I HfflRTADRKR ^>HIIADPHIAM- %M HARDY PERENhlAL PbANT5 



193 



A Good Line of Hardy Sunflowers. 



GIL,L,ENIA (Bowman's Koot) 



^_^^rifoliata. A strong growing, bush-like perennial ; an ad 

 niirable plant for tiie border or for use in connection with 

 shnilis, with handsome trifoliate foliage and numerous while 

 flowers, slightly tinged with pink during July ; 3 feet. 25 

 els each ; $2 30 per doz. 



GI.KCHOMA, OR NEPETA. 



Variegata ( J miegn/ed Groundsel, or Ground Ivv). A most 

 uielul vaiiegated creeper for growing over banks and stones 

 in the rockery. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



V GYPSOPHIEA (Babys Breath). 

 ^.JVcutifolia, A strong growing-kind, attaining a height of 2 



feet, with large panicles of small white flowers in July. 

 Cerastioides. A most useful variety for the rockery, grow- 

 ing but 3 inches high, and producing from June to August 



V small white flowers marked with pink. 

 ''t^aniculata. A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a grace 



not found in any other perennial. When in bloom during 

 August and September, it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 

 feet in height, and as much through, of minute pure white 

 flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like appearance. Fur 

 cutting it is exquisite, especially in combination with high- 

 >y colored flowers. 

 -— .^^aniculata FL PI. The new double-flowering variety. 

 (^Fur description see Neiv and Rare Plants, pages 174 

 \ to 178.) 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. 

 ^ — K^pens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, 

 clouds of small white flowers. 

 Price, any of the above, except the new double sort, 15 

 each ; $1.50 per doz. Set of the 5 varieties for 75 cts. 

 r 



Gypsophila Panici'lata. 



GEOBITEARIA. 



Tricosantha. A particularly pretty plant for a partially 

 shaded position in the rockery, with small blue flowers in 

 globular heads during July and August. 25 cts. each ; %2.hQ 

 per doz. 



GUNNERA. 



SCabra. Probal)ly the noblest of all hardy perennial decorative 

 foliage plants, with kaves which, under favorable conditions, 

 frequently measure 5 lo 10 feet across, a well grown plant 

 attaining a height of 5 feet by 15 to 20 feet in diameter; 

 but to produce a satisfactory growth it must receive liberal 

 treatment. Very rich, deep, moist soil is indispensable. 

 Full exposure to the sun is advisable, but they should be 

 sheltered from severe winds, and must never suffer for the 

 want of water. Ample protection should be provided in 

 winter by a liberal covering of leaves. 50 cts. each. 



HEEIANTHUS (Hardy Sunflowers!. 



The perennial Sunflowers are among the most effective hardy 

 l)lants for large borders, for planting among shrubbery, or as 

 tkimps on the lawn. They are remarkably free-flowering, will 

 succeed in any soil, and ore invaluable for decorative purposes 

 or as cut flowers during the summer. 

 Daniel Dewar. The earliest to flower, bearing large single 



yellow flowers from early July till late August ; 6 feet. 

 Davidiana. Lemon-yellow, single flowers about 3 inches in 

 diameter, narrow petals, very distinct and attractive ; 8 to 10 

 feet ; August. 

 Meteor. Large double orange-yellow flowers, with bold 



yellow guard petals ; 5 feet; August and September. 

 Soleil d'Or. Deep golden-yellow, quilled petals, not unlike 

 . a l^ahlia; 4 feet; August nnd September. (See cut.) 

 wilh jMultiflorus Fl. PI. {Double Hardy Sunjlower). Large, 

 ^^ double Dahlia-like golden-yellow flowers in great profusiora 

 during July and August ; 4 feet. (See cut.) 

 HultifloruS Maximus. A gigantic single variety, growing 

 from 5 to 6 feel high, producing immense single golden- 

 yellow flowers from G to 8 inches across; from August lo 

 September; one of the finest. (See cut.) 



His. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers, wilh downy while foliage ; blooms in 

 August and September ; 4 feet. 



riaximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine golden-yellow flowers in loncj, 

 graceful sprays during October, when all others have finished flowering; invalu- 

 able for cutting ; 5 to 7 feet. 



Miss Mellisil. Flowers in September and October. Grows about 6 feel high, 

 with large, single golden-yellow flowers. (See cut.) 

 rgyalis. A tall variety, 6 feet high, with medium-sized single golden-yellow 

 flowers during September. 



Rigidus. One of the most desirable of our native varieties, beginning to bloora 

 early in July and continiiing until fall ; flowers golden-yellow, wilh dark centres; 

 3 feel. 



TomentOSUS. A distinct variety, growing about 4 feet high, and producing; 

 during August and September single rich, golden-yellow flowers. Very useful 

 for cutting. , 



Wolley Dod. The best of the September-flowering varieties, with deep yellow- 

 flowers ; entirely distinct. (See cut.) 



cts. 



New and Rare Hardy Perennials are offered on pages 174 to 178. 



