Doronicum Caucasicum 
DODECATHEON - American Cowslip 
A very pretty, dwarf plant with oblong leaves, and nodding Cyclamen- 
like flowers borne in umbels. Charming for naturalizing in colonies in 
woodland gardens, in cool, moist, shady borders, or in the rock garden. 
Culture. They require a light, loamy soil containing leaf-mold and a 
little peat, a moist, cool, shady position, such as the margins of wood- 
land borders, or shady spot in the rock garden. Best grown in colonies. 
Plant in early spring or fall, 4 to 5 inches apart. 
*Meadia Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
(Shooting Star.) A pretty perennial, with rose-colored or sometimes 
white flowers in May or June, on 8- to 10-inch stems. This is sometimes 
called “American Cyclamen.’ It thrives in rich, moist woods, in the 
open border or rock garden. 
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 sparkling 
early spring-flowering perennials. Effective in a hardy border in com- 
bination with Tulips. It isea splendid flower for cutting, as it carries well 
and lasts a long time in water. 
Clusi Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Grows 12 to 15 inches tall with large yellow Daisy-like flowers. A dwarf 
Caucasicum. Fine orderly free blooming plant for the foreground in 
the border. 
Mme. Mason Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A fine large flowered 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. Excellent cut flower. 
ECHINODBPS - 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 $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
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. 
Culture. Grow in peat and loam in partial shade. Plant in colonies of 
three or more in fall or spring, 6 inches apart. Do not remove old leaves, 
as they help to protect the plants in winter. 
*Macranthum Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
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 define it one of the choicest 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 $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Large, handsome blue flowers, violet tinted and yeilow 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 loam and well drained position. Plant in 
spring only. 
Chamaedryoides roseum Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
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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