
Dielytra spectabilis 
Bleeding-Heart 

Doronicum 
caucasicum 
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DIELYTRA 
Bleeding-Heart. Dicentra. These should be located in a partially shaded border. They do best as 
individual specimens. Sow seed in the fall as going through the cold winter gives better germination. 
Eximia. Pkt. 15c; dsoz. 35c; Woz. $1; oz. $3 
A dwarf-growing sort, 12 inches high, with beautiful, frnely cut foliage and showy racemes of pretty pink, small 
flowers throughout the season. This does well in either sun or shade, and is exceptionally fine for rock-gardens. J 
Spectabilis. Pkt. 25c; #702. 85c; 7502. $2.50 
Long racemes of graceful, heart-shaped, Iarge pink flowers, at home in any part of the border. Height 2% feet. 
DIGITALIS 
Foxglove. These are biennials and should be sown every year. Succeeding in ordinary soil in either 
sun or shade, they are very effective when grown in masses. If the plants, spaced 8 inches apart, are 
set out in the fall, they must be protected carefully if winters are cold. They bloom in June and July. 
Giant Shirley, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; (oz. 35c; oz. $1; Yb. $3 
A superb mixture with very large flowers in shades of pink and white, attractively spotted with brown and maroon. 
The tall, stately plants, about 6 feet high, hold Iong spikes which are striking against a dark background. 
Gloxinizflora. Each, pkt. 10c; 4oz. 35c; oz. $1; Ib. $3 
A very nice variety which derived its name because the flowers are shaped and spotted like Gloxinias. The plants 
attain a height of only 4 feet. Purple, Rose, White, Yellow, and Mixed. 
Purpurea monstrosa, Mixed. __ Discontinued 
This differs from the other strains in that the upper flowers unite to form one large cup-shaped blossom on the top 
of the spike. The colors include white and shades of rose, pink, ete. Height 4 feet. 
DORONICUM 
Leopardbane. This hardy, 2-foot perennial blooms outdoors in April and May. The plant divisions, 
potted up in December, easily flower in a cool greenhouse by February. Seed germinates slowly. 
Caucasicum. Pkt. 25c; doz. 45c; zeoz. $1.35; Moz. $4 
Magnificent daisy-like flowers of golden yellow on good stems for cutting, above heart-shaped Ieaves. Plant 8 
inches apart in heavy soil in sun or partial shade. Water freely in dry weather. 
DRACAENA 
An ornamental-leaved plant used for window-boxes and hanging-baskets or as a pot-plant. 
Indivisa. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 4Ib. $1.50; Ib. $4.50 
This is a tender perennial with long, narrow green leaves. It is easily raised from seed sown in January, potted in 
April and shifted to larger pots as required. Avoid plants becoming pot-bound. Height 2 feet. 
EUPATORIUM 
Splendid plants for the border, for naturalizmg and for cut-flowers. They prefer light shade but do 
well in full sun. Sow the seed in early spring or [ate fall when it is cool. Germinates very slowly. 
Coelestinum. : Pkt. 15c; j40z. 55c; Woz. $1.65; oz. $5 
Hardy Ageratum. Large bushy plants, 2 feet high, with abundant lavender-blue flower heads like Ageratum, 
in September and October. These are excellent for cutting. Seed requires long exposure to cold. 
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA 
Blanket Flower. Gay round ray-petaled flowers in continued profusion through June to November. 
They are admirable for dry sunny locations and hardly seem to need water. Plant 8 mches apart in 
rich but light soil, and give slight winter protection. Excellent for cut-flowers. They will bloom the 
first year from seed sown early indoors. For other varieties see Annual List. 
Bremen. Pkt. 10c; Ygoz. 25c; Moz. 45c; oz. $1.35; YWIb. $4 
Bushy 3-foot plants covered with Iong-stemmed flowers of deep coppery scarlet tipped with yellow for cutting. 
Burgundy. Pkt. 20c; Ygoz. 35c; 4oz. 60c; oz. $1.75: Wb. $5.50 
The flowers are 2% inches across on long stiff stems, 65 per cent coming true wine-red selfs. Height 2% feet. 
Goblin. ; Pkt. 15c; j:0z. 25c; loz. 65c; oz. $2 
Large yellow flowers with deep red centers on very compact globular plants 15 inches high. Excellent for beds. 
Portola Hybrids. ; : _Pkt. 10c; Yoz. 25c; Woz. 45c; oz. $1.35; YIb. $4 
Large flowers, often 4 inches across, of bronze-red-scarlet intensified by golden yellow petal tips on 2 14-foot plants. 
Tangerine. > : Pkt. 15ce; yoz. 30c; Yoz. 50c; oz. $1.50; Ulb. $4.50 
The plants are of more compact habit, with showy flowers of orange overlaid with red, on long stems fine for cutting. 
The Dazzler. Pkt. 10c; Moz. 30c; oz. 50c; oz. $1.50; 14Ib. $4.50 
The bright showy flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, are golden yellow with a rich maroon-red center. Height 3 feet. 
Monarch, Mixed. : : Pkt. 20c; Moz. 35c; oz. 60c; oz. $1.75; Y{Ib. $5 
This is an exceptionally high-class strain, with extra-fine, very large flowers in a wide range of colors. 
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