FERNS - Hardy Varieties 
Adiantum pedatum Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Hardy Maidenhair Fern). Most attractive of our native Ferns; black 
stems with delicate green fronds; does well in moist spots. 
♦Aspidium acrostichoides Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Wood Fern). (Polystichum). An evergreen species with deep green, 
divided fronds. Should be planted in a shady position. 12 inches. 
Aspidium spinulosum Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Dryopteris spinulosa). (Spinulosa Wood Fern). An evergreen variety 
that requires rich, well drained soil. 18 to 24 inches. 
Asplenium filix-foemina Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
(Lady Fern). Grows in shade or sun. Large and handsome. 3 feet. 
Cystopteris bulbifera Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Bladder Fern). Light green fronds, which attain a length of nearly 3 
feet, make it useful for massing on moist banks or for lining walks 
where a low carpet effect is desired. Plant the crowns just at the sur¬ 
face and 8 inches apart. 
Dicksonia punctilobula Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Dennstaedtia punctilobula). (Hay-scented or Gossamer Fern). Grows 
well in either sun or shade. 18 to 24 inches. Very erect with broad 
fronds, of soft, woolly texture. 
♦Onoclea sensibilis Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Sensitive Fern). Requires wet places either in sun or shade. 12 inches. 
Osmunda cinnamomea Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
(Cinnamon Fern). Larger than the variety Claytoniana; often five feet 
high and eight inches wide. Thrives in quite wet soil, in open sun or 
moist, shady places; usually found in mucky soil. 
Osmunda Claytoniana Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
Clothed with loose wool when unfolding its fronds in spring, but soon 
becoming perfectly smooth. This Fern, two to three feet high, is found 
in rather dry, shaded places, and does quite well under cultivation and 
in boxes. Plant about two feet apart if several are needed. 
Osmunda regalis Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
(The Royal Fern). Wonderful in damp, marshy places, where its rich 
yellowish green foliage and golden stems make very striking subjects. 
♦Polypodium vulgare Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Common Polypody). One of the best evergreen species for rockwork. 
Grows 4 to 10 inches high, forming dense mats. Plant about 4 to 6 
inches apart for quick results and cover the new bulbs slightly. 
Struthiopteris germanica Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(The Ostrich Fern). A very graceful species with finely cut pinnules, 
growing 2 to 3 feet high. 
•Woodsia obtusa Three $1.20, Doz. $3.60, 100 $22.50 
Large rosettes of curious hoary foliage. Fronds 1 foot in length; very 
free growing. 
FEVERFEW. (See Matricaria). 
FOXGLOVE. (See spring catalog). 
FUCHSIA. (See spring catalog). 
FUNKIA - Plaintain-lily or Japanese Day-lily 
Coerulea lanceolata Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Broad green leaves; blue flowers from July to August. 
Glauca Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A very fine Japanese species with large blue-gray leaves. It makes a 
fine specimen plant in the border, may also be used in the rock garden. 
•Lancifolia Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Long, narrow leaves, dull green, produced in abundance; lilac-blue 
flowers during July and August; excellent plant for shade and edging 
to shady walks. 
Subcordata grandiflora Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Very large, pure white, lily-shape, fragrant flowers in August and 
September. One of the best and used very extensively as a ground 
cover for Lily beds. The foliage provides protection to the bulbs and 
the flowers because of their lily-like appearance blend in well with the 
taller growing Lilies. 
Thomas Hogg Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100, $25.00 
A most desirable, strong growing kind. Does well in shade or sun and 
loves moisture. Its rich, large green leaves have a narrow, clear silver 
edging which greatly enhances its beauty. Lavender flowers in profusion 
in August and September. 
Variegata Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Variegated foliage; blue flowers. Beautiful edging plant. 
GALAX. (See spring catalog). 
GALEGA - Goat's Rue. (See spring catalog). 
GAILLARDIA - Blanket Flower 
Mr. Sherbrooke Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
The full, circular flowers are of a rich golden yellow, unstained by any 
other color. The large self-colored blooms supported by stout stems 
above the pale green foliage continue from early summer until late in 
the fall. A very good English variety. 
Ruby Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Brilliant ruby-red, having no hint of yellow or brown in its make-up. 
Blooms all summer long as do few other perennials. Its vivid flowers 
make a continuous showing and the plants furnish abundant material 
for cutting. 
Sun God Improved Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Here we have one of the greatest of garden flowers. The plants are of 
neat, upright growth. The foliage is a fine gray-green. The stems are 
2 feet or more topped with magnificent chamois-yellow flowers. It is a 
real acquisition. Blooms the entire summer no matter how hot or dry 
the weather. A wonderful garden plant and handsome cut flower. 
Improved English Strain Giant Hybrids Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
In lovely shades of orange, yellow and red all summer and fall. Flowers 
measuring 4 inches or more across. The finest mixture available. 
GAULTHERIA - Wintergreen. ( See spring catalog). 
GENISTA - Dyers Greenweed; Broom. (See spring catalog) . 
GENTIANA - Gentian. (See spring catalog). 
GERANIUM - Crane's-bill 
Endressi Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Handsome foliage and soft rose-crimson lined flowers make this one of 
the very desirable summer-flowering low border or rock plants. Never 
over 10 inches high. Does well in full sun or half shade. 
*Grandiflorum Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A lovely deep blue variety about 20 inches high. For shady places in 
the rock garden or at the base of shrubs. 
Ibericum Three $1.60, Doz. $4.55, 100 $32.50 
Handsome serrated foliage. Large lilac-blue flowers, blooming all sum¬ 
mer; compact bushy plants. 18 inches. 
*Sanguineum Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 1 00 $25.00 
Attractive foliage and bright crimson flowers all summer. 18 inches. 
Wallichianum, Buxton's Blue Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
A lovely new variety from England. Great quantities of rich blue flow¬ 
ers are produced early in summer. It is an excellent subject for the 
rock garden, as well as the hardy border. Does well in shade. 
GERBERA - Transvaal Daisy. (See spring catalog). 
GEUM - Avens. (See spring catalog). 
GLOBULARIA - Globe Daisy. (See spring catalog). 
GRASSES - Hardy Ornamental 
Splendid cover for game and wild birds 
Elymus glaucus Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
(Blue Lime Grass). Handsome Grass with narrow, glaucous silvery 
foliage. Well adapted for the border or edge of beds with taller sorts. 
About 18 inches high. 
Erianthus ravennae Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
(Plume Grass or Pampas). 10 to 12 feet high, frequently throwing up 
30 to 50 flower spikes topped with silvery plumes. 
Eulalia gracillima univittata Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
(Japan Rush). Graceful habit, with very narrow foliage; of a bright 
green color, with a silvery mid-rib. 6 to 7 feet, with fine plumes. 
Eulalia japonica Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Long, narrow, graceful green foliage, and when in flower the attrac¬ 
tive silvery grey plumes are 6 to 7 feet high. 
Eulalia japonica variegata Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves, striped green, white and often 
pink or yellow. 
Eulalia japonica zebrina Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
(Zebra Grass). The long blades of this variety are marked with broad, 
yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant 
for the lawn. 6 to 10 feet high and silvery plumes. 
Festuca glauca Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
(Blue Fescue Grass). 12 to 15 inches. Ornamental Grass. Grown for 
dense tufts of very narrow, bluish leaves. Used for edgings or for con¬ 
trast with darker foliage. 
Pennisetum japonicum Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
(Fountain Grass). A beautiful Grass whose flower heads are produced 
in the greatest profusion. Color rich mahogany, conspicuously tipped 
with white. 
Phalaris arundinacea variegata Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
(Variegated Ribbon Grass). Leaves longitudinally striped with white; 
verv ornamental; sometimes runs wild about old places. 18 inches. 
GYPSOPHILA - Chalk-Plant 1 ; Baby's Breath 
Bristol Fairy Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A wonderful new introduction. Bristol Fairy produces large panicles of 
double, white flowers, in which the individual blossom is larger, and 
of the purest white. It also flowers continuously throughout the sum¬ 
mer. 
Paniculata compacta Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
When in bloom in August and September it forms a symmetrical mass 
2 to 3 feet in height and as much through, of minute white flowers 
having a beautiful gauzelike appearance. 
Paniculata flore pleno Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $35.00 
A light and graceful cut flower, compatible with all others, no matter 
of what shape or color; masses of minute double white flowers. Plants 
offered are grafted, and we guarantee all plants to be double. 
Pacifica Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Similar in habit and growth to Paniculata or the common Baby's Breath. 
The flowers are clear pink and profuse. An excellent variety for cutting 
and garden use. 
*Repens Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A beautiful trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small, white 
and pink flowers in July and August. 
*Repens rosea Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A pale pink-flowered form of the above variety; both lovely in the 
rock garden or in the dry wall. 
Repens Bodgeri Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A new pink dwarf double-flowering Gypsophila, reaching a height of 
about 2 feet. It blooms at least 2 weeks earlier than any other double¬ 
flowering form, which makes it particularly desirable, either used for 
garden display or for cutting. 
Repens, Rosy Veil Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
A new dwarf pink double-flowering Gypsophila. Established plants reach 
a height of two feet and are in bloom throughout the summer and fall. 
They start blooming two weeks earlier than the tall double Gypsophila 
and continue later in the season. This makes them particularly valuable 
for cutting. The foliage also is more graceful and a fine blue-green. 
Excellent for in front of the border. It will not crowd out other plants. 
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