EPIGEA (Ep-i-gee’-a) —Trailing Arbutus 
*repens—Dainty evergreen trailer for a moist shady spot, 
where it will form a dense mat with numerous dainty 
pink flowers of exquisite fragrance. 50c each 
ERICA (Er’-i-ca) —Heather 
Invaluable evergreen shrubs, blooming during the win- 
ter and very early spring. Perfectly hardy. 
*carnea—Spreading mats of deep green and masses of 
ruddy-red bells in very early spring. 50c each 
*darleyensis syn. mediterranean hybrida—A very hardy. sort 
with masses of rosy pink flowers. Starts blooming in 
October and continues stubbornly throughout the winter 
and early spring regardless of snow and ice. 
50c, 75c, $1.00 each 
ERIGERON (Ee-rig’-er-on) —Fleabane 
A large genus closely allied to the Michaelmas Daisy 
but blooming much earlier. Excellent for color masses 
and graceful long-lasting cut flowers. 
hybridus, Double Beauty—A grand novelty from England 
producing fully double flowers of lovely soft violet-blue. 
An extremely lovely new plant, either for garden dis- 
play or cutting. True stock from division. 50c each 
speciosus—In our opinion one of the finest plants for the 
foreground. Large rosy-violet flower clusters on 18” 
stems. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
ERIOGONUM (Er-i-og’-o-num) —Buckwheat 
A little known group that is made up of some of the very 
best evergreen subjects. Of inestimable value for rock 
and wall plantings or the front row border. These are 
natives of the Northwest and when once established in 
a well drained spot will make permanent subjects with 
little or no care for years to come. Very drought re- 
sistant. 
*niveum—A low growing shrub from the desert that 
adapts itself easily to our gardens. Forms a bushy plant 
8” tall. Both the small leaves and the twisted branches 
are covered with a silvery down. In midsummer the 
plants are hidden by immense flower clusters of dainty 
rosy white flowers. Will thrive with or without water 
and once established will last a lifetime. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
*umbellatum—A prostrate shrubby evergreen with glossy 
rich green leaves which turn red in the winter. This 
plant will gradually form a mat 2 ft. across and send up 
lovely yellow flower heads which change to rich mahog- 
any as they age, holding this color for weeks. We cannot 
recommend this too highly for banks, rockeries, and 
evergreen plantings. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
One each of the 2 Eriogonums 85c 
FUNKIA (Funk’-i-a) —Plantain Lily 
Hardy, herbaceous perennials with handsome tropical- 
appearing leaves and lily-like flowers. Any moist situa- 
tion in sun or shade. Very effective planted in the 
shady border with ferns or waterside plantings, but 
doing well in full sun. 
*coerulea lanceolata—Broad green leaves and violet blue 
flowers. 2’. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*glauca—A fine Japanese species with large blue-green 
leaves and violet flowers. 50c each 
*lancifolia—Slender lance-shaped leaves and lilac-blue flow- 
ers in September. Very profuse. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*subcordata grandiflora—Large, fragrant, pure white flow- 
ers from August to October. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
*Thomas Hogg—A beautiful new sort having large rich 
deep green leaves beautifully margined with clear silver. 
Dainty lavender flowers in August. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
*undulata variegata—Creamy white leaves, marked with 
bright, light green and soft lilac flowers. Grow in shade 
to retain the white foliage. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
One each of the 6 Funkias $1.95 
ERYNGIUM (E-ring’-i-um) —Sea Holly 
Handsome perennials with thistle-like flowers of easiest 
culture for any sunny location. 
amethystinum—Dense heads of true rich blue. Lovely for 
cutting and of great value in the border. 2’. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
giganteum—Handsome globe-shaped flowers of clear blue. 
These may be dried and used in winter boquets with 
excellent effect. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
One each of the two Eryngium 65c; 3 for $1.75 
EUPHORBIA (Eu-for’-bi-a) —Spurge 
The value of this family lies in the showy colored bracts 
above the leafy-stalks. Hardy and lasting perennials. 
*myrsinites—Trailing evergreen shrublet. Fat little branches 
of sea-foam blue and gay yellow bloom. 35c each 
*polychroma—Immense brilliant yellow bracts surmount 
the 10” stalk clothed in soft grey-green leaves. A much 
admired sort. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
EREMURUS (Er-e-meu’rus) —Foxtail Lily 
Noble border plants growing 8’ to 10’ tall, making strik- 
ing subjects for the back ground. Must be planted only 
in late summer or fall. 
robustus—This sort will grow a stalk 10’ tall showing 4’ 
to 5’ of solid bloom. A glorious bright soft pink shade. 
Blooming roots, $1.25 each; large roots, $2.00; jumbo 
roots, $3.00. 
EVONYMUS (U-on’-i-mus) —Bittersweet 
*kewensis variegatus—A very rare and choice little varie- 
gated evergreen trailer forming a compact mass of 
beautiful green and white foliage which tinges with pink 
in autumn. May be trained over large rocks or low 
banks. This is one of the most useful and colorful 
plants we grow. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 
FERNS (Furns) —Hardy Sorts 
Ferns should have a moist partially shaded position and 
delight in leaf mold or peaty soil but will do well in any 
garden soil if there is plenty of moisture. 
*adiantum pedatum (American Maidenhair)—Airy, finely- 
cut foliage of delightful light green. Shade. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.25 
dennstedtia punctilobula (Hay-scented fern) — Handsome, 
vigorous growing fern of easiest culture. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.25 
osmunda cinnamonea (Cinnamon fern)—If grown in moist 
shade will form fronds up to 5 ft. tall and 8 ins. across. 
Does well in sun if given sufficient moisture. 
50c each; 3 for $1.20; doz. $3.60 
osmunda regalis (Royal fern)—Wonderful in damp, marshy 
places where its rich yellowish green foliage and golden 
stems make very striking subjects. 
50c each; 3 for $1.20; doz. $3.60 
polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas fern)—Fine ever- 
green dagger-like fronds. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.25 
*Lady Fern—Tiny 4” fronds in large clumps. One of the 
very best for the rockery as it will grow in full sun with 
very little moisture. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*Polypodium—A dainty little evergreen. 6”. 35c each 
One each of the 7 Ferns, $2.25 
FRITILLARIA (Frit-il-lair-’i-a) Crown Imperial 
imperialis—Stately stalks crowned by huge drooping bells 
of orange scarlet. The well known Kaiser crown. Very 
early flowering, hardy bulbs of striking beauty. Plant 
summer and fall only. 50c each; 3 for $1.35 
FUCHSIA (Feu’-shi-ah)—Lady’s Eardrops 
magellanica—An interesting shrubby perennial that has 
proven entirely hardy in the New York Botanical Gar- 
dens. The ruby-red pendant flowers are produced by 
the hundreds, flowering freely in either full sum or light 
shade. (See color cut in center color section.) 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
magellanica alba—A grand new pure white form of the 
above. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 


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