TRITOMA Red-hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily). 



The early, free and continuous blooming qualities of the newer varieties have 

 made Tritomas one of the great bedding plants, and when we consider that 

 there are few plants which are suitable for massing under our severe climatic con- 

 ditions, it is little wonder that such elegant subjects should become so popular. 



All the varieties offered are worthy of cultivation, succeeding in any ordinary 

 garden soil, but responding quickly to liberal treatment; they are hardy if given 

 protection, but the most satisfactory method of wintering is to bury the roots in 

 sand in a cool cellar. 

 Aurora. Very free-flowering variety; bright coral-red flowers in September. 



25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 

 Atropos. A choice sort, growing about 4 feet high with large spikes of rich 



tcarlet. 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 

 Nobilis. The finest of the tall-growing varieties; large flower heads of rich 



scarlet on stems 6 feet high; 75 cts. each. 

 Obelisque. Large spikes of saffron-yellow, with brighter shadings; July and 



August; 31 to 4 feet. 25 cts. each; 52-50 per doz. 

 Pfitzerii (The Everblooming Flume Floirer). In bloom from August to 

 November, with spikes from 3 to 4 feet high and heads of bloom of a rich 

 orange-scarlet, producing a grand effect either planted singly in the border or 

 in masses. (See cut.) Jo cts. each; $1.50 per doz; $10.00 per 100. 

 Quartiniana. This novel variety flowers late in May in spikes 10 to 12 inches 

 long, orange-red when first opening, the lower part changing to yellow when 

 mature; a pretty combination of colors; 3i to 4 feet. 50 cts. each, 

 R. Wilson Kerr. One of the finest yet introduced. An early and coutinuous 

 bloomer. Color rich, brilliant orange-scarlet, which does not vary at any 

 time. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Tricolor. A charming small-flowered sort, in which three distinct colors are 

 combined in the same spike of flowers, the buds at first appearing cochineal- 

 red, changing to canary-yellow, finally opening a sulphur-white; very free- 

 flowering; August to October; 2\ feet. 25 cts, each; $2,50 per doz. 

 Uvaria Qrandiflora. The old-fashioned late-flowering sort; spikes 3 to 5 

 feet high, flowers rich ochre-red, passing to salmon-pink. 15 cts. each; $1.50 



per doz; $10.00 per 

 100. 



One each of the 9 

 Tritomas. a grand col- 

 lection, for $3.00. 



TUNICA. 



Saxifraga. A pretty 

 tufted plant with 

 light pink flowers, 

 produced all sum- 

 mer; useful either 



Tritoma Pfitzerii 



Valeriana Officinalis. 



for the rockery or the border. 25 cts. each. $2.50 per doz, 



VALERIANA Spurred Rower . 



Coccinea (Valerian). Showy heads of reddish flowers from June to 



October; 2 feet. 

 — Alba. A white-flowered form. 

 Officinalis (Hardy Garden Heliotrope). Produces showy rose-pink 



heads of flowers during June and July, with strong heliotrope odor. 

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



VERBASCUM (Mulled. 



Phoeniceum. Purplish flowers on spikes 14 feet high; very pretty. 

 May-June. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



VERBENA (Vervain\ 

 Venosa. A very showy perennial variety, growing 15 inches high, pro- 

 ducing masses of bright purplish-heliotrope flowers from June to October. 

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



\ERNONIA Iron Weed). 

 Arkansana. A strong-growing perennial. 5 feet high, suitable for the 

 back of the border, or for planting among shrubs, producing large heads 

 of purple flowers; August to October. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



VIXCETOXICUM Mo«,uito Plant' 

 Japonicum. An interesting plant from Japan, with small white flower* 

 in summer, which attracts and kills insects. The foliage is dark gree» 

 and almost evergreen. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per d° z - 



NEW AND RARE HARDY PERENNIALS are offered on paget 196 to 202 





