Doronicum Caucasicum 
DORONICUM - Leopardbane 
Very showy yellow-flowered perennial. Their yellow, daisy-like flowers 
are invaluable for cutting. As they flower chiefly in spring, they are 
indispensable in the border at that period of the year. They have bright 
green, heart-shaped leaves which disappear during July and August 
when the plant is dormant. 
Culture. Thrive well in heavy soils and succeed in sunny or partially 
shaded borders. Best grown in groups of six or more. Plant in autumn 
or early spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. Lift, divide and replant every third 
year; remove the flower heads directly after they fade, then a second 
crop of flowers will follow. Water freely in dry weather. Lovely with 
pale lavender Tulips. 
Caucasicum Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Large, bright yellow flowers on 2-foot stems; one of the most effective 
early spring-flowering perennials. Effective in a hardy border in com- 
bination with Tulips. It is a splendid flower for cutting, as it carries well 
and stands a long time in water. 
Clusi Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Grows about 12 to 15 inches tall with large yellow daisy-like flowers. 
Might be called a dwarf Caucasicum. 
Mme. Mason Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A fine large tlowered and compact growing variety. Particularly well 
suited for the early garden. Its yellow daisy-like flowers blend well with 
tulips and other early spring bloom. 
DRACOCEPHALUM .- Blue Dragonhead 
Salvia-like perennials. They have palmate leaves, and bear their flow- 
ers in whorls on terminal spikes. Interesting plants for the border or 
rock garden. 
Culture. Grow in ordinary, good soil and in a cool, partially shaded po- 
sition. Best grown in masses of three or more. Plant in fall or early 
spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
*Ruyschianum japonicum Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A lovely, almost evergreen, hardy border plant, easily grown and good 
looking in front of the border. Resembles a small Snapdragon when in 
bloom. The flowers are blue, grow 2 feet and are at their best in July 
and August. Good for cutting. 
ECHINODBS - Globe Thistle 
Handsome perennials with pinnate or spiny foliage, woolly beneath, and 
globular, thistle-like flowers. A well-grown plant has a pleasing effect 
in the border. 
Culture. Ordinary soil in sun or light shade in border or wild garden. 
Plant in autumn or spring 10 to 12 inches apart. 
Ritro Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
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. 2 to 3 feet high. 
EDELWEISS (See Leontopodium). 
EPIMEDIUM - Barrenwort 
Dwarf perennials with handsomely marked and leathery leaves which 
assume a bronzy tint in autumn. Dainty little plants for colonizing on 
the margins of partially shaded borders and rock gardens. Foliage is 
classic in design and most useful for cutting. 
5 row in peat and loam in partial shade. Plant in colonies of 
Sct: oe in fall or spring, 6 inches apart. Do not remove old leaves, 
as they help to protect the plants in winter. 
*Macranthum Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $40.00 
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. 
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Eryngium Amethystinum (See page 38) 
ERIGERON - Fleabane 
A very effective genus of Michaelmas Daisy-like plants usually with 
pink and purple flowers; are indispensable for groups and flower borders 
and are excellent for cutting. All are about 2 feet high except Alpinus. 
Culture. Ordinary, fairly moist soil and a sunny position will suit all. 
The dwarf kinds should be grown in the rock garden. Plant in autumn 
or early spring, 10 to 12 inches apart. Lift, divide and replant every 
third year. 
Speciosus Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Large, handsome blue flowers, violet tinted and yellow centers during 
June and July; fine for cutting. 
ERODIUM - Heron’s Bill 
This genus belongs to the Geraniums and flowers throughout the summer. 
The blooms are quaint and very attractive. 
Culture. They require a sandy !oam and well drained position. Plant in 
spring only. 
Chamaedryoides roseum Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A tiny alpine which flowers throughout the season. Forms neat little 
tufts of pretty, glossy leaves covered with delicate pink veined flowers 
carried on 2 inch stems. It likes sun. 
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