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Fred. H. Horsford, Charlotte, Vermont 
Gaillardia aristata. 
ERIGERON glaucus. Fleabane. Conies from west¬ 
ern North America. It is a fine, handsome per¬ 
ennial, apparently quite hardy, and bears plenty 
of good-sized heads of purple flowers; 6 to 12 
inches high; in bloom during late summer or 
autumn. N., 15 cts. each, $1.30 per doz.; P., 
18 cts. each, $1.55 per doz. Seeds, 5 cts. per pkt. 
E. speciosus. 18 to 25 inches high, with rosy vio¬ 
let or purple flowers. A native of the North¬ 
west. N., 15 cts. each; P., 18 cts. each. 
ERYNGIUM amethystinum. Sea Holly. Has heads 
of handsome amethyst-blue flowers. It is in¬ 
clined to spread from seed, and, therefore, 
should not be allowed to scatter its seeds. This 
is guarded against by cutting back after bloom¬ 
ing. N., 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.; P., 18 cts. 
each, $1.40 per doz. Seeds, 5 cts. per pkt. 
EUPHORBIA corollata. Flowering Spurge. Is a na¬ 
tive which grows 2 to 3 feet high, branching and 
bearing many white bracts around the true flow¬ 
ers, which give it a floriferous appearance and 
make it one of the most delicate and attractive 
little natives. For cutting or for decoration in 
the border it is a useful plant and cannot be 
spared. Summer. N., 12 cts. each, $1.10 per 
doz.; P., 14 cts. each, $1.20 per doz. 
FUNKIA. Plantain Lily, Day Lily. A genus of 
hardy herbaceous perennials, with good foliage 
and often handsome flowers. Well suited fo 
decorate the lawn, or for planting in the borders 
Funkia, continued 
of shrubbery, or in rockwork. Before planting, 
work the ground to a good depth, mixing in a 
supply of manure. 
F. lancifolia. Japan plant, with white flowers and 
lance-shaped leaves. August. N., 20 cts. each; 
P., 25 cts. each. 
F.-, var. variegata. This has crinkled foliage, 
variegated with white; flowers purplish lilac, a 
little paler than those of the variety ”Thomas 
Hogg.” Summer. N., 15 cts. each* $1.35 per 
doz.; P., 20 cts. each, $1.70 per doz. 
F. ovata. Charming pale blue flowers. N., 20 cts. 
each, $1.60 per doz.; P., 25 cts. each, $1.90 per 
doz. Seeds, 6 cts. per pkt. 
F.—, var. “ Thomas Hogg.” A form with the margins 
of the leaves variegated. August. N., 15 cts. 
each, $1.25 per doz.; P., 20c. each, $1.70per doz. 
F. subcordata. White Plantain Lily. Blooms 
late in autumn, and is valuable on this account. 
N., 20 cts. each; P., 25 cts. each. 
GAILLARDIA aristata (G. grandiflora) . Blanket- 
flower. This is a fine, hardy plant, and is ad¬ 
mired by all. The daisy-shaped flowers are red 
and yellow inside, of good size, and on long 
stems. A most showy plant. In bloom longer 
than most plants. N., 12 cts. each, $1.10 per 
doz.; P., 15 cts. each, $1.35 per doz. Seeds, G 
cts. per pkt. 
iV\ pi eceding the prices indicates not prepaid; P. indicates prepaid. 
