J. K. Alexander , E. Bridgewater , Massachusetts E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens 
HARDY PERENNIALS—Continued 
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, $2.50 per dozen. 
DIANTHUS PLUAMARIUS. (Scotch Pink.) A 
favorite 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; $2.50 per dozen. 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS DELICATA. New 
seedling pink, from Dianthus plumarius. Very 
beautiful delicate pale pink flowers, blossoming in 
June. 9 inches in height. 35 cents each. $3.50 
per doz. 
DIANTHUS, SEMPERFLORENA. 9 to 12 inches. 
Single and semi-double flowers. Pink, with crimson- 
red center. 35 cents each, $3.50 per dozen. 
One each of the above four varieties for $1.00 
prepaid. 
DICENTRA or BLEEDING HEART 
DICENTRA, SPECTABILIS. Long racemes of 
graceful, heart-shaped flowers of a deep live pink 
shade. Finally cut ornamental foliage. Plants 
growing from 12 to 18 inches, flowering in April, 
May and June 50 cents each. 
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. Lavender-blue 
blossoms in July, August and September. They 
succeed 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. 
From Greek, hemero—day, and kallos—beautiful; 
because the beautiful blossoms close at night. 
One of the most beautiful and popular of our garden 
perennials. The Lemon Day Lilies have narrow 
grass-like foliage, and the flowers have wide funnels. 
Small plants will flower freely the first year. The 
plants are all remarkably free from enemies and need 
no protection even in the severest winters. The 
flowers are very simple, yet distinct, with a whole¬ 
some fragrance. The individual flowers are short¬ 
lived, but there is a good succession. They thrive in 
almost any garden soil, but are most luxuriant along 
the borders of ponds or moist places, and in partial 
shade. Excellent for cutting, lasting a long while, 
and the most backward buds opening in water. 
Our stock of Hemerocallis is field-grown, and can 
be depended upon to be true to name. 
APRICOT. Rich apricot colored flowers. Plants 
grow 2j feet tall. 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. 
AUR ANTI AC A . (Carolina Lily.) 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. 35 cents each; 
$3.50 per dozen. 
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; 
$2.50 per dozen. 
FULVA. (Tawny Day Lily.) One of the most com¬ 
mon varieties. Height, 4 to 5 feet; trumpet-shaped 
flowers of a bronzy orange-red color; flowers from 
June to August. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
One each of the above four varieties for $1.00 
prepaid. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow or Malva) 
From Old Greek, meaning to soften, referring to 
its soft, mucilaginous qualities. 
Tall vigorous growing perennials of the most ancient 
culture. Used among the Romans as a vegetable, and 
still serves as food to the Chinese. 
MALLOW MARVELS or GIANT FLOWERING 
Hibiscus. (Marshmallow.) An improved form 
of our native Marshmallow or Rosemallow, in which 
the colors have been greatly intensified. Robust, up¬ 
right habit, producing an abundance of flowers of 
enormous size, in all the richest shades of crimson 
and pink. Strong roots, 50 cents each, $5.00 per 
dozen. Small divisions at 25 cents each, $2.50 
per dozen. 
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, $2.50 per dozen. 
MONARDA (Bergamot) 
(Bee Balm.) 
DIDYMA ROSEA. (Bee Balm.) Showy plants 
growing 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 commence to blossom 
early—the latter part of April and first of May—and 
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. 
PHLOX SUBULATA 
(Moss Pink 
PHLOX SUBULATA. Dwarf Moss Pinks. A much ^ 
prized old-time garden plant, useful for colonizing 
where it is desired to cover the earth with a tufted, 
dense, evergreen mat. It is much used in ceme¬ 
teries, rockeries, for borders, and old-fashioned 
gardens. Blooms profusely in the spring and is 
sweetly scented. 
ALBA. Pure white. 25 cents each, $2.50 per doz. 
LILACIANA. Flowers clear lilac. 25 cents each, 
$2.50 per dozen. 
ROSEA. Flowers bright rose. 25 cents each, $2.50 
per doz. 
Three strong plants of each of the above three 
sorts, for $2.00 prepaid. 
PHYSOSTEGIA 
PHYSOSTEGIA VIRGINIANA. (Ladies’ Pink.) 
An elegant plant with dark, glossy, green foliage 
and long spikes of soft rose flowers; excellent for 
cutting. It produces its flowers during July, August, 
and September when few flowers are in bloom. 
Height, 2 to 3 feet. 20 cents each; $2.00 per + 
dozen. 
RUDBECKIA 
(Cone Flower. 
Indispensable plants for the hardy border; grow 
and thrive anywhere, giving a wealth of bloom, 
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; 
$1.50 per dozen. 
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