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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. 



— Filiz-mas {Male Fern). 18 to 24 in.' 



— Marginale (Evergreen Wood Fern). 12 to 24 in. 



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



— Spinulosum. 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 {Flowering Fern). 24 in. 50 



cts. each. 



— Cinnamoinea {Cinnamon Fern). 24 in. 50 cts. 

 each. 



— Regalis {Royal 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 (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 equaDy well in 



sun or shade. 



Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late flowering, lilac 

 flowers in September; 2 feet. 



Subcordata Grandiflora. Very large, pure white, lily- 

 shaped, fragrant flowers in August and September; 2\ to 3 

 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Undulata media picta. Green and white variegated foliage; 

 purple flowers. Makes a fine edging; July; 2 feet. 



Price, except where noted, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 

 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. 



New Gaillardia, Portola 



This new variety, unlike the usual type, which is inclined to be 

 somewhat straggly, is of strong, vigorous, upright habit of growth, 

 2\ to 3 ft. high, with heavy, leathery, glaucous foliage; the long 

 flower stems straight and strong, hold the massive flowers erect. 

 These are of extraordinary size, 3\ inches, and over in diameter; 

 the petals very broad, overlapping, of great substance, and spread 

 out flat, forming a very symmetrical flower. In color, a brilliant, 

 rich coppery-scarlet, each petal heavily tipped or margined with 

 golden yellow. Strong young plants that will bloom freely this 

 season. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



New Gaillardia 

 Portola 



Gentiana 



Andre wsi {Blue Gentian). This is our native species, flowers 

 beautiful deep blue, August and September; grows about 2 ft. 

 high and requires rich moist soil. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Geranium (Crane's Bill) 



Sanguineum. A desirable plant; with pretty cut foliage and 

 bright crimson flowers; blooms the entire season; 18 inches. 



Sanguineum Album. A white flowered form of the above. 



30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Geum (Avens) 



Pretty border plants, growing about 15 to 18 inches high, and 

 producing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to July. 



Atrococcineum fl. pi. Brilliant scarlet double flowers. 



Lady Stratheden. A counterpart of Mrs. Bradshaw except in 

 color, the large double flowers being of a rich golden yellow. 



Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant scarlet. 



30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Globular ia (Clobe Daisy) 



Tricosantha. A particularly pretty plant for a partially shaded 

 position in the rockery or border with attractive globular heads 

 of light blue flowers during July and August. 6 inches. 35 cts. 

 each; $3.50 per doz. 



