RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 

ECHINACEA angustifolia (Pink Coneflower) 
—A dwarf spp. from S. Dakota with wide 
rosy rays about a glossy mahogany cone. 
July to September. 2 ft. 50c each. 
purpurea (Purple Coneflower)—Large flow- 
ers, from rosy pink to rosy purple, with 
large purplish cone. Wonderful cutflow- 
er. July to October. 3 ft. 35c each. 
purpurea The King—Large star-like, deep 
crimson-red flowers on stiff stems. From 
half-open buds to the orange-brown cone, 
or seed pod, the plant is always attrac- 
tive. 3 ft. 50c each. 
All of the Echinacea like full sun and 
appreciate some water during dry 
weather. 
ECHINOPS ritro—Globe Thistle. 25c each. 
EDRAIANTHUS *dalmaticus — Rounded 
flower heads of purplish-blue on 6 to 8 
inch stems, May to August. Dark green, 
grass-like foliage. 50c each. 
*graminifolius—The foliage is more grass- 
like and of a lighter green color, with 
flowers of lighter blue in rounded heads. 
50c each. : 
EPIMEDIUM — Epimediums are the Eur- 
opean cousins of our native Vancouveria. 
Evergreen plants with handsome shining 
leaves, which in shade turn into a lovely 
bronze. Prefer peaty soil, in partial 
shade and require some water during the 
summer months. May to July. 
alpinum—Small, bronzy-red starry flowers. 
12 inches. 50c each. 
coccineum—Bright red flowers, somewhat 
larger than preceding. 12 in. 60c each. 
lacteum—Flowers of creamy white. 8 in. 
60c each. 
lilaceum — Soft lilac-colored flowers. 60c 
each. 
*niveum—A very dainty variety for the 
shaded rock garden, with pure white 
flowers. 60c each. 
pinnatum elegans—A strong grower with 
handsome yellow flowers. 60c each. 
Rose Queen—One of the most beautiful 
with rose-colored flowers. $1.00 each. 
rubrum—Rather dwarf, with deep red flow- 
ers. Rare. 60c each. 
sulphureum—The young leaves beautifully 
marked with brown. Pretty sulphur-yel- 
low flowers. 60c each. 
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DOUBLE PYRETHRUM—(See page 13) 
ERIGERON—Of easy cultivation in the bor- 
der or wild garden. Flowers resemble 
those of the Fall Aster or Michaelmas 
Daisy, and are fine for cutting. 
macranthus—Received under this name 
years ago and while not agreeing with 
description of plant by L. H. Bailey, are 
continuing to use it as we have been un- 
able to have it identified. Very valuable 
for its late flowering habit, producing its 
large dark purple flowers during October 
and November. Full sun. 3 ft. 50c each. 
Merstham Glory —A well-known English 
variety with large semi-double flowers of 
violet-blue flowers, June to August. 2 ft. 
50c each. 
*mucronatus — An everblooming species. 
Trailer, with dark green foliage and 
small pink and white flowers. One of 
the most persistent bloomers during the 
hot, dry summer months. 35c each. 
*Spp. Dr. Lemperg — Almost sub-shrubby 
plant, with large flowers of lavender blue 
on 18 to 24 inch stems. Closely related 
to Erigeron speciosa. 50c each. 
speciosus grdfl.—We consider this one of 
the finest plants for the foreground in 
the herbaceous border. Large rosy 
mauve flowers, with yellow centers, on 
24 to 30 inch stems, from May to July. 
An excellent cut flower, full sun or light 
shade 40c and 50c each. 
