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Dianthus See Her Majesty 
DICENTRA .- Bleeding Heart 
Old-fashioned perennials; also known under the name of Dielytra. The 
species named below have fleshy, brittle stems and finely cut, fernlike 
foliage. 
Culture. Spectabilis should be grown in a partially shaded border. Eximia 
will do well in a similar position, or in the woodland garden, or in a shady 
nook of the rockery. Plant in fall or very early spring, 8 to 12 inches 
apart. 
*Eximia Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
(Plumy Bleeding Heart.) A dwarf-growing sort, with beautiful, finely 
cut foliage and showy racemes of pretty pink flowers throughout the 
season. Too much cannot be said for this fine border plant as it is 
equally at home in full shade or sun and perfectly hardy anywhere. 
Spectabilis Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
(Bleeding Heart or Seal Flower.) An old-fashioned favorite; its long 
racemes of graceful heart-shaped pink flowers are always attractive; 
It is used also for forcing in the house, and is perfectly at home in any 
part of the hardy border, and especially valuable for planting in clumps. 
DICTAMNUS - Gas Plant or Fraxinella 
An_ old-fashioned, herbaceous perennial. Once firmly established, a 
plant will continue to thrive in the same spot for several generations. 
They have ashlike leaves which emit a delightfully fragrant odor, and 
the quaintly formed flowers are borne in upright racemes. The inflores- 
cence is covered with glands secreting a resinous, volatile matter, which 
may be ignited in the evening of hot days without any damage to the 
plants. 
Culture. They require a deep, rich, loamy soil and a sunny, well-drained 
border. Not suitable for heavy, damp soils. Best grown singly, so as to 
display the handsome contour and beauty of the foliage. Once planted, 
avoid disturbing the roots. Plant in spring or fall, 10 to 12 inches apart. 
Fraxinella caucasicus Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
A very showy border perennial, forming a bush about 214 feet, having 
fragrant fcliage and spikes of rosy pink flowers with deeper veins dur- 
ing June and July. It is not advisable to transplant often, as it im- 
proves with age, being one of the most permanent features of the 
herbaceous border. 
Alba Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
The white-flowered variety of above, and much sought after as a long- 
lasting flower for cutting. 
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 
border. 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 charmina 
effect when grown in masses, and readily reproduce themselves from 
seed. 
Ambigua or Grandiflora Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
2- to 3-foot spikes in June and July. A hardy plant, with yellowish 
flowers, marked with brown. Effective in groups ‘n 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. 
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 globular 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. 
Taplow Blue Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
This variety is particularly desirable. The flower heads are larger and 
are intense metallic blue. It is very free flowering and does beautifully 
in difficult, dry soils. A clump of Taplow Blue makes a fine contrast 
growing alongside of white Phlox. Plant in full sun. Hardy anywhere. 
Echinops Ritro 
