Gillett's Fern and Flower Farm, Inc., 1878-1940 / Kennet E. Gillett, proprietor.

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Gillett

Fern and Flower
Farm, Inc. 1878

Southwick, Mass, ^940

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PACKING

This department is in charge of experts who use the utmost care in digging
and packing all orders. We have always used sphagnum moss in wrapping plants;
it is the very best material which can be procured. No matter whether an order is
small or large, it always receives the same careful attention, and we can assure
any prospective buyer that all orders will be packed properly. Throughout the
season we receive numerous testimonials from our customers telling us of the
excellent manner in which stock arrived, although in many cases delayed for a
long time in transit. These testimonials we receive from all parts of the United
States. Those who live at a considerable distance need have no fear about stock
arriving in poor shape due to faulty packing.

SHIPPING

We always advise having herbaceous stock shipped by express and will make
delivery by this method unless otherwise advised. Please give us definite instruc¬
tions as to mode of transportation desired, giving routing where there is any pref¬
erence; where no routing is given we will use our best judgment in making ship¬
ment but will not be held responsible for delays which may result from such action.

PRICES

Five of any one variety will be sold at the 10 rate; 30 of one variety will be
sold at the 100 rate; 300 of one variety will be sold at the 1,000 rate, where the
1,000 rate is given.

Prices on ferns and herbaceous stock include packing and delivery to the
local freight or express office. All prices are based on express or freight shipment.
In case a customer desires to have stock shipped by parcel post, 10 per cent of the
amount of the order should be added to cover delivery charges east of the Mis¬
sissippi River, and 20 per cent on orders to points west of the Mississippi River.

All evergreens and shrubs will be shipped by express or freight collect. The
prices on evergreen trees, evergreen shrubs, and deciduous shrubs include all
packing charges, and delivery to the local express or freight office.

CLAIMS

No claims will be entertained unless received within ten days after the receipt
of the stock. While we use proper care in packing, we cannot be held responsible
for undue delay in transit. We hold ourselves in readiness at all times to replace
stock which arrives in poor order due to faulty packing.

HOW TO REACH OUR NURSERIES

Our nurseries are located at Southwick, Mass. The New College Highway
extending from Northampton to New Haven passes our nurseries, making them
easily reached by automobile from all directions. Visitors are always welcome.

HARDY FERNS

Hardy Ferns are being used in quantity for massed plantings, and selections
can be made to suit almost any location. Many times there are corners about the
house where the sun does not strike. Such places can be beautified by the use
of Hardy Ferns. There are a few varieties of hardy native Ferns which will thrive
in the open sun, yet, for the most part, they will give much better results when
planted in a shady location. The Ferns we offer, being native, require a period of
rest and consequently are not suitable for house culture in the winter.

Soils. Some of the larger-growing Ferns can be grown with extremely good
results in ordinary garden soil in a shady location, yet, if we intend to imitate
Nature, it will be necessary to furnish, for many of our Ferns, better conditions
than are found in the ordinary garden. In planting Ferns it is well to prepare the
soil by making it very fine, then adding, if practicable, leaf-mold so as to make the
soil very light and porous. If the planter does not have at his disposal a sloping
piece of ground and is anxious to have Ferns in his garden, it will be well to raise
the bed 2 to 3 inches in which they are planted. This will tend to produce the
drainage conditions necessary.

In planting the small rock Ferns, almost pure leaf-mold or peat should be used.
This class of Ferns is, as a rule, found growing in such soils and while they can be
made to struggle along and in some cases give fairly good results in ordinary
garden soil, they will do much better if furnished the conditions as above described.

Uses. Our Hardy Ferns, being so varied in their characteristics, can be adapt¬
ed to a wide variety of purposes. All of them can be used as specimens in the
Hardy Fern collection; many can be used for edging walks in a shaded rock-
garden; while others are best suited for massed plantings.

Time to plant. Hardy Ferns can be planted in either the spring or fall. If they
are planted late in the autumn it is well to give them a mulch of leaves. This gives
them protection from freezing and thawing and it also tends to retain the moisture
in the soil until the new rootlets have started to grow.

How deep to plant. Doubtless many amateurs are not successful in growing
Ferns, due to the fact that they place them too deep in the ground. Those varieties,
such as the Christmas Fern or Evergreen Wood Fern, which grow from a crown
should not be planted below the surface; the crown should be left exposed to the
air. In case Ferns grow from underground root-stalks, such as the Beech Fern, they
should be planted just below the surface with not more than half an inch of earth
to cover them. Too deep planting proves fatal, especially where a long, wet sea¬
son follows the planting which causes the crowns or buds to rot.

VARIETIES

Adiantum pedatum. Maidenhair, moist shade .

Asplenium platyneuron. Ebony Spleenwort, dry shade .

Asplenium trichomanes. Maidenhair Spleenwort, dry shade ...

Athyrium Filixfemina, Lady Fern, moist, sun or shade .

Athyrium pycnocarpon. Narrow-leaved Spleenwort, moist shade

Athyrium thelypteroides. Silvery Spleenwort, moist shade .

Camptosorus rhizophyllus. Walking-leaf Fern, dry shade .

Cystopteris bulbifera. Bladder Fern, moist shade .

Cystopteris fragilis/ Small Bladder Fern, moist shade .

Dennstedtia punctilobula, Hayscented Fern, dry sun .

Dennstedtia punctilobula, Sq. Ft. Sods .

Dryopteris clintoniana, Clinton Wood Fern, moist shade .

Dryopteris cristata. Crested Wood Fern, wet shade .

Dryopteris dilatata. Mountain Wood Fern, wet shade .

Dryopteris Filix-mas, Male Fern, moist shade .

Dryopteris Goldiana, Goldie's Wood Fern, moist shade .

Dryopteris hexagonoptera. Winged Wood Fern, moist shade...

Dryopteris marginalis. Leather Wood, dry or moist shade .

Dryopteris noveboracensis. New York Fern, moist shade .

Dryopteris phegopteris. Narrow Beech Fern, moist shade .

Dryopteris spinulosa. Toothed Wood Fern, moist shade .

Dryopteris thelypteris, March Fern, wet sun .

Onoclea sensibilis. Sensitive Fern, wet sun .

Osmunda cinnamomea. Cinnamon Fern, moist shade .

Osmunda Claytoniana, Interrupted, dry shade or sun .

Osmunda regalis. Royal Fern, wet shade or sun .

Pellaea atropurpurea. Purple Cliff Brake, dry shade .

Polypodium vulgare. Common Polypody, dry shade .

Polystichum acrostichoides, Christmas Fern, moist shade .

Polystichum Braunii, Braun Holly, moist shade .

Pteretis nodulosa. Ostrich, wet sun or shade .

Pteridium aquilinum. Common Brake, dry shade .

Woodsia ilvensis. Rusty Woodsia, dry shade .

Woodsia obtusa. Obtuse-leaved Woodsia, dry shade .

Woodwardia areolata. Chain Fern, wet sun .

Woodwardia virginica, Virginia Chain Fern, wet sun .

CLUB MOSSES

Lycopodium clavatum. Running Pine .

Lycopodium complanatum. Ground Cedar
Lycopodium lucidulum. Shiny Club Moss

Lycopodium obscurum. Ground Pine .

Selaginella apus. .

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COLLECTIONS OF FERNS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

No. 1 $5.00

5 Athyrium Filixfemina, 2-3 ft.

20 Dennstedtia punctilobula, 1-2 ft.

For Open Sun Culture

5 Osmunda claytoniana, 2-3 ft.
5 Pteretis nodulosa, 3-4 ft.

No. 2 $5.00

10 Dennstedtia punctilobula. 1-2 ft.
10 Dryopteris marginalis, 1-2 ft.

For Dry, Shady Places

5 Osmunda claytoniana, 2-3 ft.

10 Polystichum acrostichoides. 1 ft.

No. 3 $6.00

5 Adiantum pedatum, 1 ft.

5 Athyrium Filixfemina, 2-3 ft.

5 Athyrium thelypteroides, 2-3 ft.

5 Dryopteris cristata, 1 ft.

For Moist, Shady Places

5 Dryopteris marginalis, 1-2 ft.

5 Dryopteris spinulosa, 1-1 V2 ft-

5 Polystichum acrostichoides, 1 ft.
5 Woodwardia virginica, 2 ft.

5 Dryopteris hexagonoptera. 1 ft.

No. 4 $5.00 For Wet, Open Ground

10 Dryopteris thelypteris. 1 ft. 10 Osmunda regalis, 2-3 ft.

10 Onoclea sensibilis, 1 ft. 10 Woodwardia virginica, 2 ft.

No. 5 $6.00 Low Evergreen Ferns for Dry, Rocky Ledge

10 Asplenium platyneuron, 6-15 in. 10 Polypodium vulgare, 4-10 in.

10 Asplenium trichomanes, 3-6 in. 5 Woodsia obtusa, 6-12 in.

10 Camptosorus rhizophyllus, 4-9 in.

NATIVE

WILD FLOWERS
and

ROCK PLANTS

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Many of the varieties you find list¬
ed below are native plants. There is
no class of plants which gives the
same permanency of effect as do
these. When established they bloom
year after year, while many of the
so-called hardy plants pass their pe¬
riod of usefulness after two or three
years.

ARISAEMA TRIPHYLLUM

VARIETIES

Actaea rubra, Baneberry, Red, May .

Alyssum saxatile compacta. Goldentuft, Yellow, May .

Androsace primuloides. Rock Jasmine, Purple, May .

Anemone pulsatilla, Pasque Flower, Purple, April .

Aquilegia canadensis. Wild Columbine, Red and yellow. May

Arabis mollis. Downy Rockcress, White, April .

Arenaria caespitosa. Moss Sandwort, White, June .

Arisaema triphyllum, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, April .

Armeria maritima. Common Thrift, Pink, May .

Asarum canadense. Wild Ginger, Purple, May .

Asclepias tuberosa. Butterfly Weed, Orange, August .

Aster alpinus. Rock Aster, Lavender, June .

Aster cordifolius. Wood Aster, Blue, September .

Aster corymbosus. Wood Aster, White, September .

Aster ericoides. Heather Aster, White, August .

Aster laevis. Smooth Aster, Blue, August .

Aster linariifolius. Double-bristled Aster, Violet, September .

Aster multiflorus. Wreath Aster, White, September .

Aster novae angliae. New England Aster, Purple, September

Aster novi belgii. New York Aster, Pale Blue, September .

Baptisia tinctoria. Wild Indigo, Yellow, August .

Campanula carpatica, Carpathian Bell Flower, Blue, May .

Campanula carpatica alba, Carpathian Bell Flower, White, M

Campanula rotundifolia. Harebell, Blue, May .

Caulophyllum thalictroides. Blue Cohosh, Yellow, May .

Chelone glabra. Snake Head, White, August .

Chimaphila maculata. Striped Pipsissewa, White, June .

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Chimaphila umbellata. Common Pipsissewa, White, June .

Cimicifuga racemosa. Black Snakeroot, White, August .

Claytonia virginica, Springbeauty, Rose, April .

Clintonia borealis, Bluebeard, Yellow, April .

Convallaria majalis, Lily-of-the-Valley, White, June .

Coptis trifolia. Gold-thread, White, May .

Cornus canadensis, Bunchberry, White, June .

Delphinium bellamosum. Dark blue Larkspur, June .

Delphinium Blackmore and Langdon hybrids, June .

Delphinium grandiflorum chinensis. Slender Larkspur, Blue, Jun€

Dentaria diphylla, Crinkleroot, White, May . . .

Dianthus barbatus. Sweet William, Mixed colors, June .

Dianthus deltoides. Maiden Pink, Crimson, June .

Dianthus plumarius. Grass Pink, Pink, June .

Dicentra canadensis. Squirrel Corn, White, April .

Dicentra cucullaria, Dutchman's Breeches, White, April .

Digitalis gloxinoides. Foxglove, Mixed colors, June .

Dodecatheon meadia. Shooting Star, Rose to White, May .

Erythronium americanum. Common Troutlily, Yellow, April .

Erythronium americanum albidum. White Troutlily, White, April

Erythronium grandiflorum, Glacierlily, Yellow, April .

Erythronium Hendersonii, Henderson's Lily, Lavender, April...

Eupatorium perfoliatum, Thoroughwort, White, August .

Eupatorium purpureum, Joe Pye Weed, Purple, August .

Eupatorium urticaefolium. Snow Thoroughwort, White, August

Galax aphylla. Native Galax, White, June .

Gaultheria procumbens, Wintergreen, White, May .

Gentiana Andrewsii, Closed Gentian, Blue, August .

Geranium maculatum. Wild Geranium, Purple, June .

Hepatica acutiloba, Acute-lobed Hepatica, White to pink, April
Hepatica triloba, Round-lobed Hepatica, Pink to purple, April

Houstonia caerulea. Bluet, Pale blue, April .

Hypoxis hirsuta. Star Grass, Yellow, June .

Iberis sempervirens. Candytuft, White, May .

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A shady nook, a few rocks, wild
flowers and ferns — a bit of paradise
on earth. That woodland spirit you
adore will move to your home grounds
with the children of the woods. Those
Bloodroot and Ladyslippers, Bluebells
and Trilliums at your doorstep will
create a unique atmosphere not to be
attained with the more pretentious
flowers of civilization. Ours is one of
the most unique nurseries in the coun¬
try. We specialize in native plant
gems, nature's own contribution to
making this a brighter, better world.

GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS

Iris cristata. Crested Iris, Pale blue, May .

Iris pseudacorus, Yellowflag Iris, Yellow, June .

Iris verna. Vernal Iris, Blue and yellow. May .

Iris versicolor, Blueflag Iris, Blue, June .

Liatris pycnostachya. Cat-tail Gayfeather, Purple, July .

Liatris scariosa. Native Gayfeather, Purple, July .

Lilium canadense, Canada Lily, Yellow, July .

Lilium philadelphicum, Orangecup, Reddish orange, July .

Lilium superbum, American Turkscap, Orange, July .

Lobelia cardinalis. Cardinal Flower, Red, July .

One of the showiest of our wild flowers. It is 2 to 4 feet
high, with large, deep red blossoms along the upper part
of the stalk. Will thrive in any garden soil or along the
border of a lily-pond or brook in water 2 to 3 inches deep.
The blooms contest the supremacy of any other red
flower.

Lobelia siphilitica. Blue Lobelia, Blue, June .

Lychnis viscaria, fl. spL, Rosepink Campion, June .

Lysimachia numularia. Moneywort, Yellow, June .

Lythrum salicaria. Loosestrife, Rose purple, July .

Maianthemum bifolium. False Lily-of-the- Valley, White, May

Mertensia virginica, Virginia Bluebell, Blue, May .

Mitchella repens. Partridge Berry, White, May .

Mitella diphylla. Bishop's Cap, White, May .

Myosotis scorpioides. True Forget-Me-Not, Blue, May .

Parnassia caroliniana, Carolina Parnassus, White, May .

Phlox amoena, Amoena Phlox, Bright Pink, May .

Phlox divaricata. Blue Phlox, Pale Lilac, May .

Phlox subulata. Moss Pink, Phlox, May .

Phlox subulata alba. White, May .

Phlox subulata lilacina. Light Blue, May .

Phlox vivid. Clear Pink, May .

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FLOWERING PLANTS FOR
MOIST SHADY PLACES

Aquilegia canadensis, 8-12 inches
Erythronium americanum, 6 inches
Erythronium grandiflorum, 6 inches
Hepatica acutiloba, 4-6 inches
Hepatica triloba, 4-6 inches
Lobelia cardinalis, N/j-S feet
Mertensia virginica, 1-172 feet
Phlox divaricata, 8-12 inches
Polygonatum commutatum, 1-172 feet
Sanguinaria canadensis, 6-12 inches
Smilacina racemosa, 8-18 inches
Tiarella cordifolia, 6-10 inches
Trillium grandiflorum, 10-15 inches
Viola canadensis, 4-12 inches
Viola cucullata, 4-8 inches
Viola septentrionalis, 4-8 inches

DICENTRA CUCULLARIA

Phlox Varieties, Garden Phlox

Enchantress, Bright Salmon Pink .

Firebrand, Bright red with deeper center .

George Stipp, Deep glowing salmon .

Jules Sandeau, Large pure pink .

Morgenrood, Bright rose, deep eye .

Mrs. Jenkins, Pure white .

Rheinlander, Salmon pink, deep eye .

Salmon Blaze, Blazing cherry salmon .

Podophyllum peltatum, Mayapple, White, June .

Polygala paucifolia. Fringed Polygala, Rose Purple, May .

Polygonatum biflorum. Small Solomon's Seal, June .

Polygonatum commutatum. Great Solomon's Seal, June .

Primula cachemiriana. Primrose, Dark Lilac, May .

Primula japonica. Crimson or Creamy White, June .

Primula polyantha. Garnet and Yellow, June .

Pyrethrum roseum. Painted Daisy, mixed colors .

Pyrola rotundifolia. Shin Leaf, White, July .

Sanguinaria canadensis, Bloodroot, White, April .

Saxifraga virginiensis, Virginia Saxifraga, White, May .

Sedum acre, Goldmoss, Yellow, June .

Sedum album. White Stonecrop, White, June .

Sedum lydium, Lydian Stonecrop, Pink, June .

Sedum rupestre minor. Yellow, June .

Sedum saramentosum. Stringy Stonecrop, Yellow, June .

Sedum sexangulare. Hexagon Stonecrop, Yellow, June .

Sedum stoloniferum. Running Stonecrop, Pink, June .

Sedum stoloniferum coccineum. Scarlet, June .

Sedum spectabile. Showy Sedum, Rose, August .

Sempervivum Alberti, Houseleek, Bright Pink, June .

Sempervivum arachnoideum. Spiderweb Houseleek, Pink, June

Sempervivum globiferum. Globe Houseleek, Yellow, June .

Sempervivum tectorum. Roof Houseleek, June .

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FLOWERING PLANTS FOR
OPEN, SUNNY PLACES

Alyssum saxatile compacta, 6-8 in.
Anemone pulsatilla, 6-8 inches
Armeria laucheana, 6-8 inches
Campanula rotundifolia, 6-8 inches
Iberis sempervirens, 6-10 inches
Iris cristata, 4-6 inches
Mertensia virginica, 1-1 V2 feet
Phlox amoena, 6-8 inches
Phlox vivid, 4-6 inches
Primula cachemiriana, 7-10 inches
Primula japonica, 6-8 inches
Thymus serpyllum album, 4 inches
Thymus serpyllum coccineus, 4 in.
Veronica prostrata, 4 inches
Viola cornuta, 4-6 inches
Viola lutea, 4-6 inches

TRILLIUM GRANDIFLORUM

Shortia galacifolia, Oconee Bells, White, April .

Smilacina racemosa. False Solomon's Seal, White, June .

Solidago caesia. Wreath Goldenrod, Yellow, August .

Solidago canadensis, Canadian Goldenrod, Yellow, August .

Solidagc nemoralis, Oldfield Goldenrod, Yellow, August .

Thalictrum dioicum. Early Meadowrue, Purple, July .

Thalictrum polyganum. Tall Meadowrue, White, July .

Thymus lanuginosus, Wooly Thyme, June .

Thymus serpyllum. Mother of Thyme, Lavender, June .

Thymus serpyllum album. White, June .

Thymus serpyllum coccineus. Scarlet, June .

Tiarella cordiiolia. False Miterwort, White, May .

Trillium erectum. Purple Trillium, April .

Trillium grandiflorum. Snow Trillium, April .

Probably the prettiest of the genus, and most generally
cultivated. It grows 8 to 15 inches high; large, white flow¬
ers, often 2 to 2^/2 inches in length and 2 inches wide,
turning to lilac-color with age.

Each

Per 10

Per 100

.35

3.00

25.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.15

1.00

8.00

.15

1.00

8.00

.15

1.00

8.00

.15

1.00

8.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

Trillium stylosum. Rose Trillium, April .

Trillium undulatum. Painted Trillium, White with purple

base,

.25

1.50

12.00

April

.25

1.50

12.00

Tunica saxifraga, Tunicflower, Pink, June .

.25

1.50

12.00

Uvularia grandiflora. Big Merrybells, Yellow, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Uvularia perfoliata. Wood Merrybells, Yellow, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Uvularia sessilifolia. Little Merrybells, Yellow, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Veronica incana. Woolly Speedwell, Blue, June .

.25

1.50

12.00

Veronica prostrata. Harebell Speedwell, Blue, June .

.25

1.50

12.00

Vinca minor. Blue Myrtle, Blue, June .

.25

1.50

12.00

Viola blanda. Sweet White Violet, White, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Viola canadensis, Canadian Violet, White, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Viola conspersa silvestris. Dog Violet, Blue, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Viola cornuta. Tufted Pansy, Bright Lavender, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Viola cucullata. Blue Marsh Violet, Blue, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Viola lutea, European Yellow Violet, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Viola palmata. Blue Palmate Violet, May . .

.25

1.50

12.00

Viola pedata, Bird's-foot Violet, Bluish Purple, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Viola pedata bicolor. May .

.25

2.00

15.00

Viola pubescens. Downy Yellow Violet, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Viola septentrionalis, V/hite, Purple throat, May .

.25

1.50

12.00

Viola tricolor, Johnny-Jump-Lfps, Yellow and purple. May .

.15

1.00

8.00

CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS

BOG PLANTS AND NATIVE ORCHIDS

CALTHA PALUSTRIS

To the group of plants which can be conveniently classed as Bog Plants belong
some of the most interesting varieties of our American flora. These require a damp
situation in which the moisture must be constant yet not excessive.

Native Orchids can be successfully grown under the right conditions. The
Cypripedium acaule should be planted where the soil is very light, composed
chiefly of sand and where the drainage is exceptionally good and should always
be planted in the shade. The Cypripedium spectabile requires boggy conditions
where there is constant moisture. The Cypripedium pubescens will grow either
under boggy conditions or in a rich wood soil in the shade.

Each

Per 10

Per 100

Acorus calamus. Sweet Flag .

$ .25

$ 1.50

$12.00

Calla palustris. Wild Calla, Pale yellow, June .

.15

1.00

8.00

Caltha palustris. Marsh Marigold, Bright yellow, April .

.25

1.50

12.00

Calopogon pulchellus. Grass Pink Orchid, June .

.25

1.50

12.00

Cypripedium acaule. Lady's Slipper .

This is often called the Red Lady's Slipper, but the flower
is rose-purple in color. The plant sends up two broadish
green leaves from the base, and from between them
comes a stalk about a foot high, bearing a single large,
showy flower. Plant in a well-drained soil, with some
leaf-mold. This does quite well in pots.

.25

2.00

15.00

Cypripedium pubescens. Yellow Lady's Slipper . .

In this variety the petals are usually slightly twisted and
are much narrower than the sepals. The flowers, which
come in May and June, are pale yellow in color. The
plant is found under natural conditions as far north as
Newfoundland, and has a southern range into lower

.25

2.00

15.00

Georgia.

Cypripedium spectabile. Showy Lady's Slipper .

The finest and most showy of all our Orchids. It grows
about 2 feet high, bearing along the stalk several rather
large, roundish leaves, and on top one or two quite
large rose-purple or nearly white flowers. It is a bog-
loving plant, yet does exceedingly well in a moist and
partly shaded bed of peat or leaf-mold. Nothing can be
more charming than masses of this plant in a cedar
swamp, its natural home.

Goodyera pubescens. Rattlesnake Plantain, White, July .

Juncus effusus. Bog Rush .

Menyanthes trifoliata. Buck Bean, White, June .

Pogonia ophioglossoides. Snake Mouth Orchid, Pink, June .

Primroses — See Hardy Perennials

Sarracenia flava, Trumpet-Leaf, Yellow, July .

Sarracenia purpurea. Pitcher Plant, Deep purple, July .

Scirpus atrovirens. Marsh Sedge .

Typha latiiolia. Cat-tail .

Vaccinium macrocarpon, American Cranberry, June .

Veratrum viride, American White Hellebore .

.30 2.50 20.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.15

1.00

8.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.15

1.00

8.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

.25

1.50

12.00

EVERGREEN SHRUBS— NATIVE RHODODENDRONS

For permanent and substantial plantings in shaded places, nothing surpasses
our Native Broad-leaved Evergreens. Native Rhododendrons and Azaleas combine
to give a naturalistic planting that luxuriance which is hard to describe. Our
stock is of the finest quality and is grown in our Nursery from cut-back clumps. The
prices listed are f.o.b. Southwick and include packing charges.

VARIETIES

Daphne cneorum. Garland Flower, Rose

6-8 in .

8-10 in .

10-12 in .

12-15 in .

Ilex glabra, Inkberry

15-18 in .

18-24 in .

2-2V^ ft .

Kalmia latiiolia. Mountain Laurel

12-15 in .

15-18 in .

18-24 in .

2-21,^ ft .

Leucothoe catesbaei. Drooping Leucothoe

15-18 in .

18-24 in .

Pieris floribunda, Lily-of-the-Valley Shrub, White

12-15 in .

15-18 in .

18-24 in .

2-2V2 ft .

Rhododendron carolinianum, Carolina, Pink

12-15 in .

15-18 in .

18-24 in .

2-21^ ft .

Each

Per 10

Per 100

$ .60

$ 5.00

$45.00

.75

6.00

50.00

.85

8.00

75.00

1.10

10.00

90.00

1.75

15.00

125.00

2.25

20.00

175.00

2.75

25.00

225.00

1.25

11.50

100.00

1.50

12.50

110.00

2.00

17.50

150.00

2.50

22.50

200.00

1.25

11.00

100.00

1.50

13.50

125.00

1.25

10.00

85.00

1.50

12.50

100.00

1.75

15.00

125.00

2.25

20.00

175.00

2.25

20.00

175.00

2.50

22.50

200.00

2.75

25.00

225.00

3.00

27.50

250.00

A FINE EXAMPLE OF THE EFFECT THAT CAN BE PRODUCED BY PLANTING
RHODODENDRONS AT THE EDGE OF A POOL OR POND.

Rhododendron catawbiense, Catawba

One of the most beautiful native shrubs and the hardi¬
est of all the Rhododendrons. In June every branch is a
large cluster of lV2-inch broad, rosy purple blooms.
The foliage is the most handsome of any Rhododendron.

12-15 in .

15-18 in .

18-24 in .

2-21/2 ft .

2V2-3 ft .

Rhododendron maximum, Rosebay

A hardy variety, of magnificent size, making it a won¬
derful plant for mass effects. The luxuriant growth of
dark green, narrow leaves, 6 to 12 inches long, gives a
delightful atmosphere. The light pink or white flowers,
11/2 to 2 inches broad, are borne in large clusters in
great abundance in June.

15-18 in .

18-24 in .

2-2V2 ft .

21/2-3 ft .

Each

Per 10

Per 100

2.00

17.50

150.00

2.50

22.50

200.00

2.75

25.00

225.00

3.25

30.00

275.00

3.50

32.50

300.00

1.75

15.00

125.00

2.00

17.50

150.00

2.50

22.50

200.00

3.00

27.50

250.00

HARDY AZALEAS

Azalea arborescens. Sweet Azalea, White

15-18 in . $1.75 $15.00 $125.00

18-24 in . 2.00 17.50 150.00

Azalea calendulacea. Flame Azalea

Probably the most gorgeous of the native Azaleas.
From early May until well into the month of June, the
plants are literally covered with orange-yellow or
flame-red blooms which in size are often 2 inches
across.

Azalea calendulacea — Continued

15-18 in .

Each

. 1.50

Per 10

12.50

Per 100

100.00

18-24 in .

. 2.00

17.50

150.00

2-21/2 ft .

. 2.25

20.00

175.00

2V2-3 ft .

. 2.50

22.50

200.00

Azalea canescens. Piedmont Azalea, Pink

15-18 in .

. 1.75

15.00

125.00

18-24 in .

. 2.00

17.50

150.00

2-21^ ft .

. 2.25

20.00

175.00

21A-3 ft .

. 2.50

22.50

200.00

Azalea nudiflora, Pinxter, Pink

15-18 in. .

. 1.75

15.00

125.00

18-24 in .

. 2.00

17.50

150.00

2-21/2 ft .

. 2.25

20.00

175.00

Azalea vaseyi. Southern Pink Azalea

15-18 in .

. 1.75

15.00

125.00

18-24 in .

. 2.00

17.50

150.00

2-21/2 ft .

. 2.25

20.00

175.00

21A-3 ft .

. 2.50

22.50

200.00

Azalea viscose. Swamp Azalea, White

2-21/2 ft .

. 1.50

12.50

100.00

21/2-3 ft .

. 2.00

17.50

150.00

3-4 ft .

. 2.50

22.50

200.00

Rhodora canadensis. Rose Purple

12-18 in .

. 50

4.50

40.00

CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS

Taxus cuspidata capitate

12-15 in .

15-18 in .

18-24 in .

Tsuga canadensis. Common Hemlock

3- 4 ft .

4- 5 ft .

5- 6 ft .

6- 7 ft .

Tsuga caroliniana, Carolina Hemlock

1- 2 ft .

2- 3 ft .

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Andromeda polifolia. Bog Rosemary

12-15 in . $ .50 $ 4.50 $40.00

Chamaedaphne calyculata, Leatherleaf

1- IV2 ft . 50 4.50 40.00

Cydonia japonica, Japanese Quince

2- 3 ft . 50 4.50

Deutzia scabra var. Pride of Rochester

3- 4 ft . 50 4.50

Forsythia intermedia. Border Golden Bell

2-3 ft . 50 4.50

Gaylussacia baccate. Black Huckleberry

1-2 ft . 50 4.50

Kalmia angustifolia, Lambkill

1- lV^ ft . 50 4.50

Kalmia polifolia. Bog Kalmia

12-15 in . 50 4.50

Lonicera grandiflora rosea. Pink Tatarian Honeysuckle

2- 3 ft . 50 4.50

Vaccinium corymbosum. Highbush Blueberry

1’/2-2 ft . 75 7.00 65.00

2- 3 ft . 1.00 9.00 80.00

3- 4 ft . 1.50 12.50 110.00

$1.25

$11.50

$100.00

1.75

15.00

135.00

2.25

20.00

185.00

3.00

27.50

250.00

4.00

37.50

350.00

5.00

47.50

450.00

6.00

57.50

550.00

1.00

7.50

60.00

2.00

17.50

150.00

SPECIAL COLLECTION OF
NATIVE LADYSLIPPERS

5 Cypripedium acaule . $1.00

5 Cypripedium pubescens . 1.25

5 Cypripedium spectabile . 1.50

Catalog value . $3.75

Complete collection . $3.00

SPECIAL COLLECTION OF
ROCK PLANTS

5 Anemone pulsatilla . $1.00

5 Iris cristata . 75

5 Phlox vivid . 75

Catalog value . $2.50

Complete collection . $2.00

SPECIAL COLLECTION OF
EARLY SPRING WILD

FLOWERS

5 Arisaema triphyllum . $0.75

5 Claytonia virginica . 75

5 Dicentra Cucullaria . 75

5 Erythronium grandiflorum . 75

5 Mertensia virginica . 75

5 Trillium grandiflorum . 75

Catalog value . $4.50

Complete collection . $4.00

Prices f.o.b. Southwick, Mass.

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