E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens J. K. Alexander , E. Bridgewater , Massachusetts 
HARDY PERENNIALS—Continued 
SEDUM (Stonecrop) 
From Latin, sedeo—to sit; these plants growing upon 
the bare rocks, look as if sitting upon them. 
A very diverse but charming group of plants, most 
of them dwarf, evergreen perennials, with pretty 
leaves in rosettes, and a profusion of brilliantly colored 
flowers, that make them exceptionally desirable in the 
rock garden or in the crevices of old walls, etc. Some 
are taller growing, beautiful-flowered border varieties, 
that are an adjunct to any garden. All are of the 
easiest culture and are most hardy and welcome 
perennials. 
SPECTABILE ROSEA. (Show Sedum.) Most 
popular of the Sodums and used for the greatest 
number of purposes; showy, flat heads of rose 
colored to purple flowers. 18 inches to 2 feet. 25 
cents each, $2.50 per dozen. 
SPIRAEA or ASTILBE 
(Goat's Beard, Meadow Sweet.) 
Elegant border plants with feathery plumes of 
flowers and neat, attractive foliage; succeeds best 
in a half-shaded location in rich moist soil. 
FILIPENDULA FL. PL. (Double-flowered Drop- 
wort.) Numerous corymbs of double white flowers; 
buds tinted rose-pink; produced on stems 15 to 18 
inches high, during June and July. Finely cut 
distinctive fern-like foliage. A very novel and de¬ 
sirable Hardy Plant. 35 cents each; $3.50 per 
dozen. 
TRADESCANTIA 
(Spiderwort.) 
TRADESCANTIA ALBA. An all-round plant 
for wet or dry, sunny or shady situations, con¬ 
tinuing in bloom from early summer until frost. 
Pure white, three-petaled flowers in clusters on long 
stems, and long, pointed foliage. Height 2 feet. 25 
cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
TROLLIUS or DOUBLE BUTTERCUP 
TROLLIUS or DOUBLE BUTTERCUP. Trollius, 
Europaeus. Desirable early flowering plants, pro¬ 
ducing their giant Butter-cup like blossoms on stems 
8 to 12 inches in length during May and June, large, 
bright yellow, globular flowers. 25 cents each; 
$2.50 per dozen. 
HARDY GARDEN HELIOTROPE 
Valeriana (Spurred Flower.) 
VALERIANA OFFICINALIS. The old-fashioned 
garden Helitrope with pinkish or lavender flowers 
with Heliotrope fragrance; flowers in June and 
July; Height, 4 feet. 25 cents each; $2.50 per 
dozen. 
VIOLA—VIOLETS 
VIOLA CORNUTA. A very beautiful hardy violet 
blossoming from April until frost, and growing from 
4 to 6 inches in height. Large pale blue flowers. A 
fine border plant. 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen. 
$15.00 per 100. 
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. Hoots 
25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen; large plants, 50 
cents each, $5.00 per doz. 
Ornamental and Flowering Shrubs 
Shipped by Express at Purchaser’s Expense. 
A good Shrub collection will present the greatest variety of colors throughout the season, both in flower and 
foliage. Even in Winter they are attractive in appearance, not only the gracefulness of their stems and branches 
but the color of their bark, the Golden Bark Dogwood, one of the most effective shrubs during the early Spring, 
before leaves or flowers appear. 
Irregular massing is the most picturesque method of shrub planting. When right selections are made, they 
will serve almost as well as Evergreens, to shut out from view fences and other low unsightly objects. It is my 
constant aim to grow everything that is useful, hardy and worthy of cultivation in our climate. 
Annual pruning should be done directly after flowering. When planting, the best way to maintain a balance 
between roots and branches is to cut the latter back to half their length. I prune all I ship out, so they are properly 
pruned, and ready to plant and grow. When pruning, the old scraggy wood and spindly shoots should be cut out. 
When planting, the holes should be made large enough to allow the roots to be spread out in a natural way. Firm 
planting is essential to the future well-being of the shrub. In planting, therefore, the soil should be crowded 
around the roots firmly. The top-soil should be kept cultivated to a depth of two to three inches. 
If heavy bushes are desired I have good large specimens that will produce immediate effect. These are 
designated by the words specimens throughout the descriptions. 
BERBERIS. Barberry CORNUS 
BERBERIS THUNBERGII. Where a low, dwarf, 
deciduous hedge is wanted, nothing equals this 
beautiful Barberry. It in of spreading habit, grow¬ 
ing extremely thick right from the base and requires 
but little nrumng t.» keen it in nhane. The MVM 
are small, light, green. ind towards Fall assume rich, 
brilliant color, the fruit <>r hemes becoming scarlet; 
absolutely hardy in all pints ol the country. 
Do*. 100 
10 to 15 inches. $1.00 $12.00 
15 to 20 inches. 2.00 15.00 
18 to 24 inches. 2.50 lH.(K) 
5-year specimen bushes, 60 cents each 6.00 
CARAGANA. Slbtrltl F* ■ 
CARAGANA ARBOR ESC ENS. Ve-v haidv. tall 
growing shrub, producing small yellow p< 
flowers in June; dark green wood and neat foliage. 
18 to 24 inches. $0.76 each 
24 to 30 inch specimens. I .OO each 
30 to 36 inch specimens. 1.60 rn« h 
36 to 40 inch specimens. 2.00 each 
C. PANICULATA. (Gray Dogwood.) One of the 
best native shrubs; free-flowering; very handsome 
when in bloom, and with its white fruits on red 
peduncles in the Fall. 
1 to 2 feet... $0.75 each 
2 to 3 foot specimens. 1.00 each 
SANGUINEA (European Red Oiser.) Branches 
deep red or purplish red; greenish white flowers 
are followed by black fruit. Very strong in group 
plantings. 
1 to 2 Jeet... $0.75 each 
2 to 3 foot specimens. 1.00 each 
3 to 4 foot specimens. 1.50 each 
4 to 6 foot gpodmeni. 1.75 each 
CYDONIA. Japan Quince 
CYDON1A JAPONICA. A shrub with spreading 
»piiiv branches; glossy leaves; flowers are a deep 
• nr let, in clusters. The quince-shaped, fragrant, 
golden-yellow fruit remains a long time in Summer. 
Kamo price aa Cornua Hanguinca. 
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