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THE WAYSIDE GARDENS CO., MENTOR, OHIO 
Dicentra - Bleeding Heart 
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♦Eximia (Plumy Bleeding Heart). A dwarf-growing sort, 
with beautiful, finely cut foliage and showy racemes 
of pretty pink flowers throughout the season. Too 
much cannot be said for this fine border plant as it 
is equally at home in full shade or sun and per¬ 
fectly hardy anywhere.$1.75 
Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart or Seal Flower). An old- 
fashioned favorite; its long racemes of graceful 
heart-shaped pink flowers are always attractive; it 
is used also for forcing in the house, and is perfectly 
at home in any part of the hardy border, and espe¬ 
cially valuable for planting in clumps. 2.50 
Dictamnus - Gas Plant or Fraxinella 
Fraxinella alba. 1-75 
Fraxinella rubra caucasicus. Is the better of the two, 
with rose-pink flower spike . 1-75 
Digitalis - Foxglove 
Ambigua or grandiflora. 2- to 3-foot spikes in June and 
July. A hardy plant, with yellowish flowers, marked 
with brown. Effective in groups in wild garden. This 
is a good perennial species.1-75 
Giant Shirley Hybrids. The flower heads are over 3 feet 
long, crowded with big. bell-shaped blossoms. Colors 
range from white and shell-pink to deepest rose, 
many attractively dotted crimson or chocolate .... 1.75 
Gloxiniaeflora. 3 to 4 feet. June and July. A popular va¬ 
riety, deep purple. Robust habit .• • • 1-50 
Gloxiniaeflora alba. 2 feet. June and July. The white- 
flowered Foxglove. 1*50 
Gloxiniaeflora rosea. 3 to 4 feet. June and July; tall 
spikes of rose-pink flowers. 1-50 
Isabellina. A lovely cream-yellow sort of medium 
height, producing 3 to 4 flower spikes to a plant. It 
is beyond doubt the nicest of all the Foxgloves.1.75 
Laevigata. A dignified and handsome perennial Fox¬ 
glove. Bronzy yellow flowers with whitish lip. 2.00 
Dodecatheon - American Cowslip 
♦Meadia (Shooting Star). A pretty perennial, with rose- 
colored or sometimes white flowers in May or June, 
on 8- to 10-inch stems. This is sometimes called 
"American Cyclamen." It thrives in rich, moist 
woods, in the open border or rock garden. 1.25 
Doronicum - Leopardbane 
Caucasicum. Large, bright yellow flowers, one of the 
most effective early spring-flowering perennials. 
Effective in a hardy border. It is a splendid flower for 
cutting, as it carries well and stands a long time in 
water. 2.00 
Draba - Whitlow Grass 
Fladnizensis (Androsacea). A very hardy species from 
the Arctic regions. Produces a profusion of yellow 
flowers from March to May. Fine for rock garden... 3.25 
Olympica (Bruniaefolia). A lovely dwarf variety about 
4 inches high with golden flowers in large quantities 
in June. It is a native of Greece. Plants quite often 
vary in habit and form. 3.25 
Dracocephalum - Dragonhead 
♦Ruyscliiamim japonicum. Flowers blue; central lobe of 
corolla with a blue border and white spots, might be 
called a blue Physostegia. 2 feet. July and August. .. 2.00 
Dryas - Mountain Avens 
♦♦Octopetala. Very choice plant for the Alpine garden. 
Forms flat carpets of deep green foliage, and when 
well established bears immense white anemone-like 
blossoms. Very choice. 3.25 
Echinops - Globe Thistle 
Ritro. Interesting and showy thistle-like plants with 
globular heads of deep metallic blue flowers during 
July and August, which can bo dried and remain at¬ 
tractive for a long time. 2 to 3 feet high. 1.75 
Edraianthus - Wahlenbergia 
IhilmaticiiH. Low border or rock plant about 3 to 4 
inches high, producing blue flowers not unlike the 
Platycodon; this plant is very rare . 2.50 
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Epigaea - Trailing Arbutus Doz 100 
♦Repens (Mayflower). Likes acid soil, therefore plant in 
some place where lime will not hurt it. Very difficult 
to transplant. Sent only at your risk. Strong plants. . $3.25 $22.50 
Epilobium - Willow-herb or Rose-bay 
Angustifolium. Blush-white flowers; very showy among 
shrubbery. 3 to 4 feet high. Flowering from June to 
August.j. 2.00 15.00 
Epimedium - Barrenwort 
♦Macrantlium. A dwarf-growing plant suitable for shady 
position in the rock garden or edge of border, with 
leathery, bronzy foliage and panicles of small, 
sulphur-yellow flowers in May . 4.00 30.00 
Erigeron - Fleabane 
♦Alpinus. A dwarf species suitable only for rock gardens. 
Plant bears an attractive head of purplish flowers 
throughout the summer . 2.50 18.00 
Elatior. A medium sized plant, rather of airy growth. 
Completely covered with small, Daisy-like, purple 
flowers in July. Lovely in border or good tall plants 
for rockery. About 2 feet in height. 2.00 15.00 
Macranthus. A fine hardy perennial with violet flowers, 
effectively used in mass plantings in borders together 
with Hardy Asters, Bocconia or other tall plants for 
backgrounds . 2.00 15.00 
Speciosus. Large, handsome blue flowers, violet tinted 
and yellow centers during June and July; fine for 
cutting . 2.00 15.00 
Erinus 
♦♦Alpinus roseus. Pretty rosettes of foliage and racemes 
of rosy purple flowers. A first rate rock plant and also 
invaluable for establishing on old walls or between 
steps. 4 inches. May and June.. 1.75 12.00 
♦♦Alpinus albus. White form of the above . 2.00 15.00 
Eryngium - Sea-Holly 
Amethystinum (syn. Oliverianum). The true blue This¬ 
tle, with amethyst stems and bracts. 2 feet high. 
At its best in July and August.. 2.50 18.00 
Giganteum. A very fine giant variety. The plant is very 
strong, entirely blue-green. When cut and dried, it 
makes one of the finest specimens for winter decora¬ 
tions. 2 feet high; lovely in August. 2.50 18.00 
Planum. Branching heads of steel-blue flowers; stems 
and bracts of a glistening metallic sheen; about 30 
inches high. At its best in July and August . 1.50 10.00 
Erysimum - Rock Wallflower or Hedge-Mustard 
*PulchelIum (Fairy Wallflower). Dwarf plant with D ° Z 10 ° 
sulphur-yellow flowers. Six Inches high; good rock 
Plant .$1.75 112.00 
Erythraea 
Diffusa. A charming little Alpine plant which does 
best in a dry, sandy soil in light shade. A lovely and 
very valuable little rock plant. In summer it is 
covered with clear pink flowers on stems 4 inches 
. 3.25 22.50 
Eupatorium - Hemp Agrimony; Hardy Ageratum 
Ageratoidee (Thoroughwort). A useful border plant of 
strong free growth, 3 to 3 feet high, with minute 
white flowers in dense heads; splendid for cutting in 
August and September . $1.76 
Coelestinum. A pretty, hardy plant, with light purple 
flowers similar to the Ageratum; in flower from 
August until frost. 12 to 24 inches. Good cut flower . . 1.75 
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Euphorbia - Spurge, Milkwort 
Corollata (Flowering Spurge). Showy and useful plant 
growing about 24 inches high, and bearing from June 
till August umbels of pure white flowers much like 
the Baby’s Breath and excellent for cutting . 1.50 10.00 
Myrsimtes. A pretty prostrate species, bluish foliage, 
with crowded heads of yellow flowers . 1.75 12.00 
♦Polychroma (Epithymoides). A beautiful formal plant 
growing 1 foot high, forming a hemispherical clump 
covered with yellow flowers in May and June. Excel¬ 
lent border or rock plant . 3.25 22.60 
HARDY VARIETIES Doz. 
Adiantum pedatum (Hardy Maidenhair Fern). Most at¬ 
tractive of our native Ferns; black stems with deli¬ 
cate green fronds; does well in moist spots..$1.75 
♦Aspidium acrostichoides (Wood Fern). (Polystichum). 
An evergreen species with deep green, divided fronds, 
should be planted in a shady position. 12 inches.... 1.75 
Aspidium spinulosum (Dryopteris spinulosa). (Spinulosa 
Wood Fern). An evergreen variety that requires rich, 
well drained soil. 18 to 24 inches . . 1.75 
Asple-nium filix-foemina (Lady Fern). Grows in shade 
or sun. Large and handsome. 3 feet. 2.00 
Cystopteris bulbifera (Bladder Fern). Light green 
fronds which attain a length of nearly 3 feet, make 
it useful for massing on moist banks or for lining 
walks where a low carpet effect is desired. Plant the 
crowns just at the surface and 8 inches apart . . . . 1.75 
Dicksonia punctilobula (Dennstaedtia punctilobula) 
(Hay-scented or Gossamer Fern). Grows well in 
either sun or shade. 18 to 24 inches. Very erect with 
broad fronds, of a soft, woolly texture.1.75 
♦Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive Fern). Requires wet places 
either in sun or shade. 12 inches . 1.75 
Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern). Erect fronds, 
drooping at tips, with bright cinnamon-colored spores 
at ends of fronds; a very conspicuous variety . 2.00 
Osmimda Claytoniana (Interrupta). A distinct and very 
beautiful native species; foliage velvety green, with 
prominent brown spores in middle of fronds . . . 2.00 
Osmunda regalis (The Royal Fern). Wonderful in 
damp, marshy places, where its rich yellowish green 
foliage and golden stems make very striking sub¬ 
jects . 2.00 
♦Polypodhim vulgar© (Common Polypody). One of the 
best evergreen species for rockwork. Grows 4 to 10 
inches high, forming dense mats. Plant about 4 to 6 
inches apart for quick results and cover the new 
bulbs slightly . 1.75 
Strutbiopteris grermanica (The Ostrich Fern). A very 
graceful species with finely cut pinnules, growing 2 
te 3_ feet high . 1.75 
♦Woodsia obtusa. Large rosettes of curious hoary foliage. 
Fronds 1 foot in length; very free flowering. 2.00 
Funkia - Plantain-lily or Japanese Day-lily 
Coerulea lanceolata. Broad green leaves; blue flowers 
from July to August . 1.75 
♦Lancifolia. Long, narrow leaves, dull green, produced 
in abundance; lilac-blue flowers during July and 
August; excellent plant for shade and edging . .. 1.25 
Subcordata grandiflora. Very large, pure white, lily 
shape, fragrant flowers in August and September . . 2.00 
Variegata. Variegated foliage; blue flowers. Beautiful 
edging plant . 1.75 
Gaillardia- Blanket Flower 
Giant Portola Hybrids. Even larger than the Improved 
English Strain Giant Hybrids with greater variation 
of colors. 1.75 
Improved English Strain Giant Hybrids. In lovely 
shades of orange, yellow, and red all summer and 
fall . 1.25 
Galax 
Aphylla. A pretty little evergreen from the mountains 
of North Carolina, having shining red or green 
leaves. Stalks a foot high, bearing many small, white 
flowers. Hardy in cold latitudes . 1.50 
Galega - Goat's Rue 
Officinalis nana rosea flore pleno. Very fine double pink 
variety; rather rare .. 1.75 
Galium - Ladies' Bedstraw 
♦Atropurpureum. Erect, thin stems, topped with many 
attractive, small, purple flowers used to lighten the 
effect of heavier flowers. It is also good in rockeries 
and on banks. The general effect is that of the Gyp- 
sophila. It is because of the legend that one of these 
plants was in the ha.y on which the Mother of Christ 
rested that it received the name of Ladies’ Bedstraw. 1.76 
Gaultheria 
Procumbens (Aromatic Wintergreen). A low ever¬ 
green, with bright green leaves. Flowers white, fol¬ 
lowed by the bright red berries, which remain until 
the next season. Give the bed a covering of leaves. 
It takes a whole season to establish this plant. 
Clumps . i .75 
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