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PETE** HE^IDEHSOH St CO., ^EW YOP^.— PliflfiT DEPART JVLEfiT. 



CHOICE HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS, 



FOH PHHMflNE|SlT PliflJlTIJlG Ifi OPE^ BORDERS, 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 foot-stalks, 

 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 Tapouica. 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, 

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



Aquilegia (assorted). A pretty assortment of Columbine, growing 2,'; 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. 



Auricula. Fine assortment of colors. 



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. 



Cowslip (Primula Elatior). A fine assortment of colors. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per 

 doz. 



Delphinium Formosum. Beautiful purplish blue flowers, grand for bouquets. 



Delphinium Hybridum. A splendid assortment ranging through various 

 shades ; tall growing. 



Digitalis (Foxglove). Very pretty. 



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

 plants. 



Buphorbia Corollata. White flowers; grand forbouquets ; 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. Strong plants. 



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

 variegated with creamy white. Useful for edging borders of hardy plants. 26 cts. 



Gaillardia Grandiflora. Crimson and orange flowers. Blooms all summer 

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



Helianthus Multiflorus. Dark golden yellow color ; grows from 3 to 6 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. 



Hemeroeallis Sieboldiana. Lilac colored flowers. July and August. 



Hemerocallis Flava. Orange-yellow flowers. Very sweet-scented. June. 

 Iris Ksempferii. The rainbow hues of these grand flowers rival the finest 



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



kinds. Assorted colors. 

 Iris Germanica (Fleur-de-Lis). The European Iris, and among our finest garden 



plants. Planted in low, damp ground they luxuriate, and will grow where little 



else will. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 

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



and September. 

 Lychnis Chalcedonica. A brilliantly colored, tall perennial ; 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 doz. 

 CBnothera Frazerii. Low growing ; large golden yellow flowers. 30 cts. June 



to September. 

 Phalaris 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. 

 Pulmonaria Maculata. Large foliage, blotched silvery white j low growing. 25c. 

 Pyrethrum Hybridum. Splendid hardy plants for the garden ; assorted 



colors. 30 cts. 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 Palmata. A superb variety, soft plume-like flowers of a deep shade of 



pink. 25 cts. June to August. 

 Sweet William. A fine assorted variety. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 

 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 42 Hardy Herbaceous plants for $6.00. 



ABRIDGED 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. Bulbous plants for the greenhouse or conservatory ; 



purple, white, lilac, etc., flowers produced in the greatest profusion.. ..SOc. 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. Beady April 15th 10c. 1.00 



Alternantheras. Crimson, yellow, maroon, etc 10c. .76 



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 Umbellatus. 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. 3.50 



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. All colors 25c. 2.25 



Browallia Elata. Blue flowering. Ready April 16th 10c. 1.00 



Calendula Meteor. Brightorange flowers; blooms all summer. Ready 



Aprill5th 10c. 1.00 



Cineraria Hybrida. All colors 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 



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



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



readyMayl5th : 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. 1.60 



Each. 



Cyclamen Persicum. Assorted colors..,.. 25c. 



Calceolaria. Assorted. Ready April 15th 15c. 



Euphorbia Splendens, " Crown of Thorns " 20c. 



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



Eranthemums. Beautiful foliage plants ; 4 varieties 15c. 



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 15c. 



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



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



colors. (Hardy.) 20c. 



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



hanging baskets, etc 10c. 



Lathyrus Latifolius. Hardy Flowering Pea 30c. 



Linaria Cymbalaria ("Kenilworth Ivy") 10c. 



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 10c. 



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. 



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



Pilogyne Suavis. Beautiful outdoor climber 16c. 



Pilea ("Artillery plant"). Splendid for baskets and vases, very pretty 



grown in a pot 10c. 



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 Fournerii. Blue tubular flower ; beautiful 15c. 



Tropaeoltim. 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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