GYPSOPHILA - Chalk-Plant; Baby’s Breath 
They are remarkable for their nume i 
' : rous feathery panicles of small 
starry, white or pink flowers borne in profusion on threadlike stalks dur- 
ing early summer. The flowers are highly prized for cutting. 
Culture. Gypsophilas will succeed in any well-drained and not too heavy 
nie They are very partial to lime, and it is well to mix some lime with 
: e soil before planting. A sunny position is essential, Plant all fully two 
eet apart; Repens 8 inches apart. Plant in autumn or early spring. 
Bristol Fairy Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A wonderful new introduction. Bristol Fairy produces large panicles of 
double, white flowers, in which the individual blossom is larger, and of 
the purest white. It also flowers continuously throughout the summer. 
Flamingo Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 
This double-flowered form of Gypsophila was found in our nursery among 
a bed of the single variety four years ago. We have propagated it and 
carefully watched its habit during these years. The pale pink blossoms 
are very dainty and grow in great open foamy heads, ideal for cutting. 
They work in even more charmingly between cut flowers than the other 
Baby’s Breath. The pink shade is delicate during warm weather. In the 
autumn it deepens considerably. A charming plant with a great future 
for the florist as well as the home garden. 
Paniculata compacta Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
When in bloom in August and September it forms a symmetrical mass 
2 to 3 feet in height and as much through, of minute white flowers hav- 
ing a beautiful gauzelike appearance. 
Paniculata flora plena Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A light and graceful cut flower, compatible with all others, no matter 
of what shape or color; masses of minute double white flowers. Plants 
offered are grafted, and we guarantee all plants to be double. 
*Repens ; Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
A beautiful trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small, white 
and pink flowers in July and August. 

*Repens rosea Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 TE STE : 
A pale pink-flowered form of the above variety; both lovely in the Gypsophila Repens Bodgeri 
rock garden or in the dry wall. 
Repens Bodgeri Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 | GRASSES, Hardy Ornamental m4 
A dwarf double-flowering Gypsophila, reaching a height of about 2 feet. Splendid Cover for Game and Wild Birds 
It blooms at least 2 weeks earlier than any other double-flowering form, There are several varieties of hardy grasses that are distinctly attractive 
which makes it desirable for garden display or for cutting. Rigo for ee Pee aan ery of ve are a ed and others of 
5 medium or low growth. produce a striking effect when growing in 
Repens, Rosy Veil Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 isolated positions on the lawn, or add to the grace of the border by 
A new dwarf pink double-flowering Gypsophila. Established plants reach their elegant green or variegated foliage. 
5 nian or ees oreeioon mia Ge ans ian hey start Aienue Culture. All will thrive in good, ordinary and well drained soil. Plant in 
ypsophila and continue later in early spring or fall, about 2 feet apart for the tall growing varieties; 
the season. dwarf sorts about 12 inches apart. All should have a protective covering 
of dry straw placed around the base in autumn. In dry weather give 
A plenty of water. 
GENTIANA - Gentian Erianthus ravennae Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Exquisitely beautiful Alpine perennials, many species of which are ad- {Blue Lime Grass or Pampas.) 10 to 12 feet high, frequently throwing up 
mirably suited for border and rock garden. The taller and stronger 30 to 50 flower spikes topped with silvery plumes. ; 
growing species succeed admirably in grass in colonies in a moist par- Eulalia gracillima univittata Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
tially shaded border. Gentians may, indeed, be regarded as the most (Japan Rush.) Graceful habit, with very narrow foliage; of a bright 
beautiful of hardy perennials. green color, with a silvery mid-rib. 6 to 7 feet, with fine plumes. 
Culture. Gentians require no special care to grow them successfully. Eulalia japonica : Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Grow ina rich, moist loam containing a fair amount of well-decayed Long, narrow, graceful green foliage, and when in flower the attractive 
cow manure. Best grown in masses as an edging to a partially shaded silvery grey plumes are 6 to7 feet high. bad ¢ , , 
border or rock garden. It is advisable in all cases to mix leaf mold Eulalia japonica variegata Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
freely with the soil before planting. Top dress with well-rotted manure Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves, striped green, white and often 
in spring. See that the plants are well supplied with moisture in dry pink or yellow. 
weather. Gentians do not like to have roots disturbed, so do not inter- Eulalia japonica zebrina Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
fere with them once they are established. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to (Zebra Grass.) The long blades of this variety are marked with broad, 
8 inches apart. yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant 
* Andrewsi Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 for the lawn, 6 to 10 feet high, with silvery plumes. i, 
One of the most fascinating native plants. The flowers, which are Pennisetum japonicum Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
tightly closed, are borne at the top of a stem from 6 to 8 inches long, (Fountain Grass.) A beautiful Grass whose flower heads are produced 
and are an intense deep blue. Blooms best in moist places. July and in the greatest profusion. Color rich mahogany, conspicuously tipped 
October. with white. 
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Erianthus Ravennae (See Grasses) Gypsophila Paniculata Flora Plena 

