Eupatorium Golestinium is fine for Fall cutting 
DIANTHUS 
~ARENARIUS. A pretty rock plant growing about 
six inches high with gray green foliage and 
fringed blossoms of pale lavender. It is a free 
bloomer and gives a very pleasing effect 
among the rocks from June until August. 
*ARVENENSIS. A dainty alpine gem. Forms 
compact, minature tufts of glaucous 
green which are covered with bright 
pink flowers on three inch stems dur¬ 
ing June. Charming for the rocks. Each 
30c, per three 75c. 
*DELTOIDES (Maiden Pink). A splendid creeper 
especially suited for use among the rocks or 
the dwarf border. It is covered with a multi¬ 
tude of small bright pink flowers during the 
early summer. 
CDELTOIDES “MAJOR STEARNS.” A popular Eng¬ 
lish variety which is a gem for the rockery. 
The foliage is dull bronze green, and the 
flowers are a vivid crimson. It is a sheet of 
bloom during June and July. 
PLUMARIUS SEMPERFLORENS. The Old Fashioned 
Pinks with spicy scented flowers of shades 
of red, pink and rose. Many are double with 
dual toned effects. Some of them are finely 
lacinated. They are ideal for cutting and the 
border. June and July blooming. 18 inches. 
Each 20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 
25 $2.50. 
LATIFOLIUS ATROCOCCINEUS. Sometimes called 
the Ever-Blooming Sweet William because of 
it being in bloom from June well into the 
summer. Large double crimson flowers that 
resemble medium sized Carnations. A very at¬ 
tractive and fragrant cut flower. 12 inches. 
Each 20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 
$2.50. 
DICENTRA 
«EXIMEA(The Ever-Blooming Bleeding Heart). One 
of the finest plants for general use in the 
border. The foliage is handsome, being a 
bright shade of green and clearly lacinated 
with a plumy effect. Showy racemes of pink 
heart-shaped flowers throughout the season. 
Recommended. 12 inches. 
SPECTABILIS. The true Bleeding Heart of Grand¬ 
mother’s garden. An established favorite that 
is always in demand for a bright display in 
the border. Graceful, drooping branches filled 
with deep rose hearts during June. Strong 
plants. Each 35c, per three 90c, per 10 $2.50. 
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS 
True Bleeding Heart 
digitalis “the snirlet 
The improved Foxglove 
DIGITALIS 
CLOXINAEFLORA (Foxglove). Long a favorite be¬ 
cause of the tall graceful spikes of drooping, 
cup-shaped flowers in bright colors. During 
June and July this fine biennial makes a 
marvelous display in the border. Three to 
four feet. Rose, Purple, White or Mixed. Each 
20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
THE SHIRLEY. Handsome full spikes, four feet 
tall, with flowers of different shades of rose, 
purple, pink, and white. In many cases they 
are marked with chocolate. A beautiful blend¬ 
ing of colors for the border. 
DICTAMNUS 
FRAXINELLA. One of the aristocrats for the bor¬ 
der. It increases in beauty each succeeding 
year, never becoming straggly or unsightly. 
Uniform, semi-dwarf bushes of glossy green 
foliage from which arise the pretty flower 
spikes during June. The entire plant has a 
delicate citron fragrance. Recommended. Two 
colors—Rose or White. 
DESMODIUM 
PENDULIFLORUM. The fine Sweet Pea Shrub that 
has the habits of a herbaceous plant. By Fall 
it makes a bushy plant from four to five feet 
tall simply covered in September and October 
with wine red, pea-shaped blossoms. A fine 
specimen for the border. Each 35c, per three 
90c, per 10 $2.50. 
DORONICUM 
EXCELSUM. Large golden yellow single Daisies that 
bloom early in the Spring. Eighteen inch 
stems that boldly hold the bright blossoms. 
It is a recommended cut flower. Should be 
planted in the early Fall, but can be moved 
early in the Spring. 
DRABA 
*REPENS. A splendid, compact alpine which forms 
mats of bright green foliage. In June it is a 
carpet of small golden yellow flowers. A close 
growing variety that is especially adaptable 
to rock work. 6 inches. 
EUPATORIUM 
COELESTINUM (Hardy Ageratum). This is a fine 
border plant, and is especially valuable as it 
gives a rich show of lavender blue in August 
and September when this color is scarce in 
the garden. The fluffy flower heads are fine 
for cutting. 18 inches. 
EUPHORBIA 
COROLLATA. Large panicles of single white flowers 
on stiff, wiry stems. Has somewhat the ap¬ 
pearance of Baby’s Breath, but the flowers are 
bigger and come into bloom later during the 
first part of July. It is widely used and recom¬ 
mended as a filler for cut flowers. 2 feet. 
*POLYCHROMA. A very unusual and distinctive 
item for the rockery or low border. Very 
symmetrical in habit about one foot high 
which is covered in May with light yellow 
flower bracts. As the flowers age they turn 
to various shades of bright golden yellow. It 
never becomes unruly and always has the 
appearance of a neat specimen. Each 30c, per 
three 75c. 
FESTUCA 
SCLAUCA. The Blue Festue Grass that is so widely 
used because of its dwarf steel-blue foliage. 
The small spiked tufts are colorful in the 
rockery and can be used as a dwarf edging 
plant. 6 inches. 
FUNKIA 
MEDIA VARIECATED. A bedding plant of merit. 
Light green foliage attractively bordered with 
yellow. When used in the border the leaves 
are sharply contrasted with the deep green. 
While used principally for its foliage, during 
July pretty lavender flowers are borne on 12 
inch stems. 
LANCEOLATA. Narrow, glossy leaves in tufts. Dur¬ 
ing late July there is a profusion of lilac 
blossoms on stiff erect one foot stems. A very 
dependable variety. 
SUBCORDATA CRANDIFLORA ALBA (August 
Lily). One of the best with broad leaves of 
bright light green. In August waxy-white 
flowers appear on one foot stems. An ideal 
variety for bedding or for edging. 
CYPSOPHILA 
BRISTOL FAIRY. This glorious double Baby's 
Breath is an introduction of merit. In June 
it is a shower of large double white flowers. 
A great improvement and highly recom¬ 
mended. Unrivalled as a cut flower, and give' 
a misty, dainty appearance in the border. 3 
feet. Grown from grafted stock. Each 30c, per 
three 7 5c, per 10 $2.25. 
PANICULATA. The fine old fashioned Baby’s- 
Breath. It forms a symmetrical bush that in 
June is a mass of single white flowers. As a 
filler for cut flowers it is in great demand. 3 
feet. Each 20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20 
per 25 $2.50. 
CYPSOPHILA “BRISTOL FAIRY" 
Recommended for cutting 
The more widely known Euphorbia polychroma is, the more popular it becomes. From late May until well into the sum¬ 
mer it is a symmetrical ball of deep golden yellow. 
Like Dictamnus fraxinella, it improves with age and never becomes unruly or unsighlty. Equally effective in the rockery 
or low border. 
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