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RODGKRSIA. 



Podophylla A staiely plant, both in foliage and flower; 

 pl.iiiuii in rich, deep soil in a sunny situation, and liberally 

 suppiietl with water, produces five lobed leaves, 2i to 3 feet 

 in diameter, at first bright green, changing to a rnctallic- 

 brown hue ; flowers white, not unlike a Spiraea, and borne 

 m large, fluffy, feathery sprays in midsummer. 25 cts. each; 

 82.50 |>er doz. 



IIOMNEYA (California Tree or Matilija PoppyV 



COUlteri. Everyone who has traveled in California is familiar 

 with thi< beautiful Pojipy. While hardy as far north as 

 Philadelphia, it should be planted in a well-drained, shelter 

 ed position. It grows 5 to 6 feet high, and frequently has 

 from 12 to 15 expanded flowers on a single shoot at one 

 time. The flowers are white, 6 iiiches and over across,, 

 delicate and transparent, yet enduring in a good state for 

 several days; delightfully fragrant. (See cut.) 75 cts. each. 



SAL,"VIA (Meadow 'Sage). 



Argentea, Grown for its large, ornamental, silvery-white 



foliage ; flowers white ; in June ; 2 feet. 

 Azurea grandiflora. A Rocky Mountain species,, grows 2: 



to 3 feet high, producing during August and September 



pretty sky-blue flowers in the greatest profusion. 

 Pratensis. Showy spikes, 2 to 3 feet high, of deep blue 



flowers, from June to September. 

 Sclarea. An interesting variety ; flowers pale purple; lower 



lip white ; June and July ; 3 feet. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Set of 4 soils for 

 50 cts. 



SANTOLrlNA (Lavender Cotton) 



Chamaecyparlssus. A dwaif evergreen perennial with 



delicate silvery-white foliage ; useful as a rock or border 



plant, also largely used in carpet bedding. 



Incana. A variety of the above, with denser, shorter foliage. 



10 cts each ; $1.00 per doz.; $6 00 per 100.- 



\ RuDBECKl \ PuRi'UKEA (Giant PurplL- Cone-fluwer). 



' ROSMARINUS (Koseniary).. 



Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb of neat habit o 

 growth ; requires protection. 15 cts. e.ich ; $1.50 per doz 



RUDBBCKIA (Cone-aower). 



^Fulgida. Brilliant orange-yellow flowers ; produced in masses 

 on much-branched plants, 2 feet high, from July to September. 

 Golden QIOW. We question if any one hardy perennial plant has 

 ever met with greater popularity than this. It is a strong, robust 

 grower, attaining a height of 5 to (i feet, and produces masses of 

 double golden-yellow Cactus Dahlia-like flowers from July to Septem- 

 ber. (See cut on page 207.) 



Maxima. A rare and attractive variety, growings feet high, with large 

 glaucous green leaves and bright yellow flowers .5 to 6 inches across, 

 with a cone 2 inches high ; flowers continuously from June to 

 C September. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



\Newnianli. Dark orange-yellow flowers, with deep purple cone, 



y borne on stiff, wiry stems, 3 feet high, admirably fitting it for cutting. 



V Flowers from July to October. 



■ NItida, or Autumn Glory. Large pale-yellow flowers during 

 _\ August and September ; 5 feet high. 



Purpurea (Giane Purple Cone-fioivfr). Fiowers about 4 inches 

 across, of a peculiar reddish-purple, with a remarkably large, cone- 

 shaped centre of brown, thickly set with golden tips in spiral lines; 

 forms bushy plants from 2 to 3 feet high, and blooms from July 

 to October. (See cut.) 



Ub-Tomentosa. A pyramidal, densely-branched pLint, 2?? feet 

 high, which is completely enveloped throughout the summer in a mass 

 of brilliant lemon-yellow flowers with dark purple centres. 



Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Set of 7 sorts for $1.00 



SAPONARIA (Soap-wort). 

 aucasica fl. pi. [DouHe-Jlozoeiing Bouncing Bet). Double 

 white flowers, produced all summer and fall ; 15 inches. 

 moides. Very showy rock plant, piroducing during sum- 

 mer months masses of-small, bright rose flowers; 9 inches, 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



ROMNEYA CoiILTERI. 



P.®ONIES, the "Queen of Spring Flowers," is one of our specialties. See plate and offer on page 200 



