PERENNIALS AND ROCK-PLANTS, continued 
EPIMEDIUM (Barrenwort) 
For the rock-garden im sun or shade, for the 
perennial border, or as a ground-cover the 
Epimediums have few equals. Particularly 
recommended for shade. 
*Niveum. 10 in. Pure white blooms re- 
sembling a bishop’s hat. 3 for $1.50; 6 for 
$2.75; $5 per doz. 
*Mixed Varieties. 10 in. White, red, or 
yellow. The leathery bronze-green foliage 
Is cee base throughout the year. Mixed 
only. 
SPECIAL 
We are fortunate to be able to offer 
named varieties of Epimedium for the 
first time this year. Red, Pink, White, 
Golden Yellow, and Sulphur-Yellow. 
Any 3 for $2; any 5 for $3; $6.50 per doz.; 
75 cts. each. 
FUNKIA (Hosta) 
Indispensable plants for gardens, the 
Funkias grow well in sun or shade. Their 
blooms are attractive and their foliage has a 
rich and enduring quality which ts especially 
decorative for ground-cover use. Especially 
recommended for shade. 
Coerulea lanceolata. One of those plants 
that require a minimum of care. The 
plants with their lush foliage are always 
nice, and the flowers are lovely during 
summer. 
Glauca. The large leaves have a pleasing 
blue-gray cast; spikes of blue flowers. 
July, August. 3 for $2; 75 cts. each. 
Lancifolia. 24 in. Glossy narrow foliage; 
lilac-blue flowers. August. 
Subcordata grandiflora alba. The old- 
fashioned August Lily; one of the most 
permanent of perennials. Makes a de- 
lightful shady border. See illustration, 
page 22. 3 for $2; 6 for $3.75. 
Thomas Hogg. 2 ft. Each large dull green 
leaf has a narrow silver edging; lavender 
flowers. August, September. 3 for $1.65. 
Undulata variegata. 2 ft. A form with 
variegated foliage; blue flowers in July. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket-Flower) 
New Giant Monarch Strain. Unusually 
large bloom in a variety of color. 
GERANIUM (Cranesbill) 
*Lancastriense. New. 6in. Light salmon- 
pink blooms borne frequently all summer 
on 4 to 6-inch stems. Unusually hardy; 
a choice rock-garden plant. Easily grown. 
GERBERA 
jJamesoni Hybrids. Transvaal Daisy. 
This tender plant can be set out early in 
the spring to produce its large single 
brilliant daisy-like flowers In summer. It 
is not winter-hardy throughout most of 
the East. 3 for $2; $7.50 per doz.; 75 cts. 
each. 

Gerbera 
Unless otherwise noted, all plants are $1.25 for 3 of one kind; $2.25 for 6 of one kind; $4.25 per doz. of one kind. Single plants, 55 cts. each 
*Indicates alpines or rock-plants; with few exceptions these plants are also ideal for broad masses in the foreground 
of your perennial border or for edging. {Indicates varieties which are useful for cutting 



GYPSOPHILA (Babys-Breath) 
All Gypsophilas prefer a sunny, well- 
drained location. 
{Bristol Fairy. This indispensable cut- 
flower in its white form belongs in every 
garden. 3 for $1.75; 6 for $3.25; $7 per 
doz. 
*Fratensis. 8 in. Glaucous foliage and light 
pink flowers. May to July. 
{Oldhamiana. 3 ft. A pale pink, this hybrid 
extends the season considerably. July to 
late September. 
tOldhamiana, Flamingo. A _ new tall, 
double form. The lovely pale pink flowers 
are like Bristol Fairy in form and it grows 
just as tall but blooms four or five weeks 
later. 3 for $2; $7.50 per doz.; 75 cts. each. 
tRepens Bodgeri. 18 in. Earlier than 
Bristol Fairy, the white flowers are tinted 
pink. Compact in habit. 
*tRepens Bodgeri, Rosy Veil. A dwarf 
pink form treasured for the rock-garden 
or the foreground of the perennial border. 
The All-Season Babys-Breath 
Special 
Four outstanding varieties to give bloom 
from early June till fall. Two tall and two 
low growing: Repens Bodgeri, Rosy Veil, 
Flamingo, Bristol Fairy. 4 plants (1 of 
each) for $2.50; 2 of each for $4.50. 

GEUM (Avens) 
Fire Opal. Warm orange-scarlet. 
Princess Juliana. Bright orange. 
Wilton Ruby. Ruby-red. 
All Geums, 3 for $1.75; $6 per doz.; 
65 cts. each 
HELIANTHEMUM £(Sun-Rose) 
These delightful low-spreading, shrubby 
plants are indispensable in the rock-garden 
and foreground of the hardy border. They 
prefer a sunny, well-drained _ location. 
Height is 6 to 8 inches and blooming season 
from late May to July. 
*Apricot. Apricot-yellow. One of the best. 
*Ben Ledi. A new hybrid with crimson-lake 
flowers. 
*Buttercup. Single; golden yellow. 
*Double Yellow. Double blooms of citron- 
yellow. 
*Fireball. Double; bright scarlet. 
*Rhodanthum carneum. Pale pink flow- 
ers on silvery foliage are a pleasing com- 
bination. 
HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose). See 
color illustration, page 23 
HELIANTHUS (Perennial Sunflower) 
tCoronation. See color illustration on page 
tLoddon Gold. 4 to 5 ft. Large, rich yellow 
blooms from August to October. 
HELIOPSIS. See page 7. 
HEUCHERA (Coral-Bells) 
Light soil and full sun suit them best, but 
they will make an admirable show in partial 
shade. Blooming season from late May 
through July. 
{tBrizoides. 18 to 24 in. Vigorous grower; 
light pink flowers. 
t{Rosmondi. 15 to 18 in. Delicate pink. 
Neat habit of growth. 
{Sanquinea. 15 to 18 in. A popular red- 
flowering variety. 


Helenium 
HELENIUM (Sneezewort) 
Moerheim Beauty. 214 ft. A handsome 
and distinctive perennial with warm, 
glowing brown-red flowers from June to 
October. For best results divide the 
plants early every spring, replant the 
young shoots and discard the old plant. 
3 for $1.65; $5.50 per doz.; 65 cts. each. 
HIBISCUS (Rose-Mallow) 
The 5-foot, shrub-like plants are particu- 
larly spectacular, with an abundance of 
large single hollyhock-shaped flowers, mea- 
suring 4 to 6 inches across in late summer. 
Mixed Colors only. 
HOLLYHOCK (Althaea rosea) 
Double Pink, White, Red, Yellow, and 
Mixed. 
HOSTA. See Funkia. 
IBERIS (Candytuft) 
*Purity (Castus). A hardy new Candytuft 
of merit. The large, attractive flowers 
are pure white. Very free bloomer and 
compact grower only 6 inches high. 
Comes into bloom in late April and May. 
Truly a gem for the rock-garden and an 
excellent Iow border plant for edging. 
3 for $2; 6 for $3.75; $7 per doz. 
*Sempervirens. The Hardy Candytuft has 
many uses in the garden. 
*Snowflake. Large, pure white flowers on 
dwarf plants. 
LAVANDULA. See page 35. 

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