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Gypsophila Bristol Fairy 

 EupatOrilim (Mist-flower) 



Ageratoides (Thoroughworf). A useful border plant of strong, 

 free growth, 3 to 3 J 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 showy useful native plant, 

 growing about 18 inches high and bearing from June to August 

 umbels of pure white flowers, with a small green eye. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 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. 

 Futlkia (Hcsta) (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 Plantain Lily). Very large, 

 pure white, lily shaped, fragrant flowers in August and Septem- 

 ber; 2 | to 3 feet. 



Undulata media picta. Green and white variegated foliage; 

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



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 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 center 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; $2.00 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



Geranium (Crane's Bill) 



Sanguineum. A desirable plant; with pretty cut foliage and 

 bright crimson flowers; blooms the entire season; 18 inches. 25 

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



GeUWl (Avens) 



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

 and producing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to 

 July. 



Lady Stratheden. Large double rich golden yellow. 

 Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant scarlet. 

 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Hardy Ornamental Grasses 



Arrhenatherum bulbosum variegatum. Forms a 

 dense tuft 6 to 8 inches high with prettily variegated green 

 and white leaves; a splendid edging plant. 

 Arundo Donax (Great Reed). A magnificent variety, grow- 

 ing to a height of 20 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; 

 $25.00 per 100. 



Variegata. A beautiful variegated form, foliage 



white and green; 8 to 10 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; 

 $25.00 per 100. 

 Elymus Glaucus (Blue Lyme Grass). A handsome Grass, 

 with narrow glaucous silvery foliage; well adapted for the 

 border or the edge of beds containing taller sorts; 2 feet. 

 Eulalia Gracillima Univittata (Japan Rusk). Of 

 graceful habit, with narrow foliage; of a bright green color, 

 with a silvery midrib; 6 to 7 feet. 

 — Japonica Variegata. Long narrow leaves, striped 

 green, white and often pink or yellow; 6 to 7 feet. 



Zebrina (Zebra Grass). The long blades of this 



variety are marked with broad yellow bands across the 

 leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant for the 

 lawn; 6 to 7 feet. 

 Festuca Glauca (Blue Fescue). A pretty dwarf tufted Grass 



with distinct blue-green foliage; 1 foot. 

 Pennisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). This 

 variety grows about 4 feet high; foliage narrow, of a bright 

 green, while the cylindrical flower heads are tinged with bronzy 

 purple; one of the most valuable hardy Grasses. 

 Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata (Variegated Ribbon Grass or 

 Gardener's Garters). Large variegated foliage; an excellent Grass 

 for bordering large beds; 12 to 15 inches. 

 Except where noted 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Gynerium (Pampas Grass) 



Argenteum. The most effective of all the ornamental Grasses. 

 Its large silvery plumes are produced on stems 8 to 10 feet high 

 during the late summer and fall. This plant is well known to 

 summer visitors to California where it is one of the features in 

 many gardens. It can be grown equally well here and established 

 plants can remain in the open ground if well protected. We 

 offer extra strong plants of flowering size in 7 inch pots, $2.00 

 each. 



GypSOphila (Baby's Breath) 



The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny position, and 



on account of their gracefully arranged large panicles of minute 



flowers should be in every garden. 



Bristol Fairy. An improvement on the well-known double- 

 flowering form Paniculata fl. pi. Strong roots, 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Paniculata. This is the favorite old-fashioned single flowering 

 variety, a plant possessing a grace not found in any other 

 perennial. When in Dioom during July and August it forms a 

 symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, of 

 minute pure white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like appear- 

 ance. When cut it is exquisite in combination with other 

 flowers. 



— Flore Plena. The original double-flowering form; the flowers 

 of which are not only larger but of a purer white than the single- 

 flowering sort, these may be cut and dried, retaining their beauty 

 for many months; a valuable subject for the hardy border. 50 

 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds 

 of small white flowers in July and August. 

 Except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Garden Chrysanthemums offered on page 154 will supply an abundance of flowers after everything else 



has been cut by frost 



