flowers which form a gas that can be ignited on hot 
evenings without damage to the plant. Should have a 
sunny, well drained location. Never try to move Dictam- 
nus after it is established. 
Fraxinella Alba Each $1.10, Three $2.75 
Compact shrub-like growth and attractive spikes of pure 
white flowers during June and July. Long lasting as a 
cut flower. Only three to a customer. 
Each $1.10, Three $2.75 
The same fine shrub-like growth as Alba with rose pink 
flowers on 2/2 ft. plants. Only three to a customer. 
Fraxinella Rubra 
FUNKIA (Plaintain Lily) 
Very hardy with handsome leaves and lily-like flowers. 
Likes any moist location in full or part shade. 
Each $1.10, Three $2.75 
Large pure white, lily-shaped fragrant flowers in August 
Subcordata grandiflora 
and September. Used extensively as a ground cover. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) 
They require a rich, light, well-drained soil to survive the 
winter. Full sun. They bloom profusely all summer and 
seem to require no water. Highly satisfactory as cut flower. 
Each 70c, Three, $1.70, Ten $5.00 
Large yellow flowers on strong stems. Height: 30 inches. 
Each 70c, Three, $1.70, Ten $5.00 
Wine red. Flowers 3 inches in diameter. 
Goblin Each 70c, Three, $1.70, Ten $5.00 
Red and yellow bi-color. Compact growing habit. 
Portola Hybrids Each 70c, Three, $1.70, Ten $5.00 
Large flowers; centers dark red. Blends to copper, petals 
golden tipped. 
GEUM (Avens) 
An extremely hardy plant with desirable foliage and 
flowers. Grows in ordinary soil. Does best in sun, but 
thrives in light shade. Plenty of moisture will make it 
bloom all season. 
Lady Stratheden Each 85c, Three $2.10, Ten $6.25 
Deep golden yellow flowers. 2 ft. 
GYPSOPHILA 
(Perennial Baby’‘s Breath) 
Aurea Pura 
Burgundy 
A rugged plant in well-drained soil. Its flowers form a 
delicate and beautiful veil. Cut flowers make sensational 
bouquets by themselves; mixed with other flowers they 
10 AUTUMN, 1954 White Flower Form 
form background clouds of white or pink. They are tap 
rooted, cannot be moved. Don’t expect much the first 
season. After that you can’t find a more satisfactory 
border plant or cut flower. They become big plants— 
most varieties must be kept at least 2 feet apart. 
Bristol Fairy Each 95c, Three $2.35, Ten $6.75 
Pure white double flowers. Keep one or two in cutting 
garden for floral arrangements as Bristol blooms repeat- 
edly if kept cut. Height: 3 feet. 
Double Dutch Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Ten $7.75 
A new double pure white, taller than Bristol Fairy and 
with slightly larger flowers. Excellent for cutting. 
Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Ten $7.75 
Double pink with habits similar to Bristo! Fairy. 
Flamingo 
*Repens Rosy Veil Each 80c, Three $2.00, Ten $6.00 
“Dwarf’’ double pink, 2 feet high. Longer season of bloom, 
starts 2 weeks earlier. 
HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose) 
This strange fascinator blooms in winter, cares not a 
hoot about the coldest cold. Culture requires a cool, moist 
shady position (in the shade of trees or among ferns) and 
soil must be woodsy (mix it heavily with leaf mold and 
three year old cow manure; stay away from lime or in- 
organic fertilizers). Plenty of water is required in summer. 
Helleborus spreads from the crown; plant at least 12 
inches apart. Do not move after the plants are established 
—they resent it, you’re almost sure to lose them if you do. 
H. Niger Each $1.75, Three $4.65, Ten $14.75 
These are giant plants, grown in large Easimove pots, all 
should bloom next year. Niger’s leaves have a palm form, 
are evergreen and of leathery substance. In December, 
January or February (depending on locality) the plant 
throws large, single, white, bell-like flowers which last 
for weeks regardless of below zero cold or snow. 
HEUCHERA (Coral Bells) 
They like a rich, moist, well-drained soil, but they’ll grow 
in practically anything. Plant 6 inches apart in the border 
in clumps of 3, 5 or 7, or use as edging plant. Divide about 
every third year. 
Brizoides, Mary Rose (new) 
Each 80c, Three $2.00, Ten $6.00 
Spikes about 2 feet, carry clear pink flowers. 
Perry’s White Each 75c, Three $1.80, Ten $5.25 
White bells blending to cream on 18-inch spikes. Blooms 
*Rock Garden Plant 
June through September if kept cut back. Rock garden 
plant, too. 
Queen of Hearts Each 95c, Three $2.35, Ten $6.75 
Produces deep glowing coral-scarlet blooms for a long 
period. Individual flowers are extra large and brilliant. 
Showy border plant or good cut flower. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow) 
The following are all giant hybrids of a new strain. The 
immense Hollyhock-like flowers measure up to 12 inches 
across on stalks which rise to 6 feet. The plant kills back 
to the ground in winter. Crowns are hardy. They are 
best planted in mass some distance from the house in 
rich, moist but well-drained soil. Blooms come in July- 
August. 
Snowcap Each $3.00, Three $7.75 
A pure white. 
Poinsetta Each $3.00, Three $7.75 
Deepest red. 
Satan Each $3.00, Three $7.75 
Tall, velvety maroon. 
Radiation Each $3.00, Three $7.75 
Clear pink with darker center. 
Silver Rose Each $3.00, Three $7.75 
Pink with satin sheen, the veins darker. 
LAVANDULA 
(Old-fashioned Lavender) 
Needs a dry medium soil and full sun. Protect if planted 
in the fall. Plant has hoary green leaves, bears its lav- 
ender flowers upon spikes in July and August. Dry the 
flowers for sachets. 
Vera Each $1.25 (supply limited) 
Shrubby 18-inch plants. These are all 3-year-old heavy 
plants, three times the size usually offered. 
