Hardy Perennials 
DICENTRA eximia (Plumy Bleeding- Heart). A 
most attractive border plant. Has beautiful 
fernlike leaves and the drooping heart-shaped 
rose or pink flowers are produced freely all 
summer and fall. Full shade or sun. Each 50c; 
3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.00. 
Spectabilis (Bleeding-Heart). An old favorite 
that is very attractive In any border. Crimson 
blooms on arching racemes with graceful finely 
cut foliage. Each 65c; 3 for $1.65; 10 for $5.00. 
DICTAMNUS fraxinella (Gas- Plant). The common 
name refers to the gas that Is given off by the 
foliage, which will ignite when a match ts held 
close. Foliage is clean and attractive. Plant ts 
of bushy growth similar to a peony. Strong 
flower-spikes rise 1144 to 2 feet and carry many 
showy pink flowers with deeper vein markings. 
Plant does best in strong rich soil in a sunny 
location, where it can grow undisturbed. Each 
50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
FUNKIA subcordata (Plaintain-Lily or Day-Lily). 
Beautiful, deeply veined, broad leaves rising 
from base of plant make a neat clump about 
12 inches tall. In late summer and fall the 
large, pure white, lily-shaped flowers are pro- 
duced well above the foliage. The flowers are 
fragrant. Grows in full shade and is highly 
recommended for northern exposures where 
esa plants fail. Each 65c; 3 for $1.65; 10 for 
GAILLARDIA grandiflora, Burgundy. An im- 
proved strain of Gaillardia with deep wine- 
colored flowers. Grows 2 to 3 feet high and 
blooms all summer. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for 
$2.00. 
GEUM, Fire Opal (Avens). Very hardy; strong 
grower with excellent foliage. Large semi- 
double, orange-scarlet flowers are produced 
abundantly on 2-foot stems from May to 
October. Grows in sun or partial shade. Each 
A40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
Lady Stratheden. The deep golden flowers are 
semi-double and are produced on 2-foot stems. 
Blooms early and in midsummer. Plant in 
any good soil in full sun. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $3.00. 
Mrs. Bradshaw. A real favorite. Flowers are 
double and bright red. The strong stems are 
2 feet high. Plant in full sun. Each 35c; 3 for 
$1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
GYPSOPHILA, Bristol Fairy (Double Babys- 
Breath). Blooms throughout the entire summer. 
Large individual blossoms of purest white are 
densely set on the many branching stems. 
Field-grown, grafted plants. Each 65c; 3 for 
$1.65; 10 for $5.00. 
Oldhamiana (Pink Babys-Breath). A pink va- 
riety desirable for cutting. The buds appear 
white but open to a lively shade of pink. Each 
flower measures about 14 inch im diameter. 
2 to 3 feet. July, August. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.00. 
HEMEROCALLIS flava (Lemon Lily). A very 
thrifty plant for the hardy border. Clusters of 
Iemon-yellow Lilies are produced on tall stems. 
Usually in bloom for Memorial Day. Very 
pretty planted with light blue Delphiniums, 
which bloom during the same period. Will 
grow in sun or light shade. Each 50c; 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
HEUCHERA, Pluie de Feu. The most desir- 
able of the Coral-Bells family. Coral-red 
bells are borne on slender stems all summer. 
A graceful free-flowering perennial suitable 
for borders, edging to walks, flower-beds, 
and excellent for the rock-garden. 
A40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 

“LIATRIS scariosa 
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LOBELIA cardinalis (C 
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TOBELTA ciphilitea 
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