HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
DORONICUM (Leopardbane) 
Caucasicum—A very showy daisy-like flower of clear bright 
yellow, blooming in April and May. The most pleasing color 
scheme results when this is planted with Phlox Divaricata 
Laphamii. Very hardy and succeeds well in full sun or semi¬ 
shade. Height, 1 V 2 feet. 
EUPATORIUM (Hardy Ageratum) 
‘Conoclinium or Coelestinum—A splendid border plant with laven¬ 
der blue Ageratum-like flowers, adding blue to the border from 
August to frost. IV 2 to 2 feet high. 
ERIGERON (Fleabane) 
A very fine hardy Perennial growing about 18 inches high, and in 
June and July bearing a profusion of aster-like flowers. Showy 
in the border and unexcelled for cutting. 
*Speciosus (The Midsummer Daisy)—Large clear pale mauve 
flowers with bright golden centers. Excellent for cutting. Height, 
18 inches. 
EUPHORBIA (Milkwort) 
* Polychroma Epithymoides—A beautiful formal plant growing one 
foot high. Little rosettes of yellow flowers during May-June. 
FUNKIA (Plantainlily) 
*Lancifolia—Very useful for borders and in partial shade. Late in 
season it produces a spike of lavender flowers. Plant does not 
attain a height of over 10 inches, but flower stalks will run up to 
about 2 feet. 
Subcordata Grandiilora—The "August Lily." Fragrant, pure white, 
Lily-like flowers, flowering in August and September. Does well 
in partial shade; has very handsome foliage. Height, 2 to 2 V 2 
feet. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanketflower) 
Firebrand—One of the most vigorous varieties of Gaillardia. Good 
grower with stout erect stems and large, deep orange-red 
flowers. 
Goblin—Very dwarf, especially suited to the Rock Garden. Com¬ 
pact habit forming broad bushes, covered all over with beautiful 
two colored Blanket Flowers, so that the foliage entirely disap¬ 
pears under the mass of bright yellow blooms with deep red 
zone. 
Mr. Sherbrook—Well-formed flowers, golden yellow with pale 
yellow centers. A continuous bloomer. Price: 3-inch pots ready 
April 1, 50c each, $5.00 per dozen, $35.00 per 100. 
Ruby—Brilliant ruby red without any yellow or brown markings. 
Free flowering. Price: 3-inch pots ready April 1. 50c each, $5.00 
per dozen. 
GENTIAN 
‘Acaulis Clusii—Improved form of Acaulis. Large trumpets of 
dark blue flowers shining from a nest of smooth leaves; the 
TREASURE OF THE ALPS. Price: 50c each. $5.00 per dozen. 
GEUM (Avens) 
‘Borisii—A new variety of dwarf habit with warm blood orange 
flowers on 8 to 10-inch stems. Free flowering from May to July, 
and often again in the Fall. Price: $5.00 per dozen. 
Lady Stratheden—A recent introduction in great favor, having all 
the good qualities of Mrs. Bradshaw; the flowers are a bright 
golden yellow, blooming from June to October. Perfectly hardy, 
but requires full sun and a fairly light soil. 
*Mrs. Bradshaw—A new, large, double, scarlet variety, blooming 
the greater part of the Summer and Fall. Height, 15 inches. 
HELIANTHUS (Sunflower) 
Multiilorus Flora Plena—Deep golden yellow with quilted petals, 
similar to a Dahlia. Height, 4-5 feet. Flowering August and 
September. 
HESPERIS (Sweet Rocket) 
Showy, terminal, pyramidal, fragrant spikes, resembling stocks; 
blooming from June to August. Splendid for naturalizing in 
semi-shady places. 2 to 3 feet. In separated colors—lavender 
and white. 
GYPSOPHILA 
Bristol Fairy—Bristol Fairy has all the virtues of the popular 
Gypsophila paniculata, flore-pleno as a garden and landscape 
subject. It is sturdier, more graceful, and has much more dis¬ 
tinct white flowers. Best of all, it is an all-Summer plant, bloom¬ 
ing periodically from June till frost. Price: 50c per plant, $5.00 
per dozen. 
Gypsophila Repens Bodgeri—A new dwarf double-flowering 
Gypsophila reaching a height of about 2 feet. It blooms at least 
two weeks earlier than any other double-flowering form which 
makes it particularly desirable either used for garden display or 
for cutting. Price: 50c each per plant, $5.00 per dozen. 
‘Repens—A creeping Baby's Breath for the rock garden, with 
dainty blush white flowers in June and July. Height, 4 Inches. 
Rosy Veil—A novelty introduced into this country from Europe, 
with decidedly pink colored flowers. 
HEDERA CONGLOMERATA 
‘Rock Ivy—Cushions of miniature Ivy foliage. Price: 35c each, 
$3.50 per dozen, $25.00 per 100. 
HELENIUM (Helenllower) 
This magnificent perennial during its blooming season from early 
August until middle of September, literally produces hundreds 
of beautiful yellow to bronze, colored flowers. 
Autumnale Superbum—Broad, spreading heads, deep golden yel¬ 
low flowers. One of the most striking flowers in cultivation. 
5 to 6 feet. 
Autumnale Rubrum —Similar to Superbum, but has bright, terra¬ 
cotta red flowers; makes a wonderful display during the month 
of September. 5 to 6 feet. 
HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower) 
‘Scabra Gratissima—Imported variety. A full double golden yel¬ 
low. Excellent for cutting. 100 per cent true. 
Hesperis (Sweet Rocket) 
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