HARDY HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS 
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DICTAMNUS Fraxinella (Gas-Plant). A handsome hardy perennial, 
with reddish purple fragrant flowers and glossy green leaves. In dry 
weather, all parts of this plant emit a vapor which is inflammable; there- 
fore its name. July. 
D. Fraxinella aibus. Similar to the preceding in every way except 
that the flowers are pure snowy white. July. 
DIGITALIS gloxiniaeflora (Foxglove). The bell-shaped flowers arc 
spotted and strikingly colored, some of them being rosy red, some purple, 
and others white; a pleasing plant for borders. June and July. 
DORONICUM caucasicum (Leopard’s Bane). An attractive peren- 
nial growing to about 2 feet and bearing large yellow flowers. Foliage is 
heart-shaped, making a pleasing contrast with the showy bloom. Effec- 
tive borders. May. 
EUPATORIUM ageratoides (White Snakeroot). A common peren- 
nial growing to about 5 feet and bearing a multitude of white flowers in 
August and September. 
E. coelestinum. A pretty plant growing to about 2 feet. The flowers 
arc light violet-blue remaining on the plant from August until frost. 
EUPHORBIA corollata (Flowering Spurge). A handsome plant, 
growing to about 3 feet and bearing a multitude of small snowy white 
flowers in J uly and August. 
FERMS 
For shady positions on home grounds or on the northern side of the 
house. Ferns make ideal plants. They do not require full sun and they 
are easy to cultivate. 
Adiantum pedatum (Maidenhair Fern). A graceful Fern growing 
to about 1 foot. Foliage is light and thread-like. 
Aspidium acrostichoides (Wood Fern). Grows to about 1 foot, 
and covered with dark shining green leaves. An evergreen Fern of 
great merit. 
A. marginale (Evergreen Wood Fern). The fronds of this variety 
are broad and thick. Grows to about 18 inches. 
Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive Fern). A handsome plant which does 
best in wet soil. Grows to about 1 foot. 
O. Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern). One of the tallest of our Ferns, 
growing to 2 or 3 feet. Foliage dark green and drooping. A graceful 
plant. 
Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern). Grows to a height of 
2 or 3 feet. Foliage pretty and deeply notched. 
O. cinnamomea regalis (Royal Fern). The fronds of this variety 
are pale green. Considered by many as one of the handsomest of the 
larger Ferns. 24 to 36 inches. 
FUNKI A caerulea. The foliage of this perennial is dark green, making 
a pleasing contrast with a bluish lavender flower. J uly and August. 
F. lanceolata. One of the best late-blooming plants in our list. The 
flowers are lilac-blue. October. 
F. Sieboldiana. Luxuriant foliage. Flowers small and drooping. 
Good in the border or massed with shrubs. 
F. subcordata grandiflora. The flowers are large, pure white, con- 
trasting nicely with a bold dark green foliage. 
F. undulata media picta. One of the most beautiful plants on 
account of its variegated foliage. The leaves are green with white edges. 
Flowers are purple. An excellent plant for edging. August. 
GAILLARDIA grandiflora (Blanket Flower). Grows about 2 feet 
high. The flowers are large, colored gorgeous yellow with dark brown 
center. May to November. 
GYPSOPHILA paniculata (Baby’s Breath). A pleasing plant, 
growing to about 3 feet high. Bears dense masses of small, snowy white 
flowers, excellent for cutting. Makes a nice contrast with plants of vari- 
colored flowers. June and July. 
Gypsophila paniculata flore-pleno. New. The double flowering 
Baby’s Breath. Beautiful and still scarce. 
HELENIUM autumnale superbum (Sneezeweed). A pleasing plant 
growing to about 5 feet. Bears sulphur-yellow flowers in August and 
September. 
H. autumnale superbum, Riverton Gem. The flowers are yellow, 
changing to red when fully developed; excellent for cutting. August 
and September. 
HEPATICA (Liver Leaf). Blue flowers. 8 to 10 inches. April, May. 
HELIANTHUS Maximiliani. The Sunflowers are so well known 
that they do not need any introduction. This variety is the latest 
bloomer of all, its large yellow flowers opening in autumn. 
H. mollis. The flowers are large, sulphur-yellow; foliage is whitish 
green. August and September. 
H. multiflorus flore-pleno (Double Hardy Sunflower). The blooms 
of this handsome variety resemble the Dahlia in form, being golden 
yellow and borne in great profusion during July and August. 
H. multiflorus maximus flore-pleno. One of the largest of all 
Sunflowers, its sulphur-yellow blooms sometimes reaching a diameter of 
8 inches. August and September. 
HELIOPSIS Pitcheriana (Orange Sunflower). A desirable hardy 
plant, with flowers of a deep golden color, about 2 inches in diameter, 
which last a long time after cutting. July to September. 
HELLEBORUS niger (Christmas Rose). A valuable hardy plant, 
blooming in late winter and early spring. The blossoms are white tinted 
with purple, about 3 inches in diameter, and useful for cut-flowers. 
March. 
HEMEROCALLIS Dumortieri. The flowers of this upright- 
growing perennial are a dainty orange-yellow, borne on stalks about 2 
feet high. May and June. 
H. flava (Yellow Day Lily). One of the best-known varieties. Fra- 
grant, lemon-yellow flowers arc borne in June. 
H., Florham. A strong-growing plant 3^ feet high. Flowers 
sulphur-yellow, large and trumpet-shaped. June and July. 
H. fulva (Tawny Day Lily). The trumpet-shaped orange flowers are 
borne on strong upright stalks which grow to about 5 feet. June to July. 
H. Kwanso flore-pleno. The large double copper-red flowers are 
borne in June and August. 
H. Thunbergii. The latest Day Lily to bloom. The flowers arc 
rich lemon-yellow and very fragrant. July. 
HESPERIS matronalis (Sweet Rocket). Sweet white-and-pink 
flowers. 2 feet. May and June. 
HEUCHERA sanguinea (Alum Root). Graceful, nodding sprays of 
crimson flowers; nearly all summer. iL£ feet. 
HIBISCUS, Mallow Marvels. A vigorous-growing plant with 
delicate foliage and large red, pink, and white flowers. August. Pink 
and white. 
H. Moscheutos (Swamp Rose Mallow). The flowers of this variety 
reach 6 inches in diameter. Color is a light rosy pink with darker shading. 
An excellent plant for hardy border. August and September. 
H. Moscheutos, Crimson Eye. The largest flowering Hibiscus. 
The blooms are pure white with a large spot of dark red in the center. 
August and September. 
HOLLYHOCKS. The Hollyhock has been a favorite plant in the 
hardy garden for many years, and it is as valuable today as it was 
when first planted. It does not require much care but does well in 
good, fertile soil. Double white, red, yellow, pink and maroon. 
HYACINTHUS candicans (Grape Hyacinth). A summer flowering 
Hyacinth, with numerous, graceful, pure white, bell-shaped flowers. 
IBERIS sempervirens (Hardy Candytuft). The snowy white 
flowers are borne in dense flat heads on a sturdy plant growing to about 
10 inches high. April and May. 
