276 MANUAL OF GARDENING 
June; flowers, large, white or pink, very sweet scented, and two or 
three borne on a stem. A variety called Mrs. Simkins is especially 
desirable, being very double, white and deliciously perfumed, almost 
equaling a carnation. It blooms the fourth week of June. 
Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding Heart). — Height, 3 feet ; second week of 
May ; flowers, heart-shaped, red and white in pendulous racemes. 
Dictamnus albus. — Height, 14 to 2 feet; second week of June; flowers, 
white with an aromatic fragrance, and borne in large terminal 
racemes. A well-known variety has purple flowers with darker 
markings. 
Doronicum Caucasicum. — Height, 1 foot ; second week of May ; flowers, 
large, yellow, and borne singly. 
Doronicum plantagineum var. excelsum. — Height, 2 feet; third week 
of May; flowers, large and deep yellow. ft 
Epimedium rubrum. — Height, 1 foot; second week of May; flowers, 
small, bright crimson and white, borne in a loose panicle. A very 
dainty and beautiful little plant. 
Erigeron speciosus.* — Height, 14 feet; second week of July; flowers, 
large, violet-blue, with yellow centers, and borne in large clusters 
on long stems. 
Funkia subcordata (grandiflora). — Height, 14 feet; August; flowers, 
large and white, borne in racemes. The best funkia grown at 
Ottawa; both leaves and flowers are handsome. 
Gaillardia aristata var. grandiflora.* — Height, 14 feet; third week of 
June; flowers, large, yellow, with deep orange centers, and borne 
singly on long stems. The named varieties, Superba and Perfec- 
tion, are more highly colored and are of great merit. These all 
continue blooming profusely until late in the autumn. f 
Gypsophila paniculata (Infant’s breath).— Height, 2 feet; second 
week of July; flowers, small, white, borne profusely in large open 
panicles. 
Helenium autumnale.* — Height, 6 to 7 feet; second week of July; 
flowers, large, deep yellow, borne in large heads; very ornamental in 
late summer. 
Helianthus doronicoides.* — Height, 6 to 7 feet; second week of 
August; flowers, large, bright yellow, and borne singly; continues 
blooming for several weeks. 
