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MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 



Hardy Border Plants and Bulbs 



Artemisia Lactif lora 



This comparatively new introduction from China is a 

 most effective flowering plant, with erect stems 3% to 4% 

 feet high, clothed with elegantly-cut dark green foliage 

 and terminated by panicles of Hawthorn scented, creamy- 

 white Spirea-like light and graceful flowers. It is at its 

 best from the latter part of August to the end of Septem- 

 ber, and is paticularly valuable on this account, being 

 unlike any other plant in bloom at that time. 25 cents 

 each. 



Hardy Begonia, Evansiana 



Think of it! a hardy Begonia, one that stood twenty 

 degrees below zero last winter, and came up and bloomed 

 all summer. Another thing in its favor, it requires shade 

 to grow in, at least partial shade. So many persons write 

 us asking for plants suitable for shady places. 'Well. Be- 

 gonia Evansiana will fill the bill. It is a wonderful, beau- 

 tiful Begonia, having pendulous flowers in large racemes 

 almost covering the entire plant. Color a sparkling pink 

 that is simply entrancing. Everybody will want a hardy 

 Begonia. It is also fine for pot culture. Price for plant or 

 bulbs, to bloom this summer, 25 cents; three for 60 cents. 



Burbank's Shasta Daisies 



Shasta Daisies (New) — The Shasta Daisy is one of the 

 most marvelous productions in the flower line that has 

 ever been brought to the notice of floriculturists. It is the 

 first of a new type which has been obtained by hybridiza- 

 tion and rigid selection through a series of years. Its first 

 qualification is extreme hardiness. Second, it is perennial, 

 blooming better and more abundantly each season. Third, 

 it is not particular as to soil. Fourth, it blooms for sev- 

 eral months. Fifth, the flowers are extremely large and 

 graceful, averaging about four inches in diameter, with 

 petals of the purest glistening whiteness, which are borne 

 on single, long, stiff, wiry stems. Sixth, the blooms when 

 cut remain perfectly fresh and in good condition for two 

 weeks or more. No other flower can compare with it in 

 usefulness. 10 cents; three for 25 cents. 



Hardy Lilies 



LILIUM AURATUM (Golden-Rayed Queen of Lilies)— This 

 is the grandest Lily grown, and a never-failing delight. 

 The perfume is exquisite — light, yet penetrating. Also 

 known as the "Gold Banded Lily from Japan." 25 cents. 



CANDIDUM (The Ascension Lily) — The well-known hardy 

 garden Lily. Show-white, fragrant blossoms. One of 

 the best and an established favorite. 20 cents. 



GIGANTETTM (The Bermuda or Easter Lily) — Pot and 

 treat the same as for Hyacinths. Each bulb will give 

 from six to twelve flowers, in many cases many more. 

 The flowers are fully six inches in length, of the purest 

 white and of the most delicious fragranoe. Fine bulbs, 

 25 cents. 



LANCIFOLIUM RUBRITM — A beautiful bright rose, spot- 

 ted with a dark velvety-crimson. 25 cents. 



LANCIFOLniM ALBUM— Very fragrant: large flowers; a 

 pure white, with a green band running through the 

 center of each petal; one of the best. 25 cents. 



TIGRTNUM FLORE PLENO (The Double Tiger Lily) — 

 Bright orange, spotted black and very double. 25 cents. 



TIGRINUM SIMPLEX (The Single Tiger Lily) — This is a 

 great favorite. There is no better Lily grown. 20 cents. 



SPECIAL OFFER NO. 39 — This set of seven lovely Hardy 

 Lilies, all distinct, costing $1.65, sent for only $1.35. 



Lily of the Valley 



The Lily of the Valley is one of those delicate, sweet 

 little flowers that not only easily wins our love, but keeps 

 it forever. Put four or five or a half-dozen pips or bulbs 

 in a pot, and in about four or five weeks they will flower. 

 In the spring transfer them to the garden. Fine pips, 5 

 cents; 35 cents per dozen. 



AQUILEGIA, or Columbine — All colors. 10 cents. 

 ACHILLEA, THE PEARL — Pure white flowers in immense 

 clusters; fine for cemetery planting. 10 cents; three for 

 25 cents. 

 COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA— Golden-yel- 

 low, invaluable for cutting. 10 cents; three for 25 cents. 

 DIGITALIS (Foxglove) — Gloxinia-like flowers; fine assort- 

 ed colors. 10 cents; three for 25 cents. 



New Hardy Ever-blooming Carnations 



The New Hardy EverblooniLng Carnation "MARGARET 



WHEELER" — Let Mr. Joseph Wheeler, of Oklahoma, de- 

 scribe this wonderful plant: "Its chief merits are. Color. 

 Bright rose-pink at the base of the petals, shading to cream 

 on edges. Size will average 2% inches in diameter without 

 removing buds. Very full flower but seldom breaks the 

 calyx. Strong, vigorous grower; perfectly hardy in this 

 latitude." Let us add that it blooms all summer long, 

 covering itself with its beautiful pink flowers, and has the 

 glorious clove fragrance in a marked degree. Think of it! 

 A hardy everblooming Pink Carnation in your garden. For 

 plants to bloom this summer, 25 cents, two for 40 cents. 



The New Hardy Everblooming Carnation "CRIMSON 

 KING" — Everybody has asked for a Carnation that would 

 live out in the garden during the winter. We have pleasure 

 in offering this new plant, as it will fill the bill. Is is abso- 

 lutely hardy, standing the Canadian winters in the yard. 

 It blooms all summer long, never a day that you cannot 

 cut blossoms. The color is a rich crimson; the fragrance 

 is delicious. For plants to bloom this summer, 25 cents; 

 two for 40 cents. 



DICENTRA SPECTABILIS, or BLEEDING HEART— 15 



cents. 



EITLALIA JAPONICA ZEBRINA (Hardy Grass)— Striped 

 across the leaves; fine plume. 10 cents. 



EULALIA JAPONICA VARIEGATA (Hardy Grass)— Strip- 

 ed white and green; bears elegant plumes. 10 cents. 



EULALIA GRACILIS UNIVITATTA (Hardy Grass)— Makes 

 immense clumps; very graceful. 10 cents; the three 

 grasses for 25 cents. 



1TJNKIA SUBCORDATA GRANDIFLORA (The White 

 Plantain or Day Lily) — Pure white, lily-shaped fragrant 

 flowers. 15 cents. 



FUNKIA MEDIO VAJUEGATA — Green and white foliage 

 with lavender flowers. 10 cents. 



GATLLARDIA GRANDIFLORA (Blanket Flower)— Cen- 

 ter dark red-brown, petals marked with rings of brilliant 

 crimson-orange and vermilion. 10 cts.; three for 25 cts. 



HOLLYHOCKS, MAMMOTH DOUBLE FLOWERING— We 

 offer four colors. Will bloom the first year. 20 cents 

 each; four for 60 cents. 



HEMEROCALLIS FLAVA (The Lemon Lily) — This is en- 

 tirely hardy, and bears flowers of a lemon-yellow color. 

 Very desirable. 10 cents; three for 25 cents. 



HIBISCUS CRIMSON EYE — Belongs to the family of Mal- 

 lows; flowers six inches across; color pure white with 

 pronounced eye of deep crimson. 10 cents. 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS — Large spikes of pure white. 

 The hardy Hvaointh. 5 cents; six for 25 cents. 



LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal Flower) — Rich fiery 

 cardinal flowers; strong plants, often producing ten to 

 eighteen spikes, twelve to twenty-four inches long. 10 cts. 



PLUMBAGO LARPENTAE or Lady Larpent — Deep royal 

 blue flowers. This is an elegant plant. 10 cents; three 

 for 25 cents. 



HARDY SCOTCH or SWEET MAY PINKS — These are the 

 pinks of our mothers' gardens; all colors. 10 cents; 

 three distinct colors for 25 cen ts. 



NEW HARDY SCOTCH PINK "HER MAJESTY" — Pure 

 white flowers: fine for cemetery. 10 cts.; three for 25 cts. 



MYOSOTIS PALUSTRIS, FORGET-ME-NOT — Everybody's 

 favorite. 10 cents. 



PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUM (Bush Clematis) — A 

 free-flowering plant covered with flowers that resemble 

 somewhat the Clematis; two colors, deep blue and pure 

 white. 10 cents each; the two for 15 cents. 



RUDBECKIA LACINIATA (Golden Glow) — Grows six to 

 eight feet high, bearing hundreds of double yellow blos- 

 soms: it is very desirable. 10 cents; three for 25 cents. 



SAGE, HOLT'S MAMMOTH — A variety of unusual sub- 

 stance, strong flavor and superior quality. 10 cents; 

 three for 25 cents. 



STOKESIA CYANEA, or CORNFLOWER .ASTER— Grows 

 18 to 24 inches high, flowers lavender-blue; four to five 

 inches in diameter, borne from June to October. 10 

 cents; three for 25 cents. 



HARDY BLUE SALVIA (Caryopterls Mastacanthns) — A 

 grand plant bearing rich lavender-blue flowers. Be sure 

 and try this plant. It will please you. 10 cents. 



SWEET WILLIAMS in choicest new varieties, all shades. 

 10 cents. 



YUCCA FILAMENTOSA (Spanish Dagger)— Blooms every 

 year, bearing long stalks surmounted with large umbels 

 or heads of white flowers. 10 cts. each; larger. 25 cts. 



SWEET WILLIAM — A Fine Collection of all Colors — White, 

 scarlet, maroon, red on white ground, violet on white 

 ground, Holborn Glory or Auricula-flowered. 10 cents; 

 three for 25 cents; seven for 50 cents. 



