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PETEP, HEfiDEHSOlfi & CO., fiEW YOP^.— PliR^lT DEPAP.TJVIErlT. 



Choice Hardy Perennial Plants, 



FOH PEP^^E^T P]jfl]SlTHStG Ifl OPE^i BO^DE^S, CEMETERY PLiOTS, ETC. 



This class of plants is fast attaining popularity, and to meet the growing demand we offer this choice selection of sorts, which con- 

 tains only such as exhibit the greatest contrast of color with profusion of bloom. They flower at different periods, as noted, and vary 

 in natural height, so that a succession of bloom with a picturesque effect can be obtained by planting this entire collection. All the 

 plants offered are in fine condition, and can be planted at any time. when the ground is ready to receive them. 



Achillea, "The Pearl." The flowers, which are borne upon erect footstalks, 

 are of the finest white, and closely resemble a Pompon Chrysanthemum. A 

 grand acquisition for cutting purposes. Succeeds anywhere and flowers nearly 

 the whole season. 25 cts. 



Achillea Tomentosa. Flower heads flat, of an unusually good yellow, remain- 

 ing a long time in perfection. Excellent for spring and summer cutting. 



Anemone Japonica. One of the most valuable fall flowering perennials, pro- 

 ducing showy rose-colored flowers on long slender stems. 



Anemone Japonica Alba. Flowers of the purest white. Large yellow disk, 

 resembling much a Water Lily. Blooms in late fall. Grand flower for bouquets. 



Aquilegia (assorted). A pretty assortment of Columbine, growing iy 3 feet 

 high, flowering unremittingly during summer, 25 cts. 



Armeria (Sea Pink). Beautiful dark pink flowers, blooming from May to July. 



Astilbe Japonica. White ; plume-like spikes of flowers ; blooming in June. 



Asclepias Tuberosa. One of the best border plants. Flower heads a fine 

 orange, lasting in perfection a long time. 25 cts. August. 



Campanula (" Canterbury Bells "). A very beautiful variety with bell-shaped 

 flowers of lasting quality when cut. July to September. 



Coreopsis Lanceolata. This is, without doubt, one of the finest hardy peren- 

 nials. The flowers are produced in the greatest profusion from June until frost. 

 The branching wiry stems are especially adapted for vases, bouquets, etc. 



Digitalis (Foxs-love). Very pretty. 



Dicentra Spectabilis (Bleeding 1 Heart). One of the first spring-flowering 

 plants. 



Euphorbia Corollata. White flowers ; grand for bouquets ; blooms all summer. 



Funkia Subcordata (White Day Lily). For grace and beauty this is with- 

 out a rival. Its broad green leaves, above which rise the clusters of pure white 

 fragrant flowers, are always a grateful sight. No plant in the collection outrivals 

 this. StroDg plants. 



Funkia TTndulata Variegata. A very fine border plant with wavy foliage, 

 variegated with creamy white. Useful for edging borders of hardy plants. 25 cts. 



Oaillardia Grandiflora. Crimson and orange flowers. Blooms all summer 

 and fall. One of the grandest of all hardy plants. 25 cts. 



Helianthus Multifiorus. Dark golden yellow color ; grows from 3 to 5 ft. in 

 height ; never fails to flower the first season of planting. 



Helianthus Maximilianii. A large growing, very free-flowering species, re- 

 maining in bloom till late autumn. Valuable for cut flowers. 40 cts. 



Hemer ocallis Sieboldiana. Lilac colored flowers. July and August. 



Hemerocallis Plava. Orange-yellow flowers. Very sweet-scented: June. 



Iris (Pleur de Bis). The rainbow hues of these grand flowers rival the finest 

 Orchids. Deemed worthy by the kings of France to be placed on the royal ban- 

 ner. We offer the improved Japanese varieties, which far surpass the older kinds. 

 Assorted colors. 



Lobelia Cardinalis. A tall-growing variety with bright scarlet flowers. August 

 and September. 



Lychnis Chalcedonica. A brilliantly colored, tall perennial j the flower heads 

 are a bright scarlet, and are excellent for cutting. July to September. 



Monarda Didyma. A sweet-scented herb with crimson flower heads. Excellent 

 for border and cutting. In flower for at least three months. 



Myosotis (Forget-me-not). The best blue variety ; flowering all summer. 10c. 



Mountain Fleece. This forms a bush from 3 to 4 feet in height and width. Its 

 feathery white panicles are from 9 to 12 inches long, delightfully perfumed. For 

 cemetery decoration it is unsurpassed. Price, 25 cts. each, $2. 25 per dozen. 



CEnothera Frazerii. Low growing ; large golden yellow flowers. 3o cts. June 

 to September. 



Fhalaris Arundinacea Var, Better known, perhaps, as " Gardener's Gar- 

 ters." A striped grass, green and white ; indispensable in hardy borders. 



Phlox Amcena. Unsurpassed for spring bedding, the foliage being entirely 

 hidden under the profusion of bright pink bloom. A grand plant for borders. 



Phlox Subulata (Moss Pink). A low growing species, making an excellent 

 spring bedder and splendid rock plant. We offer pink and white. 



Platycodon Grandiflorum. Large bell flower ; attains a height of 2 to 3 feet ; 

 star-shaped flowers 3 inches across. Color, indigo-blue to pure white, and all in- 

 termediate shades. 



Fulmonaria Maculata. Large foliage, blotched silvery white ; low growing. 25c. 



Folenionium Ceruleum. A dwarf species, forming tufts of fine foliage, cov- 

 ered in early spring with showy blue flowers. 



Pyrethrum Hybridum. Splendid hardy plants for the garden; assorted 

 colors. 30c. each, §3.00 per doz. 



Pyrethrum Uliginosum. A grand plant for fall cutting, growing 4 feet high, 

 and covered with a profusion of large white flowers. Fall. 35 cts. 



Budbeckia Speciosa. A fine plant for cutting or massing. Flowers with orange- 

 colored rays and a black disk. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 



Spiraea Falmata. A superb variety, soft plume-like flowers of a deep shade of 

 pink. 25 cts. June *o August. 



Tritoma Grandiflora Major. Spikes a foot in length and three inches in 

 diameter, of the brightest shades of orange and scarlet. 



Yucca Filamentosa (Adam's Needle). The great sprays of white flowers 

 are a conspicuous and pleasing object in any landscape. Strong plants. 

 20 cts. each, except where specially priced. 

 Full set of 39 Hardy Herbaceous plants for $6.00. 



MBRIDGED LIST. 



Liack of Space forbids us giving extended descriptions of the following well-known 



and useful plants : 



Each. Doz. 

 Anthericum Bepens Vitatum. Variegated foliage, fine plant for 



baskets, vases, etc 25c. $2.25 



Anthericum Picturatum. Finer than the above 50c. 4.50 



Achimenes. Bulbousplantsforthegreenhouseorconservatory ; purple, 



white, lilac, etc., flowers produced in the greatest profusion 30c. 3.00 



Amaranthus ("Joseph's Coat"). Three sorts, May 1st 10c. 1.00 



Aspidistra Var. Fine house plant $1.00 9.00 



Asters. All colors mixed. Ready April loth 10c. 1.00 



Alternantheras. Crimson, yellow, maroon, etc 10c. .75 



Amaryllis Vittata Hybrids. These are beautifully striped and 



blotched, and are deliciously fragrant $1.00 9.00 



Amaryllis Johnsonii. Strong, vigorous growth, bearing from 3 to 6 



brilliant red flowers on each stem 50c. 4.50 



Amaryllis Formosissima 30c. 3.00 



Ageratum. Blue, white, lavender, etc. 10c. 1.00 



Agapanthus TJmbellatus. This is a grand plant both for decoration 



outside and in the greenhouse. Foliage large and graceful, clusters of 



20 to 30 bright blue flowers crowning each of the flower stalks 35c. 3. 60 



Allamanda Hendersonii. Large yellow flowers, blooms all summer. 30c. 3.00 



Antirrhinum. Choicest mixed, all colors ; April 1st 10c. 1.00 



Achyranthus. In variety 10c. 1.00 



Balm. Silver leaved, very pretty 10c. 1.00 



Balsams. White and colored sorts ; ready May 1st 10c. 1.00 



Bouvardias. Allcolors 25c. 2.25 



Browallia Elata. Blue flowering ; ready April 15th 10c. 1.00 



Calendula Meteor. Bright orange flowers; blooms all summer ; ready 



April 15th 10c. 1.00 



Cineraria Hybrida. Allcolors mixed 15c. 1.50 



Convolvulus Mauritanicus. Blue flowering vine ; for baskets and 



vases 15c. 1.50 



Cosmos. White and mixed ; May 1st 10c. 1.00 



Cowslip (Primula Elatior). Assorted, splendid colors I5c, 1.50 



Cyperus Alternifolius. Fine for wardian cases, aquarium, etc 30c. 3.00 



Castor Oil Bean. A tropical-looking plant; fine for lawns in summer; 



ready May 15th 20c. 2.00 



Clerodendron Balfourii. The body of the flower is bright crimson 



enveloped in a creamy white calyx 40c. 4.00 



Cuphea Platycentra (Segar Plant) and Hyssopifolia 10c. 1.00 



Coronilla Glauca. Bright yellow flowers 15c. 1.60 



Cockscombs. All colors mixed ; ready May 1st 10c. .75 



Cocoloba Platyclada. Fine for baskets, etc 15c. 1.50 



Each. 



Calceolaria. Assorted ; ready April 15th 15c. 



Euphorbia Splendens, ' ' Crown of Thorns " 20c. 



Bcheverias. Well-known succulents; 6varieties 10c. 



Eranthemums. Beautiful foliage plants ; 4 varieties 15c. 



Bupatorium Biparium. White; winter flowering 10c. 



Feverfew, Golden. The well-known "Golden Feather" 10c. 



Gazania Splendens. A most useful plant for baskets or vases, of 



drooping habit, with large yellow flowers, blooming all summer 16c. 



Gynerium Argenteum (" Pampas Grass"). Flowering roots 30c. 



Iris Kaempferii. Grand orchid-like flowers, 6 inches across ; all colors. 



(Hardy.) 30c. 



Libonia Perohiensis. Orange and crimson flowers 15c. 



Lysimachia ("Creeping Charlie"). An old favorite for the garden and 



hanging baskets, etc 10c. 



Lathyrus Latifolius. Hardy Flowering Pea 30c. 



Iiinum Flavum (" Yellow Flowering Flax ") 20c. 



Binaria Cymbalaria (" Kenil worth Ivy") 10c. 



Lotus Jacobeus. Beautiful flowers, almost black 15c. 



Maurandia Barclayana. Handsome flowering vine for summer ; 



May 1st 10c. 



Musk Plant. Delicious musk odor ; ready May 1st 10c. 



Mesembryanthemums. In variety; beautiful succulents; fine for 



rock work, baskets, vases, etc 1 0c. 



Marantas. Fine sorts; beautiful foliage 35c. 



Mahernia Odorata. Golden Honey Bell 15c. 



Madeira Vine. Rapid climber ; fragrant flowers 5c. 



Olea Fragrans (" Sweet Olive"). Very fragrant 50c. 



Fanicum Var. Pretty drooping variegated grass for baskets, etc 10c. 



Pilogyne Suavis. Beautiful outdoor climber 15c. 



Poinsettia. Single 50c. 



Pittosporum Var. Fragrant white flowers 30c. 



Phlox Drummondii. All colors mixed 10c. 



Sedums. Fine for rock work. (Hardy. ) 10c. 



Selaginellas (Mosses). In variety 10c. 



Stevia. Three varieties; white flowers 10c. 



Stocks. Best German Ten Weeks, assorted; ready April 1st 10c. 



Succulent Plants. For rockeries, etc 10c. 



Torenia Asiatica. Blue tubular flower ; beautiful 15c. 



Tropaeolum. Finest mixed varieties, crimson, yellow, etc 10c. 



Thyme. Gold and silver varieties 10c. 



Tradescantias, Vulgaris, Bepens. Multicolor, etc 10c. 



Zinnias. New colors, curled and crested, etc ; ready May 1st .10c. 



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