. Eryngium Amethystinum. DORONICUM. DOROIVICUM (Leopard's Bane). One of the most effective very early spring-flower- ing perennials, growing about 2 feet high. If placed in pots in the fall, they can readily be forced into flower during the winter months in the conservatory or window garden. There are many who have only seen this as a single plant, here or there in a hardy border, and have no idea of the effect it has when planted in a mass. It is also a splendid flower for cutting, as it carries well and stands a long time in water, opening out morning after morning, to the surprise and delig
. Eryngium Amethystinum. DORONICUM. DOROIVICUM (Leopard's Bane). One of the most effective very early spring-flower- ing perennials, growing about 2 feet high. If placed in pots in the fall, they can readily be forced into flower during the winter months in the conservatory or window garden. There are many who have only seen this as a single plant, here or there in a hardy border, and have no idea of the effect it has when planted in a mass. It is also a splendid flower for cutting, as it carries well and stands a long time in water, opening out morning after morning, to the surprise and delight of the possessor. They succeed everywhere, and should have a place in every garden. Caucasicum. Very free-flowering, bright yellow. Clusii. Rich yellow; 2i to 3 inches across. Excelsum. Large orange yellow; 3.^ inches across, 2-5 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Set of 3 varieties for 65 cts. ECHINOPS (Globe Thistle). Ritro, Interesting and showy thistle-like plants with globular heads of deep metallic blue flowers, which can be dried and remain attractive for a long time. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. EPIMEDIUM (Barren-wort, BUhop's Hat). Dwarf-growing plants, with leathery foliage and panicles of interesting flowers; the foliage of all the varieties offered below assumes the most beautiful tints of color in autumn. KRIGEROX (Flea Bane). Grandiflorus Elatior. Large, solitary bluish lilac flowers with bright yellow disc; June and July; 18 inches. 15 cts. each; $ per doz. Intermedium {Giant-flowered Flea-bane). A large-flowered variety, growing 2 feet high, producing showy, Daisy-like flowers about 2 inches in diameter, of delicate rose-tinted white color, flowering continuously during months. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly). Handsome ornamental plants, growing from 2 to 3 feet high. Effective in flower and shrubbery border, woodlands, wild gardens, etc.; the flower heads, which are produced from July to September, are useful to cut
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