OFFICE: On Grounds, Route 22, 1 14 Miles West of Milwaukee Ave. 
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FUNKIA—HOSTA; PLANTAIN LILY 
The Plantain Lilies are amonj the easiest plants to man¬ 
age; their broad, massive foliage makes them attractive 
subjects for the border even when not in bloom. They 
succeed equally well in the sun or shade. 
Coerulea Lanceolata —Broad green leaves. Flowers from 
July to August. Color lilac. each 25c; per 10 $2.25 
Glauca —A very fine Japanese species with large blue-gray 
leaves. It makes a' fine specimen plant in the border 
and may also be used in the rock garden. 
each 50c; per 10 $4.50 
Robusta Elegans —A very robust grower, heavily margined 
variegated leaves of yellow and deep green foliage. 
Grows about 2)4 feet high. Blooms bluish-lavender. 
each 25c; per 10 $2.25 
Subcordata Grandiflora—White. each 30c; per 10 $2.75 
Variegated—Variegated foliage; bluish mauve flowers. A 
beautiful edging plant. each 25c; per 10 $2.25 
GAILLARDIA—BLANKET FLOWER 
Grandiflora—One of the showiest hardy plants, growing 
about 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny 
position; beginning to flower in June, they continue the 
entire season. The large flowers are of gorgeous color¬ 
ing. The center is dark red-brown, while the petals 
are marked with rings of brilliant crimson, orange and 
Vermillion, and often a' combination of all in one flower; 
excellent for cutting. each 20c; per 10 $1.80 
GENTIANA—GENTIAN 
Andrewsi (Bottle Gentian). One of the most fascinating 
native plants. The flowers, which are tightly closed, 
are borne at the tops of a stem from 6 to 8 inches long, 
and are an intense deep blue. Blooms best in moist, sun¬ 
ny places. July and October. each 20c; per 10 $1.80 
GERANIUM—HARDY GERANIUM 
Ibericum—Large bluish-violet flowers. 12 inch. June. 
each 20c; per 10 $1.80 
Sanguineum —10-12 inches; carmine; June-August. 
each 25c; per 10 $2.25 
GEUM 
Coccineum —Large double flowers of orange-red. 
each 25c; per 10 $2.25 
GLOBULARIA—GLOBE DAISY 
Trichosantha —Dark blue fluffy balls during summer. Shrub¬ 
by plants for the hardy garden or rockery. 
each 20c; per 10 $1.80 
GYPSOPHILA-BABY’S BREATH 
GYPSOPHILA—BABY’S BREATH 
The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a' sunny posi¬ 
tion, and on account of their gracefully arranged large 
panicles of minute flowers should be in every garden. 
Bristol Fairy—Early double pure white large flowering per¬ 
ennial Baby’s Breath. New form blooming early and 
producing second crop of spikes after first have been cut. 
each 35; per 10 $3.25 
Paniculata—This is the favorite old-fashioned single flower¬ 
ing variety, a plant possessing a grace not often found 
in any other flower. When in bloom during July and 
August it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in 
height, and as much through, of minute pure white flow¬ 
ers, forming a beautiful gauze-like appearance. When 
cut it is exquisite in combination with other flowers. 
each 20c; per 10 $1.80 
Repens—An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with 
clouds of small white flowers in July and August. 
each 20c; per 10 $1.80 
HELENIUM—SNEEZEWORT 
The Heleniums are tall autumnal plants which are close¬ 
ly rated to the Sunflower. The blooming period is from 
June to the end of September and during this time the 
plants are covered with flowers of mahogany-crimson, 
coppery-bronze, lemon-yellow, and light and dark rich 
yellows. The flowers are flat and are borne in large 
heads of clusters. 
Autumnale Rubrum—Grows 3 to 4 feet, during August and 
September it has flowers. Oxblood-red changing to terra 
cotta. Makes a wonderful display. 
Riverton Beauty. 
Riverton Gem—2 to 4 feet. Covered from August to Oc¬ 
tober with brilliant old gold and splashes of darker 
shades, changing later to wallflower-red. 
each 25c; per 10 $2.25 
HELIANTHEMUM—ROCK, or SUN ROSE 
Mutabile—Low-growing evergreen plants forming large 
clumps, completely covered with bloom during July and 
August. Pale rose changing to lilac, then to white. 
8 to 12 inches. Excellent for rockeries. 
each 20c; per 10 $1.80 
HELIANTHUS—SUNFLOWER 
Multiflorus FI. PI.—3-5 feet; like a double yellow Dahlis; 
Aug.-Sept. each 25c; per 10 $2.25 
HELICHRYSUM 
Lanatum—A tender perennial cultivated for its wooly stems 
and wooly leaves. It can be used as an edging in rib¬ 
bon borders or as an ornament in lawn vases. Cream- 
white color. each 20c; per 10 $1.80 
HELIOPSIS—ORANGE SUNFLOWER 
A very brilliant border plant, resembling a double sun¬ 
flower; flowers are double yellow; produced on long 
wiry stems; an excellent cut flower. 
Pitcheriana—3-4 feet high. The flowers are of a beautiful 
deep golden yellow color about 2 inches in diameter; of 
very thick texture and blooms all Summer. 
each 20c; per 10 $1.80 
HEMEROCALLIS—YELLOW DAY LILY 
The Day Lillies are magnificent hardy plants and are 
undoubtedly among the finest plants for ordinary garden 
culture. The flowers are produced in spikes of from six 
to a dozen blooms, opening in succession, and many 
have a delightful fragrance. 
Dr. R’egel—Handsome rich and orange yellow flowers in 
May. each 25c; per 10 $2.25 
Flava (Lemon Lily). Sweet scented, clear full yellow. 
Grows 2)4 feet. Flowers in June, each 25c; per 10 $2.25 
Fulva (Brown Day Lily). Coppery orange, shaded crimson. 
3 feet. each 20c; per 10 $1.80 
Thunbergi—Much like Fla'va, but flowers in July, a month 
later and 6 to 10 inches of the upper portion of the 
flower scapes are thickened and fattened. 
each 25c; per 10 $2.25 
