AMERICA'S FINEST HARDY PLANTS AND ROCK PLANTS 
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Genista - Dyers-Greenweed 
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♦Juncea. A very fine little spring shrub about 2 feet 
high with silky, small leaves; the flowers are freely 
produced in drooping heads. It is the hardiest of the 
Genistas . ...$3.25 $22.50 
♦Sa-srlttalis (Dwarf Prostrate Broom). The stems are 
curiously winged like an arrow, pealike flowers in 
clustered heads in June. Plant in warm, sheltered 
part of rock garden. Plant is about 6 inches high . . 2.50 18.00 
Gentiana - Gentian 
♦Andrews!. One of the most fascinating native plants. 
The flowers, which are tightly closed, are borne at the 
top of a stem from 6 to 8 inches long, and are an 
intense deep blue. Blooms best in moist places. July 
and October.. 1.75 12.00 
Cruciata. The ubiquitous little cluster headed Gentian 
of the entire Alpine ranges. The small bright blue 
flowers are four-lobed. August and September flower¬ 
ing ... 3.50 25.00 
Freyniana. A beautiful plant in the way of Gentiana 
Septemfida and possibly a geographical form of it. 
Quite low growing, it sends out short trailing shoots, 
set with pairs of dark glossy leaves and ending in 
two or three large bells of bright blue. Rarely ex¬ 
ceeds six inches in height. 3.50 25.00 
♦Lagodechiana. Easily grown and resembles the Septem¬ 
fida. It is, however, prostrate. Not over 2 to 3 inches 
high, flowering July. . 3.25 22.50 
♦Purdomi. A new species introduced by Purdom, and a 
fine addition to the list of Gentians. Lovely blue 
flowers in July and August. 3.25 22.50 
♦Septemfida. A very easily grown variety about 9 to 12 
inches high with clustered heads of sapphire-blue in 
midsummer .. 3.25 22.50 
Sceptrum. An erect-growing plant from 2 to 4 feet high, 
with dark blue, bell-shaped flowers during August 
and September. Lovely in open woods in half-shade; 
loves a peaty soil . 3.50 25.00 
Geranium - Crane's-bill 
Pratense. Large blue flowers in pairs on stems 2 14 feet 
high. Very handsome plant for border . 1.75 12.00 
Pratense album. Very handsome white variety of the 
Meadow Crane’s-bill . 1.75 12.00 
Grandiflora. The handsome serrated foliage and large 
lilac blossoms produced all summer, make it one of 
the best. Plant is compact and bushy, about 18 inches 
high, and does well in light shade or full sun.2.50 18.00 
♦Sanguineiim. Attractive foliage and bright crimson flow¬ 
ers all summer. 18 inches . . 2.00 15.00 
♦Sanguineum album. Fine rock plant; white form of the 
above . 2.00 15.00 
Gerbera - Transvaal Daisy 
Jamesoni Giant Hybrids. A lovely mixture of brilliant 
orange, pink, and yellow shadings; in pots, available 
in spring only. 3.00 20.00 
Geum - Avens 
Coccineum, Mrs. Bradshaw (Chiloense). A splendid 
variety, with large, double flowers of a fiery orange- 
red, blooming nearly all summer. 1.75 12.00 
Lady Stratheden. A new introduction of great merit. 
Rich golden yellow blossoms, counterpart of Mrs. 
Bradshaw . . 1.75 12.00 
Gillenia - Indian Physic-plant 
Trifoliata. A lovely plant for a shady place in rockery 
or border . 1.75 12.00 
Globularia - Globe Daisy 
♦Trichosantha (Globe Daisy). A dwarf, tufted little plant 
with beautiful lavender flower heads. Does well in 
front of a well draind border and is a brilliant picture 
in the rock garden . 1.75 12.00 
Grasses, Hardy Ornamental 
Elymus glaucus (Blue Lime Grass). Handsome Grass 
with narrow, glaucous silvery foliage. Well adapted 
for the border or edge of beds with taller sorts. 
About 18 inches high. 1.60 10.00 
GRASSES—Continued. 
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Eranthus ravennae (Plume Grass or Pampas). 10 to 
12 feet high, frequently throwing up 30 to 50 flower 
spikes topped with silvery plumes.$2.50 $18.00 
Eulalia gracillima univittata (Japan Rush). Graceful 
habit, with very narrow foliage, of a bright color, 
with a silvery midrib; 6 to 7 feet, with fine plumes . . 1.50 10.00 
Eulalia japonica. Long, narrow, graceful green foliage, 
and in flower the attractive silvery grey plumes are 
6 to 7 feet high. 1.75 12.00 
Eulalia japonica variegata. Very ornamental; long, 
narrow leaves, striped green, white, and often pink or 
yellow . 1.75 12.00 
Eulalia japonica zebrina (Zebra Grass). The long blades 
of this variety are marked wth broad, yellow bands 
across the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen 
plant for the lawn. 6 to 10 feet high and silvery 
plumes . 2.00 15.00 
Festuca. glauca (Blue Fescue Grass). 12 to 15 inches. 
Grown for dense tufts of very narrow, bluish leaves. 
Used for edgings or for contrast with darker foliage 1.50 10.00 
Pennisetum japonicum (Fountain Grass). A beautiful 
Grass whose flower heads are produced in the greatest 
profusion. Color rich mahogany, conspicuously tipped 
with white. 1.75 12.00 
Phalaris arundinacea variegata (Variegated Ribbon 
Grass). Leaves longitudinally striped with white; 
very ornamental; sometimes runs wild about old 
places. 18 inches. 1.50 10.00 
Gypsaphila - Chalk-Plant; Baby's Breath 
Bristol Fairy. A wonderful new introduction. Bristol 
Fairy produces large panicles of double, white 
flowers, in which the individual blossom is larger, and 
of the purest white. It also flowers continuously 
throughout the summer . 3.00 20.00 
Paniculata compacta. When in bloom in August and 
September it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in 
height and as much through, of minute white flowers 
having a beautiful gauzelike appearance . 1.25 8.00 
Paniculata fiorc pleno. A light and graceful cut flower, 
compatible with all others, no matter of what shape 
or color; masses of minute double white flowers. 
(Plants offered are grafted, and we guarantee all 
plants to be double) . 3.50 25.00 
♦Ripens. A beautiful trailing plant for the rockery, 
with clouds of small, white and pink flowers in July 
and August . 1.50 10.00 
♦Repens rosea. A pale pink-flowered form of the above 
variety; both lovely in the rock garden or in the dry 
wall . 1-50 10.00 
Rokejeka (Acutifolia). Biush white ’’Baby’s Breath.” 
Tall grower, and a good cut flower . 1.50 10.00 
Helenium - Sneezewort 
deep golden 
i 5 to 6 feet 
Autumnale superltum. Broad heads of 
yellow flowers in late summer. Growf 
high . 
Autumnale nihrum. A splendid variety; deep bronze- 
red, changing to terra cotta, 5 to 6 feet. September. . 
Bigelovi. Quick growing, branching plants. 3 to 4 feet 
high; quite showy during August with terminal 
clusters of deep yellow flowers; brown centered .... 
Pumilum Magniflcum. Large, golden yellow flowers; 
one of the most tloriferous and useful border plants 
in cultivation. Early, flowering from July to October. 
Can be successfully used in place of Coreopsis where 
a more restrained plant is required. Height 12 to 
18 inches . 
Riverton Beautv. Pure lemon-yellow, with large disc of 
purplish black. 3 to 4 feet high; early fall . 
Riverton Gem. Old gold suffused with bright terra cotta, 
changing to wallflower-red. 3 to 4 feet high. From 
August to October. 
Helianthemum - Sun Rose or Rock Rose 
♦Album plenum. Double white. 
♦Buttercup. Golden yellow; single . 
♦Clara Middleton. Single; rich orange. 
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♦Sudbury Gem. Single, crimson-bronze . 
♦Choice Mixed Varieties.. . 
We offer 3-inch pot plants ready to bloom, 
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Helianthus- Perennial Sunflower Doz 
Maximilian!. The latest of all. Golden yellow flowers in 
graceful sprays 6 feet long, in October. Fine for 
cutting .$1.50 
Mollis. An improved variety of tall growth and having 
large flowers. A decided improvement and most 
beautiful sort . . . . 1.50 
Multiflorus fl. pi. Clear yellow; closely resembling a 
small Dahlia in shape and finish. 4 feet high . 1.75 
►Sparcifolius. The best of the summer-blooming varieties 
of hardy Sunflowers. Flowers 3 inches in dameter and 
freely produced. Plant grows 3 to 4 feet high, and 
spreads rapidly. Fine for the border, and for plant¬ 
ing among shrubs . 1.60 
Helichrysum - Strawflower 
♦Bracteatum. While this is commonly understood to be 
annual, the perennial form was sent to us from Eng¬ 
land. Grows about 114 to 2 feet tall with many 
golden yellow strawlike flowers. Is profuse in flower¬ 
ing and a fine border plant. 3.25 
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Heliopsis - Orange Sunflower 
Pitcheriana. A desirable variety. The flowers are of a 
beautiful deep golden yellow, about 2 inches in diame¬ 
ter, very thick texture and a useful cut flower. Stems 
3 feet high, from July to August . . 1,50 10.00 
Scarbra excelsa. Chrome-yellow flowers, turning to a 
bright yellow as they mature. These are almost 
double. Plant about 3 feet high, and from mid-July 
to the end or September makes an effective display. . 1.75 12.00 
Helipterum - Australian Everlasting 
♦Anthenoides. Grows about 18 inches high, somewhat 
spreading in habit. The white flowers are profusely 
produced.. 2.50 18.00 
Helleborus - Christmas Rose or Lenten Rose 
Niger. Very large, white solitary flower, flushed with 
purple. Excellent in shady places. Leaves ever¬ 
green. 1 foot. Blooming period, February-March. 
Strong field plants . 8.00 60.00 
Strong 3-year pot plants. 4.00 30.00 
Hemerocallis - Day Lilies 
Aurantiaca. A strong growing and free flowering va¬ 
riety, producing rich orange-yellow flowers in early 
summer. 2 feet . .. 1.75 12.00 
Dr. Regel. Handsome, rich orange-yellow flowers in 
May. Very fragrant. Fine for cutting. 114 feet ..... 1.50 10.00 
Flava (Lemon Lily). Sweet scented, clear full yellow. 
2% feet. Flowers in June... . 2.00 15.00 
Uorham. A strong grower. 3 to 3% feet high, large, 
trumpet-shaped flowers; rich golden yellow, with 
Indian yellow markings. June and July. 2.00 15.00 
Fulva (Brown Day Lily). Coppery orange, shaded 
crimson. 3 feet. July . 1.50 10.00 
Kwanso. Large, double-flowered variety with rich 
golden bronze flowers in July and August.1.75 12.00 
MiddendorlYi major. A very striking variety, with 
huge, rich, orange-yellow flowers in summer. . . 1.50 10.00 
Thunbergi. Much like Flava, but flowers a month later. 
Spikes 2 to 3 feet tall, pale yellow blossoms . 1.50 10.00 
Below we are offering six new Hybrid Hemerocallis of great 
merit. There is no doubt in our minds that when they become a 
little cheaper they will replace the old sorts. We suggest you start 
a collection of these lovely Lemon Lilies; enjoy them now. Each 
Bay State. Brilliant and glistening deep yellow flowers on 4-foot 
stems. In full bloom about June 28th. Free blooming and 
robust in growth .. ... .$0.80 
Gypsy. Brilliant deep orange flowers on 3-foot slender stem 
in full bloom July 5th. Stems are slender and plant of 
medium size. A showy plant for the small border ..80 
J. A. Crawford. Rich apricot-yellow shaded light cadmium. 
Many flowers on 4-foot stems; at their best about June 25th. 
A lovely plant which looks well in light shade.80 
Lemona. Delicate and pale lemon-yellow flowers on 4 *4 -foot 
stems. Blooms are at their best July 1st. One of the finest 
large blooms, much like a large Japanse Iris in form.80 
Mrs. YV. H. YY'yman. Lovely light pale lemon-yellow flowers on 
4-foot stems. In full bloom August 1st. Very free-blooming 
and lasts a long time. Latest to bloom of all Hemerocallis . .80 
The Gem. Rich, deep orange-yellow flowers on 314- to 4-foot 
stems. In full bloom June 20th. Very finely formed bloom, 
equal to the best Lilies; truly a gem..80 
