40 



/i!i:MMl!Eii MJaf)a«8ife<.^yJife ^ 



Eryngium (seaHoiiy) 



Handsome ornamental plants, growing from 2 to 3 feet high. The flower 



heads, which are produced from July to September, are useful to cut for 



vases or to dry for winter bouquets. 



Amethystinum. The finely-cut, spiny foliage and the beautiful thistle- 

 like heads are of glistening amethystine-blue. 3 feet, 35 cts. each; $3.50 

 per doz. 



MaritlTTlum. Has most attractive large glaucous blue deeply toothed 

 foliage and pale blue globular flower heads. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Planum. Steel-blue. 2 feet, 50 cts. each; S5.00 per doz. 



Eupatorium 



Ageratoides {Thorough Wort) . A usefiil border plant of strong, free growth, 

 3 to 3f feet high, with m.inute white flowers in dense heads; splendid for 

 cutting; August and September. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 



Euphorbia CMiik wort) 



CoroUata {Flcnvering Spurge). A most showy and useful native 

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

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



Folychroma. An attractive border plant and very effective 

 when covered with yellow flower-like bracts in May; 2 feet. 

 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 tlie average height of growth. 

 Aspidium Acrostichoides {Wood Fern). 12 in. 



— Filix-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. 



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



— 'RegaXi^ {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. 



.^"^'A 



Gentiana 



Andrews! {Bhie 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. 



Gaillardia Grandiflora 



Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 



Grandiflora. One of the showiest and most effective hardy 

 plants, growing about two feet high; beginning to flower in 

 June, they continue one mass of bloom the entire season. 

 The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark 

 red-brown, while the petals are variously marked with rings of 

 brilliant scarlet-crimson, orange and vermilion. Excellent for 

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



Geranium (Crane's BIU) 



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. 



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



Arrhenatherum bulbosum variegatum 



green and white; 6 to 8 inches. 25 cts. each; 



Ornamental Grasses 



A pretty dwarf tvifted Grass;' leaves 

 50 per doz. 



Elymus Glaucus {Blue Lyme Grass). 

 foliage; 15 to 18 inches. 35 cts. each; I 



A handsome grass, with narrow glaucous silveiy 

 3.50 per doz. 



Eryngium Amethystinum 



Eulalia Gracillima Univittata {Japan Rush). Of graceful habit, with very narrow 

 foliage; 6 to 7 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Eulalia Japonica Variegata. Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves, striped green, 

 white and often pink or yellow. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina {Zehra 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. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Festuca Glauca {Bhie Fescue). A dwarf tufted grass with glaucous-blue foliage; 8 to 10 



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

 Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata {Variegated Ribbon Grass or Gardener's Garters) 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 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 



bronze purple; one of the most valuable hardy grasses. 25 cts. each;'$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 



per 100 . 



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 inside of front cover of this catalogue. 



