Hardy Perennials 
Dianthus 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 and 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 144 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 
ae soil in sun or partial shade. Each 40c; UM. Gi Pacifi i 
3 for $1.10: 10 for $3.50. DELPHINI aaa Des c Hybrids 
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 tn 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 late 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. Lady Stratheden. The deep golden 
flowers are semi-double and are produced on 
2-foot stems. Blooms early and in midsummer. 
Plant mm any good soil in full sun. Each 50c; 
3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
Mrs. Bradshaw. A real favorite. Flowers are 
double and bright red. The strong stems are 
2 feet high. Plant m full sun. Each 50c; 3 for 
$1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
GYPSOPHILA, Bristol Fairy (Double Babvs- 
Breath). Blooms throughout the entire summer. 
Large individual blossoms of purest white are 
densely set on the many branching stems. 
Field-grown, grafted plants. Each 75c; 3 for 
$2.00; 10 for $6.25. 
Flamingo. A fine new perennial pink Babys- 
Breath. Very similar to Bristol Fairy in growth, 
height, etc. The flowers are double and a clear ; 
light pink. Plant in sun In any good soil. Each HEUCHERA, Pluie de Feu 
$1.00; 3 for $2.75; 10 for $8.50. See page 14 
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