DIANTHUS - Garden Pinks 
A great selection of plants for the sunny border or sunny, exposed 
places in the rock garden or rock wall. In fact, no rock garden is 
complete without a liberal planting of the various Dianthus. In England 
where rock gardening is a well understood art, Dianthus are used by the 
thousands. They ore perfectly hardy anywhere. 
Culture. Plant in ordinary good soil, which must contain some lime and 
should be well drained. Planting may be done in fall or early spring, 
6 to 10 inches apart, in sunny, dry places in the rock garden, rock wall 
or on the margin of the border. All love lime and gritty soils. 
Latifolius, Beatrice Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
This everblooming cluster Pink is a very valuable plant for the garden, 
constantly in bloom from June until September. Its color is a lovely 
Pure pink. A fine cut-flower variety. 
Latifolius, Silver Mine Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Exactly the same habit of growth as Beatrice or Furst Bismarck but 
flowers are pure white, very free and constant from June until Sep- 
tember. A No. 1 border plant and cut flower. 
Plumarius, Essex Witch 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Double. Delicate pink; finely fringed. 
*Plumarius, Her Majesty Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Double. Very large; purest white. 
Plumarius, Highland Hybrids 
Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
A beautiful and very varied mixture, including unnamed hybrids of all 
possible shades. Especially noted for their fragrance and long bloom. 
‘wo ONew Border Pinks 
Dianthus, Evangeline Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A new “Border Pink’’ with a most delightful, spicy, penetrating fra- 
grance. Early in the spring the plants are covered with an unbelievable 
number of flowers. These when faded should be removed so that in 
the early autumn you can enjoy a second display of flowers equally 
as prolific. Two to four flowers grow on a stiff, 10-inch stem and are 
perfectly formed. The calyx never splits. The color is a Persian 
rose, Habit is perfect; the plant grows in a low, tight mound about 
6 inches high and 10 to 12 inches across. Perfect for an edging to 
walks or beds. This spicy pink will give you a great amount of plea- 
sure. Fragrence, prolific blooming, neatness and last but not least, 
its absolute hardiness and ease of culture make it a ‘must’ in 
every garden. 
Dianthus, Dinah Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
This “Border Pink’’ is the companion to Evangeline. It is just as 
spicily fragrant, just as prolific flowering in spring and autumn. The 
color is a deep Persian rose with maroon center. The flower stems 
are perhaps 12 inches long with about 2 to 6 flowers on a single 
stem which is stiff and. just right for cutting. The flowers are per- 
fectly formed, never a split calyx. Plants are about 8 inches high and 
10 to 12 inches across. Good for foreground in the border or as an 
edging to walks and paths. Its spicy fragrance, freedom of bloom, 
hardiness, neatness of plant and ease of culture will make this 
“Border Pink’’ a garden favorite everywhere. 
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 shady 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 dny 
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 delightful 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 21 feet, having 
fragrant foliage 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 - 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. 
ECHINOPS - Globe Thistle 
Handsome perennials with pinnate or spiny foliage, woolly beneath, and 
globular, thistle-like flowers. A well grown plant has a pleasing effect 
im 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. 
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