Edxcard Gillett, Southu'ick, Mass. — Hardy Perennials 
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DIANTHUS plumarius, Cyclops. # Beautiful, large, single flowers, very fragrant, often 2 
inches in diameter. The edges of the flowers 0^*0 cut or ragged, with darker center. Color 
from pure white to pink, red and purple. Plant in a sunny spot. 20 cts. each, SI.50 per 
doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
DICENTRA cucuUaria (Dutchman's Breeches). ^ A ver>' early spring flowei, with deli¬ 
cate divided leaves. Grows about 8 inches high. Greenish white flowers, tinged with 
rose. 10 cts. each, Sl.OO per doz. 
D. eximia. #50 A beautiful, hardy perennial, forming fine clumps of beautiful, finely cut 
leaves and graceful, dark purple flowers all summer. 25 cts. each; seeds, 5 cts. 
DIELYTRA spectabilis (Bleeding Heart). # An old garden plant, well known in cultiva¬ 
tion. It is well adapted for the border in a sunny position, or can be grown in a shaded 
place, forming fine clumps, and blooming throughout the season. 25 cts. each, 
DIGITALIS Gloxinioides (Fox¬ 
glove). In mixed colors. 
Two feet, with large, showy 
flowers. June or July. A 
good border plant in front of 
shrubbery. 15 cts. each, 
SI.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
D. grandiflora. Vigorous and of 
good form; 2 to 3 feet high; 
flowers, yellow with brown 
markings in the throat. 20 
cts. each. 
D. lanata. One to 2 feet, leaves 
smooth; flowers rather 
small, creamy white in 
color, flowering in June and 
July. A choice sort for the 
open border. 20 cts, each, 
SI.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
DIPLOPAPPUS linariifolius 
(Double-bristled Aster). 
Eight to 12 inches, forming 
fine clumps, with short, 
linear leaves and large, 
showy violet flowers in late 
autumn, resembling an 
aster. Plant in dry, open 
places or woods. 20 cts. 
each, Sl oO per doz.; seeds, 
5. cts. 
DODECATHEON M e a d i a 
(Shooting Star), m A very 
pretty, smooth perennial, 
with rose-colored or some¬ 
times white flowers in Alay 
or June. This is sometimes 
called American Cyclamen. 
It thrives in rich, moist 
woods, or in the open Dianthua plumiriii‘» (soo pago 24) 
border. 25 cts. each, $2.00 
per doz. 
EPIGjEA repens (Trailing Arbutus), m A pretty little trailing evergreen, with very 
fragrant, white or rose-colored flowers in early spring. To succeed with this beautiful 
little plant, select a shady spot where there is perfect drainage (a dry, sandy soil is 
preferable), cover the plants with about an inch of leaves or enough to keep the soil 
cool and moist and let them remain for a whole season, as it lakes that time to get the 
Arbutus well established and rooted. We grow it in a frame for a season, but the leaves 
answer the same purpose. 25 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
EPILOBIUM angustifolium (Great Willow Herb). # Grows 3 to 5 feet, bearing pink- 
pur]de flowers in upper part of stalk; quite showy. 20 cts.; seeds, 5 cts. 
ERIGERON alpinus (Fleabane). A dwarf species, suitable for rockwork, with heads of 
purplish flowers. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
