Hardy Perennials 
Dianthus deltoides alba. Same grass-like foli- 
age as other Dianthus, but flowers are white 
with a faint red eye. When planted with Bril- 
liant the contrast enhances both. Each 35e; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Deltoides, Brilliant.* A beautiful rock-plant. 
Grows in prostrate tufts and bears a profusion 
of brilliant crimson flowers on 6 to 8-inch stems 
during June, July. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $3.00. 
DICTAMNUS fraxinella (Gas-Plant). The common 
name refers to the gas that is given off by the 
foliage, which will ignite when a match is held 
close. Foliage is clean and attractive. Plant is 
of bushy growth similar to a peony. Strong 
flower-spikes rise 11% 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. 
DORONICUM caucasicum (Leopards-Bane). Very 
showy perennial with large, bright yellow daisy- 
like flowers on tall stems. Prized for its early 
spring flowering and invaluable for cutting. 
Sun or partial shade. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 
10 for $4.50. 
ERIGERON speciosus (Fleabane). A good de- 
pendable perennial for the hardy border, which 
will produce many large, handsome blue flowers 
with yellow centers during June and July. They 
are fine for cutting. Does well in any good 
garden soil in sun or partial shade. Each A40c; 
3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
EUPHORBIA polychroma.* A _ beautiful plant 
with a formal habit of growth. Grows 1 foot 
high, hemispherical in shape and covered with 
yellow flowers in May and June. Useful in 
both the low border and rockery. Grows in 
almost any average soil in a sunny location. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
FUNKIA subcordata (Plantain-Lily or Day-Lily). 
Beautiful, deeply veined, broad leaves rising 
from base of plant make a neat clump about 
12 inches tall. In Iate 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 
most plants fail. Each 65c; 3 for $1.80; 10 for 
$5.50. 
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 
50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
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 40c; 3 for $1.10; 
10 for $3.50. 
Mrs. Bradshaw. A real favorite. Flowers are 
double and bright red. The strong stems are 
2 feet high. Plant in full sun. Each 40c; 3 for 
$1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 
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GAILLARDIA and GYPSOPHILA 
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HEUCHERA, Pluie de Feu 
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