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HERNIARIA (Turk s Herb). 

 Glabra. A closely-tufted moss-like plain, well adaiited for 

 the rockery or for carpet beiidiiig, succeeding in the poorest 

 soil. Small greenish flowers ; the dark-green foliage turns 

 to a deep red in winter. 15 cts. each ; $1..50 per do?..; $10. 00 

 per 100. 



HESPERIS (Kocket). 

 n.atronalis, A strong-growing perennial, forming stout, 

 bushy plants 3 to 4 feet high, with showy terminal spikes of 

 pink flowers during June and July. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per 

 doz. 



HEUCHEllA (Alum Koot). 

 Most desirable dwarf, compact ijushy plants of robust con- 

 stitution and easy culture, growing 1} to 2 feet high, and 

 bearing during July and August loose, graceful spikes of 

 flowers in the greatest profusion ; excellent subjects either for 

 ^jhe border or rockery, and of great value for cutting, 

 ^Sanguinea. Bright coral-red. 

 "^ — Alba. Creamy-white. 

 Rosea. Rose-colored. 

 Brizoides. Rosy carmine. 



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

 Set of 4 sorts, 50 cts. 



HIBISCUS (Mallow). 



A desirable border plant, growing 4 feet high, with large 

 foliage and large, showy flowers of delicate coloring, produced 

 during the entire summer. 



miitaris {Halbert-haved Rose Mallow). A tall-growing 

 species with delicate flesh-pink flowers, tinged with deeper 

 \ color towards the centre. 

 \^OSCheutos {Swamp Rose Mallow). Flowers 6 inches in 

 diameter ; of a light rosy-red color with darker eye. 

 ■ — ''Crimson Eye." Flowers of immense size, often 

 measuruig tiventy inches in circumference. The color is of 

 the purest white, with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in 

 the centre. (See cut.) 



15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz.; $10 00 per 100. 



-V mERACIUM (Hawk-weed). 



v^ Aurantiacum. A low-growing, rapid-spreading plant, 

 adapted for dry, sandy spots, or for covering steep slopes. 

 The l)right, orange-red flowers are borne in flat heads. 

 Villosum. Grows 1 to 2 feet high, with silvery foliage and 

 large, bright, golden-yellow flowers from June to August. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



HOUSTONI A (Bluets, Quaker Lady or Innocence). 



Serpyllifolia. A low creeper, best adapted to grow on a 

 rockery in moist situation, where it forms broad carpets of 

 foliage, which in very early spring is hidden beneath a cloud 

 of small but showy light-blue flowers. One of the earliest 

 spring flowers. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Doubi-E Hollyhocks. 



UKKKR^S 

 SUPERB MOLl.YHOCKS. 



Ckfmson Kve. 



Few hardy pl.mts combine as many good qualities as the 

 Hollyhock. For planting in rows or groups on the lawn, or for 

 interspersing among shrubbery, they are invaluable. The 

 flowers form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades of color. 

 The Hollyhock requires a rich, deep, soil, well drained, and 

 ■will repay in quantiiy and elegance of bloom any extra care. A slight 

 protection during the winter will be beneficial. (See cut.) 



We offer strong jilanls, which will flower this season. 

 Double White, Pink, Salnion,Yenow, Maroon and Bright Red, 



20 cts. each ; %-l 00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Double Mixed Colors: ir. cts. each; $1.50 per doz ; $10.00 per 100. 

 Double Fringed Allegheny. We offer in mixed colors stock grown 



from carefully selected seed. 20 cts. each; $2.00- per doz.; $15.00 



per 100. 

 Old-fashioned Single. A fine strain of these old-time favorites j 



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



HYPERICUM (St. J<,lin'8-wort). 



■ lUoserianum. One of the very best herbaceous plants in our collection. 



The habit of the plant is free and graceful ; it ]iroduces long, slender, 

 much-branched stems, leafy to the base and all drooping toward the 

 ends, apparently from the. weight of the flowers and buds, although 

 the flowers face, so that none of their beauty is lost. It is marvelously 

 free-flowering, of large size, measuring from 2 to 2-2 inches in 

 diameter; in color a rich golden yellow, which is rendered still more 

 effective by the numerous yellow stamens and crimson anthers, and 

 blooms continuously the entire season. Strong plants, 15 cts. each y 

 $1 .50 per doz ; $10 00 per 100. 



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The "Introduction" collections of Hardy Perennials offered on page 173 are made up of the very best sorts 



