HARDY PERENNIALS, continued 
DIANTHUS HYBRIDS 
Hardy Pinks 
_ This very interesting. group of Dianthus is 
indispensable for the cut-flowers resembling 
Carnations on medium-length stems and in many 
harmonious colors. 
Beatrix. Fragrant; light salmon-pink. 10 to 12 
in. May to Novy. 
Furst Bismmarck. The best hybrid Dianthus 
bearing a profusion of double, crimson-pink 
flowers. 10 to 12 in. May to Nov. 
Rock Raven Red. Rich crimson-red; fragrant 
and very double. 8 to 10 in. June through 
summer. 
Rose Unique. Large, deep pmk, double flowers 
in profusion. 10 in. June. 
Silvermine. The best white Dianthus; blooms 
continuously from May to early November. 
10 to 12 in. 
White Reserve. As good as Silvermine but not 
so long a season of bloom. Indispensable for 
low massed white color effect in May and June. 
Very hardy and long lived. 1 ft. 
All Dianthus: 3 of one variety for $1.50; 
0 of one variety for $4.50 
Dianthus barbatus - Sweet William 
Giant White. Very large clusters of pure white 
flowers on strong stems. Splendid for cutting. 
June. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Homeland. Rich dark red with a clear white 
eye. 3 for $1 35; 10 for $4.00. 
DICENTRA . Bleeding-Heart 
Cuculiaria. Dutchmans-breeches. Oddly 
shaped yellow-white flowers in early spring. 
Grows well in a “‘woodsy” soil and surround- 
ings. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Eximia. Wild Bleeding-heart. Fine, fern-like 
foliage and slender racemes of small pink 
flowers almost all season. 1 ft. May to Aug. 
3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.50. 
Spectabilis. This fine old favorite, flowering in 
May and June, is indispensable. Growth com- 
mences early in the spring and dies back in 
summer. 3 for $2.00; 10 for $6.00. 
DICTAMNUS 
Fraxinella (albus). Gas-plant. The white 
flowers sometimes emit a vapor which is in- 
flammable and instantly aromatic. 2 to 3 ft. 
June to Aug. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Fraxinella rubra. Rosy purple with deeper- 
colored veins. 2 to 3 ft. June to Aug. 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
DIGITALIS . Foxglove 
Ambigua. Thimble-shaped, yellowish flowers, 
marked brown, on Jong spikes. Hardy. 2 to 3 
ft. June, July. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Shirley Hybrids. Big, bell-shaped blooms 
ranging from white and pale pink to deep rose, 
many dotted crimson or chocolate color. 
Flower-stems are 3 feet tall. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
June, July. 

HARDY FERN. 3 for $1.35 
DODECATHEON 
Shooting-star 
Meadia. An appropriate name, for the flower 
seems to be shooting ahead while the petals fall 
behind like the tail of a comet. Pink and purple 
flowers. Sometimes called American cyclamen. 
Thrives in shady, moist woods. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50, 
DORONICUM . Leopards-bane 
Caucasicum. Yellow marguerite flowers, 214 
to 3 imches across, on 18-inch stems. 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Caucasicum, Mme. Mason. Large yellow 
daisy-like flowers excellent for cutting. Com- 
pact growth. Longer lived and generally more 
satisfactory than Caucasicum. 214 ft. May, 
June. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Clusi. Large, sulphur-yellow flowers on 12 to 
15-inch stems, rising from attractive soft green 
foliage. April, May. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
ECHINOPS . Globe Thistle 
Ritro. Metallic-blue, thistle-like flowers and 
foliage. One of the few but very best mid- 
summer blue flowers for garden effect as well 
as cutting. 3to4ft. July to Sept. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50. 
EPIGHA REPENS 
Trailing Arbutus 
Most everyone knows and loves this entranc- 
ing wild flower from the woods. Its rosy pink 
flowers with satisfying fragrance appear in early 
spring. Sometimes difficult to transplant and 
get established even in a natural “‘woodsy”’ soil. 
We succeeded in growing a quantity in pots to 
make transplanting as easy as possible. 3 for 
$1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
EPIMEDIUM 
Barrenwort 
As ground-covers, for edging or the rockery, 
Epimediums are delightful. In May and June the 
plants, growing about 9 inches high and wide, 
are a mass of delicately lovely flowers. Their 
light green, heart-shaped foliage is leathery in 
texture and most attractive. They grow well in 
the shade, better im partial shade, and will also 
tolerate full sunlight. Ordinarily fertile garden 
soil is satisfactory. 
Macranthum niveum. In May and June it isa 
perfect sheet of white flowers offset by hand- 
some foliage. Worthy of a place in every 
garden. 3 for 85 cts.; 10 for $2.50; 100 for 
$20.00. 
Macranthum roseum. A splendid ground- 
cover or rock-garden plant with handsome 
foliage and pink flowers. Hardy; thrives in 
ee shade. May, June. 3 for $1.00; 10 for 
2.50. 
Macranthum violaceum. Lilac flowers. 3 for 
$1.00; 10 for $2.50. 
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Epimedium pinnatum elegans. Light yellow 
flowers. Foliage rich bronze in fall. 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $3.00; 100 for $27.00. 
Pinnatum sulphureum. Sulphur-yellow. Foli- 
age rich bronze in fall. 3 for $1.00; 10 for 
$3.00; 100 for $27.00. 
ERODIUM . Heronsbill 
Chamedryoides roseum. From rosettes of 
tiny, crinkled, glossy leaves spring beautiful 
pink flowers veined with rose. Must have full 
sun and good drainage. 2 to 3 in. June to 
Sept. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
ERYNGIUM 
Amethystinum. Sea-holly. Unusual steel- 
blue, globular flowers against a background 
of most unusual foliage as indicated by the 
common name. 2 ft. July to Aug. 3 for $1.35; 
10 for $4.00. 
EUPATORIUM 
Coelestinum. Hardy Ageratum; Mist-flower. 
Light blue flowers, fine for cutting. 2 ft. Sept., 
Oct. 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.00. 
FERNS 
A shady position usually on the north side of 
the building, that may be useless for the culti- 
vation of other plants, is easily transformed intc 
a hardy fernery. These graceful plants are of easy 
culture, especially if a liberal amount of leaf- 
mold or good earth from the woods is available. 
The low-growing varieties are suitable for rock- 
gardens. 
Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides). 
Evergreen; very ornamental for massing in 
shade. 12 to 15 in. 
Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea). Very 
strong, vigorous growth from 2 to 3 feet tall. 
Also called Fiddlehead Fern in the Eastern 
States. 
Clinton Woodfern (Dryopteris clintoniana). A 
very showy, handsome fern. Easy grower. 
ito 2its 
Goldie Fern (Dryopteris goldiana). Tallest and 
largest of our wood ferns. 2 to 3 ft. 
Hay-scented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula). 
Grows in open sun as well as in shade. 1 to 
1% ft. 
Interrupted Fern (Osmunda Claytoniana). A 
very bold, attractive species. 114 to 3 ft. 
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-femina). Deeply cut, 
very bright green leaves. 2 to 3 ft. 
Leatherwood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis). 
Evergreen, attractive and vigorous grower. 
1 to 1% ft. 
Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum). A 
graceful species with delicate fronds. One of 
the best-known and most popular ferns. 12 
tosl5 an. 
Ostrich Fern (Pteretis nodulosa). Grows fairly 
tall; for showy, emphatic effects. Thrives in 
very moist locations such as along banks of 
streams. 2 to 4 ft. 
Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis). Also a strong, 
tall species that thrives in shady or sunny 
location. 2 to 4 ft. 
Toothed Woodfern (Dryopteris spinulosa). 
Evergreen. Prefers a rich, moist soil. 1 to 2 ft. 
Above Ferns: 3 of one variety for $1.35; 
10 of one variety for $4.00 

3 Small, Low-growing Ferns 
for Rock-Gardens 
| COMMON POLYPODIUM (Polypodium 
vulgare). Evergreen; covers rocks and 
ledges. 6 to 12 in. 
EBONY SPLEENWORT (Asplenium platy- 
neuron). Evergreen; grows naturally on 
cliffs and rocky soil. 6 to 8 in. 
MAIDENHAIR SPLEENWORT (Asplen- 
tum trichomanes). Evergreen; small, very 
delicate leaves. 6 to 8 in. 
Above Ferns: 3 of one variety for $1.25; 
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