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HIBISCUS (Marshmallow) 
Showy oramental perennial plants for mixed beds or shrubbery borders, 
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having large-sized beautifully colored flowers. PER PKT. 
2774 Moscheutos. Rosy-pink flowers...... HDtiG HOR CbIC GB UOC eo 10 
2772 Crimson Eye. Flowers of the largest size, pure white, with 
a large spot of velvety-crimson in the centre ................. 10 
2773 Giant Yellow, or Golden-Bowl. Flowers from 6 to 9 inches 
diameter; of a rich deep cream, with a velvety-maroon centre... . . 10 
2775 New Giant. A wonderfully improved form of our native marshmal- 
low in which flowers of enormous size, frequently 10 to 12 inches 
in diameter, have been developed. The colorings comprise rich dark 
red, soft mallow-pirk and pure white; the plants grow from 5 to 8 
feet high and are very floriferous, blooming from early in July until 
late in autumn; and are perfectly hardy. The seed we offer has 
been saved from our own plants, andif sown early will produce 
plants that will flower the. first year, Per } 0z., 30 cts......... 10 
HOLLYHOCK 
. One of the most majestic of hardy plants, and a clump or line in any gar- 
den gives an effect not attainable with any other plant. For planting among 
shrubbery or forming a background for other flowers, it is without equal. 
Seed sown any time before midsummer will produce fine plants for flowering 
next year, ; 
DOUBLE VARIETIES 
The seed offered under this head has been saved from the finest double 
flowers only and is sure to produce satisfactory results. 
PER 14 OZ. PER PKT. PER 14 OZ. PER PKT 
2782 Maroon......... 40 10 | 2785 Salmon-rose. 40 10 
2783 Bright Rose ....40 10 | 2786 White......... 40 10 
2784 BrightRed...... 40 10 | 2787 Yellow........ 40 10 
2790 Extra Choice Double Mixed. 30 cts. per 4.0z.; $1.00 per oz.. 10 
2788 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 colors............ 50 
2781 ‘‘Allegheny.’’? Mammoth flowers, wonderfully formed of loosly 
arranged fringed petals which look asif made from the finest China 
silk. The colors vary from the palest shrimp-pink to deep red. 
The plants are of strong growth, sending up spikes 6 to 7 feet 
high. 30 cts. per $.0z.; $1.00 per 02.............0-eeeeeees - 10 
2791 Newport Pink. One of our own introductions and awarded a 
Certificate of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 
an unusual honor. It is the finest pure pink, double variety, ex- 
quisite in shade, flowers very double. Per } oz., d0cts......... 15 
SINGLE VARIETIES 
Many prefer the single-flowering Hollyhocks. They are usually of freer growth 
than the doubles, and present a very handsome appearance when covered 
with their artistic blossoms. We offer the following distinct colors, also mix- 
ed, viz.: 
PER PKT: PER PKT. 
2793 Black Maroon.......... ID EPTEIS Cae aacneeuncogodeac 15 
2794 Mauve ................ 15y S279 TAWihite) ee. iss. oe 15 
WDA Cena soganoor BaoonGn 15,| 2798 Yellow................ 15 
2800 Mixed. All colors. 4. 0z., 30 cts.......... 0c. cee cee cece ee 10 
2799 Collection ofa packet each of the six colors..... .......... -. 79 
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HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower.) 
PER PKT. 
2731 Pitcheriana. A desirable hardy herbaceous plant, grow- 
ing from 3 to 4 feet high, beginning to flower early in the 
season, and continuing the entire summer. The flowers 
are ofa beautiul deep golden-yellow color about 2 inches in 
diameter; of very thick texture and very graceful for cutting 10 
2732 Scabra Zinnizflora. A new double flowering form 
bearing golden-yellow Zinnia-like flowers. In addition 
to being a very showy plant in the hardy border, it is one 
of the best perennial plants for cutting. 2pkts., 25 cts. 15 
HELIOTROPE (Cherry Pie) 
A half-hardy perennial, flowering during the whole season; its de- 
lightful perfume makes it a most desirable bouquet flower; a splendid 
bedding plant, or can be trained asa greenhouseclimber. Seedstart- 
ed indoors in the spring will make fine plants for summer blooming. 
Can also be sownoutdoors in May. 
2737 Lemoine’s Giant. Of robust growth and produces very 
large heads of flowers; mixed colors, }40z., 50 cts ....15 
2736 Regal. A new variety with immense flower heads of the 
Giant type, but of dwarf, compact growth; all shades.... 25 
2740 Mixed. All colors of the regular type. }4oz., 40 cts... 10 
2738 Collection of 6 sorts 
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