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Herbackous Perennials. 



Campanula, Peririfolki Alba. — These have beautiful white 

 bell-shaped tlowers. They are useful for garden or pot culture 

 as decorative plants. 



Anemone, Lady Ardilaun. — A very robust form of Japonica 

 Alba, having massive foliage. It is a more vigorous plant. 



Hollyhocks, Alleghany. — A new strain, claimed to be supe- 

 rior to old forms. The flowers are large, delicately fringed, 

 and beautiful in color. 



Gaillardia, Grandifiora Coinpacta. — This has very showy 

 red and yellow flowers, single, and continuously in bloom. 

 They are useful for cut flowers. It has a more compact growth 

 than the old form. 



Rudbeckia, Golden Glovj. — As this has been so universally 

 grown during the short time since it was introduced, we need to 

 say no more than that it is a valual>le addition to our hardy 

 plants. 



Tender Plants. 



Berfonia, Glorie de Lorraine. — This plant is probably the 

 most valuable addition to house plants that has been introduced 

 for many years. Its beautiful pink flowers almost hide the 

 foliage and give it the appearance of a bouquet. 



Begonia, Tuberons — Duke Zeppelin. — This tuberous rooted 

 begonia is a variety that will stand the sunshine. It makes a 

 very showy appearance with its dazzling scarlet flowers. 



Acalypha Sanderli. — This is a phmt having such peculiar 

 tassel-like flowers that it has been called the chenille plant. It 

 well describes the flowers. 



Adiantum Lathomi. — This plant is similar in appearance to 

 the valuable Farleyense, but is of easier culture, and well 

 ada[)ted for house use. 



Asparagus Sprengeri. — This is a vigorous grower and very 

 useful as a green for arranging with cut flowers. 



Carnation. Mrs. Thomas Laivson. — This has a very large 

 flower of a bright carmine pink. The fabulous price paid for 



