ECHINOPS - Globe Thistle 
Handsome perennials with pinnate or spiny foliage, woolly beneath, and 
globular, thistle-like flowers. A well-grown plant has a pleasing effect in 
the border. 
Culture. Ordinary soil in sun or light shade in border or wild garden. 
Plant in autumn or spring 10 to 12 inches apart. 
Taplow Blue Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $7.50, 100 $45.00 
This variety is particularly desirable. The flower heads are larger and 
are intense metallic blue. It is very free flowering and does beautifully 
in difficult, dry soils. A clump of Taplow Blue makes a fine contrast 
growing alongside of white Phlox. Plant in full sun. Hardy anywhere. 
EPIMEDIUM .- Barrenwort (See also ground cover page 10.) 
Dwarf perennials with handsomely marked and leathery leaves which 
assume a bronzy tint in autumn. Dainty little plants for colonizing on the 
margins of partially shaded borders and rock gardens. Foliage is classic in 
design and most useful for cutting. 
Culture. Grow in peat and loam in partiar shade. Plant in colonies of 
three or more in fall or spring, 6 inches apart. Do not remove old leaves, 
as they help to protect the plants in winter. 
Macranthum Lilacinum Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $7.50, 100 $45.00 
We have found this to be one of the best. Its handsome foliage is pleas- 
ant to look at from early spring until winter. It makes nice clumps, 
spreads well and does beautifully in shade under shrubs and trees as 
well as for edging along shady paths or walks. Early in spring the plants 
produce dozens of stalks with dainty lilac-blue flowers that are a joy 
to see. Hardy anywhere. 
Rubrum Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00, 109 $47.50 
This variety produces the deepest color flowers of all. They are deep, 
rich ruby-red on wiry stems which, as they appear above the young 
bronzy foliage in spring, make a beaut’ ful showing. It is a good grower 
and multiplies well. Gives excellent results in any shady location. Not 
Particular as to soil and hardy anywhere. 
ERIGERON - Fleabane 
A very effective genus of Michaeimas-Daisy-like plants usually with 
pink and purple flowers; are indispensable for groups and flower borders 
and are excellent for cutting. All are about 2 feet high except Alpinus. 
Culture. Ordinary, fairly moist soil and a sunny position will suit all. 
The dwarf kinds should be grown in the rock garden. Plant in autumn or 
early spring, 10 to 12 inches apart. Lift, divide and replant every third 
year, 
Speciosus Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
Large, handsome blue flowers, violet tinted and yellow centers during 
June and July; fine for cutting. 
ERYNGIUM - Sea-Holly 
Handsome, hardy perennials with rigid, spiny leaves, and _thistle-like 
flowers surrounded by spiny bracts. They are decidedl _ attractive plants 
for sunny borders. The flower heads, with their metallic blue or silvery 
bracts and stems, are beautiful subjects for cutting for indoor decoration. 
Culture. They will thrive in ordinary, well-drained soil and a sunny border. 
May be grown singly or in groups. Plant in autumn or early spring, 10 to 
12 inches apart. Particularly well adapted for sandy soils. 
Amethystinum Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
(Syn. Oliverianum.) The true blue Thistle, with amethyst stems and 
bracts. 2 feet high. At its best in July and August. Beautiful for cutting. 
EUPATORIUM - Hemp Agrimony; Hardy Ageratum 
Hardy perennials of somewhat robust habit, and suitable for large, mixed 
borders or the wild garden. Flowers produced in teminal corymbs. 
Culture. Ordinary soil and a half-shady position. Plant in autumn or 
spring, 12 to 15 inches apart. 
Coelestinum Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00 
A pretty, hardy -plant, with light purple-blue flowers similar to the 
Ageratum; in flower from August until frost. 12 to 14 inches. Good cut 
flower lasting a week or more in water and of easy culture. Lovely in 
fall garden with yellow Chrysanthemums. 
Erigeron Speciosus [47] Incarvillea (See page 57) 
Epimedium 
Eupatorium Coelestinum 
