Finding the first dainty white flowers of the Bloodroot brings a thrill of delight to all lovers of nature 
Rudbeckia laciniata grandiflora. golden glow 
This is the plant that one sees blooming in every door)ard, and which adds such a 
bright bit of color to the garden. Even though this plant is common, it requires atten- 
tion Should be planted in misses, either in the background of gardens or on the edges 
of shrubbeiy July to September. 2 to 7 feet. 15 cts. each, $1 for 10. 
Rudbeckia Newmanni 
A rather low-growing Rudbeckia ; thrives in moist or any good garden soil ; is well 
adapted for garden use. Its yellow flowers are borne in great profusion in July and 
August. 1 to 3 feet. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
Ruellia ciliosa 
A most interesting plant and one that is rather uncommon in gardens; flowers blue, 
1^2 to 2 inches long; thrives best in light, dry soils. August and September. 1 ' 2 feet. 
15 cents each. 
Sanguinaria Canadensis, bloodroot 
One of the earliest of our wild flowers. We find this a very desirable little plant 
for planting in the edges of the border or in the rockery or wild garden Its pure white 
flower is erect, about 3 to 4 inches high. Its deeply lobed leaves come up to about twice 
that height after the flower is passed, remaining a clump of green during the summer. 
May. 6 to 8 inches. Collected plants, 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10, fro per 100. 
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