Delphinium - Larkspur 
Delphinium, Belladonna, Light Blue. The 
praises of this variety have been sung 
by every lover of the hardy border. 
Light turquoise-blue flowers are borne 
in spikes, the first coming in June. 
These may be cut away and young 
growth will start from the crown, pro¬ 
ducing blossoms all summer. Mulch 
lightly, as crown sometimes rots in 
winter. 3 to 4 feet. 
D., Bellamosum, Dark Blue. An improved 
dark blue with all the other charac¬ 
teristics of the preceding. June to Sep¬ 
tember. 3 feet. 
D. , English Hybrids. Tall, often 4 to 5 
feet high, and in all shades of light 
and dark blue. June to September. 
Dicentra - Bleeding Heart 
Dicentra spectabilis. A familiar hardy per¬ 
ennial with heart-shaped, rose colored 
flowers in drooping spikes. Prefers semi¬ 
shade; blooms in May. Old favorite. 
Special price, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
Digitalis - Foxglove 
This biennial is an old garden favorite. 
The flowers are borne on long stems (3 
to 4 feet), and during their period of 
blossom are the most attractive thinq in 
a border. The plants are not offered as 
to color, but are mixed seed from best 
plants. Ordinarily, very easy to grow, 
thriving in loose, rich soil. May, June. 
Doronicum - Leopards- 
bane 
Large, bright yellow, Marguerite-like 
flowers 2i/ 2 to 3 inches across in May. 
Has a distinct color and flower character. 
Very conspicuous in the border and keeps 
exceedingly long in water when used as a 
cut flower. 30c each. 
Eulalia - Hardy Grasses 
Eulalia japonica. A hardy grass of robust 
growth with light green leaves. Used 
larqely for background or centers of 
beds. 5 to 6 feet. 
E. gracillima. The most graceful of 
grasses, and therefore most popular. 
Unexcelled for individual or mass 
planting. 3 to 4 feet. 
E. variegata. Long, narrow leaves with 
prominent white stripe. Medium grower. 
E. zebrina. Similar to E. japonica, being, 
as the name indicates, cross-striped 
with white. 
Gaillardia - Blanket Flower 
Will grow anywhere, bearing large quan¬ 
tities of yellow flowers flecked and marked 
with crimson and brown. Starting in June, 
there are blossoms all summer. One of the 
most desirable plants for the home garden 
and the flowers are valued for cutting. 2 
to 3 feet. 
Gypsophila - Baby's Breath 
Gypsophila paniculata. Tiny white flowers 
with slight pink coloring—almost a mist 
of feathery bloom. Attractive and useful 
to "soften" stiff-stem flowers in bouquets 
and desirable for drying for similar use in 
winter. May, June. 2Vi to 3 feet. 
G. paniculata flore pleno, Bristol Fairy. Dou¬ 
ble Baby's Breath. Masses of minute white 
blossoms, similar to the above, except dou¬ 
ble. These are grafted plants. 30c each. 
Canterbury Bells 
Helenium - Sneezewort 
Helenium, Riverton Gem. Old gold, suffused 
with bright terra cotta, changing to wall¬ 
flower-red. August to October. 3 to 4 feet. 
Heliopsis 
(Orange Sunflower) 
Heliopsis pitcheriana. Allied to the perennial 
sunflower, bearing large, deep golden 
yellow flowers about 2 inches across and 
useful as cut flowers. Blooms in August 
when flowers are scarce. A very hardy 
plant. 
Hemerocallis - Day Lily 
A very hardy perennial, belonging to the 
Lily family. Plants have long, narrow leaves, 
very graceful, and are comparatively perma¬ 
nent plants. Can be naturalized or left to 
develop in clumps. Really more satisfactory 
than the bulbous Lilies. 
Hemerocallis flava. Lemon Lily. Sweet scent¬ 
ed; full; clear yellow. June. 2'/2 feet. 
H., Kwanso. Double; rich golden bronze flow¬ 
ers in July and August. 
H. thunbergi. Flowers in July, a month later 
than H. flava, which it resembles. Pale 
yellow blossoms. 2 to 3 feet. 
Heuchera 
Heuchera brizoides. Better habit and foliage than H. 
sanguinea. Flowers pale pink. May. 
H. sanguinea. Scarlet flowers all summer. Excellent for 
cutting. 1 to 2 feet. 
Hibiscus - Mallow Marvels 
Larger and more brilliant than the old forms. Plants 
frequently grow 5 feet and during July and August pro¬ 
duce flowers 8 to 10 inches across, especially if given 
water. We can furnish in White, Light Pink, Deep Pink, 
and Red. Order by color. 
Hollyhocks 
Everyone knows them with their long spikes of multi¬ 
colored flowers. Borne in profusion as they are, there is 
no wonder they are so largely used. Bloom in June and 
July, so absolutely hardy that they will take care of 
themselves. 
Iberis - Hardy Candytuft 
A dwarf plant, with evergreen foliage which is com¬ 
pletely hidden by the mass of blooms in early spring. 
One of the best rockery or edging plants. 8 to 10 inches 
Myosotis - Forget-Me-Not 
Small, attractive perennial with dainty blue flowers. 
Much used for edging and small mass planting. Does best 
in good moist soil. 
High Quality Perennials 
20c each; $1.00 for 6; $2.00 per dozen, 
except as noted. 
For Parcel Post and Insurance, add 
10 per cent. 
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