CONTINUOUSLY FOR OVER A HALF CENTURY 
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X— DIANTHUS PLUMARIS Semper- 
florens 18 inches. Double and single 
lowers from early spring all through 
the summer. Colors running strong to 
bright pink shades. 
DICENTRA, (Bleeding Heart). We 
R ow two distinct varieties of Bleeding 
cart and both are getting more popu¬ 
lar every year. They like the sunshine, 
but will do splendidly in partial shade. 
X—EXIMA, (Fringe Leaf Everbloom- 
ing Bleeding Heart) 12 to 15 inches. 
Sometimes it is called Plumy Bleeding 
Heart. Leaves are finely cut and of a 
beautiful shade of green. The plant 
starts flowering in early spring and con¬ 
tinues all through the summer and fall. 
The flowers are red shading to pink as 
they mature. One of the best Border 
and Rock Garden plants we grow and 
is sure to please you. Each 25 cents; 3 
or more 22 cents each. 
X—SPECTABILIS, 2 ft. The old fash¬ 
ioned spring Bleeding Heart of our 
grandmothers garden. Each 40 cents; 
3 or more 35 cents each. 
DICTAMNUS, ALBA (Gas Plant) 2 
to 3 feet. The glossy, leathery, dark 
green leaves hold their deep coloring 
until late fall. Pretty white flowers are 
borne on spikes 2 to 3 ft. high. The 
whole plant gives off a strong, smell¬ 
ing volatile oil, which will give a flash 
of light if a lighted match is held 
under a cluster of seed capsules on a 
sultry, summer evening. Each 50 cents; 
3 or more 40 cents each. 
A Border of Perennials 
including Bleeding Heart, 
Flowering Spurge, 
Dianthus, etc. 
DIGITALIS, (Fox Glove) 3 to 4 feet. 
A stately old garden favorite. Flowers 
grow on long spikes, making the plants 
very suitable for background in borders 
and beds. It is a biennial, but self sows 
very easily. Mixed colors. Each 25 cents; 
3 or more 22 cents each. 
ERYNGIUM, (Sea Holly) 2 to 3 feet. 
Foliage a strong silver gray with flower 
heads of steel blue. Much used for win¬ 
ter bouquets. Ea. 30 cts.; 3 or more 25tf ea. 
EUPHORBIA, (Flowering Spurge) 2 
ft. A very showy perennial growing a 
mass of small white flowers, somewhat 
simular to Baby’s Breath. Much used as 
a filler for Floral Decorations. Each 30 
cents; 3 or more 25 cents. 
X FERNS, Hardy varieties adapted 
for Foundation Planting in shady loca¬ 
tions. Easily grown, and very charming 
effects are quickly obtained. Especially 
suited for Rock Gardens. 
X—MAIDENHAIR, (Adiantum Peda- 
tum). Probably the most attractive of the 
native varieties. Stems dark with finely 
cut delicate green fronds. Likes a moist 
location. Ea. 20 cts.; 3 or more 18 cts. ea. 
X-LADY FERN, (Asplenium Filix- 
foeminal), 3 ft. One of the larger grow¬ 
ing varieties succeeding in both sunny 
and shady locations. Very attractive in 
appearance. Each 20 cents; 3 or more 
18 cents each. 
X—OSTRICH FERN, (Struthriopteris 
Germanica) 3 to 4 ft. A splendid fern 
for the north side of buildings. Stately 
dark green fronds. Each 25 cents; 3 or 
more 22 cents each. 
FORGET-ME-NOT, See Myosotis. 
A cluster of Regal Lilies 
in foreground, with Catan- 
anche. Phlox, and Oriental 
Poppies in distance 
Beds of Dianthus Deltoids, 
Striped Grass, Veronica. Elder¬ 
berry Shrubs in background 
One of our main fields of 
Burbank Shasta Daisies. 
Millions of them 
FOXGLOVE, See Digitalis. 
X— FUNKIA, LANCEOLATA (Plan- 
tain Lily or Japanese Day Lily) 2 feet. A 
very hardy herbaceous perennial with 
C retty green foliage and lily-like lilac- 
luc flowers, borne on long stems in 
September. Grows in shade or sun and 
docs extra well when set close to water. 
Bach 15 cents; 3 or more 12 cents each. 
I received your plants in 
good condition, lam very 
much pleased with them, 
and thank you. 
Mrs. Henry Tempke, 
Homewood, III.. 
