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CHRYSOCOMA Goldilocks). 



Linosyris. Produces from July to September yellow Daisy-like flowers, with 

 narrow thread-like petals; 2 feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



CIMICIEEGA Snake Root. 



Simplex. Most valuable by reason of its extreme late flowering, beginning in 

 September and attaining full perfection about the middle of October, a time 

 when flowers are scarce. Its flowering stems are from 2\ to 3 feet high, termi- 

 nated with a dense spike of white flowers, which, when cut, last in perfec- 

 tion a long time. (See cut.) 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Acerinum, or Japonicum. A pretty Japanese variety, with white flowers; 

 August and September; excellent for cutting; 2-V feet. 



Oahurica. Large cylindrical spikes of creamy-white flowers in September; 

 3i feet. 



Racemosa. A handsome native species, bearing in July and August spikes 

 of pure white flowers; well suited for planting at the back of the border or 

 for naturalizing at the edge of woods; 4 to 6 feet. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz., except where noted. Set of 4 varieties, $1.00. 



tXAYTONIA. 



(Spring Beauty.) 



Virginica. A low-growing, early 

 spring-flowering plant, producing 

 clusters of light pink flowers. 

 Succeeds best in a half-shady spot 

 on the rockery. 15 cts. each; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



CORONILLA. 



(Crown Vetch.) 

 Varia. A rampant creeper, with 

 handsome globular heads of showy 

 bright, pink and white sweet pea- 

 shaped flowers; a useful plant for 

 covering rough banks or for the 

 rockery. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz.; $10.00 per 100. 





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CLEMATIS. 



This type of Clematis is deserv- 

 ing of the greatest popularity, and 

 should be in every collection. 

 They form erect bushes 2 to 3 

 feet high; during their long period 

 of bloom are very attractive. 



Davidiana. A most desirable 

 variety, with fresh, bright creen 

 foliage and tubular bell-shaped 

 flowers of deep lavender blue 

 during August and September; 

 deliciously fragrant. 

 Heracleasfolia. Of same gen- 

 eral habit as above, but with 

 lighter-colored flowers. 

 Recta. Another fine variety, with handsome pure white 

 flowers in very large, showy clusters during June and 

 July; very effective. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 

 $10.00 per 100. Set of 3 for 50 cts. 



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Cowallaria fLilv of the Valley), 



CONYALLARIA. 



(Lily of the Valley) 

 Majalis. This is often starved and neglected and relegated to some poor, 

 out-of-the-way corner; but this popular and Fragrant subject, like most 

 other plants, repays for being well treated; and if the bed is given a 

 liberal top-dressing of well-decayed manure, along in February or March, 

 it will show the effect by increased size, number and vigor of the flowers. 

 The stock we offer is strong clumps, especially suited lor outdoor plant- 

 ing, which should be done before the end of April. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz.; $20.00 per 10 J. 



COREOPSIS. 



Lanceolata grandiflora. One of the most popular hardy plants. 

 The flowers are a rich golden-yellow, of graceful form and invaluable for 

 cutting; the main crop comes during the latter part of June, but it con- 

 tinues in bloom the entire summer and autumn; it succeeds everywhere. 



Rosea. Finely-divided, dark green foliage, bearing in August and Sep- 

 tember numerous small pink flowers; useful in border or rockery; 1 foot. 



Verticillata. Masses of small golden-yellow flowers in July and August, 

 on neat plants with finely-divided foliage; 2 feet. 



IS cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



The making and care of a Hardy Border are fully described on page* 194 and 195 



