September Cloud Deep drifts of beautifully rounded blossoms, purest white shading to faint primrose in the center, contrast beautifully with the dark green foliage. The plants are nicely rounded, compact and completely covered with flowers from mid-September until frost.
Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
September Gold Brilliant golden yellow blossoms, trim and _ neat, twenty-five or more to a spray, completely cover the shapely, well- rounded plants by mid-September and go on until the season’s end. Colorful mounds, 18 inches in height. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
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Elowe Meld « SHASTA DAISIES
Shasta Daisies are extremely popular, and are very widely grown for their abundance of pure white Daisy-like flow- ers during the summer months. Shasta Daisies require a deep rich soil in a sunny location. They can remain in one spot indefinitely without attention.
Alaska Alaska is a very large flowering single, that is very similar in appearance to the white Daisy, however, much larger in size. It is one of the best of the single-flowered types of Chrysanthemum Maximum.
Three $1.35; Doz. $4.50
Chrysanthemum Leucanthe- mum, White Swan. A some- what smaller-flowered form of the popular Shasta Daisy. White Swan blooms in May and has earned the name of Memorial Day Double Daisy. Lovely, double white flowers in great profusion with as many as twenty to thirty flow- ers on a plant. Height 214 feet. Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00
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Esther Reed
9 PLANTS $5.00
MARCONI
Marconi New form of the
Shasta Daisy.. Golden cen- ters, surrounded by raylike, tubular petals, giving the en- tire flower a graceful, frilled effect. Flowers measure 314 inches across, with stems 2 feet tall.
Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50
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Esther Reed The finest double
Shasta Daisy, ideally suited for cut flowers is now widely grown by florists for that pur- pose. The flowers are pure white, fully double, with a heavy, slightly tufted center, 18 inches high.
Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50
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Ace Cushion Best of all Cushion Mums,
Ace Cushion’s brilliant sun-yellow flowers grow in great profusion. Used as a rib- bon border, these golden flowers will give warmth to your fall garden.
Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Amelia Cushion This original Cushion Mum is still one of the best. Its lovely pink blooms form a mound of soft color. Hardy and very early.
Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Damask Double flowers in light Fuchsia with tracing of white in the center. Flow- ers bloom in full clusters and have a long season of beauty. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Lavender Lassie This is the soft lavender
color of Lavender Lady pictured on page 38. The flowers are small and double, and seem to smother the plant. Grows about 20 inches high and spreads to a wide bushy plant. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
King Cushion Completely autumn-like in
varying shades of tawny bronze and cop- per, King Cushion is truly magnificent.
Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Major Cushion A superior variety of Cush-
ion Mum. The color is a clean clear pink. The plant branches very readily and is very floriferous. One of the best pink Mums ever offered. (Pictured on back cover.) Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Queen Cushion A white Cushion Mum,
flesh colored upon opening, quickly turn- ing to a clear white. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
Santa Claus The fine Cushion Mum illus-
trated on this page is one of the most popular plants we offer. The nearest ap- proach to a real red in the flower-covered Cushion type Chrysanthemum, it is a brilliant border accent to your evergreen plantings in late September or early October. Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
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SANTA CLAUS
CUSHION CHRYSANTHEMUMS
First brought into prominence a few years ago, this class of dwarf spreading Mums is today extremely popular. They grow 10 to 15 inches high and as much as 2 feet across, forming solid mounds of flowers almost entirely hiding the foliage. A single established plant often has a thousand lovely flow- ers, beginning in August and continuing until hard frost. Splendid for edging or low borders.
COLLECTION
Ace (Yellow) Amelia (Pink)
King (Bronze) Queen (White)
4 MUMS Su." $1.79
Separately Packed and Labeled
Cushion Chrysanthemum, Major Each 50c, Doz. $5.00
See page 41 for other Cushion Mums and pages 38 and 39 for regular Hardy Mums.
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