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MENTOR , OHIO WAYSIDE GARDE N S 
ERIGERON - Fleabane 
*Alpinus Three $0.85, Doz. $2.70, 100 $18.00 
A dwarf species suitable only for rock gardens. Plant bears 
an attractive head of purplish flowers throughout the summer. 
Macranthus Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
A fine hardy perennial with violet flowers, effectively used in 
mass plantings in borders together with Hardy Asters, Boc- 
conia or other tall plants for backgrounds. 
Cpeclosus Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
Large, handsome blue flowers, violet tinted and yellow centers, 
during June and July; fine for cutting. 
ERINUS 
Alpinus roseus Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
Pretty rosettes of foliage and racemes of rosy purple flowers. 
A first rate rook plant and also invaluable for establishing on 
old walls or between steps. 4 inches. May and June. 
Alpinns albus Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
White form of the above. 
ERODIUM 
♦Chamaedryoides Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A charming small dwarf for the rockery. Fernlike foliage; 
dainty pink blooms throughout the summer. 
ERYNGIUM - Sea-Holly 
Amethystinum Three $0.85, Doz. $2.70, 100 $18.00 
(Syn. Oliverianum). (True). The true blue Thistle, with 
amethyst stems and bracts. 2 feet high. At its best in July 
and August. 
Giganteum Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
A very fine giant variety. The plant is very strong, entirely 
silvery gray. When cut and dried, it makes one of the finest 
specimens for winter decorations. 2 feet high; lovely in 
August. 
Planum Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
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. 
ERYSIMUM - Rock Wallflower or Hedge-Mustard 
*Pulchellum Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
(Fairy Wallflower). Dwarf plant with sulphur-yellow flowers. 
Six inches high; good rock plant. 
ERYTHRAEA 
Diffusa Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A charming little Alpine plant which does best in a dry, sandy 
soil in light shade. A lovely and very valuable little rock 
plant. In summer it is covered with clear pink flowers on 
stems 4 inches high. 
EUPATORIUM - Hemp Agrimony; Hardy Ageratum 
Ageratoides Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
(Thoroughwort). A useful border plant of strong, free growth, 
3 to 3% feet high, with minute white flowers in dense heads; 
splendid for cutting in August and September. 
Coelestinum Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
A pretty, hardy plant, with light purple flowers similar to the 
ageratum; in flower from August until frost. 12 to 24 inches. 
Good cut flower. 
EUPHORBIA - Spurge; Milkwort 
Corollata Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
(Flowering Spurge). Showy and useful plant growing about 
24 inches high, and bearing from June till August umbels of 
pure white flowers much like the Baby’s Breath, and excellent 
for cutting. 
♦Myrsinites Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
A pretty prostrate species, bluish foliage, with crowded heads 
of yellow flowers. 
♦Polychroma Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
(Epithymoides). A beautiful formal plant growing 1 foot high, 
forming a hemispherical clump covered with yellow flowers 
in May and June. Excellent border or rock plant. 
EUONYMUS - Evergreen Bittersweet’ 
♦Kewensis Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
A variety with very small, dark green foliage. Everyone who 
has seen this appreciates its value as a rock plant. It grows 
close to the ground, and is a most valuable plant for a shady 
place in the rock garden where a delicate evergreen is needed. 
FERNS 
♦Adiantum pedatum Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
(Hardy Maidenhair Fern). Most attractive of our native Ferns; 
black stems with delicate green fronds; does well in moist 
spots. 
•Aspidlum acrostichoides Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
(Wood Fern). (Polystichum). An evergreen species with deep 
green, divided fronds. Should be planted in a shady position. 
12 inches. 
♦Aspidium spinulosum Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
(Dryopteris spinulosa). (Spinulosa Wood Fern). An evergreen 
variety that requires rich, well drained soil. 18 to 24 inches. 
*Asplenium filix-foemina Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
(Lady Fern). Grows in shade or sun. Large and handsome. 
3 feet. 
♦Cystopteris bulbifera Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
(Bladder Fern). Light green fronds which attain a length of 
nearly 3 feet, make it useful for massing o'n moist banks or 
for lining walks where a low carpet effect is desired. Plant the 
crowns just at the surface and 8 inches apart. 
*Dicksonia punctilobula Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
(Dennstaedtia punctilobula). (Hay-scented or Gossamer 
Fern). Grows well in either sun or shade. 18 to 24 inches. 
Very erect with broad fronds, of a soft, woolly texture. 
♦ Onoclea sensibilis Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
(Sensitive Fern). Requires wet places either in sun or shade. 
12 inches. 
♦Osmunda cinnamomea Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
(Cinnamon Fern). Erect fronds, drooping at tips, with bright 
cinnamon-colored spores at ends of fronds; a very conspicuous 
variety. 
♦Osmunda Claytoniana Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
(Interrupta). A distinct and very beautiful native species; 
foliage velvety green, with prominent brown spores in middle 
of fronds. 
♦Osmunda regalis Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
(The Royal Fern). Wonderful in damp, marshy places, where 
its rich yellowish green foliage and golden stems make very 
striking subjects. 
♦Polypodium vulgare Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
(Common Polypody). One of the best evergreen species for 
rockwork. Grows 4 to 10 inches high, forming dense mats. 
Plant about 4 to 6 inches apart for quick results and cover 
the new bulbs slightly. 
♦Struthiopteris germanica Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
(The Ostrich Fern). A very graceful species with finely cut 
pinnules, growing 2 to 3 feet high. 
♦woodsia obtusa Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
Large rosettes of curious hoary foliage. Fronds 1 foot in 
length; very free growing. 
FUNKIA - Plantain-Lily or Japanese Day-lily 
Coerulea lanceolata Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
Broad green leaves; blue flowers from July to August. 
Glauca Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A very fine Japanese species with large blue-gray leaves. It 
makes a fine specimen plant in the border, may also be used 
in the rock garden. 
Ziancifolia Three $0.50, Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.00 
Long, narrow leaves, dull green, produced in abundance; lilac- 
blue flowers during July and Augus.t; excellent plant for shade 
and edging. 
Subcordata grandifiora Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
Very large, pure white, lily-shape, fragrant flowers in August 
and September. 
Variegata Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 1D0 $10.00 
Variegated foliage; blue flowers. Beautiful edging plant. 
GAILLARDIA - Blanket Flower 
Giant Portola Hybrids Three $0.50, Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.00 
Even larger than the Improved English Strain Giant Hybrids, 
greater variation of colors. 
Improved English Strain Giant Hybrids 
Three $0.35, Doz. $0.90, 100 $6.00 
In lovely shades of orange, yellow and red all summer and 
fall. 
GALAX 
Aphylla Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
A pretty little evergreen from the mountains of North Caro¬ 
lina, having shining red or green leaves. Stalks a foot high, 
bearing many small, white flowers. Hardy in cold latitudes. 
GALEGA - Goat's Rue 
Officinalis nana rosea fl. pi. Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
Very fine double pink variety; rather rare. Of great value for 
cutting. They are distinctly attractive plants for a sunny 
border and are of strong, compact habit. 
