Edward Gillett, Southwick, Mass. 
HARDY PERENNIALS 31 
GENTIANA 
Andrewsii (Closed Gentian). @ Native. 
A pretty and strong-growing northern 
species, with clusters of blue flowers an 
inch or more in length. Plant in rich, 
moist soil. At home along the banks of 
a brook in shady places. One of our 
most interesting native plants. 
GERANIUM 
maculatum (Wild Crane’s Bill). ^ Na¬ 
tive. The Wild Geranium of our woods 
and fields. Flowers rather large, light 
purple, are borne from April to August. 
20 cts. each, S1.25 for 10, S9 per 1(X). 
Robertianum (Herb Robert), a Native. 
This little biennial is pretty for rockeries. 
It begins blooming in June and con¬ 
tinues until October. Leaves strong- 
scented; flowers^ small, red-purpic. 
Thrives best in fairly moist soil. 15 cts. 
each, $1 for 10. 
GYPSOPHILA 
repens. A dwarf trailer with pinkish white 
(lowers. Plant in well-drained open 
spot in rock-gardens. 
paniculata (Baby’s Breath). # Flowers 
very small, in open panicles, with stiff, 
wiry stems. Beautii^ul, and much used 
in all flower work wlicre white flowers 
are needed. Grows 2 feet high. 
Gentians Andrewsii 
HELENIUM 
autumnale (Sncezeweed). ^ Plants 1 to 
2 feet high, with quite large, bright 
yellow flowers in July and August. 
Riverton Gem. Of strong, vigorous 
growth, 2 to 3 feet high, covered from 
August to October with brilliant old 
gold flowers having splashes of darker 
shades, changing later to a wall-flower 
red. 25 cts. each, S2 for 10. 
Hepatica triloha. See page 32 
Prices on Perennials, 25 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, $12 per 100, unless otherwise noted 
