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EUPATORIUM AGERATOIDES AND CoELESTINUM 



Epi medium 



(Barren-wort, Bishop's Hat) 



Niveum. An attractive plant growing 8 

 to 10 inches high with leathery bronzy 

 foliage and panicles of interesting white 

 flowers in April and May. Suitable for 

 a shady spot on the rockery or for the 

 edge of the border. SO cts. each; $5.00 

 per doz. 



Erigeron (Fleabane) 



Coulteri. Grows about 15 inches high 

 and during July bears attractive single 

 mauve-colored Aster-like flowers in pro- 

 fusion. 



Speciosus. Large rosy-pink flowers; June 

 to August; 2 feet. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Eupatorium (Mist-fiower) 



Ageratoides (Thorough wort). A useful border plant of strong, free growth, 

 3 to 3| feet high, with minute white flowers in dense heads; splendid for 

 cutting. August and September. 



Coelestinum. A pretty hardy plant, with light blue flowers similar to the 

 Ageratum; in flower from August until frost. 18 to 24 inches. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Euphorbia 



Corollata (Flowering Spurge). A most showy and useful native plant, 

 growing about 18 inches high and bearing from June to August umbels of 

 pure white flowers, with a small green eye. 



Polychroma. An attractive border plant and very effective when covered 

 with masses of yellow flower-like bracts in May; 2 feet. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Feverfew (Matricaria) 



Little Gem. A most useful border plant and valuable summer cut flower, 

 with large double white flowers; June until October; 18 to 24 inches high. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Funkia (Hosta) (Plantain Lily) 



The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage; their broad 

 massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for the border even when 

 not in flower. They succeed equally well in sun or shade. 

 Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late flowering, lilac flowers in 



September; 2 feet. 



Subcordata Grandiflora (White Plan- 

 tain Lily). Very large, pure white, lily 

 shaped, fragrant flowers in August and 

 September; 2J to 3 feet. 



Undulata media picta. Green and 

 white variegated foliage; purple flowers. 

 Makes a fine edging; July; 2 feet. 



Price. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 

 per 100. 



Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 



Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy 



plants, growing about 2 feet high and 



succeeding in any soil in a sunny position; 



beginning to flower in June, they continue 



the entire season. The large flowers are 



of gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark 



red-brown, while the petals are marked 



with rings of brilliant crimson, orange and 



vermilion, and often a combination of all 



in one flower; excellent for cutting. 25 



cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Eryngium Amethystinum 



Choice Hardy Ferns 



Suitable positions for Hardy Ferns are to be found in almost 

 every garden. With few exceptions they do best in a shady or 

 semi-shady position in rich well-drained soil, where they can be 

 liberally supplied with water during dry weather. Where the 

 soil is stiff or clayey, incorporate a liberal quantity of leaf-mould, 

 peat or other loose material to make it friable. 



We give after each variety the average height of growth. 

 Aspidium Acrostichoides (Wood Fern). 12 in. 



— Filix-mas (Male Fern). 18 to 24 in. 



— Marginale (Evergreen WoodFern). 12 to 24 in. 



— Goldieanum (Shield Fern). 24 to 36 in. 



— Spinulosum (Spinulose WoodFern). 12 to 15 in. 

 Asplenium Filix-foemina (Lady Fern). 12 to 15 in. 

 Dicksonia Punctilobula (Gossamer Fern). 24 to 36 in 

 Onoclea Sensibilis (Sensitive Fern). 12 to 24 in. 



— Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern). 24 to 36 in. 

 Osmunda Claytonia (Interrupted Fern). 24 in. 50 cts. each. 



— Cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern). 24 in. 50 cts. each. 



— Regalis (Royal or Flowering Fern). 24 to 36 in. 50 cts. each. 

 Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 30 cts. each. 



$2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set of 12 sorts for $3.25. 



Funkia Subcordata Grandiflora 



Japanese Iris (see page 185) make a fine display following directly after the gorgeous Peonies 



