HARDY FERNS 
3 of one variety for $2.00 
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. 
American Maidenhair Fern. (DWARF.) 
* Very graceful and delicate fronds. A popular 
hardy Fern. Does very well in shade under 
DLecsn el aits 
Christmas Fern. An evergreen species with 
shining dark green leaves. 1 ft. 
Hay-scented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula). 
% Grows in open sun as well as in shade. 1 to 
11% ft. 
Leatherwood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis). 
x 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. 
All Ferns: 
75c each; 3 of one variety for $2.00; 6 for $3.75 
SPECIAL OFFER 
HARDY FERNS 
B-fas acti $340 
(Regular value $3.75) 
FUNKIA (Hosta) 
Plantain-Lily 
A very useful plant thriving in almost any 
position, sun or shade. Both varieties will do 
well on the north side of buildings, in beds, used 
as edging, or inter-planted with hardy ferns. 
The foliage is attractive, as well as the flowers, 
which are freely produced in August. 
Lancifolia czrulea. (IIlustrated.) Fine lav- 
yxrender-blue flowers, with broad green leaves. 
Contrasts nicely with white varieties. 1 to 1144 
ft. 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75. 
Subcordata grandiflora. Large, pure white 
tflowers and bold foliage make this a very 
attractive and much-sought-after variety. 
Fragrant. 1 to 114% ft. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 
6 for $3.75. 
GAILLARDIA . Blanket-Flower 
{Aura Pura. Clear yellow. 
jBurgundy. (Illustrated.) Deep wine-red. 
Portola Hybrids. (IIlustrated.) Flowers are 
tbrilliant coppery scarlet, with petals margined 
golden yellow. A vigorous grower. Fine for 
cutting. 114 to 2 ft. June until frost. 
All Gaillardias: 
3 of one variety for $1.70; 6 for $3.15 
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GAILLARDIA, Burgundy. 3 for $1.70 
GAILLARDIA, Portola Hybrids. 3 for $1.70 
Large field clumps of many Perennials 
are available at the Nursery. In the fall 
field clumps of Chrysanthemums. All 
at special prices. 
FUNKIA lancifolia. 3 for $2.06 
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GENTIANA IN BLOO 
GENTIANA 
Purdomi. Prostrate stems. Large, up- 
x#turned, violet-blue, starry trumpets. Ex- 
cellent subject for growing in rock-gardens 
or beneath other plants in a sunny location. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 6 for $4.75. 
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. 1 to 11% ft. June to 
Sept. 
GEUM, Lady Stratheden (left) and Mrs. 
Bradshaw (right). 3 of one variety for $1.50; 
6 for $2.75. 
GRASSES 
Festuca glauca. A pretty dwarf Grass, with 
tufts of fine bluish green foliage. 1 ft. 
Pennisetum japonicum. A _ splendid Grass 
grown for its rich mahogany flowers tipped 
white, and graceful foliage. 3 ft. 
Phalaris arundinacea picta. Variegated 
Ribbon Grass. Leaves are striped lengthwise 
with yellowish white; tall flower-spikes. For 
bedding and edging. 
All Grass: 
3 of one variety for $2.00; 6 for $3.75 
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