54 Hardy Perennial Planh 
The STORRS & HARRISON CO 
ECHINOPS ritro (Globe Thistle). 2 to 3 feet. Thistle-like 
plants wtih globular heads of deep metallic-blue flowers. 
Can be dried for winter decoration. 
Each, 26c; 3, 60c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. 
Z:DEIiWI:1SS<$> (Leontopodium alpinum). A splendid, typical 
Alpine plant, 4 to 6 inches; small yellow flowers, June to 
August, surrounded by starlike heads of leaves which are 
clothed with a dense white woolly substance. 
3, 55c; doz., $2.00; 100. $12.00. 
ERYNCHTJM amethystiniun (Sea Holly). A highly orna¬ 
mental plant growing 2 to 3 feet high, with hard, angular 
stalks; fine cut, spiny foliage. The true blue thistle, stems 
and bracts a glistening amethyst blue. 
25c each; 3, 60c; doz., $2.00. 
EUPATORIUM coelestinum. All-covering cymes of pretty 
purplish blue, ageratum-like flowers good for cutting. 2 feet. 
August to October. Valuable because of its scarce color for 
that season. 
3, 40c ; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00. 
EUPHORBIA corollata (Flowering Spurge). 2 feet. A 
branchy low-growing plant with fine stems and fcdiage, 
literally covered from June to August with loose umbels of 
pretty white flowers. Good for cutting in long sprays ; and 
one of the most charming midseason mist-flowers. 
3, 55c; doz., $2.00; 100, $10.00. 
—myrsinites<^. Small creeping plants of striking beauty, 
when protruding from wall pockets; or on the garden level, 
when the upright growth forms close ranks of 6-inch stems, 
covered with fleshy, oblong, concave pointed blue leaves in 
close spirals; the spring flowers yellow in crowded umbels. 
3, 70c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00, 
—polyclliroina.<$> 1 foot. Attractive hemispheres of many 
stems clothed with dark green, oblong leaves. Yellow flowers 
May and June, in 6-rayed umbels which snuggle into a 
whorl of leaves, also yellow tinged. 
3, 85c ; doz., $3.00 ; 100, $18.00. 
HARDY FERNS 
Many people go to the woods for wild ferns to tuck in here 
and there against shady foundations. Few live or prosper; but 
here is a list of hardy, nursery grown varieties, for that pur¬ 
pose. 
ADIANTUM pedatum (Maidenhair). Will do well in shade 
or sun, not particular as to soil. Needs moisture and good 
drainage. Its airy poise and delicate frond texture make it 
an excellent pot or rockery plant. Height 16 inches. 
ASPIDIUM acrostichofdes (Christmas Fern). 15 inches. 
“An evergreen fern,” best in shady location, deep green 
fronds and an excellent species for rock gardens. 
ASPIDIUM marginale (Evergreen Wood Fern). 18 inches, 
A valuable fern for rockeries. Fronds light green 3 to 4 
inches wide. 
ASPIDIUM spinulosum (Spinulose Wood Fern; Shield 
Fern). 18 inches. An “evergreen fern” with handsome and 
finely dissected fronds. Requires a rich moist location. 
A splendid fern for rockeries. 
OHOCDEA struthlopteris (Ostrich Fern). 3% feet. Very 
stately, likes partial shade and moisture, but does well in 
a dry location. 
Price; 3, 55c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. 
★ One each of the 5 varieties for $1.00. ★ 
PUNKIA (Day Lily). Thick-leaved, substantial plants valued 
even more for their foliage than for their flowers. They are 
also adaptable to a shady location, 
—subcordata alba (White Day Lily). Gracefully arching, 
very broad heart-shaped leaves of light green, with notice¬ 
able ribs. Prominent flowers in August; waxy white long 
tubes with flaring bells, pendent-like Lilies in whorled 
racemes, sweetly fragrant. Popular for low, narrow founda¬ 
tion planting along the east or north sides. 
3, 65c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. 
—undulata varieg'ata.'4> The leaves are broad and definitely 
fluted, pale green with a broad white central band and vary¬ 
ing streaks; the flower stems just long enough to clear the 
foliage clump; small pendent blue florets in loose racemes. 
12 to 18 inches. 3, 65c; doz., $2.00 ; 100, $12.00. 
GAIDDARDIA gfrandillora (Blanket Flower). Makes an 
unfailing supply of bloom in those rich, taw/ny shades so 
highly prized. Flowers often measure 3 inches in diameter, 
on clean 2-foot stems. A hard center of deep maroon is 
thickly bordered by petals of orange and yellow, ringed by 
circles of crimson, red and maroon. (Kelway’s improved 
strain). 3, 40c; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00. 
—Portola Hybrids. 2)4 to 3 feet. A new type of vigorous 
growth and flower production. Flowers extra large and per¬ 
fect, an ideal cutting type; brilliant coppery scarlet rimmed 
in gold. 3, 40c; doz., $1.50 ; 100, $8.00. 
GERBERA Jamesoni (Transvaal Daisy), Low plants with 
crisp wide leaves, bearing erect flower stems to 18 inches. 
The terminal flowers are daisy-like, single, often 4 inches 
and more across. Slightly variable in color but in general a 
soft coral-red very acceptable during the early autumn. 
Should be mulched heavily against severe frost, or else 
brought into the greenhouse—where they will bloom all 
winter. Each, 40c; 3, $1.00; doz., $3.50. 
GEUM. 1)4 feet. Brilliant, beautifully ruffled double flowers 
resembling Carnations, on long, slender upright stems. June 
to September. 
—Lady Stratheden. Bright golden yellow. 
—Mrs. Bradshaw. Showy double crimson-scarlet. 
Both: 3, 55c; doz., $2.00; 100, $10.00. 
HARDY GRASSES 
A few clumps of these beautiful hardy grasses give an air 
of tropic luxuriance, and piquant animation. Gracillima is 
the finest, densest, darkest and most sinous. The Eulalias are 
about equal as to height (4 feet) and quality of plumage, 
which make excellent dried bouquets for winter. The Ribbon 
grass, being dwarf, is used for edging. 
EUDADIA. Hardy grasses of interesting character, very use¬ 
ful as solitary clumps on the lawn, or as 4- to 5-ft. back¬ 
grounds, and borders. 
— grracillima univittata (Japan Rush). Narrow green 
leaves. 
—japonica variegfata. Long narrow leaves, striped white. 
EDYMUS gflaucus (Blue Lyme Grass). 2)4 to 3 feet, the 
narrow silvery blue leaves arching to the ground. Valuable 
for a blue binding edge to shrubbery. 
EESTUCA g‘laiica<^ (Blue Fescue), 12 inches. Just grass, 
but delightful as it grows in narrow-leaved dense tufts, a 
pretty bright blue. Much used among rocks, and for edging 
perennials. 
3, 55c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. 
PHAliARIS arundinacea variegrata (Ribbon Grass). V/j 
to 2 feet. Broad leaves striped lengthwise with creamy 
white; for edging. 
Except as noted; 3, 40c; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00. 
