PERENNIALS AND ROCK-PLANTS, continued 
COREOPSIS (Tickseed) 
*Auriculata mama. 15 in. A dainty species 
with clusters of golden yellow flowers. 
__ May to September. 
tGolden Shower. 18 to 24 in. A new in- 
troduction chosen for its freedom of 
bloom throughout the summer. Delicate 
star-like brilliant yellow blossoms. Grace- 
ful foliage. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
tPerry’s Double. A double-flowering hybrid 
of unusually large size. Very free-flower- 
ing habit. 
CORONILLA 
*Cappadocica. The glaucous foliage makes 
a compact mat; brilliant golden yellow 
flowers show in great abundance. May 
to July. 
CYPRIPEDIUM (Lady’s Slipper) 
These natives can be made a part of a 
woodland garden or some shady corner of 
your garden where the soil is moist. 
Acaule. Pink. 
Pubescens. Yellow. 
Spectabile. Charming pink species. 
DAHLIA, Dwarf Summer. See page 30A. 
DELPHINIUM 
For the background of your perennial 
border or in a shrub planting, stately spikes 
of this top-notch perennial make a great 
show. Delphiniums are a garden ‘‘must.” 
{Belladonna. 3 to 4 ft. Light blue. 
{Blackmore & Langdon Hybrids. 4 to 
5 ft. Semi-double and double blooms in 
shades of blue, lavender, and purple. 
tChinensis, Tom Thumb. 15 in. Dwarf 
in habit, it produces several crops of ex- 
quisite blue flowers. 
Seabee 3 to 4 ft. Brilliant marine- 
ue. 
tNew Giant Pacific Hybrids. See color 
illustration on page 8. 
tGiant Pacific Hybrid, Galahad. New. 
Clear white individual florets often mea- 
sure 3 inches across. 50 cts. each; 3 for 
$1.25. 
DIANTHUS (Fragrant Pinks) 
Reminiscent of/other days when fragrant 
flowers were in vogue, the great number of 
Dianthus available today are still a source of 
color and delicious fragrance. 
*tBeatrix. 12 in. Double salmon-pink flow- 
ers in clusters. May, June. 
*Bobby. 8 in. One of our favorite plants, 
this compact-growing gem with glaucous 
foliage produces large flowers of deep pink 
with crimson centers. 
*t{Bristol Purity. 1 ft. 
flowers. 
*Caesius fi.-pl., Rose Queen. 8 in. A 
charming combination of blue-green fol1- 
age and double pink flowers. 
*tFurst Bismarck. 1 ft. Crimson blooms. 
*tLittle Joe. 6 in. Large crimson blooms; 
delightful companion for Bobby. 
tMeg Gardner. 15 in. A new introduction 
bearing large white flowers with distinct 
red centers. June, July. 
*tOld Spice. Plant Patent No. 499. 1 ft. 
A new and choice introduction. Carna- 
tion-like salmon-pink flowers; clove- 
scented. Blooms freely in June and 
through the summer months. 50 cts. each; 
3 for $1.25. 
*Roysi Hybrids. Pink and red tones. May, 
June. 
*Tiny Rubies. The miniature plants pro- 
duce carnation-like flowers on stems 4 to 
5 inches high. In full sun the color is pink; 
with partial shade it approaches rose. It 
is a ‘‘must”’ for your rock-garden. 40 cts. 
each; 3 for $1. 
{White Beatrix (Silver Mine). 40 cts. each; 
3 for $1. 
White Reserve. 16 in. Another top-notch 
white carnation. June, July. 
Double white 

DIANTHUS BARBATUS 
(Sweet William) 
{Newport Pink. Lovely salmon-pink. 
tScarlet Beauty. A beautiful shade of 
scarlet. 
tWhite. 
{Mixed Hybrids. Many shades. 
DICENTRA (Bleeding-Heart) 
fEximia. Finely cut foliage and the showy 
pink flowers on long stems are a delightful 
combination. 
tSpectabilis. The old-fashioned Bleeding- 
heart once established will remain in the 
garden for years. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
DICTAMNUS. See page 30A. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) 
tAmbigua. 21% ft. A true perennial Fox- 
glove with pleasing yellow flowers. June, 
uly. 
tGiant Shirley, Mixed. Fine selection of 
mixed colors. 
DORONICUM (Leopards-Bane) 
These gleaming yellow daisy-like flowers 
are a top-notch source of color in the spring 
border and rock-garden. For best results, 
grow them in partial shade. 
tExcelsum. 2 ft. The large yellow daisies 
are particularly effective in broad masses. 
April, May. 
t{Mme. Mason. Compact in habit; noted 
for its large bloom. April, May. 35 cts. 
each; 3 for 90 cts. 
EPIMEDIUM (Barrenwort) 
For the rock-garden in sun or shade, for the 
perennial border, or as a ground-cover the 
Epimediums have few equals. 
*Niveum. 10 in. Pure white blooms re- 
sembling a bishop’s hat. 35 cts. each; 
3 for 90 cts. 
*Mixed Varieties. 10 in. White, red, or 
yellow. The leathery bronze-green foliage 
Is attractive throughout the year. Mixed 
only, 35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 
GENTIANA (Gentian) 
*Acaulis Clusi. 2 to 3 in. Just the thing for 
a moist shady corner in your rock-garden. 
This choice plant with its dazzling blue 
trumpet-shaped flowers is well worth hav- 
ing. April, May. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
Hascombensis. 6 in. A dainty new Gen- 
tian with bright blue flowers speckled 
white at the base. Prefers moist, shady 
location. July, August. 35 cts. each; 
3 for 90 cts. 
*Przewalski. Truly an easy-to-grow Gen- 
tian in sun or shade. The small blue 
flowers are borne in clusters, one above 
the other, on 12-inch stems. 
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FUNKIA (Hosta) 
Indispensable plants for gardens, the 
Funkias grow well in sun or shade. Their 
blooms are attractive and their foliage has a 
rich and enduring quality which is especially 
decorative for ground-cover use. 
Ceerulea lanceolata. See color illustration 
on page 8. 
Glauca. The large leaves have a pleasing 
blue-gray cast; spikes of blue flowers. 
July, August. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
Lancifolia. 24 in. Glossy narrow foliage; 
lilac-blue flowers. August. 
Subcordata grandiflora. The old-fash- 
ioned August Lily; one of the most perma- 
nent of perennials. Makes a delightful 
shady border. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
Thomas Hogg. 2 ft. Each large dull green 
leaf has a narrow silver edging; lavender 
flowers. August, September. 50 cts. each; 
3 for $1.25. 
Undulata variegata. 2 ft. A form with 
variegated foliage; blue flowers in July. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket-Flower) 
Mr. Sherbrook. Clear yellow flowers pro- 
duced in great abundance through the 
summer and early fall. Keep the dead 
flower-heads picked off. 
New Giant Monarch Strain. Unusually 
large bloom in a variety of color. ‘ 
Ruby. A worthy red-flowering companion. 
Sun God. A showy yellow hybrid. 
The Imp. 10 in. Unique in this family for 
its dwarf habit and bronzy crimson 
blooms. 
GERANIUM (Cranesbill) 
tGrandiflorum. 2 ft. Large lilac-blue 
flowers with pleasing foliage. June, July. 
35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 
*Lancastriense. New. 6in. Light salmon- 
pink blooms borne frequently on 4 to 
6-inch stems. Unusually hardy; a choice 
rock-garden plant. 35 cts. each; 3 for 
90 cts. 
GERBERA 
tJamesoni Hybrids. Transvaal Daisy. 
This tender plant can be set out early in 
the spring to produce its large single 
brilliant daisy-like flowers in summer. It 
is not winter-hardy throughout most of 
the East. 35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 
GEUM (Avens) 
Borisi. 10 in. Vivid orange-scarlet flowers 
produced abundantly in May and spas- 
modically through the season. 
Fire Opal. See color illustration on page 8. 
Leonard’s Variety. Nodding copper-pmk 
flowers on 10-inch stems. Grow it in 
partial shade. 35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 
Princess Juliana. See color illustration on 
page 8. 
Red Wings. A glamorous red variety. 
40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
Waight’s Brilliant. 4 to 6 in. Miniature 
variety that makes a fine show of orange- 
scarlet color. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
Wilton Ruby. See illustration on page 8. 
GYPSOPHILA (Babys-Breath) 
{Bristol Fairy. his tmdispensable cut- 
flower in its white form belongs in every 
garden. See color illustration on page 8. 
40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
*Fratensis. 8 in. Glaucous foliage and 
light pink flowers. May to July. 
tOldhamiana. 3 ft. A pale pink, this hybrid 
extends the season considerably. July to 
late September. 
tRepens Bodgeri. 18 in. Earlier than 
Bristol Fairy, the white flowers are tinted 
pink. Compact in habit. 
*tRepens Bodgeri, Rosy Veil. A dwarf 
pink form treasured for the rock-garden 
or the foreground of the perennial border. 

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