Other Hardy Perennials The Linn County Nurseries 

—bellamosa, 2 to 4 ft. Like above but dark blue, all summer. 
—English Hybrids, 4 ft. or more. All shades, each plant distinct. Plants selected 
while in bloom will be priced according to size and quality. 
DICENTRA eximia, Plumy or Fern Leaved Bleedingheart, 1 ft. Finely cut 
light green foliage till frost. Compact growing, flowers from early spring 
till frozen. Thrives in sun or shade. 
—spectabilis, Bleedingheart. The old-fashioned Bleedingheart, 30c: 1% to 2 ft. 
Long racemes of graceful heart-shaped, rose-crimson flowers. April-June. 
It likes humus but will grow almost anywhere, even in shade. Still one 
of the best old perennials. 
DICTAMNUS RUBER, Gas Plant, 21% ft. Rosy purple, veined darker. Strongly 
aromatic. Likes rich well-drained soil and needs little care. Plant in a 
permanent place and leave it alone. Each year it will be better. Very 
drought resisting. 
ECHINOPS ritro, Globe Thistle, 3 to 4 ft. Large, globular heads of metallic 
blue, July-August. Good for drying or cutting. 
FERN—Ostrich, Onoclea struthiopteris, 2 to 3 ft. Prefers part shade and leaf- 
mold, but will endure almost any situation. Makes colonies by creeping 
rootstalks. 
FILIPENDULA ulmaria, European Meadowsweet, 2 ft. Feathery plumes of 
creamy-white in June-July. 
—rubra venusia, 4 ft. Bright carmine-pink plumes July. Likes moist soil. 
FLAX, Hardy, 1 ft. Bright blue flowers each morning. 
GAILLARDIA, Blanket Flower, 1 to 2 ft. Flowers have red, yellow, and 
orange blended. May-October. Endures drought. Very desirable and 
easily grown. 
GYPSOPHILA Bristol Fairy, 50c: Grafted, double variety. 1 year plants. Much 
superior to seedling plants, blooming continuously. 
—paniculata, Baby’s Breath, 2 to 3 ft. Misty masses of small white flowers, 
June-July. Much used in bouquets. 
HELENIUM, Riverton Gem, 3 ft. Deep yellow changing to terra cotta. 
HELIOPSIS zinniaeflora, 2 to 3 ft. Large clear yellow. July-October. 
HEMEROCALLIS, Yellow Day Lily. They grow anywhere and are among 
the very best perennials. 
—D. D. Wyman, 40c: 2% ft. July-August, golden-yellow, tawny splashed petals. 
—Dover, 60c: Early June. Very large deep golden-yellow. 2 ft. 
—Gold Dust, 2 ft. May-June. Richest yellow medium sized flowers. 
—Hyperion, 75c: 3 to 4 ft. July-early August. Very large soft pale yellow 
over a long season. A very choice kind. 
—gracilis, 18 in. Grass-like foliage. Clear yellow flowers in early June, and 
again in the fall if not allowed to make seed. 

PRICES unless noted: 25c each, $2.00 per 10, $17.50 per 100. 
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