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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 $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
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 is a splendid flower for cutting, as it carries well 
and lasts a long time in water. 
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. 
ECHINOPS - 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. j 
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. 
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 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. 
Pinnatum elegans Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Covered with dainty airy sprays of pale yellow flowers in May and June. 
Shortly after blooming, handsome foliage takes the place of the flowers 
and we often wonder which is the nicest. Excellent in shade and ground 
covering. . 
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 yellow centers during 
June and July; fine for cutting. 
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Eryngium Amethystinum 
ERYNGIUM - Sea-Holly 
Handsome, hardy perennials with rigid, spiny leaves, and thistle-like 
flowers surrounded by spiny bracts. They are decidedly attractive plants 
for sunny borders. The flower heads, with their metallic blue or silvery 
bracts and stems, are beautiful subjects for cutting for indoor decoration. 
Culture. They will thrive in ordinary, well-drained soil and a sunny 
border. May be grown singly or in groups. Plant in autumn or early 
spring, 10 to 12 inches apart. Particularly well adapted for sandy soils. 
Amethystinum Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
(Syn. Oliverianum.) The true blue Thistle, with amethyst stems and 
bracts. 2 feet high. At its best in July and August. Beautiful for cutting. 
EUPATORIUM - Hemp Agrimony; Hardy Ageratum 
Hardy perennials of somewhat robust habit, and suitable for large, 
mixed borders or the wild garden. Flowers produced in terminal corymbs., 
Culture. Ordinary soil and a half-shady position. Plant in autumn or 
spring, 12 to 15 inches apart. 
Coelestinum Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A pretty, hardy plant, with light purple-blue flowers similar to the 
Ageratum; in flower from August until frost. 12 to 14 inches. Good cut 
flower lasting a week or more in water and of easy culture. Lovely in 
fall garden with yellow Chrysanthemums. 
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