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Gypsophila, Bristol Fairy 



Euphorbia (Miik wort) 



CoroUata (Flowering Spurge). A most showy and useful native 

 plant, growing about 18 inches high; and bearing from June 

 till August umbels of pure white flowers with a small green eye. 

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



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 (PKoo(iFer»). 12 in. 



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



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



— Spinulosum (Spimdose Wood Fern). 12 to 15 in. 

 Asplenium Filix-foemina (LadyFcm). 12 to 15 in. 



— Thelypteroides (Silvery Spleenworl). 24 to 26 in. 

 Oick.SOD.iaj 'PunctilohulSb (Gossamer Fern). 24 to 36 in. 

 Onoclea SensibiliS (Sensitive Fem). 12 to 24 in. 



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

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



— CinD.&rao'nieSb (Citmamon 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.; 

 S18.00 per 100. Set of 12 sorts for S3.25. 



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 con- 

 tinue 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. 



Gentiana 



Andrews! (Blue Gentian). This is our native species, flowers beautiful deep blue, 



August and September; grows about 2 feet 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. 30 cts. each $3.00 per doz. 

 Gillenia (Bowman's Root) 

 Trifoliata. A strong-growing perennial with handsome trifoliate foliage and 



numerous white flowers, tinged with pink; July; 3 feet. 25 cts. each- $2.50 



per doz. 



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. A new variety of American introduction. 

 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 bloom 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 

 appearance. When cut it is exquisite in combination with 

 other flowers. 



Paniculata 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. SO cts. each; §5.00 per doz. 



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

 of small white flowers in July and August. 



— Rosea. A pink-flowered form of the above. 



Price, except where noted. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per -100. 



Helenium (Helen's Flower) 

 All of these are desirable border plants, succeeding in any soil 



in a sunny location, with broad-spreading heads of flowers, useful 



for cutting, each species covering a long-blooming season. 



Autumnale Rubrum. Robust growing; 3 to 4 feet high, with 

 bright terra-cotta red flowers in August and September. 



Autumnale Superbum. Golden-yeUow flowers during the 

 late summer and fall months; 5 to 6 feet. 



Hoopesi. Pure orange-yellow flowers, 2J inches across, and the 

 earliest to flower, coming in early in June and continuing 

 throughout the summer; 2 feet. 



Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, with large purplish 

 black cone; August and September; 4 feet. 



Riverton Gem. Old gold, changing to waU-flower red; August 

 and September; 3| feet. 



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



deliopsis (Orange Sunflower) 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, of dwarfer habit, rarely 



exceeding three feet in height. 



Pitcheriana. Flowers deep golden-yellow, about 2 inches in 

 diameter. 



Scabra Excelsa. Double golden-yellow flowers closely resem- 

 bling a Zinnia. 



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



Helenium 



NOTE— Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on the order blank 

 and on page 103. 



