ERYNGIUM .- Sea-Holly 
Alpinum. One of the finest of the genus. The 
large feathery flower-heads of steel-blue often 
measure 3 inches across. 1 to 1% ft. June, 
July. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Amethystinum. Unusual steel-blue, globular 
flowers against a background of most unusual 
foliage, as dicated by the common name. 
2 ft. July, 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. 
EUPHORBIA 
Polychroma. Bears chrome-yellow flowers in 
May and June. Though rare, this plant is fast 
becoming popular wherever it is seen. Its un- 
usual combination of flower and foliage, fol- 
lowed by attractive seed-pods, makes it a very 
good subject for the rock-garden or border. 
114 ft. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
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 into 
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. 
tetoregute 
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. 11% 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 
to 15 in. 
Ostrich Fern (Pieretis 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 

HARDY FERNS. 3 for $1.35 
East Rutherford, N. J. 
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; 
10 of any one variety for $3.00 
FUCHSIA . Ladies’ Eardrops 
Magellanica. Gracefully drooping crimson 
and purple flowers. Blooms all summer im full 
sunlight but comes to greatest perfection in 
partial shade. A semi-hardy Fuchsia from the 
gardens of old. Upright; 2 to 3 ft. 75 cts. each; 
3 for $2.00. 

iflora. 3 for $1.50 
FUNKIA (Hosta) 
Plantain-Lily 
A very useful plant thriving in almost any 
position, sun or shade. All varieties except Un- 
dulata variegata (which requires sun for its 
foliage coloration) will do well on the north side 
of buildings, in beds, used as edging, or inter- 
planted with hardy ferns. The foliage Is attrac- 
tive, as well as the flowers, which are freely pro- 
duced in August. All listed plants grow 1 to 1% ft. 
Fortunei. Deep blue-green foliage. Pale lilac 
flowers. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Lancifolia czrulea. Fine [avender-blue flow- 
ers, with broad green leaves. Contrasts nicely 
with white varieties. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Minor alba. A fine edging plant having white 
flowers in July and August. An excellent 
perennial, being very floriferous and more 
dainty in appearance than the older Funkias. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Subcordata grandiflora. Large, pure white 
flowers and bold foliage make this a very at- 
tractive variety. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Undulata media variegata. Leaves widely 
edged and striped white. Lavender flowers. 
Prefers sunny location, and will be found 
excellent for edging. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
GAILLARDIA 
Burgundy. Large “daisy” flowers of shining 
deep wine-red, showing practically no yellow. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Dazzler. Large golden yellow and maroon 
flowers on strong wiry stems. 1 to 1% ft. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Mr. Sherbrook. Pure golden yellow, 21-inch 
flowers. Very free flowering and unusually 
Jovely in the garden. 114 ft. June until frost. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Portola Hybrids, Mixed Colors. Fine mix- 
ture of colors. 114% ft. June until frost. 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Ruby. The best pure red. A congenital com- 
panion for Mr. Sherbrook. June to Oct. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
FUNKIA subcordata grand: 
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GERANIUM 
ibericum 
platypetalum. 
3 for $1.35 
GENTIANA 
Acaulis Clusi. Stemless Gentian. This 
beautiful alpine Gentian has glorious large 
bell-shaped flowers of deep blue, which appear 
in spring and again in the fall. Prefers a moist, 
half-shaded position but will also grow and 
bloom in full sun. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Andrewsi. Closed Gentian. A native plant 
with fine blue flowers. 11% to 2 ft. Aug., Sept. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Cruciata. Erect and spreading. Clusters of 
dark blue flowers with dotted throats. Plant 
in full sun. 1 ft. June to Aug. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50. 
Linearis. This variety has narrower leaves than 
the Closed Gentian, and the flowers, which 
appear two weeks earlier, are lighter blue. 
Needs sandy leaf-mold. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Sino-ornata. See page 21. 
GERANIUM 
Ibericum platypetalum. Cranesbill. Lav- 
ender-blue flowers all summer. Attractive 
serrated foliage which turns bronzy red in fall 
and Jasts nearly all winter. Compact bushy 
plants. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Sanguineum. Blood-red flowers all summer 
and very attractive foliage. 1 to 114 ft. May to 
Aug. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
GAILLARDIA HYBRIDS. 3 for $1.35 

