Doronicum Caucasicum 
DIGITALIS - Foxglove 
The stately Foxglove is a biennial, and so, in fact, are the many beau- 
tiful strains of it with large, spotted flowers. There are, however, three 
perennial species of considerable beauty which are suitable for the mixed 
poe. All are attractive plants for the shady border or the woodland 
garden. 
Culture. Plants of the perennial species may be planted in autumn or 
spring, 6 to 8 inches apart, in well-drained, good garden soil. The 
biennial strains are best transplanted early in spring; if fall planting 
must be done, protect carefully for the winter. All the kinds described 
will succeed in ordinary soil in sun or in shade. They make a charming 
effect when grown in masses, and readily reproduce themselves from 
seed. 
Ambigua or Grandiflora Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
2- to 3-foot spikes in June and July. A hardy plant, with yellowish 
flowers, marked with brown. Effective in groups in wild garden. This 
is a good perennial species. 
Gloxiniaeflora alba Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
2 feet. June and July. The white-flowered Foxglove. 
Gloxiniaeflora rosea Three $1.45, Doz: $4.50, 100 $20.00 
3 to 4 feet. June and July; tall spikes of rose-pink flowers. 
Giant Shirley Hybrids Three $1.30, Doz. $4.00, 100 $18.00 
The flower heads are over 3 feet long, crowded with big, bell-shaped 
blossoms. Colors range from white and shell-pink to deepest rose, many 
attractively dotted crimson or chocolate. 
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 Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
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. 
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. 
Alpinum Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
An excellent ground cover producing masses of red flowers during May 
and June. 
Macranthum Lilacinum 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
A splendid ground cover or rock garden plant with handsome foliage 
and light blue flowers. Hardy; thrives in part shade. 
Macranthum niveum = Lach 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
In May and June it is a perfect sheet of white flowers offset by hand- 
some foliage. Worthy of a place in every garden. 
Pinnatum sulphureum Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
Sulphur-yellow. Foliage rich bronze in fall. 
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Eryngium Amethystinum (See page 44) 
ECHINOBS - 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, 
Culture. Ordinary soil in sun or light shade in border or wild garden. 
Plant in autumn or spring 10 to 12 inches apart. 
Ritro Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Interesting and showy thistle-like plants with stcuiler “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. 
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 Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Large, handsome blue flowers, violet tinted and yellow centers during 
June and July; fine for cutting. 
Echinops Ritro 

