The Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn. 
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HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 
„, d hnP see Evergreen Shrubs. 
see liellis and Chrysanthemum, 
ni SY SHASTA, see Chrysanthemum, 
v i H Y see Funkia. 
JtiFT PHINIUM CASHMERIANUM.. 2 to 3 feet. June to August. 
U This Larkspur is not very well known in gardens. Of robust habit, but dwarf. Deep 
blue and very effective. 
nFLPHINIUM ELATUM (Bee Larkspur). 3 to 6 feet. June to August. Deepest blue. 
nFLPHINIUM FORMOSUM. 3 to 6 reet. June to August. 
u This type of Larkspur is superb. Color, soft porcelain blue; produced on tall 'pikes 
DELPHINIUM GRAND1 FLORA (Chinese Larkspurs). 2 to 3 feet. June to September' 
A form of Larkspur with delicate cut foliage and producing a profusion of flowers of 
deepest blue, light blue or white on loosely-arranged spikes. 
nP8M0DIUM PENDULil-LORUM, see Lcspedeza. 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS (Sweet Williams). 
Dear to the hearts of many a flower-lover, the literature of the old-time gardens teems 
with pleasant references to this splendid plant. I erfcctly hardy and easily grown, iis 
brilliant flowers lasting for many weeks. It can be used freely to advantage in many 
garden scenes. By using these special varieties definite color effects can be depended on 
Varieties. 
EMPEROR WILLIAM. The most intense velvety crimson red imaginable 
PEACH BLOW. A most delicate clear pink suggesting a shading of sulphur so 
free from any magenta in its effect. 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS (Scotch Pink). 0 to 12 inches. May and June. Pink and very 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS VAR. HER MAJESTY. 9 to 12 inches. May and June 
Double white; fragrant. As large and finely formed as a carnation pink 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIS VAR. PERPETUAL SNOW. 9 to 12 inches. 
A revelation in Hardy Pinks, probably hybrid of Dianthus plumaris and Marguerite 
Carnation, inheriting the hardiness and beauty of flower of the former and perpetual 
blooming properties of the latter. The plant forms a' dense tuft of attractive grass-like 
green leaves, and from early spring until the ground freezes, continues to produce large 
beautiful fringed pure white flowers that are richly clove-scented. 
•DICENTRA EX1MIA. 1 to 2 feet. May to September. 
A beautiful Bleeding Heart of dwarf habit, producing graceful spikes of pendant 
blooms in great profusion. The foliage is delicate and fern-like in appearance. 
DICENTRA SPECTABILIS (Bleeding Heart). 2 to 3 feet. May and June. Rose. 
An old favorite. Keeps well as a cut flower. Forces well if taken up early and nut 
inside. 
•DICTAMNUS ALDUS PRAXINETpLA (Gas-plant). 2 to 3 feet. June and July. White; 
very fragrant. 
•DICTAMNUS ALBUS VAR. RUBRA. 2 to 3 feet. June and July. Rose color and very 
fragrant. 
DIGITALIS PURPUREA (Fox Glove). Old-fashioned garden favorites of easiest culture. 
Strong plants set out in the spring will bloom the first season freely. In early fall it is 
well to remove the flower stems and transplant the plants, setting them about two 
inches deeper in the earth than before. 
ECHINACEA PURPUREA (Purple Coneflower). 3 to 6 feet. July to September. 
One of our most showy flowers of the cone or daisy type, ray flowers of a clear, rich 
rose, very effective, lasts for weeks when cut. 
ECH1NOPS SPHAEROCEPliALUS (Globe Thistle), i feet. July and August. 
Handsome thistle-like foliage, with globular pale blue flowers; fine for cutting. 
The Epimediums are a dainty and interesting class of plants. The flowers arc as fascin¬ 
ating as the rarest orchid. Thrive best in partial shade. Fine for rockery. Perfectly hardy. 
EP1MEDIUM ALP1NUM VAR. RUBRUM. 12 to 15 inches. June to July. Dark crim¬ 
son flowers. 
EPIMEDIUM! COLCHICUM. 10 to 12 inches. Brilliant golden yellow. 
EPIMEDIUM DIPITYLLUM ROSEUM. 10 to 15 inches. April to May. Rose. 
EPIMEDIUM L1LACINUM. 1 to 2 feet. May to June. Beautiful lilac flowers. 
AT ED X LJ FA" MUSSCHIANUM. 10 to 15 inches. May to June. Pale yellow flowers. 
EPIMEDIUM M.ACRANTPIUM NIVEUM. 10 to 12 inches. May to June. Beautiful 
white flowers. 
ERIANIHUS RAVENNAE (Ravenna Grass). 6 to 10 feet. October. 
Idlest grasses, 25c. to $1.00 each, according to size of clump. 
ERYNGIUM AMETHYSTINUM (Sea Holly). 3 to 4 feet. July to August. Finely cut 
shiny foliage with thistle-like flowers of amethystine blue. Effective in flower, valuable 
for cutting. 
EULALIA, see Miscanthus. 
EUPHORBIA COROLLATA (Spurge). 1 to 2 feet. July to October. White; keeps well 
when cut. 
INDIGO, see Baptisia. 
IERNS, HARDY. 
PEY. For the convenience of those not familiar with the following ferns, this key will 
assist in selecting for special planting. (J. S., open sun; D. S., dry, shady places; M. S., 
moist, shady places. 
, ’ VARIETIES. 
u.!!™ ^Maidenhair Fern). One Dryopterf.s Cristata. (Crested Wood Fern). 
This is a common evergreen Fern; grows 
about a foot high. It gives a decided col¬ 
oring to the Fern bed. Plant about 8 inch¬ 
es apart. M. S. 15 cts. each, $1.00 per 10, 
$8.00 per 100. 
Dryopterls Marginalis (Evergreen Wood 
Fern). One of our prettiest evergreen spec¬ 
ies. Fronds 1 to 2 feet in length, 3 to 5 
inches wide, thickish, and of a djsep green 
color. Plant 1 foot apart. D. S. 16 cts. 
each, $1.00 per 10, $8.00 per 100. 
Dryopterls Spinulosa (Wood Fern). Ever¬ 
green species, about 15 inches high, with 
of the prettiest. Grows about a foot high 
H 1 nch shades, and responds readily to cul- 
ivation. Plant 1 foot apart for massing. 
M. S. 20 cts. each, $1.25 per 10, $8.00 per 
Asplenlum FHIx-foemina (Lady Fern). A 
h “ dsome Fern 2 to 3 feet high, 
with fineiy cut foliage. Set 10 to 24 inches 
apart at back of Fern bed. O. S., M. S 
Asnlprfi each > $l-2 6 per 10, $9.00 per 100. 
wonM a , Th - eiypteroides (Silver Spleen- 
lias frA ^ a height of three feet, and 
b„ fron ds ‘T* 0 6 inches wide. Also can 
• 24 \ ssed eff ectively. M. S. Plant 18 to 
$8.00 n»t S ^ Part - 12 cts ‘ each > $l-°0 Per 10, 
C*ossar^fr ^ PunctI ’ obuIa (Hay-scented or 
FrrmaT er , Fcrn ). Grows 1 to 2 feet high. 
FrA,UVT w T c ‘n,. crows 1 to 2 teet high, 
a slenH„ Pa C £ r ? en > with strong stalks from 
8 creeping rootstock. D. S. Plant 
$3.00 n" f, P i art - 15 ««*. $1-00 per 10, 
finely dissected fronds about 4 inches wide. 
Plant 18 inches apart. M. S'. 15 cts. each, 
$1.00 per 10, $9.00 per 100. 
Matteuccia Strutlilopterls (Ostrich Fern). 
One of the most stately, and one of the 
best for cultivation. D. 5. 16 cts. each, 
$1.25 per 10, $8.00 per 100. 
Per 100. 
FOR PRICES SEE TOP OF PAGE 23. 
VOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER PAGE. 
