224 nr :H!HRrADRKR>Ph|[ADtLPtilAIA-lif HARDY nmmi PLANTS 



PUL,]>IOi>J ARI A (Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage). 



Angustifolia Azurea {Blue Coicslip, ur Lungwort). The pret- 

 tiest of the blue Cowslips; grows about a foot high, and one ol the 

 first to bloom in early spring, bearing attractive funnel-shaped, 

 deep gentian-blue flowers; very desirable. 30 cts. each. 



Officinalis Rosea. Interesting rose-colored flowers early in April; 

 1 foot, l') cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Saccharata Maculata. A beautiful plant, rivaling in the markings of 

 its foliage many of the choicest hothouse plants; of easy culture; 

 foliage deep green, handsomely mottled with silvery-grey, and ter- 

 minal 1 foot high spikes of pink, changing to blue flowers during 

 May and June. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



PYRETHRUM. 



Hybridum, Single-flowering, These are described and offered 

 on page 201 and illustrated on the plate opposite the above page. 



Hybridum, Double-flowering, Choice named varieties in 

 crimson, pink and white, '.i') cts. each; $.3.50 per doz. One 

 each of the three colors for $1.00- 



Ulignosum ( Giant Duisi/). Grows 3 to 5 feet high, and is cov- 

 ered with large white daisy-like flowers, 3 inches in diameter, from 

 July to September. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. $10.00 per 100. 



Pyretlirum Uligrinosutn Stellata, 



A variety which originated in our Nursery. It is a 

 greatly improved form of the Giant Daisy, ami, 

 like its parent, has flowers of glistening 

 white, but fully one-half larger, with 

 long, narrow petals, forming a much 

 more graceful and refined flower. The 

 best and most useful Daisy for cutting 

 during August and September. (See 

 cut. ) 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Plans of 

 Hardy Borders. 



These are shown together with list 

 of suitable plants in our Special Cata 

 logue of Hardy Plants. Copies free 

 on request 



PYRETHRUM HVDRIDl'M KL. Pl. 



PVRETHFVM UlIGINOSUM 

 StEI-LATA. 



ROMNEYA COULTERI. 



RANUNCULUS. 



(Crow-foot, Buttercup.) 



Aconitifolius Fl. PI, { FnirMaida 

 of Fruiicc). Forms a branching 

 bush 2 feet high, flowers double, 

 pure white, in May and June. 

 Acris Fl. PI. A double-flowered 

 form of our common Buttercup; 2 

 feet; May and June. 

 Amplexicaulis. A dwarf variety, 

 producing pretty single white flowers 

 with yellow stamens during April and 

 May. 

 Qramineus. A dainty variety for the rockery 

 or border, with grass-like foliage, producing 

 masses of yellow flowers on branched 6 to 8 inch 

 high stems, during April and May. 

 Repens Fl. PI. (Baclielor's Buttons). A pretty 

 double-flowering bright golden-yellow Buttercup. Bears masses of 

 flowers during May and June. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 5 sorts, 65 cts. 



RHCXIA (Meadow Beauty). 

 Virginica. A handsome dwarf plant, 9 inches, flowering the greater part 

 of the summer, with numerous bright rosy-purple blossoms, and long, 

 protruding golden anthers; grand for massing in a moist, sunny spot. 15 

 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. • - 



RODGBRSIA. 



Podophylla. A stately plant, both in foliage and flower; planted in rich, 

 deep soil, in a sunny situation, and liberally supplied with water, produces 

 five-lot)ed leaves, 2J to 3 feet in diameter, at first brii;lit green, changing 

 to a metallic-brown hue; flowers white, not unlike a Spircea, and borne in 

 large, fluffy, feathery sprays in rhidsummer. 25 cts. each. 



Tabularis, A rare Siberian species with attractive pale green foliage, which 



in established plants is borne on stems 3 to 4 feet high, and is fully 18 



inches in diameter, and retains its fresh and stately appearance throughout 



the season; its fluffy, feathery white flowers are borne on sprays 6 feet 



. high during midsummer. 60 cts. each. 



Read the article on the Making and Care of an old-fashioned Hardy Border, pages 186 and 187. 



