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 
my 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. 
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 
pore 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 charming 
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 in wild garden. This 
is @ 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 stemas; 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. 
Mme. Mason Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
A fine large flowered and compact growing variety. Particularly well 
suited for the early garden. Its yellow daisy-like flowers blend well 
with Tulips and other early spring bloom. Excellent cut flower. 
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Doronicum Caucasicum 
Dianthus Caesius Grandiflorus 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS - Sweet William 
This charming old favorite has been in cultivation for some three cen- 
turies. Strictly speaking, it is a biennial, but on well-drained soils it is 
perennial in character. There are single and double forms of it, but the 
former are the hardier and more easily grown of the two. 
Culture. Sweet Williams will succeed in good, ordinary rich soil in masses 
in the mixed, sunny border. Plant in autumn or early spring, 8 to 12 
inches apart. : 
Giant White Three $1.30, Doz. $4.00, 100 $18.00 
Enormous trusses which might well be mistaken for perennial Phlox. 
Pink Beauty Three $1.30, Doz. $4.00, 100 $18.00 
We have succeeded in fixing the shade of this beautiful salmon-pink 
variety, which should be grown in every garden. d 
Mixed Shades Three $1.30, Doz. $4.00, 100 $18.00 
Include all the various tints, which give a most pleasing and harmonious 
effect. 
DIANTHUS HEDDEWIGI - Japanese Pinks 
Flowers are very large and of the most brilliant colors, varying from 
pure white to the richest crimson, while many are beautifully laced or 
striped. For bedding purposes they are of immense value during the 
entire summer, and they also furnish elegant flowers for bouquets. 
Mixed Varieties Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
Their wide range of colors and markings are a constant revelation. In 
bloom from early spring until late fall, they easily are one of the most 
satisfactory Pinks for garden decoration or cutting. 
DIANTHUS SPECIES 
*Caesius grandiflorus Lach 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
(Cheddar Pink.) It is very compact in growth and makes a cushion of 
glaucous leaves from which in “May, spring the sweet smelling, rose- 
colored flowers. It varies as much as from four inches to ten inches in 
height. Profuse bloomer. 
*Deltoides “Brilliant” Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Glowing crimson-red; a most striking rock plant. Growth compact and 
neat at all times. Profuse bloomer. 
Dianthus Deltoides, “Brilliant” 
