C/Cennec/y ^arc/t/ Perennial Plants 
DIANTHUS - Species 
^’Alplnua Allwoodi. This is one of the loveliest of ail rockery 
Pinks, with glossy leaves and large flowers of various shades 
of rose and pink on 4-inch stems, produced during July and 
August. It thrives best in loam with some lime added. A gem 
for the rock garden. Three, $1.25; doz., $3.50; 100, $25.00. 
^Caesius grandiflorus. (Cheddar Pink). It Is very compact in 
growth and makes a cushion of glaucous leaves from which 
in May, spring the sweet smelling, rose-colored flowers. It 
varies as much as from 4 inches to 10 inches in height. It is 
easily grown and very fine for the rock garden. Three, $1.40; 
doz., $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
’*=Deltoides. (Maiden Pink). A beautiful little prostrate plant with 
narrow leaves, and bearing a profusion of small, crimson 
flowers during June and July. Easily grown on rockery. 
Three, $1.10; doz., $3.25; 100, $22.50. 
*Knappi. A dainty species producing slender stems which bear 
clusters of small, yellow blossoms. This is a unique Dianthus 
as it is the only species which produces yellow flowers. Place 
it high in the rock garden as it loves a dry, sunny place. 
Three. $1.40; doz., $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
*N’eglectus var. Roysi. The variety Roysi Is one of the lovely 
English garden varieties. It grows about 4 inches high, com¬ 
pletely covered with carmine-pink flowers. In Europe it is 
considered one of the choicest Pinks for the rock garden. 
Introduced for the first time in this country. Three, $1.40; 
doz., $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
*Plumarius semperflorens flore pleno. Double and single blooms. 
Blooms throughout the summer. Three, $1.00; doz., $3.00; 100, 
$ 20 . 00 . 
DICENTRA (Bleeding Heart) 
=*‘Rximia. (Plumy Bleeding Heart). A dwarf-growing sort, with 
beautiful, finely cut foliage and showy racemes of pretty pink 
flowers throughout the season. Too much cannot be said for 
this fine border plant as it is equally at home in full shade or 
sun and perfectly hardy anywhere. Three, $1.60; doz., $4.50; 
100, $35.00. 
Spectabilis. (Bleeding Heart or Seal Flower). An old-fashioned 
favorite; its long racemes of graceful heart-shaped pink flow¬ 
ers are always attractive; it is used also for forcing in the 
house, and is perfectly at home in any part of the hardy bor¬ 
der, and especiallv valuable for planting in clumps. Three, 
$2.25; doz., $7.00; 100, $50.00. 
DICTAMNUS (Gas Planter Fraxinella) 
Fraxinella caucaslcus. A very showy border perennial, forming 
a bush about 2)4 feet in height, having fragrant foliage and 
spikes of rosy pink flowers with deeper veins during June and 
July. Requires a heavy, strong soil and an open, sunny posi¬ 
tion. It is not advisable to transplant often, as it improves 
with age, being one of the most permanent features of the 
hardy herbaceous border. Three, $1.00; doz., $3.00; 100, $20.00. 
Alba. The white-flowered variety of above. Three, $1.25; doz., 
$3.50; 100, $25.00. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) 
Giant Sbirley Hybrids. The flower heads are over 3 feet long, 
crowded with big, bell-shaped blossoms. Color range from 
white and shell-pink to deepest rose, many attractive dotted 
crimson or chocolate. Three, $1.25; doz., $3.50; 100, $25.00. 
Gloxlniaeflora. 3 to 4 feet. June and July. A popular variety, 
deep purple. Robust habit. Three, $1.10; doz., $3.25; 100, $22.50. 
Glozlnlaeflora alba. 2 feet. June and July. The white-flowered 
Foxglove. Three, $1.10; doz., $3.25; 100, $22.50. 
Oloxlnlaeflora rosea. 3 to 4 feet. June and July; tall spikes of 
rose-pink flowers. Three, $1.10; doz., $3.25; 100, $22.50. 
Xsabellina. A lovely cream-yellow sort of medium height pro¬ 
ducing 3 to 4 flower spikes to one plant. Three, $1.10; doz., 
$3.25; 100, $22.50. 
DORONICUM (Leopardbane) 
Caucasicum. Barge, bright yellow flowers, one of the most effec¬ 
tive early spring-flowering perennials. Effective in a hardy 
border. It is a splendid flower for cutting, as it carries well 
and stands a long time in water. Flowering with late Tulips, 
the earliest ray flower. Three, $1.40; doz., $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
ERIAHTHUS (Plume Grass). (See Grasses). 
ERIGERON (Fleabane) 
Macrantbus. A fine hardy perennial with violet flowers, effective¬ 
ly used in mass plantings in borders together with Hardy 
Asters, Bocconia or other tall plants for backgrounds. Three, 
$1.40; doz., $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
Speciosus. Large, handsome blue flowers, violet tinted and yel¬ 
low centers, during June and July; fine for cutting. Three, 
$1.25; doz., $3.50; 100, $25.00. 
ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly) 
Amethystinum. (Syn. Oliverianum). (True). The true blue 
Thistle, with amethyst stems and bracts. 2 feet high. At its 
best in July and August. Three, $1.40; doz., $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
Giganteum. A very fine giant variety. The plant is very strong, 
entirely silvery gray. When cut and dried, it makes one of the 
finest specimens for winter decorations. 2 feet high; lovely in 
August. (Pliree, $1.40; doz., $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
DIANTHUS Caesium Grandiflorus 
DIGITALIS. Shirley Hybrids 
DORONICUM Caucasicum 
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