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This type is the result of crossing A. Davidi with A. J(ipo7iica corri- 



pacta, astUhoides and Thunhergi. The plants are of very vigorous 



growth, producing many-branched feathered heads of flowers in June and 



July. They prefer a half-shady, moist position in any ordinary garden 



soil. (See cut. ) 



Ceres. Delicate light rose-colored flowers with peculiar silvery sheen. 

 50 cts. each. 



Juno. Strong plumes of deep violet-rose; 2J feet. 50 cts. each. 



Gruno. A splendid salmon-pink sort growing 4 feet high, 75 cts. each. 



Moerheimi. Attains a height of 5 to 6 feet. The well-branched, 

 erect spikes of flowers have a length of over 2 feet, and are of a beau- 

 tiful creamy- white. 75 cts. each. 



Rose Pearl. Pearly shell-pink; 2J feet. 50 cts. each. 



Salland. Grows over 6 feet high with flowers of a distinct red color, 

 different from all others. 75 cts. each. 



Vesta. Very graceful plumes of light lilac-rose; 3 feet. 60 cts. each. 



BAPTISIA (False Indigo) 



Australis. A strong-growing plant, about 2 feet 

 high; suitable either for the border or wild 

 garden, with dark green, deeply-cut foliage 

 and spikes of dark-blue flowers in June. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



BELLIS PERENNIS 



(English Daisy) 



Improved double - flowering, white 

 and pink. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



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BOCCONIA 



(Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine) 

 Cordata. A noble, hardy per- 

 ennial, beautiful in foliage and 

 flower, admirably adapted for plant- 

 ing in the shrubbery borders, centre 

 of beds and in bold groups in almost 

 any position. It will grow in any soil or 

 situation, attaining from 6 to 8 feet in height; 

 flowers in terminal panicles, of a creamy- 

 white color during July and August. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Callirhoe Involuceata 



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BoccoNiA Cordata 



Among the showiest of our native hardy perennial planis with large, 

 single Aster-like flowers. The plant is in bloom during the summer and 

 autumn months, and with its thousands of flowers open at- one time produces 

 a very showy effect. 



Asteroides. Pure white; very effective; 5 to 7 feet. 

 Latlsquama. Pink, slightly tinged with lavender; 4 to 6 feet. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



CAEEIRliOE (Poppy Mallow) 



Involucrata. An elegant trailing plant, with finely-divided foliage and large 

 saucer-shaped flowers of bright, rosy-crimson, with white centres, which are 

 produced all summer and fall. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $18.00 per 100. 



CAETHA (Marsh Marigold) 



Palustris. Effective hardy perennials, of much value in marshy places 

 and by the side of streams and ponds; grow about a foot high, with bright 

 yellow single flowers in early spring. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



HARDY BORDER CARNATIONS 



Choice mixed seedlings produced from seed supplied by a specialist in this 

 popular flower. We supply strong plants that will furnish an abundance of 

 flowers this season, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



