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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 conditions, 
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 
Jin a cool cellar. 
Obelisque. Large spikes of saffron-yellow, with brighter shadings; July and 
August; 33 to 4 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
_|Pfitzerii (The Hverblooming Flame Flower). 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. 
15 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; 33 to 4 feet. 50 cts. each. 
R. Wilson Kerr. One of the finest yet introduced. ‘An early and continuous 
bloomer. Color rich, brilliant orange-scarlet, which does not-vary at any time. 
75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 
| Saundersi. One of the earliest to bloom, beginning in June, continuing until the 
end of August. Deep coral-red, changing to chrome-yellow; 3 feet. 50 cts. 
each; $5.00 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; 24 feet, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
| Triumph. A strong grower that produces from August to October flower heads 
12 to 16 inches long, on stems 4 to 5 feet high, entirely distinct in color, being 
rich saffron-yellow shaded orange-red. 60 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
| Tuckii. One of the earliest, producing its flowers in July and August; color 
bright salmon-red passing to yellow; 3 to4feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
- | Uvaria Grandiflora. 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 
ee doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
j ee Ue oe One each of the 9 Tritomas, a grand collection, for $3.00. 
’ Tritoma Pritzertit. 
TRICWVRTIS (Japanese Toad Lily). 
Hirta. An interesting Japanese plant, growing 18 inches high, and producing in 
the greatest profusion in late fall clusters of most peculiar lily-like flowers, 
which are creamy white, spotted purplish-brown. Should be planted in a semi- 
shady situation. 16 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Macropoda Striata. Useful for its foliage, which is prettily variegated green 
and white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
TUNICA. 
Saxifraga. A pretty tufted plant with light pink flowers, produced all summer; 
useful either for the rockery or the border. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
TUSSILAGO (Coltsfoot). 
Farfara Variegata, A pretty variegated form of the common Coltsfoot, the 
foliage being beautifully blotched and variegated with creamy white; requires a 
damp, shady position; 4 inches. 35 cts. each. 
VALERIANA (Spurred Flower). 
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 (Mullein). 
Pheeniceum.  Purplish flowers on spikes 1} 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, producing 
masses of bright purplish-heliotrope flowers from June to October. 145 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
VERNONIA (Iron Weed). 
Arkansana. A strong-growing perennial, 5 feet high, suitable for the back of BoM 
the border, or for planting among shrubs, producing large heads of purple © 
flowers; August to October. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
VALERIANA OFFICINALIS. 
We are the largest grewers of Hardy Perennial Plants in this country. 
