Edward Gillett, Southwicl^, Mass, — Mardy Perennials 
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DIPLOPAPPUS linariifolius 
( Double-bristled Aster), 
Kijrht to 12 inches, 
forming fine clumps, 
with short, linear leave.s 
and large, showy violet 
dowers in late autumn, 
resembling an aster. 
Plant in dry. open 
places or woods. 20cts. 
each. Sl.oO per doz.; 
seeds, o cts. 
DODECATHEON M e a d i a 
(Shooting Star). * A 
very pretty, smooth 
]^erennial. with rose- 
colored or sometimes 
white flowers in May or 
June. This is some¬ 
times called American 
ropeus 
Cyclamen. It ■' thrives ' in rich, moist 
woods, or iiAthelopcn^bordcr. 25 cts. 
each, S2 per doz. 
EPIGiEA repens (Trailing Arbutus), m A 
pretty little trailing evergreen, with very 
fragrant, white or rose-colored flowers in 
early spring. To succeed with this beau¬ 
tiful 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 takes 
that time to get the Arbutus well estab¬ 
lished and rooted. We grow it in a frame 
for a season, but the leaves answer the 
same purpose. 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
EPILOBIUM angustifolium (Great Willow 
Herb). ^ Grows 3 to 5 feet, bearing 
pink-purple 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 ynirplish flowers. 15 cts. each, SI.25 
per doz. 
E. Macranthus. A daisy like plant 
growing a foot high or more with large 
violet flowers. Blooms from June to July, 
thriving in the open border. 25 cts. each. 
ERYNGIUM amethystinum (Sea Holly). ^ 
About a foot higli; the flower-heads and 
stems are of the finest amethyst-blue 
color; oj)en borders. 20 cts. each, $1.50 
per doz. 
ERYSIMUM casidatum (Wallflower). A 
dwarf plant (i inches high, delighting in a 
sunny position. 15 cts. 
F. pulchellum. # I A f- low border plant 
() to 10 inches high with masses of 
bright yellow flowers in May. It delights 
in warm .sunny ];laces. 15 cts. each. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants 
