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Doronicum 
DORONICUM - Leopardbane 
Very showy yellow-flowered perenniai. Their yellow, Daisy-like flowers 
are invaluable for cutting. As they flower chiefly in spring, they are 
indispensable in the border at that period of the year. They have bright 
green, heart-shaped leaves which disappear during July and August 
when the plant is dormant. 
Culture. Thrive well in heavy soils and succeed in sunny or partially 
shaded borders. Best grown in groups of six or more. Plant in autumn 
or early spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. Lift, divide and replant every third 
year; remove the flower heads directly after they fade, then a second 
crop of flowers will follow. Water freely in dry weather. Lovely with 
pale lavender Tulips. 
Caucasicum Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Large, bright yellow flowers on 2-foot stems; one of the most sparkling 
early spring-flowering perennials. Effective in a hardy border in com- 
bination with Tulips. It is a splendid flower for cutting, as it carries weil 
and lasts a long time in water. 
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. 
FUNKIA - Hosta 
Hardy, herbaceous perennials with handsome green or variegated foliage, 
and Lily-like flowers borne on graceful spikes. The ovate, cordate, or 
lance-shaped leaves grow in tufted form. Excellent plants for growing in 
sunny or partially shady borders on the margins of water or as edgings 
to beds and walks. 
Culture. Funkias require to be grown in a rich, well manured soil. The 
variegated kinds are best grown in partial shade. The others will suc- 
ceed in sunny borders, or as specimens in groups. Subcordata should 
be grown in a warm, sheltered position .Plant in fall or early spring, 
six inches apart. 
Coerulea lJanceolata Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00, 100 $40.00 
Broad green leaves; blue flowers from July to August. 
Glauca Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00, 100 $40.00 
A very fine species with iarge blue-gray leaves. It develops into a state- 
ly, handsome foliage plant for the open border and is superb in shady 
places. May also be used in the rock garden. 
Subcordata grandiflora Each $1.20, Three $3.25, Doz. $10.00 
Very large, pure white, Lily-shape, fragrant flowers in August and 
September. One of the best and used very extensively as a ground 
cover for Lily beds. The foliage provides protection to the bulbs, and 
the flowers because of their Lily-like appearance blend in well with the 
taller qrowing Lilies. 
Thomas Hogg Each $1.50, Three $4.00 
A most desirable, strong growing kind. Does well in shade or sun and 
loves moisture. Its rich, large green leaves have a narrow, clear silver 
edging which greatly enhances its beauty. 
Variegata Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Wavy leaves handsomely variegated with silvery white, often 12 to 18 
inches long, in a tight cluster, create a very fine plant. The leaves are 
most useful for cutting and blend handsomely with other flowers. This 
variety is easily grown, is fine for edgings or clumps and does especially 
well in shade. Its flower spikes are about 18 inches high with clusters 
of lilac bell-shaped flowers. Plants may be dug in late fall and grown 
in a shady window where the variegated leaves make a fine show. In- 
creases rapidly and is hardy anywhere. 
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FERNS - Hardy Varieties 
The cultivation of Hardy Ferns is remarkably simple. All they want is 
a little light alluvial soil, a little loam and peat or leaf mold sufficient 
to keep the soil light and open, plenty of moisture, position varying from 
partial to deep shade. f 
Culture. A shady position is, of course, preferred, or a spot which gets 
practically no sun, will be an ideal place for a fernery. If the position 
should be a very damp one, it will be advisable to raise the surface 
about 6 inches to a foot. For a good effect plant 8 to 10 inches apart. 
Adiantum pedatum Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00, 100 $32.50 
The well known Maidenhair Fern, grows at its best on moist banks, stony 
and well shaded. It will thrive in any shaded location, even if dry, but 
will not be as tall as it will with plenty of moisture. Try it with Bleeding 
Heart under trees. ; 
*Aspidium acrostichoides 
Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
(Wood Fern.) (Polystichum.) An evergreen species with deep green, 
divided fronds. Should be planted in a shady position. 12 inches. 
Aspidium spinulosum Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
The most beautiful of the evergreen wood ferns, and most useful, too. 
It is picked for florists use, but it is as useful in shade, especially if 
moist, for it will make a strong clump to 30 inches high. Beautifully 
divided pinnae give a lacy effect. Easily cultivated. 
Asplenium filix-foemina 
Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
The Lady Fern is both cur most common, and our most valuable form. 
Fine and delicate, it is very attractive and if one wants a cover for 
shade, or partial sun, this is the plant. 
Osmunda cinnamomea Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00, 100 $32.50 
In wet swampy land, the Cinnamon Fern will grow six feet tall. Yet it 
thrives in deep shade, and is tall enough. A luxuriant plant, very sturdy, 
and because of the root size. able to care for itself in competition. 
Osmunda Claytoniana Each 65c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Clothed with loose wool when unfolding its fronds in spring, but soon 
becoming perfectly smooth. This Fern, two to three feet high, is found 
in rather dry, shaded places and does quite well under cultivation. 
GAILLARDIA - Blanket Flower 
We consider the Gaillardia one of the most desirable hardy plants in 
cultivation. Everyone will have noticed how grandly Gaillardias have 
thriven through drougnts; they seem hardly to need water. The gay blos- 
soms are obtainable in perpetual profusion from June to November, and 
the greater the drought and scarcity of other flowers the more the 
utility of the perennial Gaillardia is demonstrated. 
Culture. A rich, but light soil is essential to grow Gaillardias success- 
fully. They cannot be depended upon to survive the winter on heavy, 
clay soils, but do splendidly on those of a light or medium character. 
Require a sunny position. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
Giant English Hybrids Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00 
In lovely shades of orange, yellow and red all summer and fall, flowers 
measuring 4 inches or more across. The finest mixture available, 
GYPSOPHILA - Cha!k-Plant; Baby’s Breath 
They are remarkable for their numerous feathery panicles of small, 
starry, white or pink flowers borne in profusion on threadlike stalks 
during early summer. The flowers are highly prized for cutting. 
Culture. Gypsophilas will succeed in any well drained and not too heavy 
soil. They are very partial to lime, and it is well to mix some lime with 
the soil before planting. A sunny position is essential. Plant all fully 
two feet apart; Repens 8 inches apart. Plant in autumn or early spring. 
Bristol Fairy Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00 
Bristol Fairy produces large panicles of double, white flowers, in which 
the individual blossom is quite large, and of the purest white. It also 
overs continuously throughout the summer. A No. 1 plant for cut 
owers. 
Repens, Rosy Veil Each 90c, Three $2.40, Doz. $7.50 
A new dwarf pink double-flowering Gypsophila. Established plants reach 
a height of 2 feet and bloom in summer and fall. They start blooming 
two weeks earlier than the tall double Gypsophila and continue later in 
the season. Fit perfectly in the small garden and are fine for cutting. 
Funkia Variegata 
