
Euphorbia Corollata 
EUPATORIUM - Hemp Agrimony; Hardy Ageratum 
Hardy perennials of somewhat robust habit, and suitable for large, 
mixed borders or the wild garden. Flowers produced in terminal corymbs. 
Culture. Ordinary soil and a half-shady position. Plant in autumn or 
spring, 12 to 15 inches apart. 
Ageratoides Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
(Thoroughwort.) A useful border plant of strong, free growth, 3 to 314 
feet high, with minute white flowers in dense heads; splendid for cutting 
in August and September. 
Coelestinum Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
A pretty, hardy plant, with light purple-blue flowers similar to the 
Ageratum; in flower from August until frost. 12 to 14 inches. Good cut 
flower lasting a week or more in water and of easy culture. Lovely in 
fall garden with yellow Chrysanthemums. 
EUPHORBIA - Spurge, Milkwort 
Hardy perennials with handsome foliage. The flowers are yellow or 
white surrounded by involucres or bracts, which impart a quaint ap- 
pearance to the flower heads. In some cases the flowers are incon- 
spicuous, the real attraction being the colored bracts and foliage. Corol- 
lata is especially suited for cutting. 
Culture. Euphorbias succeed best in poor soils and sunny position in 
the rock gardens or raised borders. Under such conditions they will 
flower more freely than in rich soil. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 to 
10 inches apart. 
Corollata Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
(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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
A prostrate plant with beautiful bluish foliage. The yellow flowers in 
early spring do not matter. It is the foliage which makes this plant so 
valuable. 
*Polychroma Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
(Epithymoides.) A beautiful formal plant growing one foot high, form- 
ing a hemispherical clump covered with yellow flowers in May and June. 
Excellent border or rock plant. 
FEVERFEW (See Matricaria). 
FOXGLOVE (See Digitalis). 
FUCHSIA (See page 178) 

Funkia Subcordata Grandiflora 


Erigeron Speciosus (See page 37) 


ERYNGIUM - Sea-Holly 
Handsome, hardy perennials with rigid, spiny leaves, and thistle-like 
flowers surrounded by spiny bracts. They are decidedly attractive plants 
for sunny borders. The flower heads, with their metallic blue or silvery 
bracts and stems, are beautiful subjects for cutting for indoor decoration. 
Culture. They will thrive in ordinary, well-drained soil and a sunny 
border. May be grown singly or in groups. Plant in autumn or early 
spring, 10 to 12 inches apart. Particularly well adapted for sandy soils. 
Amethystinum Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
(Syn. Oliverianum.) The true blue Thistle, with amethyst stems and 
bracts. 2 feet high. At its best in July and August. Beautiful for cutting. 
FUNKIA - Plaintain-lily or Japanese Day-lily 
Hardy, herbaceous perennials with handsome green or variegated foliage, 
and lily-like flowers borne on graceful spikes. The ovate, cordate, or 
lance-shaped leaves grow in tufted form. Excellent plants for growing in 
sunny or partially shady borders on the margins of water or as edgings 
to beds and walks. 
Culture. Funkias require to be grown in a rich, well-manured soil. The 
variegated kinds are best grown in partial shade. The others will suc- 
ceed in sunny borders, by the waterside, or as specimens in groups. 
Subcordata should be grown in a warm, sheltered position. Plant in fall 
or early spring, six inches apart. 
Coerulea lanceolata Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Broad green leaves; blue flowers from July to August. 
Glauca Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
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 $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
Long, narrow leaves, dull green, produced in abundance; lilac-blue 
flowers during July and August; excellent plant for shade and edging 
to shady walks. 
Subcordata grandiflora Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Very large, pure white, lily-shape, fragrant flowers in August and 
September. One of the best and used very extensively as a ground 
cover for Lily beds. The foliage provides protection to the bulbs and 
the flowers because of their lily-like appearance blend in well with the 
taller growing Lilies. 
Thomas Hogg Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
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 $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
Variegated foliage; blue flowers. Beautiful edging plant. 
