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CARL PURDY, UKIAH, CALIFORNIA 
for a long season, it is invaluable for 
cutting, while a bold mass of light 
shade is most attractive. It will 
stand neglect, yet most liberally re- 
pays care. A well-worked, rich soil, 
in light shade, best develops its 
beauty. The leaves are on the 
ground, and the slender stems 2 feet 
or more in height. For massing, 
plant a foot apart each way. 25 cts. 
each, $2.50 per doz. 
D., Doria is a large plant with 
large leaves and yellow flowers. In- 
teresting. 25 cts. each. 
ECHINOPS Ritro, also called 
Globe Thistle, is a plant of coarse 
growth, with thistle-like heads, 
quite interesting. Very hardy any- 
where, and well adapted to group- 
Doronicum Clusii ing. 3 feet. 25 cts. each. 
. , , In the EPIMEDIUMS we have 
some of the daintiest and most satisfactory plants for the shaded border, rockwork and 
fern-bed. I really believe that they thrive best in the full sun but they do well in shade 
and harmonize best with ferns and shade land plants. Their very handsome pinnate 
loliage is evergreen and takes on lovely winter tints, while especially lovely when iust 
coming up. The average height is 8 to 10 inches. Sit., sun or shade. Soil, a good loam 
and the more mold the better. Prop., divisions. 
E. Musschianum rubrum. Rosy red. E. sulphureum. Sulphur-yellow. 
E. niveum. Dwarf and pure white. ■ E. violacea. Rich violet. 
All at 30 cts. each, $3 per doz. 
The GARDEN ERIGERONS are low-growing, usually spread, and are much like 
refined Asters. 
E. grandiflorus elatior is a superb and little-known flower. With erect stems a foot 
or so high, it bears a profusion of lovely daisy-like flowers with many delicate rays. 
The color is a most delightful deep lavender — an exquisite shade. I have few daintier 
things. It is one of those plants which must be in the right place. Last year, in the 
sun, it faded and I did not care for it; this year, in light shade, it is a delight. ' 20 cts 
each, $2 per doz. 
E. mucronatus. See Novelties. 
E. salsuginosus is the Beach Aster of California which has prostrate branches mak- 
ing a carpet and bearing many light blue flowers in summer. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
ERYNGIUM amethystinum or Sea Holly has its beauty in its steely blue leaves and 
flowers which are everlastings of much merit. They stay at their best a long time in 
the garden and are much esteemed in the English garden. 1 to 2 feet high. Sit. sun. 
Soil, any garden soil. Prop., seedlings. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
ERYSIMUM Allionii is the most fragrant flower in my garden and one of the most 
brilliant in coloring. It is related to the so-called wild wallflower of California, and 
grows about a foot high with many handsome rich orange flowers. Its fragrance is 
simply exquisite and fills the air around a group. 
E. Lavender. See Novelties. 
Sit,, sun. Soil, good to light; will live under very hard and dry conditions; good 
loam is best. Prop., seeds or plants. PI., October to March. 1 5 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
EVENING PRIMROSES are OENOTHERAS, and are too seldom seen in our 
gardens, for with their habit of opening the flowers in the evening and closing before 
midday an added charm is given to them. They like hot climates and loose, warm soils, 
although any garden soil will do. A pretty idea is to use them in combination with 
morning-glories, daturas and nicotianas for morning and evening effects. The GEnotheras 
flower profusely and when used in the combination noted are peculiarly desirable in 
our western gardens. They should be planted freely because of the interest that is 
always occasioned by evening-flowering plants, as well as for the delicate texture and 
beauty of the flowers. In cool weather the flowers last all day. I hope more western 
gardeners will know these plants. Where the prices are not noted after each description, 
I sell at 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
