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HEREFORD’S GARDENS 
*Cyparissias (Cypress Spurge)—A compact border or 
rock plant growing 1 ft. high and having yellow 
blooms. Thrives in ordinary or poor soil. Looks like 
small cypress tree. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.5C. 
*Polychroma—A fine new plant for the rock garden 
or low border. In May and June the plant attains 
a compact rounded shape and is covered with 
beautiful yellow flowers. Likes a sunny position. 
Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
FERNS—Hardy 
The ideal planting or bedding plants for densely 
shaded areas where few plants will thrive. Their 
graceful beauty compensate for absence of bloom. 
When established they last many years without 
attention. 
* Chain-fern—The fronds grow 18 to 20 inches in 
height. The pinnae are broad and smooth. Resemble 
an Oak leaf. Contrasts beautifully with other 
ferns. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Christmas-fern—An evergreen fern with smooth dark 
green pinnae. Grows 12 to 16 inches high. Stays 
green throughout the whole year until new growth 
appears the following spring. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50. 
Interrupted—A very hardy fern producing tall grace¬ 
ful fronds, attaining a height of 3 to 4 feet. A 
very handsome sort for foundation planting in 
shade. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Maiden-Hair Fern—Graceful, many branched fronds 
of light green pinnae are produced on shiny black 
stems 12 to 16 inches high. The daintiest of all. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
(Dwarf) Woods-fern—A pretty little fern for the rock 
garden. Lacy fronds of a pretty green shade 3 to 
6 inches in height. Useful for dish gardens or for 
table decorations. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
GAILLARDXA—Blanket Flower 
Grandiflora “English Hybrids”—An excellent border 
plant having flowers of crimson petals tipped with 
yellow. Blooms all summer and fine for cutting. 
Thrives in ordinary loam in sunny position. Each 
20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Burgundy—An improved strain of Gaillardia with 
deep wine flowers. Grows 2 to 3 ft. high and blooms 
all summer. Very fine for cutting. You will like 
it. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
GENTIANA—Gentian 
Andrewsii—Exquisite Alpine perennial suitable for the 
border or rockery. Has clusters of tightly closed, 
deep blue flowers in July to Oct. Should be planted 
in rich, moist loam in partial shade. Each 25c; 
3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
