
DICTAMNUS (Gas-Plant) 
Likes average soil and either full sun or part shade. 
Albus. A hardy plant that will grow and remain in the 
garden for many years; best left undisturbed, as it tm- 
proves with age. June, July. 3 for $1.50; 6 for "$2. 75: 
Ruber. A red- fowee form of the above. 3 for $1.50; 
6 for $2.75, 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) 
Very popular plants for the perennial border, bearing giant 
spikes of bloom. Plant mn a sunny location in ordinary soil. 
tAmbigua. 214 ft. A true perennial Foxglove with yellow 
flowers. sane July. 
pGlart Shirley, Mixed. Biennial. Fine selection of mixed 
colors. 
ECHINOPS. See back cover. 
EPIMEDIUM (Barrenwort) 
These are fine low-growimg plants for full or part shade, 
for they are of easy culture and perfectly hardy. The at- 
tractive leathery green foliage turns bronzy red in the fall, 
which ts an added advantage. The dainty flowers are pro- 
duced in great profusion in early spring. Plant Epimedium 
in rather rich, moist soil in the rock garden, the hardy border 
or use it as a ground-cover. See color illustration on page 2. 
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*Alpinum rubrum. Red with white spurs. 
*Lilacina. Lilac-rose. 
*Macranthum niveum. Lovely white. 
*Macranthum, Rose Queen. Pink. 
*Pinnatum elegans. Golden yellow. 
*Sulphureum. Pale yellow. 
Any of these six outstanding varieties, 3 for 
$1.50; 6 for $2.75; 12 for $4.75 
FUNKIA (Hosta) 
Indispensable plants for gardens, the Funkias grow well 
in sun or shade. Their blooms are like small clustered Itlies 
and their foliage has a rich and enduring quality which is 
very decorative for ground-cover use. Especially recom- 
mended for shade. 
Czrulea. Deep blue flowers on 3-foot stalks. Shiny dark 
leaves 18 inches long. July. 
Glauca. The large leaves have a pleasing blue-gray cast; 
spikes of pale blue flowers. July, August. 3 for $2.00; 
75c each. 
Lancifolia. 2 ft. Glossy narrow foliage; lilac-blue flowers. 
August. 
Minor alba. 1 ft. A rare form of dwarf habit. White 
flowers on 1-foot stalks in midsummer. 3 for $2.00; 
75c each. 
Subcordata grandiflora alba. The old-fashioned August 
Lily; one of the most permanent of perennials. Makes a 
delightful shady border. 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75. 
Undulata variegata. 2 ft. A form with variegated foliage; 
blue flowers m July. 

HELIOPSIS, Summer Gold 
Blooms all summer. 
GEUM 
Colorful hardy perennials blooming 
freely In June and July, preferring good 
rich soil in a sunny or lightly shaded 
location. 
Fire Opal. 18 to 24in. Orange-scarlet. 
See color illustration on page 8. 3 
for $1.50; 6 for $2.75; 60c each. 
Princess Juliana. 18 to 24 in. Bright 
orange. 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75; 
60c each. 
Wilton Ruby. 18 to 24in. Ruby-red. 
3 for $1.50; 60c each. 
Two Outstanding New Geums 
Borisi. 10 to 12 in. Bright scarlet 
flowers in May and June. Excellent 
for rock garden and border. 
Bulgaricum. Lovely buttercup-yel- 
low flowers with orange cast, on 8 
to 10-inch stems. Late May to July. 
Either of the above, 75c each, 
3 for $2.00 

CHRISTMAS ROSE (Helleborus niger) 
Rare and interesting. See page 10 
GAILLARDIA 
tGiant-flowered Hybrids. 15 in. A very fine strain 
with extra-large flowers in various colors. Plant in 
ordinary soil, in sun or light shade. Blooms all 
summer. 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.00. 
GERANIUM (Cranesbill) 
Average, well-drained soil and a sunny location are 
needed. 
*Alpinum. 10 in. Lovely deep blue flowers nearly 
all summer. 
*Lancastriense. 6 in. Light salmon-pink blooms 
borne frequently all summer on 4 to 6-inch stems. 
Unusually hardy; a choice rock-garden plant. 
Easily grown. 
GYPSOPHILA (Babys-Breath) 
All Gypsophilas prefer a sunny, well-drained, rather 
dry location. Mix a little lime in the soil. 
tBristol Fairy. 3 ft. The popular double-flowered 
variety so much used in mixed bouquets. June, 
July. 
*Fratensis. 8 in. Glaucous foliage and light pink 
flowers. May to July. 
tOldhamiana. 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 $2.00; 12 for $7.50; 
75c each. 
tRepens Bodgeri. 18 in. Earlier than Bristol Fairy, 

LIATRIS, the white flowers are tinted pink. Compact in 
September Glory habit. 
Spire-like Perennial for late *tRosy Veil. 15 m. Double, soft pink flowers all 
Summer bloom. See page 11. summer. Fine for a low border or a sunny spot 
in the rock garden. See color illustration on page 7. 
All-Season Babys-Breath Collection 
Four outstanding varieties to give bloom from early June till fall. Two tall and two low 
growing: 
Repens Bodgeri Rosy Veil Flamingo Bristol Fairy 
OFFER No. 5S-8: 4 plants, 1 each of the 4 varieties, $2.50 
OFFER No. 5S-8A: 8 plants, 2 of each, $4.50 
HELIOPSIS 
Also known as Hardy Zinnias. Indispensable plants growing about 3 feet high and bloom- 
ing continuously all summer. They grow easily in any average soil and make excellent cut 
flowers. 
timmens. Flowers double, rich chrome-yellow. 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 75c each. 
timbricata. 3 ft. A rare, fully double-flowered, golden yellow variety. Very showy and a 
fine cut flower. June to September. 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 75c each. 
tincomparabilis, Summer Gold. 3 ft. Semi-double, golden flowers. Withstands heat 
and drought and blooms freely all summer. 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75; 12 for $5.00. 
{Patula. A beautiful sort, nearly orange-yellow in color, with three rows of pointed, incised 
petals. Large, flat flowers. 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 75c each. 
