Botanical Name

English Name

1 Deciduous

2 Evergreen

3 Vine

4 Herbaceous

Perennial

Ultimate Height in feet

Color

Time of Bloom

Remarks

Chrysanthemums, Hardy garden varieties

4

1-2

Various

Sept. & Nov.

Attractive late-flowering plants in all shades of white, red, orange and yellow. The flowers vary in size and shape from the small button variety about | inch across to the large aster-shapes, sometimes more than 2 inches across. They bloom profusely and very late. If protected at night, the flowers may last until almost December 1. B. H. I.

Chrysanthemum cocci-neum or Pyrethrum roseum

Hardy Feverfew

4

1 1/2

Various

June & July

One of the prettiest hardy perennials, with daisy-like flowers in colors of white, purple, pink and carmine. Foliage deep green and feathery. Excellent for the border. The flowers should be picked freely. A. G. I.

Chrysanthemum cocci-neum or Pyrethrum roseum var. flore-pleno

Double Pyrethrum

4

•

1 1/2

Various

June & July

Varieties of the preceding with beautiful double flowers in various colors. A great many named varieties are offered by nurserymen, and the following are among the best: Mont Blanc, pure white; Ne Plus Ultra, bluish pink; Triumph de Mai, carmine; William Krumper, rose-lilac; Delicatissima, rose-lilac and orange.

Chrysanthemum lacus-tre

Large Marguerite

4

2

White, yellow center

Aug. & Sept.

Flowers often 2 1/2 inches across. Foliage deep green. An excellent plant for the hardy border. A. G. I.

Chrysanthemum leucan themum var. hybrid-urn

- Shasta Daisy

4

1-2

White

June to Sept.

A creation of Mr. Burbank's which is very free flowering. It succeeds best in deep and somewhat moist soil. Flowers daisy-like, often 3 or 4 inches across. Improved varieties are C. 1. var. Alaska, with flowers often 4 or 5 inches across; var. California, yellow tinted, and var. Westralia, branching in habit, with large creamy white flowers. A. F. I.

Chrysanthemum maximum

4

2

White, yellow centre

Aug. & Sept.

Much like the C. lacustre, but dwarfer with narrower leaves. A.G.I.

Chrysanthemum Tchi-hatchewi

Turfing Daisy

4

1

White

May & June

Dark green,finely cut foliage in tufts. Flowers small,daisy-like with yellow centers. Good for covering dry spots. A. G.

Chrysanthemum uligi-nosum

Giant Daisy

4

4

White

September

One of the most showy fall-flowering perennials. Flowers daisy-like, single, with yellow centers; the flower clusters are about 2 inches across. A profuse bloomer, and one excellent for the hardy border. A. F. I.

Cimicifuga racemosa

Bugbane

4

4-5

White

July & Aug.

Flowers in beautiful racemes, often 2 ft. long. Its foliage and brilliantly colored fruits make the plant very ornamental. A. F. I.

Cladrastis tinctoria

Yellow-wood

1

30

White

June

T. Fragrant pea-shaped flowers in large drooping racemes. Good foliage. A handsome tree for the lawn. A. D. G.