Gentiana acaulis. dwarf gentian 
Not half enough is seen of this charming little member of a family with which so 
much sentiment is connected. Its tiny leaves form compact rosettes, which make a 
pretty edging or carpet, even without the delicate flowers of spotted blue. When, 
in early spring, these flow- 
ers are in evidence, noth- 
ing can surpass the dainty 
effect made The plant 
thrives in any soil that is 
not too dry or sandy. April 
and May. 2 to 4 inches. 
25cts. each. 
Geum coccineum 
(Chiloense) 
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CHILIAN AVENS 
This charming plant has 
compound rounded leaves 
and large, single flowers of 
flaming scarlet, making a 
brilliant spot in the hardy 
garden, where it does well 
under any ordinary condi- 
tions of soil. 20 cts each. 
Gypsophila 
paniculata 
BABY'S BREATH 
An old favorite, with 
light green foliage and 
large, open panicles of tiny 
white fragrant flowers that 
can be cut in great quanti- 
ties. July and August. 2)4 
to 3 feet. 20 cts. each, 
$1.25 for 10. 
Helenium 
autumnale 
SNEEZEWEED 
delights in moist, wet soil 
This plant, which de- 
lights in wet, raoisMand^ 
has smooth foliage and loose clusters of large, daisy-like flowers oFgolden yellow, 
which in late summer and fall light up the edges of streams and swamps, at a time 
when their brilliance of color is most pleasing. It does very well, too, in the ordi- 
nary garden soil, and should be used in every garden for the background, or it is 
also appropriate in the foreground of shrubbery. August and September! 4 to 5 
feet. 20 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
EASTERN NURSERIES, M. M. DAWSON 
