RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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FERN S —Continued. 
dense shade and moisture during the dry 
weather. Rare. 75c each. 
*P„ lemmoni — A very rare and beautiful 
species, with full and compact fronds, 6 
to 10 inches long. Must have a gritty 
soil, with leaf mold or peat and be well- 
drained. Light shade suits it. 75c each. 
*P. lonchitis— (Mountain Holly-Fern) An¬ 
other rare species, with rather rigid 
fronds of dark green, 12 to 15 inches 
long. Prefers shade and resents being 
disturbed. 50c each. 
P. munitum —(Giant Holly-Fern or Sword- 
Fern) Large fronds, from 18 to 36 inches 
long, for shady corners or woodland 
plantings. 25c and 50c each. 
*P. munitum imbricans — (Small Holly- 
Fern or Sword-Fern) A dwarf form of 
preceding, for the dry rock garden. 50c 
each. 
*P. scopulinum —A new and very rare spe¬ 
cies, with rather narrow fronds, from 12 
to 15 inches long. 75c each. 
P. vivaparum —A wonderful Fern from the 
West Indies, and should be planted where 
it receives some protection from the 
severe cold. Lacy fronds, 3 to 4 inches 
wide and 15 to 20 inches long. The tips 
are proliferous (producing young plants 
upon their leaves). As the fronds touch 
the ground, the young plants take root. 
Also valuable as a pot plant for the 
house. 25c and 50c each. 
Woodsia —A family of rock-loving Ferns. 
*W. cathcartina —A rare Fern, the narrow 
fronds growing in rosettes or tufts and 
are from 6 to 9 inches long. 75c each. 
*W. ilvensis —Habit same as preceding, but 
somewhat more dwarf. 25c each. 
*W. scopulina — Also very dwarf, with 
fronds more dainty. 50c each. 
Shade Loving Ferns —The following Ferns 
require deep shade and plenty of mois¬ 
ture during the dry summer months. 
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. 50c each. 
B. ramosum —A rare form, with very inter¬ 
esting foliage. 75c each. 
B. ternatum, variety intermedia — While 
botanists claim that the true ternatum is 
not in commerce, the plant we list was 
bought under that name. The foliage is 
divided into three parts and is a very 
interesting species. 35c each. 
B. virginianum —A large growing species, 
from 18 to 24 inches high, with broad¬ 
leaved foliage. 50c each. 
Woodwardia radicans — The great Chain 
Fern of the Redwoods in California. If 
provided with shade and moisture, will 
often, in time, attain a height of from 5 
to 12 feet. We have established plants, 
from 2 to 3 years, in our gardens. 50c 
and 75c each. 
FRITILLARIA —Bulbous plants of the wood¬ 
lands of Oregon and California. Delivery 
from Aug. 1 to Dec. 1. 
*agrestis —A dwarf species, 6 to 8 inches 
high with color rather variable, accord¬ 
ing to soil and elevation. Bulbs which 
flowered with us last season showed 
practically all one form, reddish, with 
white specks, the bell narrow, although 
there were a few of a pinkish shade. All 
have an odor. 15c each. 
*biflora —Two flowers to a stem, which is 
6 to 12 inches h'gh. Color a dark choco¬ 
late, foliage dark green. 25c each. 
*pudica —Erect stems, 4 to 8 inches high, 
with from'3 to 6 nodding bells of purest 
go’d. Best in full sun, in light, loose, 
gritty soil. 15c each. 
*purdyi —This species also varies in color 
according to soil and elevation. Dark 
red, with white spots, bell very narrow 
and highly varnished look to whole 
plant. Petals very straight. No odor. 
15c each. 
*recur-va —The showiest of all Fritillarias. 
Many red and orange bells on branching 
stalks 12 to 24 inches high. Prefers a 
woodland soil with a little shade. 15c 
each; extra large bulbs, 25c each. 
FUNKIA —See Hosta, page 29. 
GAILLARDIA —A very desirable plant, both 
for border and cut flowers. Its require¬ 
ments are simple: light, open, well- 
drained soil in full sun. Require very 
little water during the summer months 
and are in b’oom from early June to late 
Nov. Our named varieties are propa¬ 
gated vegetatively and are guaranteed 
true to name. 
Porto I a — The strongest growing of the 
Gaillardia. Strong and straight stems, 12 
to 18 inches long, with large flowers. 
The rays are somewhat doubled and of a 
rich crimson color, barely tipped yellow. 
25c each. 
The King — One of the largest flowered 
Gaillardia introduced, 4 to 6 inches 
across. A vivid crimson with a wide yel¬ 
low margin. 40c each. 
Seedlings of the above, 25c each. 
GALAX aphylla —A beautiful ground-cover¬ 
ing plant, specially adapted to the Rho¬ 
dodendron border, as it also delights in 
a cool, moist, peaty loam. The bright 
green leaves turn to brilliant bronze 
shades as the plant ripens and the frosts 
begin. The small white flowers come on 
raceme-like spikes, 15 to 24 inches high. 
50c each. 
GALEGA hartlandi —Bushy p’ants, 2 to 3 ft. 
high, with graceful foliage and pinkish- 
lavender, pea-shaped flowers, June to 
Aug. Excellent as a cut flower. 25c ea. 
