D ianthus arv enensis is an alp in e gem 
DIANTHUS 
ARVENENSIS. A dainty alpine gem. Miniature glauc¬ 
ous green tufts studded with rich pink flowers in 
June. The entire plant does not grow over 4 inches 
high and is ideal for edging and is charming in the 
rocks. A neat and orderly grower. Each 25c, per 
three 60c, per ten $1.50. 
CAESIUS FL. PL. A selected form chosen for its com¬ 
pact habit and the gay double pink flowers. Com¬ 
pact clumps of silver gray foliage which makes a 
decided contrast with the bright flowers. 6 inches. 
Each 30c, per three 75c, per ten $2.00. 
DELTOIDES ERECTA. An improved form of the old 
favorite ‘‘Maiden Pink.” A lavish display of deep 
pink flowers completely covering the mat of dark 
green foliage. The small flowers are held erect on 
four inch stems. Always attractive but at its best 
in the early summer. Each 30c, per three 75c, 
per ten $2.00. 
DELTOIDES “MAJOR STEARN’S VARIETY.” An 
English variety with a multitude of vivid crimson 
flowers. The foliage is dull bronze green. A sheet 
of color during June and July. Ideal for the rockery. 
Each 25c, per three 60c, per ten $1.50. 
PLUM ARIUS SEMPERFLORENS. The old fashioned 
Pinks of Grandmother’s Garden—greatly im¬ 
proved as to color and size of bloom. Spicy scented, 
many of them double with dual toned effects and 
finely lacinated. For small bouquets they are recom¬ 
mended. 12 inches. Each 20c, per three 50c, per 
ten $1.25, per 100 $10.00. 
WINTERII. A glorified plumarius type. Extra large 
single flowers in shades ranging from bright crim¬ 
son to pure white. Many of them have a contrasting 
center zone such as ruffled white outer petals with 
a rich maroon eye. Neat compact glaucous green 
foliage. Each 30c, per three 75c. 
DICTAMNUS 
Gas Plant 
FRAXINELLA. An aristocrat for the border. Once 
S iced in the garden it increases in beauty never 
coming straggly or unsightly. We have seen 
clumps that are over twenty years old and they are 
still erect, well formed, and retain their great 
beauty. Glossy, lemon scented foliage with spikes 
of flowers in June. feet. Two colors Rose or 
White. Each 30c, per three 75c, per ten $2.00. 
DIGITALIS 
Foxglove 
SHIRLEY SELECT HYBRIDS. Handsome full 
spikes in shades of rose, purple, pink, lavender, and 
white. The center of the individual flowers are 
marked with chocolate. A beautiful show in the 
summer border. 4 feet. Each 25c. per three 60c, 
per ten $1.50. 
DORONICUM 
Leopard’s Bane 
PLANTAGINEUM “EXCELSUM.” Large golden 
single Daisies that bloom in May and June. One of 
the finest cut flowers and presents a gay appear¬ 
ance in the border. Should be moved in the Au¬ 
tumn, but can be safely transplanted in April. 2 
feet. Each 30c, per three 75c, per ten $2.00. 
CLUSII. A splendid item for the rockery with a pro¬ 
fusion of bright yellow daisies on 10 inch stems. 
Compact deep green foliage. Each 30c, per three 
75c, per ten $2.00. 
DIGITALIS SHIRLEY SELECT 
An improved English Foxglove 
EUPHORBIA 
COROLL AT A. Sprays of small white flowers greatly 
resembling Baby’s Breath. It blooms in mid¬ 
summer after the Gypsophila is gone and is the 
standard variety to use as a filler in bouquets. 2 
feet. Each 25c, per three 60c, per ten $1.50. 
POLYCHROMA. An unusual and distinctive variety 
for the rock garden or for the low border. Globe- 
shaped plants covered with bracts of bright yellow 
flowers. Starts to bloom close to the ground in 
May and as it matures changes color from light 
green yellow to a rich gold. 12 inches. Each 30c, 
per three 75c. 
EDRAI AN THU S 
DALMATICUS. A charming rock plant closely allied 
to the Campanula group. Neat compact growing. 
The flower stems curve outwardly from the center 
of the plant and are filled with cup shaped flowers 
of bright blue. 3 inches. Potted plants. Each 25c, 
per three 60c, per ten $1.50. 
EUPATORIUM 
Hardy Ageratum 
COELESTINUM. A fine border plant for late summer 
bloom. The two foot plants are a mass of fluffy 
deep lavender blue flowers. Especially valuable as 
a cut flower coming when blues are scarce in the 
garden. Each 20c, per three 50c, per ten $1.25, 
per 100 $10.00. 
FESTUCA 
GLAUCA (Blue Festue Grass). Widely used because of 
its neat dwarf steel-blue foliage. Spiked tufts that 
are useful in the rockery for color contrast and is 
used as an edging plant. 6 inches. Each 25c, per 
three 60c, per ten $1.50. 
FUNKIA 
MEADIA VARIEGATED. A bedding plant of merit. 
Light green foliage attractively bordered with 
golden yellow. Valuable in the garden'for color 
contrast. While used generally for its handsome 
foliage, during July pretty lavender flowers appear 
on 1 foot stems. Each 20c, per three 50c, per ten 
$1.25, per 100 $10.00. 
LANCEOLATA. Forms heavy tufts of narrow glossy 
leaves. In late July there is a profusion of lilao 
flowers on erect 1 foot stems. For bedding or for 
bordering a garden. Each 20c, per three 50c, per 
ten, $1.25, per 100 $10.00. 
GENTIAN A 
ANDREWSII (Closed Gentian). A quite rare American 
native. The tightly closed bright blue flowers are 
borne in clusters on terminal stems. Excellent for 
the shady part of the rockery. 8 inches. Each 25c, 
per three 60c, per ten $1.50. 
GEUM 
HELDRICHI “HUNTINGTON’S VA¬ 
RIETY.” A hardy alpine of merit with¬ 
standing summer heat and winter freez¬ 
ing. Forms compact clumps of crinkly 
bright green foliage with single flowers of 
rich orange scarlet on 8 inch stems. In 
May and June it makes a fine show in the 
rockery. Suitable for edging purposes as 
it does not grow out of bounds. Each 
25c, per three 60c, per ten $1.50, per 
100 $ 12 . 00 . 
“LADY STRATHEDEN.” A beautiful golden yellow 
double on erect stiff stems. Blooms in June and 
July. Finely cut dwarf foliage. 15 inches. Each 25c, 
per three 60c, per ten $1.50. 
“MRS. BRADSHAW.” Extremely showy double 
flowers of vivid crimson. Free flowering. Useful in 
the rock garden or border and makes a fine cut 
flower. June and July. 15 inches. Each 25c, per 
three 60c, per ten $1.50. 
DWARF ASTER “LILAC TIME” GYPSOPHILA “BRISTOL FAIRY” IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS 
A gem for the Fall border A myriad of double flowers The hardy Candytuft 
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