DODECATHEON (Do-de-cay'-thc-on) — 
Shooting Star or Love Dart 
Beautiful little native cyclamens loving shade and mois¬ 
ture but doing equally well in full sun if watered freely, 
♦cusicki —From a little tuft of leaves slender wiry 6" stems 
hold erect a large head of dainty love-darts. Bright rose 
pink with yellow'stamens. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
cusicki alba —A rare white form also having a golden 
stamen. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦media —A larger form growing 12" tall with larger flowers 
vary ng from pure white to lavender. July. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
One each of the 3 sorts 70c 
DORONICUM (Dor-on'-i-kum) —Leopard-bane 
Very showy yellow daisy-like flowers, coming very early 
in the season which make them most welcome for 
cutting. Partial shade and moisture suit them best. 
*clusi—A lovely dwarf sort for the front border or rockery. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
excelsum —Very brilliant golden yellow blooms in pro¬ 
fusion. 3'. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
One each of the 2 Doronicum 45c; 3 for $1.25 
DOUGLASIA (Dug-la'-si-a) 
A charming high alpine with rich, glossy needle-like 
cushions of foliage studded with charming flowers on 
1" stems. 
♦vitaliana —Mats of frosted silvery-grey and sweetly scented 
citron-yellow flowers. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
DRABA (Dray'-ba)—Whitlow Grass 
This family would be w'ell worth while if we grew them 
for their fine foliage alone. Dense tufts made up of 
countless tiny evergreen rosettes make it invaluable. 
During the blooming season the plant is transformed by 
a sheet of tiny bright blossoms. Full sun. 
♦aeizoides —Innumerable tiny rosettes of very dark green 
combine in forming a lumpy mat several inches across. 
Immediately after the snow is gone the little mounds 
become a glittering mass of vivid yellow flowers. A most 
intriguing plant. 1". 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦fladnizensis —A fine sort from the Arctic with white flow¬ 
ers in May. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦incana adamsi —Mats of grey hoary leaves and white flow¬ 
ers on minute stems. 35c each 
♦repens —A distinct species from the Caucasus forming slen¬ 
der prostrate branches of deep green and sparkling with 
golden bloom in early spring. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
DRYAS (Dry'-as)—Mountain Avens 
Beautiful prostrate evergreen shrubs having neat oak¬ 
like leaves, green above and white underneath. Should 
have a place in the sun with reasonable moisture, 
♦octopetala —Large anemone-like solitary white flowers dur¬ 
ing early summer. 50c each 
♦sundermanni —Similar in habit but a little stronger grow¬ 
ing, having a preference for some shade. Very orna¬ 
mental seed clusters. 35c each 
EPIPACTIS (Ep-i-pac'-tis)—Rattlesnake Orchid 
♦pubescens —Handsome hardy orchids for full shade in leaf 
mold forming rosettes of evergreen leaves broadly 
striped with silver. Crowded spikes of creamy flowers 
8" tall. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
ERICA (Er'-i-ca)—Heather 
Invaluable evergreen shrubs, blooming during the win¬ 
ter and very early spring. Perfectly hardy. 
♦carnea— Spreading mats of deep green and masses of 
ruddy-red bells in very early spring. 50c each 
♦darleyensis syn. mediterranea hybrida —A very hardy sort 
with masses of rosy pink flowers. Starts blooming in 
October and continues stubbornly throughout the winter 
and early spring regardless of snow and ice. 
50c, 75c, $1.00 each 
♦pygmaea —Very dainty little evergreen of spreading pros¬ 
trate habit. 2". 50c each 
ERIGERON (Ee-rig'-er-on) —Fleabane 
A large genus closely allied to the Michaelmas Daisy 
but blooming much earlier. Excellent for color masses 
and graceful long-lasting cut flowers. 
♦compositus —The “sand daisy” of the West. Forms a cir¬ 
cular cushion of downy grey and throws up countless 
little daisies from pure white to rosy-lavender all sea¬ 
son. For dry well drained position. 4". 
25c each; 3 for 65; doz. $2.25 
grandiflora elatior —An excellent early flowering border 
variety. Dainty lilac-mauve, free flowering. A valuable 
cut flower. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
hybridus. Double Beauty —A grand novelty from England 
producing fully double flowers of lovely soft violet-blue. 
An extremely lovely new plant, either for garden dis¬ 
play or cutting. True stock from division. 50c each 
multiradius roseus —Graceful sprays of lilac-pink flowers. 
A persistent bloomer and an excellent cut flower. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.25 
speciosus —In our opinion one of the finest plants for the 
foreground. Large rosy-violet flower clusters on 18" 
stems. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦species, “Olympic” —A very rare tufted alpine daisy form¬ 
ing tight mounds of hairy spoon-shaped leaves. Lovely 
broad-rayed pure white flowers. 6". 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
ERlOGONDM (Er-i-og'-o-num) —Buckwheat 
A little known group that is made up of some of the very 
best evergreen subjects. Of inestimable value for rock 
and wall plantings or the front row border. These are 
natives of the Northwest and when once established in 
a well drained spot will make permanent subjects with 
little or no care for years to come. Very drought re¬ 
sistant. 
♦heraclevides —Forms a mat 15" across of deep green leaves 
with silver reverse and masses of creamy flowers all 
summer. 5". 35c each 
♦heraclevides rosea —A fine pink blooming variation. 
50c each 
♦ovalifolium— A little gem from the desert with rounded 
silver leaves and heads of gay pink flowers all season. 
Good drainage and full sun. 4". 50c each 
♦umbellatum —Glossy green foliage turning a rich red dur¬ 
ing the winter, and masses of deep yellow flowers on 6" 
stems. As the flowers age they turn a rich mahogany 
red lasting for many weeks. A new plant of exceptional 
merit. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
ERIOPHYLLUM (Er-i-of'-il-um)--Oregon Sunshine 
♦caespitosum— Finely cut silvery foliage and lovely daisy¬ 
like yellow flowers. Should have poor soil in a hot dry 
position. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
ERODIUM (Er-oh'-di-um)—Heron's Bill 
Distinct cousins of the Geranium family with fern-like 
basal leaves and gay flowers on naked stems all season. 
A valuable family. 
♦amanum —Dainty sprays of white flowers among leaves of 
silvery grey. Syria. 5". 75c each 
♦chamaedryoides roseum —Tufts of tiny feathery glossy 
leaves on which nestle countless deep pink, red-veined 
flowers from March until November. 
35c each; 3 for 75c; doz. $2.75 
♦cheilanthifolium—A most valuable plant with lacy fern¬ 
like foliage and delicate blooms similar to a pansy- 
geranium. Ours is an improved selection with rich rose 
flowers having a deeper blotch. 5". Rare and lovely. 
50c each 
♦chrysantha —Beautifully cut basal leaves of frosted silver 
and dainty sprays of large sulphur-yellow flowers. 6". 
Stock very limited. 75c each 
♦manescavi —Rosy-purple flowers, 2" across on 10" stems 
blooming continuously. No rock garden should over¬ 
look this beautiful new plant. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
LAMB NURSERIES 
. E. 101 SHARP AVENUE, SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 
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