
ERIGERON speciosus. 3 for $1.50 
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. 
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 $1.00; 10 for $3.00; 100 for 
$25.00. 
Macranthum violaceum. Lilac flowers. 3 for 
* $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Pinnatum elegans. Bright yellow flowers. 
* Foliage rich bronze im fall. 9 in. June to Aug. 
3 for $1.50. 


* Means Plants suitable for Rock Gardens 
EUPATORIUM 
Coelestinum. Hardy Ageratum; Mist Flower. 
Light blue flowers, fine for cutting. 2 ft. Sept., 
Oct. 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.00 
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 11/ ft. 
Fortunei. Deep blue-green foliage. Pale lilac 
flowers. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Lancifolia cerulea. Fine lavender-blue flow- 
ers, with broad green leaves. Contrasts nicely 
with white varieties. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
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. 
Robusta. White flowers borne in trusses on 
214-foot stems rising above bold blue-green 
foliage. July, Aug. Not generally available. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Subcordata grandiflora. Large, pure white 
flowers and bold foliage make this a very at- 
tractive variety. Very fragrant. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50. 
Undulata variegata. Leaves widely edged and 
striped white. Lavender flowers. Prefers 
sunny location, and will be found excellent for 
edging. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 


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HARDY FERNS. 3 for $1.35 
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EUPATORIUM celestinum 
EVONYMUS 
Kewensis. A rare little trailing plant with ve 
small, round leaves, light green with whitis 
veins. Remains close to the ground. 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 avail- 
able. The low-growing varieties are suitable for 
rock gardens. 
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 
114 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. 
Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis). Also a strong, 
tall species that thrives in shady or sunny 
Jocation. 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 (Aspleniwm platyneuron). 
% Evergreen; grows naturally on cliffs and rocky 
soil. 6 to 8 in. 
Maidenhair Spleenwort (Asplenium Tricho- 
%* manes). Evergreen; small, very delicate leaves. 
6 to 8 in. 
Above Ferns: 3 of one variety for $1.25; 
10 of one variety for $3.00 
GENTIANA 
Andrewsi. Closed Gentian. A native plant 
* with fine blue flowers. 114 to 2 ft. Aug., Sept. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Purdomix. See page 24. 
Septemfida*. See page 24. 
