E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens J. K. Alexander , E. Bridgewater , Massachusetts 
HARDY PERENNIALS—Continued. 
DELPHINIUM or HARDY LARKSPUR 
Mrs. Ely, author of “A Woman’s Hardy Gar¬ 
den,” says: 
‘‘Perennial Larkspur may be planted as soon as 
the spring has opened. The ground should be 
well drained and carefully prepared, but manure 
must not be allowed to come in contact with the 
roots, or grubs are apt to destroy the plants. A 
little finely ground bone meal dug around each plant 
early in May will be of benefit, and in late autumn 
coal ashes should be shifted over the crowns of the 
plants to protect them from the white grub, which 
is their only enemy. The stalks being very tender, the 
plants should be staked when they are about three 
feet high, to protect them from heavy winds. Lark¬ 
spur begins to bloom about June 20th, and by cutting 
off the plants close to the ground, as soon as each 
crop of flowers has faded, a second and third crop of 
flowers will succeed. Each time the plants are cut 
a little bone meal should be dug about them.” 
BELLADONNA. The freest and most continuous 
bloomer of all, never being out of flower frOLn 
the end of June until cut down by hard frost. The 
clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is not equaled 
for delicacy and beauty by any other flower. 35 
cents each; $3.50 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. 
Choice Hybrids, including all the standard colors. 
I can supply these in mixtures only. 25 cents each; 
$2.50 per dozen. 
FUNKIA Plantain Lily 
FUNKIA—Plantain Lily. The Plantain Lilies are 
among the easiest plants to manage; their broad, 
massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for 
the border, even when not in flower. They suc¬ 
ceed equally well in sun or shade. 20 cents each; 
$2.00 per dozen. 
HEMEROCALLIS 
(Yellow Day Lily.) 
Popular hardy plants, belonging to the Lily family. 
They succeed everywhere and should always be in¬ 
cluded in the border of old-fashioned hardy plants. 
AURANTIACA. A beautiful, large trumpet-shaped 
Day Lily with fragrant orange flowers. One of 
the most satisfactory; height 2 to 3 feet; flowers in 
June and July. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen, 
prepaid. 
FLAVA. (Yellow Day Lily.) The best known va¬ 
riety; very fragrant, deep, clear lemon-yellow; 
flowers in June; height, 2 to 3 feet. 25 cents each; 
$2.00 per dozen. 
FULyA (Tawny Day Lily). One of the best known 
varieties. Height, 4 to 5 fet; trumpet-shaped 
flowers of a bronzy orange-red color; flowers from 
June to August. 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen, 
prepaid. 
HARDY GARDEN HELIOTROPE 
Valeriana (Spurred Flower.) 
VALERIANA OFFICINALIS. The old-fashioned 
garden Heliotrope with pinkish or lavender flow¬ 
ers with Heliotrope fragrance; flowers in June and 
July; Height, 4 feet. 25 cents each; $2.50 per 
dozen, prepaid. 
LYSIMACHIA 
CLETHROIDES (Loose-strife). A fine hardy plant, 
between one and two feet in height that blossoms 
during July, August and September. Long dense 
recurved spikes of pure white flowers. 25 cents 
each. 
MONARDA (Bergamot 
(Bee Balm.) 
DIDYMA ROSEA (Bee Balm). Showy plants grow¬ 
ing from 2 to 3 feet in height, that succeed in any 
soil, or position. Bright colored flowers of a red¬ 
dish rose shade, with aromatic foliage. Blossoms 
during July and August. 25 cents each; $2.50 
per dozen. 
PAPAVER or POPPY 
PAPAVER NUDICAULE (Iceland Poppy). 8 to 12 
inches in height. These produce showy graceful 
flowers all summer. A good mixture of the most 
beautiful shades of orange, yellow and white. Good 
for massing in borders, or in the rock garden. 25 
cents each. 
DIANTHUS—PINKS 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS (Sweet William). 10 to 
20 inches high, blossoming in July and August. 
One of the oldest garden flowers, which perpetuates 
itself by self-sowing. Colors, a good mixture of the 
most beautiful shades of crimson, white and New¬ 
port pink. 25 cents each. 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS (Scotch Pink). A favor¬ 
ite plant in old time gardens, blossoming in June, 
and having a distinct fragrance. Flowers are 
double, and of a beautiful clear light pink. 9 inches 
in height. 25 cents each; $2.00 per dozen. 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS DELIGATA. New seed¬ 
ling pink, from Dianthus plumarius. Very beautiful 
delicate pale pink flowers, blossoming in June. 9 
inches in height. 35 cents each. 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS ALBA. Pure white 
double flowers of the same species. 25 cents each. 
DIANTHUS, SEMPERFLORENA. 9 to 12 inches. 
Semi-double flowers; Newport pink, with crimson- 
red center. 35 cents each. 
PHYSOSTEGIA 
PHYSOSTEGIA VIRGINIANA (Ladies’ Pink). 
An elegant plant with dark, glossy, green foliage 
and long spikes of soft rose flowers; excellent for 
cutting. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 20 cents each; $2.00 
per dozen, prepaid. 
RUDBECKIA 
(Cone Flower.) 
Indispensable plants for the hardy border; grow 
and thrive anywhere, giving a wealth of bloom, which 
are well suited for cutting. 
GOLDEN GLOW. A well-known popular plant 
strong, robust grower, attaining a height of 5 to 
six feet; produces masses of double golden yellow 
flowers from July to September. 15 cents each. 
TRADESCANTIA 
(Spider Lily.) 
TRADESCANTIA VIRGINICA. An all-round 
plant for wet or dry, sunny or shady situations, 
continuing in bloom from early summer until frost. 
Clear blue, three-petaled flowers in clusters on long 
stems, and long, pointed foliage. Height 2 feet. 
15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen, prepaid. 
VAR. ALBA. White flowers. A pretty contrast 
when planted with the purple variety. 20 cents 
each, $2.00 per dozen, prepaid. 
VIOLA—VIOLETS 
VIOLA CORNUTA. A very beautiful hardy violet, 
blossoming from April until frost, and growing from 
6 to 8 inches in height. Large pale blue flowers. A 
fine border plant. 20 cents each. 
YUCCA 
(Adam's Needle.) 
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. A stately foliage and 
flowering plant equally imposing in solitary or 
group planting; always conspicuous. The broad, 
sword-like foliage is evergreen, while in mid-summer 
it shows great erect, branching stems, bearing a 
showy display of pendant, creamy white bells. 
Very fragrant; flowers in July and August. 25 
cents each; $2.50 per dozen; large plants, 50 cents 
each, prepaid. 
