. Funkia Furikia—plantain Lily (Hosta) The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage. Their broad massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well in sun or shade. Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late-flowering lilac flowers in September; 2 feet. Subcordata grandiflora (While Plantain Lily). Very large, pure white, lily shaped, fragrant flowers in August and Septem- ber; 2| to 3 feet. TJndulata media picta. Green and white variegated foliage; purple flowers. Makes a fine edging; July; 2 feet. Any of the three: 2
. Funkia Furikia—plantain Lily (Hosta) The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage. Their broad massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well in sun or shade. Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late-flowering lilac flowers in September; 2 feet. Subcordata grandiflora (While Plantain Lily). Very large, pure white, lily shaped, fragrant flowers in August and Septem- ber; 2| to 3 feet. TJndulata media picta. Green and white variegated foliage; purple flowers. Makes a fine edging; July; 2 feet. Any of the three: 25c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Gaillardia—Blanket Flower Grandiflora. of the showiest of all hardy plants growing 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil if the position is sunny. They start blooming in June. Shades of red and gold in wonderful combinati jns. 20c each; $ per doz.; $ 100. Genista—Broom Tinctoria flore plena. A dainty, low growing rock garden plant of shrubby growth. Masses of showy double yellow flowers in June. 50c each; $ per doz. Gentiana—Gentian Acaulis (Stintless Gentian). Very large, bell shaped, rich blu flowers marked on the inside with yellow, rising 2 to 4 inche high from rosettes of glossy deep green leaves in May and June Fine for the rock garden or border in half shade in good moist soil. $ each. Andrewsi (Blue Closed Gentian). This is our native species, with beautiful deep blue flowers in August and September. Grows about 2 ft. high and requires rich moist soil. 30c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Geum—Avens Pretty border plants, growing about 15 to 18 inches high and producing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to July. Lady Stratheden. Large double rich golden yellow. Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant scarlet. Either variety: 30c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Geum Borisii One of, if not the finest of this showy genus. Forms neat foliage tufts with many branched stems, 8 to 12 inch
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