ERICA (Er’-i-ca)—Heather 
The following Scotch Heather is perfectly hardy although 
few varieties survive in our rigid climate. These are low 
growing shrubs with densely arranged foliage on wiry 
stems. Beautiful in winter and spring with tiny bells and 
ornamental all summer because of the lovely foliage. Grow 
in sun.or light shade in lime free soil with plenty of humus 
and moisture. : 
“carnea—Spreading mats with dainty stems carrying innumer- 
able ruddy-red bells in late winter and spring. 
Strong I-yr. plants 65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6.50 
_ Fine 2-yr. plants 90c each; 3 for $2.40; doz. $9.00 
*Sherwoodi—aA new very hardy Heather that is very prostrate 
in habit and forms a wide mat smothered with brilliant 
rose-red bloom as soon as the snow is gone. 
Strong 1-yr. 65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6.50 
2-yr. 90c each; 3 for $2.40; doz. $9.00 
*Springwood Pink—A sturdy growing form with bright pink 
flowers on branches a little more upright in habit than the 
above forms. Strong 1-yr. 65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $6.50 
2-yr. 90c each; 3 for $2.40; doz. $9.00 
One each of 3 Ericas 1-yr. $1.75; 3 each $4.75 
2-yr. $2.45; 3 each $6.50 
EUPHORBIA (Eu-for’-bi-a)—Spurge 
The value of this family lies in the showy colored bracts 
above the leafy stalks. Hardy and lasting perennials. 
*myrsinites—Trailing evergreen shrublets. Fat little branches 
of sea-foam blue and gay yellow bracts. 
ERODIUM (Er-oh’-di-um)—Heron’s Bill 
Distant cousins of the Geranium family with fern-like basal 
leaves and gay flowers on naked stems all season. Sun or 
partial shade. 
*chamaedryoides roseum—Tutfts of tiny glossy fern-like leaves 
on which nestle countless deep pink, red-veined flowers 
from March to November. 1”. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
*chrysanthum—Beautifully cut basal leaves of frosted silver 
and dainty sprays of large sulphur-yellow flowers. 6”. 
$1.25 each 
One each of the 2 Erodiums $1.85 
FUNKIA (Funk’-ia)—Plaintain Lily 
Hardy, herbaceous perennials with handsome tropical- 
appearing leaves and lily-like flowers. Any moist situation 
in sun or shade. Very effective planted in the shady bor- 
der with ferns or waterside plantings, but does well in full 
sun. 
*coerulea lanceolata — Broad green leaves and violet blue 
flowers. 2’. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
*coerulea variegata—Variegated form. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.35 
*glauca—A fine Japanese species with large blue-green leaves 
and violet flowers. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
*lancifolia—Slender lance-shaped leaves and lilac-blue flowers 
in September. Very profuse. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
*subcordata grandiflora—Large, fragrant, pure white flowers 
from August to October. 95c each; 3 for $2.65; doz. $9.50 
*Thomas Hogg—A beautiful new sort having large rich deep 
green leaves beautifully margined with clear silver. Dainty 
lavender flowers in August. 95c each; 3 for $2.65; doz. $9.50 
*undulata variegata— Creamy white leaves, marked with 
bright, light green and soft lilac flowers. Grow in shade 
to retain the white foliage. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
One each of the 7 Funkias $5.75 
FUCHSIA (Feu’-shi-ah)—Lady’s Eardrops 
magellanica — An interesting shrubby perennial that has 
proven entirely hardy here. The ruby-red pendant flowers 
are produced by the hundreds, flowering freely in light 
shade. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
magellanica alba—Pure white form. © 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
One each of the Fuchsias $1.35 
GLADIOLUS (Glad-ee-oh’-lus)—Hardy Gladiolus. 
These are truly hardy forms of the common Gladiolus 
which is so familiar to all gardeners. As they are thor- 
oughly hardy perennials, they need not be lifted and 
stored each year. Plant and treat them like tulips, di- 
viding every 3 or 4 years. Blooms in May with typical 
Gladiolus flowers in miniature. Bulbs are somewhat 
smaller than regular tender forms, but increase faster. 
Extremely rare and seldom offered in this country. Be 
the first to grow this interesting new novelty in your 
neighborhood. The following forms are Michigan grown 
and perfectly hardy anywhere. May be planted either 
spring or fall. 
byzantinus rubra—Brilliant scarlet red. 
3 for $1.55; 6 for $2.55; doz. $4.50 
byzantinus alba—Pure glistening snow white. 
3 for $2.65; 6 for $3.50; doz. $6.50 
communis—Extremely rare bright purple. 
3 for $4.00; 6 for $6.50; doz. $11.75 
3 each of the 3 Hardy Gladiolus $7.50; 
6 each for $11.25; 12 each $20.00 
GERANIUM (Jer-ay’-ni-um)—Crane’s-bi!! 
The true geranium is a hardy perennial and quite distinct 
from the type grown in the north as a greenhouse sort. They 
all have lovely foliage and are persistent bloomers. Excel- 
lent subjects for the rock garden and border. 
*cinerum—A rare little alpine with gray-green leaves and 
large soft pink flowers all season. A real treasure. 4”. 
$1.50 each 
*endressi—A lovely rose pink form that blooms even more 
freely than the type from May to November. Sun or shade. 
Ore 75c each; 3 for $2.00 
*grandiflorum—Delightful deep blue growing about 20” tall. 
Give it some shade in the rockery or border and it will de- 
light you. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
*fancastriense—A superb plant of restrained habit with masses 
of loveiy salmon-pink flowers veined with crimson. Blooms 
from May to November. 4”. $1.00 each 
*nepale—Large fern-like leaves and clear soft blue flowers. 
If kept cut back will bloom all season. Rare and extremely 
fine. 16”. Full: sun. 75c¢ each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
*sanguineum—Forms mounds of lovely fern-like foliage which 
takes on brilliant fall coloring. The Jarge purplish-red flow- 
ers continue throughout the season. Full sun. 
*sanguineum album—A lovely pure white form of the above. 
*sanguineum alpinum—A lovely creeper of restrained habit, 
having a continuous succession of fine rosy red flowers. 
75c¢ each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
One each of the 8 Geraniums $6.35 
FUCHSIA MAGELLANICA 
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