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CLrAYTONIA (Spring Beauty). 

 Virginica. A low-growing, early spring flowering native plant, produc- 

 ing clusters of light pink flowers. Succeeds best in a half-shady spot on 

 the rockery. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



SHRXTBBY CI^EIHATIS. 



This type of Clematis is deserving of the greatest popularity. They 

 form erect bushes 2 to 3 feet high; during their long period of bloom they 

 are very attractive. 

 Davidiana. A most desirable variety, with fresh, bright green foliage 



and tubular bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender blue during August 



and September; deliciously fragrant. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Heracleaefolia. Of the same 



general habit as above, but with 



lighter colored flowers. 25 cts. 



each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Recta. One of the best hardy 



perennials, with handsome pure 



white flowers in very large, 



showy clusters during June and 



July; very effective. 25 cts. 



each; $2.50 per doz. 



Recta Flore Pleno. Identical 

 to the beautiful single-flowering 

 type, except that the flowers 

 are double and larger. We 

 consider this cie of the most 

 desirable perennials in our col- 

 lection, and although introduced 

 more than ten years ago, this 

 plant is seldom offered for sale, 

 owing to its being difficult to 

 propagate. We offer strong 

 plants at 50 cts. each. 



Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora. 



Majalis. This is often starved 

 and neglected and relegated 

 to some poor, out-of-the-way 

 corner; but this popular and 

 fragrant subject, like most 

 other plants, repays for being 

 well treated; and if the bed 

 is given a liberal top-dress- 

 ing of well-decayed manure, 

 in early spring, it will show 

 tlie effect by increased size, 

 number and vigor of the 

 flowers. The stock we offer 

 is strong clumps, especially 

 suited for outdoor planting, 

 which should be done before 

 the end of April. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. ; $20.00 

 per 100. 



CoNVALLARiA (Lily of the Valley). 



COREOPSIS. 



Lanceolata grandiflora. One of the most popular hardy plants. 

 The flowers are a rich golden-yellow, of graceful foim and invaluable 

 for cutting; the main crop comes during the latter part of June, but it 

 continues in bloom the entire summer and autumn. It succeeds every- 

 where; 2 to 3 feet. 



Rosea. Finely-divided, dark green foliage, bearing in August and Sep- 

 tember numerous small pink flowers; useful in border or rockery; 1 foot. 



Verticillata. Masses of small golden-yellow flowers in July and August, 

 on neat plants with finely divided foliage; 2 feet. 



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



CORONII^I^A (Crown Vetch). 



Varla. A rampant creeper, with handsome globular heads of showy 

 bright, pink and white Sweet Pea shaped flowers; a useful plant for 

 covering rough banks or for the rockery. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 

 $10.00 per 100. 



The article on the making and care of a Hardy Border on pages 186 and 187 should be of assistance to the beginner. 



