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Digitalis, or Foxgloves 
Gaillardia grandiflora 
Blanket Flower. Round, 
daisy-like flowers, 2 to 3 
inches across, borne on tall 
stems; begins to flower in 
June and continues a mass 
of bloom the whole season. 
Color, dark red, finely 
marked with rings of scar- 
let and crimson; flowers are 
very durable and fine for 
cutting. 
Double 
GoldenGlow Rudbeckia. 
Grows 6 to 8 feet. Blooms 
during July and August, 
the first season, and bears 
immense masses of large, 
round, golden yellow flow- 
ers, perfectly double and 
2 or 3 inches across, mak- 
ing a sheet of splendid 
golden yellow flowers for 
weeks. Large clumps, 20 
cts. each, by express. 
Hibiscus, 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS, continued 
Crimson-Eye, or Marsh Mallow. 
hardy flowering shrub-like plant. No trouble to 
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Prices, unless otherwise noted, 15c. each, 2 for 25c., 
12 for $1.10, postpaid; $7.50 per 100, by express. 
Digitalis. Foxglove. Assorted kinds. The bold, 
—>————_ pointed racemes of cone-shaped flowers are 
very odd and attractive, and bloom abundantly 
through June and July. They prefer a moderately 
shaded, somewhat moist place, but will do well 
almost anywhere. Height, 3 feet. (See illustration.) 
Eulalias. O7mamental Grasses. Perfectly hardy, 
——._ grow 6 to 8 feet high, and in the fall 
bear feathery plumes which may be cut and kept 
indoors all winter. For lawns and parks they are 
graceful and effective ornaments. Three kinds. 
Gracillima. Most graceful. 
Zebrina. Cross-bands of yellow. 
Variegata. Striped lengthwise. 
15c. each, 12 for $1.25, postpaid; or in clumps, $1.50 
per doz., by express. 
; i The Large White Day 
Funkia grandiflora. Tile, or Putatain Vly. 2 
handsome plant with broad leaves of light green 
and large clusters of lily-like flowers, very sweet- 
scented, and waxy white. 20 cts. each, postpaid. 
Undulata variegata. Blue flowers and long narrow 
leaves, fluted and edged with white. 20 cts. each. 
OFFER No. 59. The 2 Funkias for 30c., postpaid. 
Double. Its long spikes of short-stemmed 
Hollyhock, rose-like flowers are particularly well suited 
to plant against the wall or fence, or in the background 
of a hardy perennial border. We offer the four best 
colors— Yellow, Crimson, White and Pink. These 
are strong over-winter plants that will bloom this 
season. (See illustration. ) 
Single. Some people think these are even prettier 
than the double ones. Centers often show a bright 
eye. Price, mixed colors, 10 cts. each, 3 for 25 cts. 
$1 per doz., postpaid. 
Helianthus. Soleil d’Or or Sun of Gold. Has quilled 
’ petals, not unlike a dahlia; 4 feet; August 
and September. This is one of the hardy perennial Sun- 
flowers. Color, a bright golden yellow, and is one of 
the most effective border plants you can get. 
Hollyhocks have a very distinguished 
appearance 
Hemerocallis. Golden Double Crown Lily. 3 to 4 
feet. Bears splendid large, lily -like 
flowers, golden yellow with carmine marking. Price, 10 
cts. each, 3 for 25 cts., 75 cts. per doz., postpaid. 
Hibiscus, or Marsh Mallows 
A grand, 
grow, bears immense flowers as large as dinner-plates, 6 to 
7 inches across; pure white, with bright crimson center; 
very grand and showy. Price, 15 cts. each, postpaid; 2-yr. 
roots, 25 cts.; 3-yr. old roots, 40 cts., by express. 
HARDY FERNS FOR SHADY PLACES 
These are entirely hardy, and will make beautiful green 
beds in shady places where other things will not thrive. 
They also do well on the north side of a portico or house. 
We offer three varieties: 
CINNAMON FERN (Osmunda cinnamomea). 
EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS FERN (Aspidium acrosti- 
choides). 
GOSSAMER FERN (Dicksonia punctilobula). 
Price, 25c. each, 3 for 65c., postpaid; $2 per doz., $14 per 100, 
by express. 
.Hardy Ferns in a 
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