Varieties starred (%) are suitable for rock- 
gardens. 
FERNS 
A shady position, usually on the north side of 
the building, that may be useless for the culti- 
vation of other plants, is easily transformed into 
a hardy fernery. These graceful plants are of 
easy culture, especially if a liberal amount of 
leaf-mold or good earth from the woods is avail- 
able. The low-growing varieties are suitable for 
rock-gardens. 
Goldie Fern (Dryopteris Goldiana). Tallest and 
largest of our wood ferns. 2 to 3 ft. 
Hay-scented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula). 
Grows in open sun as well as in shade. 1 to 
l 4 ft. 
Interrupted Fern (Osmunda Claytoniana). A 
very bold, attractive species. 11% to 3 ft. 
Lady Fern (Athyrium Filix-femina). Deeply cut, 
very bright green leaves. 2 to 3 ft. 
Leatherwood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis). 
Evergreen, attractive and vigorous grower. 
1 to 1% ft. 
Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis). Also a strong, 
tall species that thrives in shady or sunny 
location. 2 to 4 ft. 
Toothed Woodfern (Dryopteris _spinulosa). 
Evergreen. Prefers a rich, moist soil. 1 to 2 ft. 
Low-growing Ferns for Rock- 
Gardens ; 
Common Polypodium (Polypodium vulgare). 
% Evergreen; covers rocks and ledges. 6 to 12 
In. 
Above Ferns: 3 of one variety for $1.50; 
10 of one variety for $4.50 
%* FUCHSIA, Tom Thumb. See page 25. 
GAILLARDIA .- Blanket Flower 
Portola Hybrids. Flowers are brilliant coppery 
tscarlet, with petals margined golden yellow. 
A vigorous grower. Fine for cutting. 114 to 
2 ft. June until frost. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
GENTIANA 
Purdomi. Prostrate stems. Large, upturned, 
x violet-blue, starry trumpets. AII Gentian ad- 
mirers will want this one for its unusual pros- 
trate habit. July, Aug. 75 cts. each; 3 for 
$2.00. 
Septemfida. Crested Gentian. A _ native 
%& species of the Caucasus, growing 9 to 12 inches 
high and bearing erect heads of blue flowers 
with white centers. July, Aug. 75 cts. each; 
3 for $2.00. 
GEUM, Lady Stratheden (left) and Mrs. Bradshaw 
(right), 3 for $1.50 
FUNKIA (Hosta) 
Plantain-Lily 
A very useful plant thriving in almost any 
position, sun or shade. All varieties except Un- 
dulata variegata (which requires sun for its 
foliage coloration) will do well on the north side 
of buildings, in beds, used as edging, or inter- 
planted with hardy ferns. The foliage is attrac- 
tive, as well as the flowers, which are freely pro- 
duced in August. All listed plants grow 1 to 11 ft. 
Fortunei. Deep blue-green foliage. Pale lilac 
flowers. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Minor alba. A fine edging plant having white 
xrflowers in July and August. An excellent 
perennial, being very floriferous and more 
dainty in appearance than the older Funkias. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Robusta. White flowers borne in trusses on 
215-foot stems rising above bold blue-green 
foliage. July, Aug. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Subcordata grandiflora. Large, pure white 
flowers and bold foliage make this a very at- 
tractive variety. Very fragrant. 3 for $2.00; 
10 for $6.00. 
Undulata variegata. Leaves widely edged and 
striped white. Lavender flowers. Prefers 
sunny location, and will be found excellent for 
edging. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
GERANIUM .- Cranesbill 
Ibericum platypetalum. Lavender-blue flow- 
yxeers all summer. Attractive serrated foliage 
which turns bronzy red in fall and lasts nearly 
all winter. Compact, bushy plants. 3 for $1.75. 
GEUM .- Avens 
Valuable for the sparkling brilliance of their 
outstanding orange and scarlet colors. Free- 
flowering, hardy plants that bloom intermittently. 
They will grow in full sunlight or partial shade 
in any good garden soil. 
Borisi. A dwarf plant with brilliant orange-red 
tflowers. Very free flowering. 10 in. May to 
Sept. 3 for $1.50. 
Lady Stratheden. Large, double; rich yellow. 
{2 ft. June to Sept. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Mrs. Bradshaw. Rich orange-colored flowers 
fon sturdy plants. June to Sept. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50. 
GRASSES 
Festuca glauca. A pretty dwarf Grass, with 
x tufts of fine bluish green foliage. 1 ft. 75 cts. 
each; 3 for $2.00. 
Pennisetum japonicum. A _ splendid Grass 
grown for its rich mahogany flowers tipped 
white, and graceful foliage. 3 ft. 75 cts. each; 
3 for $2.00. 
GYPSOPHILA .- Babys-Breath 
Bristol Fairy. Double white flowers that are 
jvery useful in cut-flower arrangements. Very 
hardy and long lived. 2 to 3 ft. June to Sept. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Paniculata fi.-pl. True Double Dutch 
+Babys-Breath. Double, pure white flowers 
in great profusion. Best variety for drying. 
And the hardiest of all the Gypsophilas. 2 to 
3 ft. July, Aug. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Paniculata, Flamingo. A fine new introduction 
tof pink Gypsophila with large double flowers. 
It 1s of the Bristol Fairy type and a splendid 
cut-flower. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Repens Bodgeri. Large double white flowers 
x tinted pink. Compact growth. 1% to 2 ft. 
June to Sept. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Repens, Rosy Veil. Attractive double pink 
x flowers, good for cutting. Blue-green foliage. 
2 ft. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
HELIANTHEMUM . Sunrose 
These delightful low-spreading plants are in- 
dispensable in the rock-garden or on steep banks, 
where they form a mat of foliage and furnish a 
good quantity of bloom from July to September. 
8 to 10 in. 
Buttercup. Single; golden yellow. 3 for $1.50; 
#10 for $4.50. 
Mutabile. Flowers pale rose, changing to 
wkwhite. May to July. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
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FUNKIA subcordata grandiflora. 3 for $2.00 
SCOTCH HEATH AND HEATHER 
The majority of the Heaths are low growing 
and, being evergreen, work in nicely for rockeries. 
They need a ‘‘woodsy” or ‘‘peaty”’ soil similar to 
one required for Rhododendrons in shade. 
We have many more varieties available. Ask 
for special list. 
HEATH - Erica 
Stricta. Corsican Heath. A compact, erect 
xk grower with pink flowers from July to Sep- 
tember. 1 to 2 ft. 
HEATHER .- Calluna vulgaris 
Alba. White Heather. Pretty nodding white 
tbell-shaped flowers, on a dense-growing shrub. 
1 to 11% ft. June to Oct. 
Aurea. Foliage golden in summer and red in 
%& winter, with pretty pink flower bells. 
Hirsuta. Woolly Heather. Midseason. Low, 
xecompact growth. Foliage soft gray; flowers 
white. 4 to 7 in. 
Rubra.% A red-flowering variety. 1 ft. July. 
Tenella. Slender Heather. A low grower with 
tslender spikes of small lavender flowers. Foli- 
age bronze-green in fall. 12 to 15 in. June, July. 
Vulgaris. A dense-growing shrub with pretty, 
tbell-shaped flowers of rosy lavender in great 
profusion toward the top of the plants. 1 to 
114 ft. July to Oct. 
Vulgaris fl. pl.+ Double form of the above. 
All Ericas and Callunas: 60 cts. each 
Special Offer 
SCOTCH HEATHER 
PLANTS, 1 each of 6 varieties 
6 (Our selection) FOR $2 95 
18, 41167 te 16, 
HELENIUM - Helen’s Flower 
This hardy family of perennials blooms in 
late summer. The daisy-like flowers are borne 
in great profusion on bushy, shrub-like plants 
varying from 3 to 5 feet in height. Very effective 
for late summer bloom and excellent for cutting. 
A sunny location and good average garden soil 
is their only requirement. 
Chippersfield Orange. A tall, bushy-growing 
fvariety having gold and copper flowers on 
every branch. Very showy. 4 ft. Aug., Sept. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Garden Sun (Gartensonne). Brilliant golden 
tyellow with velvety brown center. 4 ft. 3 for 
$1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Peregrinum. A most attractive plant growing 
jto a height of 5 feet and bearing an unusual 
quantity of reddish bronze flowers in Sep- 
tember. For the late summer border; fine also 
for cutting. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Riverton Gem. Golden yellow flowers chang- 
ting to red. Splendid for cut-flowers where long 
stems are desired. 5 ft. Aug., Sept. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50 
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