
Courtesy of the New York Botanical Gardens ‘“‘Addisonia” 
CLEMATIS heracleefolia Davidiana. 
$1.00 each. 
This illustration was previously used for C. Da- 
vidiana, Gerbe Fleuri, whose flowers are the same 
color and size but plant habit different. 
CLEMATIS Heracleaefolia 
Davidiana 
This is an herbaceous Clematis suitable for the 
perennial border. The violet-blue flowers are 
similar in form and fragrance to hyacinths. It 
proves to be an easy grower everywhere. It 
attains a height of about 21% to 3 feet, blooms in 
August and September, and is exceptionally 
hardy. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 

CONVALLARIA majalis (Lily-of-the-Valley) 
Large clumps, 10 for $4.00 
DIANTHUS, White Reserve and Beatrix. 
3 for $1.50 

CONVALLARIA 
Lily-of-the- Valley 
Majalis. Our clumps are the large-flowering 
type and are perhaps the best ground-cover 
for situations in dense shade. They are best 
planted in Jate fall. 10 for $4.00; 25 for $9.50. 
Majalis Fortunei. This is a form introduced 
many years ago but it has just been reinstated. 
The foliage is larger than Majalis and so are 
the flowers, which are borne on long stems. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Majalis rosea. A most attractive delicate pink 
Lily-of-the-Valley. Very scarce and rare. 
60 cts. each; 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
CYPRIPEDIUM .- Lady-Slipper; 
Moccasin-flower 
Hardy Orchids which present interesting 
flowers In late spring. These plants prefer shade 
or a semi-shaded location. Fine for rockeries, 
wild gardens, or near streams or ponds. Peaty 
soil is required for best results. 
Acaule. Pink Lady-slipper. Large, bright 
purple-pink flowers, carrying foliage close to 
the ground. 1 ft. May, June. 3 for $1.35; 
10 for $4.50. 
Pubescens. Yellow Lady-slipper. Large, 
bright yellow flowers in May and June. Pre- 
fers shade and rich, well-drained soil. 1 ft. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Spectabile. Showy Lady-slipper. Extra 
strong grower having large leaves and white to 
rose-colored flowers. 1 ft. June. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50. 
DIANTHUS HYBRIDS 
Hardy Pinks 
This very interesting group of Dianthus is 
indispensable for the cut-flowers resembling 
Carnations; medium-length stems and In many 
harmonious colors. 
Beatrix. Fragrant; light salmon-pink. 10 to 12 
in. May to Noy. 
Furst Bismarck. The best hybrid Dianthus 
bearing a profusion of double, crimson-pink 
flowers. 10 to 12 in. May to Noy. 
Pink Princess. See page 21. 
Rock Raven Red. Rich crimson-red; fragrant 
and very double. 8 to 10 in. June through 
summer. 
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 
DICENTRA .- Bleeding-Heart 
Cucullaria. 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 .- Gas-Plant 
Fraxinella (albus). The white flowers some- 
times emit a vapor which is inflammable 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. 
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. 
East Rutherford, N. J. 29 

EPIMEDIUM. 
Top, E. pinnatum elegans. Bottom, E.macranthum niveum 
DORONICUM .- Leopards-Bane 
Caucasicum. Yellow marguerite flowers, 2144 
to 3 inches 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 $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
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. 
Pardalianches, Goldstreet. See page 20. 
EPIMEDIUM .- Barrenwort 
A most interesting hardy genus having very 
attractive, light green, heart-shaped foliage and 
masses of lovely flowers in April and May. Fine 
for ground-covers, rockeries, etc. Does well in 
half-shade or shaded areas but will also tolerate 
full sun. Plants will approximate 9 inches in 
height and width. 
Alpinum rubrum. See page 20. 
Macranthum niveum. In May and June itisa 
perfect sheet of white flowers offset by hand- 
some foliage. Worthy of a place in every 
garden. 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00; 100 for $25.00. 
Macranthurn roseum. A eround- -cover or rock- 
garden plant with handsome foliage and pink 
foe Hardy; thrives in part shade. May, 
June. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Macranthum violaceum. Lilac flowers. 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Pinnatum elegans. Bright yellow flowers. 
Foli age rich bronze in fall. 9 in. June to Aug. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Pinnatum sulphureum. Large; sulphur-yel- 
low. Foliage rich bronze in fall. Apr. to July. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
ERICA AND CALLUNA 
Heath and Heather 
The majority of the Heaths are low growing 
and, being evergreen, work in nicely for rockeries. 
They need a “‘woodsy”’ or “peaty”’ soil similar to 
one required for Rhododendrons in shade. 
Erica 
Carnea rosea. Spring Heath. Pale pink 
flowers in August. 
Mediterranea. Biscay Heath. Very attractive 
urn-shaped, deep rose flowers. April, May. 
Stricta erecta. Corsican Heath. Upright 
grower with pretty pink flowers. 1 ft. July, Aug. 
Tetralix. Crossleaf Heath. Dainty pink flowers 
with silver-gray foliage. 1 ft. June to Oct. 
Calluna vulgaris - Scotch Heather 
Alba. White Heather. Pretty nodding white 
bell-shaped flowers, on a dense-growing shrub. 
1 to 1% ft. June to Oct. 
Alporti. Crimson Heather. Dark crimson 
bells, with bluish green foliage. 1 to 11% ft. 
July, Aug. 
Aurea. Foliage golden in summer and red in 
winter, with pretty pink flower bells. 
Elata alba. Tall White Heather. A very 
straight grower having soft deep green foliage 
and white flowers. 11% to 2 ft. 
All Ericas and Callunas: 60 cts. each; 
3 of one variety for $1.50 
