CONTINUOUSLY FOR OVER A HALF CENTURY 
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X-DIANTHUS PLUMAR1S Semper- 
florens 18 inches. Double and single 
flowers from early spring all through 
the summer. Colors running strong to 
bright pink shades. 
D CENTRA, (B'eeding Heart). We 
grow two distinct varieties of Bleeding 
Heart and both are getting more popu¬ 
lar every year. Thev 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 deeo 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 cr more 40 cents each. 
DIGITALIS, (Fox Glove) 3 to 4 feet. 
A stately old garden favorite. Flowers 
grow on long spikes, making the plants 
very suitable for backgroand in borders 
«nd beds. It is a biennial, but self sows 
very easily . Mixed colos. Each 25 cen ts; 
3 or more 22 cents each. ESC 
ERYNGIUM, i«ea Holly) 2 to 3 feet 
Foliage a strong silver gray with flowe> 
heads of steel blue. Much used for win¬ 
ter bouquets. Ea. 30 cts.; 3 or more 25^ ea. 
EUPHORBIA, (Flowering Spurge' 2 
ft. A very showv perennial growing a 
mass of small white flowers, somewhat 
simular to Babv 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 quicklv obtained. Especially 
suited for Rock Gardens. 
X—MAIDENHAIR, (Adiantum Peda- 
tum). Probably th e most attractir e 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. Asplendid fern 
for the north side of buildings. Stately 
dark green fronds. Each 25 cents; 3 or 
more 22 cents each. 
FORGET-ME-NOT, s ee Myosotu. 
FOXGLOVE, See Digitalis. 
X—FUNKLA, LANCEOLATA (Plan¬ 
tain Lily or Japanese Day Lily) 2 feet. A 
very hardy herbaceous perennial with 
pretty green foliage and lily-like lilac- 
blue flowers, borne on long stems in 
September. Grows in shade or sun and 
does extra well whest set close to water. 
Each 15 cents: 3 or more 12 cents each. 
A Border of Perennials 
including Bleeding Heart, 
Flowering Spurge. 
Dianthus, etc. 
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 Paises. 
Millions of them 
I received your plants in 
good condition. I am very 
much pleased with them, 
and thank you. 
Mrs. Henry Temf ke 
Homewood, III.. 
