DODECATHEON - American Cowslip 
•Meadia Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
(Shooting Star). A pretty perennial, with rose-colored or 
sometimes white flowers in May or June, on 8- to 10-inch 
stems. This is sometimes called “American Cyclamen.” It 
thrives in rich, moist woods, in the open border or rock garden. 
DRABA - Whitlow Grass 
••Fladnizensis Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $22.00 
(Androsacea). A very hardy species from the Arctic regions. 
Produces a profusion of yellow flowers from March to May. 
Fine for rock garden. 
DRACOCEPHALUM - Dragonhead 
•Ruyschianum japonicum Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
Flowers blue; central lobe of corolla with a blue border and 
white spots, might be called a blue Physostegia. 1 foot. July 
and August. 
ECHINOPS - Globe Thistle 
Ritro Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
Interesting and showy thistle-like plants with globular heads 
of deep metallic blue flowers during July and August, which 
can be dried and remain attractive for a long time. 3 to 4 feet 
high. 
EDELWEISS. (See Leontopodium). 
EDRAIANTHUS - Wahlenbergia 
•Dalmaticus Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Low border or rock plant about 3 to 4 inches high, producing 
blue flowers not unlike the Platycodon; this plant is very rare. 
EPIGAEA - Trailing Arbutus 
Repens Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $22.00 
(Mayflower). Likes acid soil, therefore plant in some place 
where lime will not hurt it. Very difficult to transplant. Sent 
only at your risk. Strong plants 
EPIMEDIUM - Barrenwort 
•Macranthum Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A dwarf-growing plant suitable for a shady position in the 
rock garden, edge of border or for mass planting under trees 
where grass will not grow. The leathery, bronzy green foliage 
and panicles of small, cream-white flowers in May make it 
one of the most attractive small plants in cultivation. 
ERIGERON - Fleabane 
•Alpinus Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A dwarf species suitable only for rock gardens. Plant bears 
an attractive head of purplish flowers throughout the summer. 
Macranthus Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
A fine hardy perennial with violet flowers, effectively used in 
mass plantings in borders together with Hardy Asters, Boc- 
conia or other tall plants for backgrounds. 
Speciosus Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
Large, handsome blue flowers, violet tinted and yellow centers, 
during June and July; fine for cutting. 
ERODIUM 
Chamaedryoides roseum Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A charming small dwarf for the rockery. Fernlike foliage; 
dainty pink blooms throughout the summer. 
ERYNGIUM - Sea-Holly 
Amethystinum Three $0.75* Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(Syn. Oliverianum). (True). The true blue Thistle, with 
amethyst stems and bracts. 2 feet high. At its best in July 
and August. 
Giganteum Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
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. 
Planum Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
Branching heads of steel-blue flowers; stems and bracts of 
a glistening metallic sheen; about 30 inches high. At its beet 
in July and August. 
EUPATORIUM - Hemp Agrimony; Hardy Ageratum 
Ageratoides Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
(Thoroughwort). A useful border plant of strong, free growth, 
3 to 3Vi feet high, with minute white flowers in dense heads; 
splendid for cutting in August and September. 
Coelestinum Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
A pretty, hardy plant, with light purple-blue flowers similar to 
the ageratum; in flower from August until frost. 12 to 24 
inches. Good cut flower, lasting a week or more in water and 
of easy culture. Lovely in fall garden with yellow chrysan¬ 
themums. 
EUPHORBIA - Spurge; Milkwort 
Corollata Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
(Flowering Spurge). Showy and useful plant growing about 
24 inches high, and bearing from June till August umbels of 
pure white flowers much like the Baby’s Breath, and excellent 
for cutting. 
•Myrsinites Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
A pretty prostrate species, bluish foliage, with crowded heads 
of yellow flowers. 
•Polychroma Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(Epithymoides). A beautiful formal plant growing 1 foot high, 
forming a hemispherical clump covered with yellow flowers 
in May and June. Excellent border or rock plant. 
FERNS 
Adiantum pedatum Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
(Hardy Maidenhair Fern). Most attractive of our native Ferns; 
black stems with delicate green fronds; does well in moist 
spots. 
•Aspidium acrostichoides Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
(Wood Fern). (Polystichum). An evergreen species with deep 
green, divided fronds. Should be planted in a shady position. 
12 inches. 
Aspidium spinulosum Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
(Dryopteris spinulosa). (Spinulosa Wood Fern). An evergreen 
variety that requires rich, well drained soil. 18 to 24 inches. 
Asplenium filix-foemina Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(Lady Fern). Grows in shade or sun. Large and handsome. 
3 feet. 
Cystopteris bulbifera Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
(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 surface and 8 inches apart. 
Dicksonia punctilobula Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
(Dennstaedtia punctilobula). (Hay-scented or Gossamer 
Fern). Grows well in either sun or shade. 18 to 24 inches. 
Very erect with broad fronds, of a soft, woolly texture. 
• Onoclea sensibilis Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
(Sensitive Fern). Requires wet places either in sun or shade. 
12 inches. 
Osmunda cinnamomea Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(Cinnamon Fern). Erect fronds, drooping at tips, with bright 
cinnamon-colored spores at ends of fronds; a very conspicuous 
variety. 
Osmunda Claytoniana Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(lnterrupta). A distinct and very beautiful native species; 
foliage velvety green, with prominent brown spores in middle 
of fronds. 
Osmunda regalis Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(The Royal Fern). Wonderful in damp, marshy places, where 
its rich yellowish green foliage and golden stems make very 
striking subjects. 
•Polypodium vulgare Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(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 $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(The Ostrich Fern). A very graceful species with finely cut 
pinnules, growing 2 to 3 feet high. 
•Woodsia obtusa Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
Large rosettes of curious hoary foliage. Fronds 1 foot in 
length; very free growing. 
FEVERFEW. See Matricaria. 
FOXGLOVE. See Digitalis. 
FUCHSIA 
Magellanica Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
This most interesting shrub came to us from the New York 
Botanical Garden, where it has proven entirely hardy. It is in 
bloom all summer long until stopped by frost. The ruby-red 
pendent flowers are produced by the hundreds, flow r ering 
just as freely in full sun as in light shade. A most interest¬ 
ing plant for the flower border or rock garden, where it fits 
in perfectly, blooming all summer. Like all Fuchsias, they 
are especially adapted for shady locations. We advise pro¬ 
tection anywhere north of Philadelphia. 
FUNKIA - Plantain-Lily or Japanese Day-lily 
Coerulea lanceolata Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
Broad green leaves; blue flowers from July to August. 
Glauca Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
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 $0.55, Doz. $1.40, 100 $8.00 
Long, narrow leaves, dull green, produced in abundance, lilac- 
blue flowers during July and Augus.t; excellent plant for shade 
and edging. 
Subcordata grandiflora Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Very large, pure white, lily-shape, fragrant flowers in August 
and September. 
Thomas Hogg Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
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 $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
Variegated foliage; blue flowers. Beautiful edging plant. 
GAILLARDIA - Blanket Flower 
Mr. Sherbrook Three $0.75, Doz., $2.25, 100 $12.00 
The full, circular flowers are of a rich golden yellow, un¬ 
stained by any other color. The large self- colored blooms sup¬ 
ported by stout stems above the pale green foliage continue 
from early summer until late fall. Not as good as Sun God. 
Ruby Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
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. 
Improved English Strain Giant Hybrids 
Three $0.55, Doz. $1.40, 100 $8.00 
In lovely shades of orange, yellow and red all summer and 
fall. 
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