RARE PERENNIALS 
ALPINE PLANTS 
Each 
P. Andersonii —A very rare species, with rather broad, lacy foliage, from 
15 to 24 inches high. 1.00 
P. Braunii (Braun’s Holly Fern)—Leaves rather narrow, 18 to 24 inches 
high. Prefers dense shade. Rare.75 
P. Lemmonii —A very rare and beautiful Fern, with full and compact 
fronds, 6 to 10 inches in height. Must have gritty, well-drained soil.. .75 
P. Lonchitis (Holly Fern)—Rather rigid fronds, 12 to 18 inches high. 50 
P. Munitum Imbricans (Small Sword Fern)—For dry rock garden. 50 
P. Vivaparum —A wonderful Fern from the West Indies, and should be 
planted so that it receives some protection from the severe cold. Lacy 
fronds, 3 to 4 inches wide and 15 to 20 inches long, the tips being 
proliferous (producing young plants upon their leaves). As tips of 
fronds touch the ground, the young plants take root.50 
The following Ferns require shade and moisture: 
Botrychium Silaifolium (Grape Fern)—In allusion to the Grape-like 
Sporangia (the cases containing the spore), which are carried on a 
single erect panicle. 12 to 18 inches. .50 
Botrychium Ramosum (Matricary Grape Fern)—A rare form, with inter¬ 
esting foliage .75 
Botrychium Ternatum, var. Intermedia — Foliage divided into three 
parts . 35 
Botrychium Virginianum —A large growing species, from 12 to 24 inches, 
with broad-leaved foliage.50 
Woodwardia Radicans —The great Chain Fern of California. If provided 
with shade and moisture, will often, in time, attain a height of 8 to 
14 feet .:.75 
^FRITILLARIA Pudica —From 3 to 6 clear golden, nodding bells on short 
stems. Best in full sun and a loose, sandy soil.15 
Extra large bulbs.25 
^Recurva —The showiest of the Genus. Many red and orange bells on 
branching stalks 2 to 3 ft. high. Prefers a woodland soil and a little 
shade .15 
Extra large bulbs . 25 
FUNKIA (Plantain Lily) —Attractive subjects for the shady border, pre¬ 
ferring a rather moist soil. 
Lancifolia —Long, narrow, dark green leaves; lilac blue flowers on 12- 
inch stems. July and August.25 
Subcordata Grandiflora —Large, fragrant, pure white Lily-like flowers 
on 2-ft stems, August to October.35 
Undulata Variegata —Yarigated foliage, 6 to 8 inches high. Blue flow¬ 
ers on 10-inch stems, June and July...25 
♦GAILLARDIA —One of the most desirable hardy plants in cultivation. Its 
requirements are very simple: light, open, well-drained soil in full 
sun. They require very little water during the Summer months, and 
are in bloom from June to November. Our named varieties are propa¬ 
gated by root cuttings. 
♦Portola —The strongest growing of any Gaillardia introduced. Strong 
and straight 12 to 18-inch stems, making them an ideal cut flower. 
Rays of flowers are somewhat doubled and of a rich crimson color, 
barely lipped yellow.25 
♦The King —One of the largest flowered Gaillardias ever introduced, 5 
to 7 inches across. A vivid crimson center with a wide yellow margin .40 
♦Seedlings from the above.. .25 
♦GALEGA Hartlandi — Bushy plants, 2 to 3 feet high, with graceful 
foliage and pinkish-lavender Pea-shaped flowers, June to August. 25 
t Rock Plants. 
* Cut Flowers. 
We list 25 Species of Ferns, many of them very rare. 
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