BRIDGEPORT, PENNA 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Alba. (S.L.) 
The white flowered foxglove. Blooming in June and July. Height 2 feet. 
Canariensis. (S.L.) 
Canary yellow color. 
Giant Shirley Foxgloves. (S.L. ) 
They are a genuine "Shirley" production of extraordinary size and vigor, growing 5 to 6 feet 
tall. 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 with crimson and 
chocolate. 
Gloxiniaeflora, Mixed Colors. (S.L.) 
Fine mixture of many shades. 
Lutzii Hybrids. (S.L.) 
New and attractive hybrids. Salmon flowers. 
Isabel 1ina. (S.L.) 
A lovely cream-yellow sort of medium height producing 
3 to 4 flower spikes to one plant. It is no doubt 
the nicest of all the Foxgloves. 
DORONICUM - LEOPARDBANE 
Very showy yellow-flowered perennial. Their yellow 
daisy-like flowers are invaluable for cutting. As 
they flower chiefly in spring, they are indispensable 
in the border at that period of the year. They have 
bright green, heart-shaped leaves which disappear 
during July and August when the plant is dormant. 
Culture. Ordinary fairly rich soil. Thrives well in 
heavy soils. Will succeed in sunny or partially 
shaded borders. Best grown in groups of six or more. 
Lift, divide and replant every third year; remove the 
flower heads directly after they fade, then a second 
crop of flowers will follow. Water freely in dry 
weather. Lovely with pale lavender tulips. 
Caucasicum. (L.) 
Large, bright yellow flowers, one of the most effec¬ 
tive early spring-flowering perennials. Fffective in Giant Shirley Foxgloves 
a hardy border. It is a splendid flower for cutting, 
as it carries well and stands a long time in water. 35<£ each;"$1.00 per 3; $3.00 per dozen. 
DRACOCEPHALUM - DRAGONHEAD 
Salvia-like perennials. They have palmate leaves, and bear their flowers in whorls on terminal 
spikes. Interesting plants for the border or rock garden. 
Culture. Grow in ordinary, good soil and in a cool, partially shaded position. Best grown in 
masses of three or more. Plant in fall or early spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
* Ruyschianum japonicum. (L.) 
Flowers blue; central lobe of corolla with a blue border and white spots, might be called a blue 
Physostegia. 2 feet. July and August. 35 <t each; Sl.CC for 3; $3.5C per doz. 
ERIGERON. Fleabane. 
A very effective genus of Michaelmas Daisy-like plants usually with pink and purple flowers; are 
indispensable for groups and flower borders and are excellent for cutting. 
Culture: All like sun or light shade, a loamy soil, rather moist. Plant in the fall or spring. 
*Alpinus. (L.) 
A dwarf species suitable for rock gardens. Plant bears an attractive head of purplish flowers 
throughout the summer. 
ERINUS 
Small tufted hardy plants about three to four inches high, suitable for the rock wall or on 
steep sides of the rock garden in crevices where it will freely produce its rosy purple or 
white flowers. 
Culture. Requires well drained ordinary soil, when protected from excessive moisture it is 
perfectly hardy. Plant in fall or early spring, three inches apart. 
*Alpinus roseus. (L.) 
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, ^-.i nches. May and June. 35<f 
each; $1.00 for 3; $3.00 per doz. 
ERYNGIUM. Sea Holly. 
These have their charm and their tall panicled stems and eventually, both leaves and thistle¬ 
like heads a steely blue. Long lasting in the garden and of everlasting merit; very hardy. 
Culture: They thrive in any ordinary well drained soil, but they are finer if the soil is 
moist. They like either sun or light shade. 
PIanum. (S.L.) 
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. 
EUPATORIUM. Hardy Ageratu*. 
This grows 18 inches high, makes a nice mass planting and bears many heads of flossy light blue 
flowers. As these are of robust character, they are only suitable for large, mixed borders or 
the wild garden. 
Culture: Ordinary soil and a half-shaded position. Divide into small sections and replant 
every year. 
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