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HARDY CHRVSANTHEMUMS (Shasta DaUy. etc., 



Arcticum {The Arctic, D(iisy). Among fall-flowering perennials this is a 

 perfect gem. It forms an attractive rosette-like clump of pretty dark green 

 foliage, and in September multitudes of flower stems appear, terminated by 

 pure white flowers from 2 to 2\ inches in diameter. These begin to develop 

 during the last week in September, and continue in good condition througli- 

 out October, and frequently into November. 



Shasta Daisy "Alaska." A decided improvement on the original; with 

 blooms 4^ to 5 inches across, of pure glistening white. Very free-flowering 

 and in bloom all summer and fall. (See cut.) 



Price. Either of the above, 25 cts. each; $250 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM 



Qlory of Wayside {Neio Early-floweriiuj Shasta Daisy). A giant Daisy 

 blooming earlier than any other, coining into bloom in May vyith pure glis- 

 tening white flowers, which are produced in great profusion on symmetrical 

 compact plants from 12 to 15 inches high. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per Joz. ; 

 $25.00 per 100. 



CIMICIFUGA 



(Snake Root) 

 Racemosa. A handsome native 

 species bearing in July and Au- 

 .gust spikes of pure white flowers; 

 well suited for planting at the back 

 of the border, or for naturalizing 

 at the edge of the woods; 4 to 6 

 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; 

 $18. 00 per 100. 



SANTHEMUM ShASTA DaiSY AlASKA 



Shrubtoy C'lenaatls 



Recta, (irows from 2 to 3 feet high, 

 and produces fragrant pure white 

 flowers in very large, showy clusters 

 during June and July. 35 cts. each; 

 $3.50 per doz. 



Integrifolia Coerulea. A good bor- 

 der plant, growing from 18 to 24 

 inches high, producing its small but 

 interesting porcelain-blue flowers 

 from June to August. 50 cts. each. 





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COREOPSIS 

 Lanceolata grandiflora. One of 



the most popular haidy plants. The 

 flowers are a rich golden yellow, of 

 graceful form and invaluable for 

 cutting; blooms during the entire summer and autumn, ' 



Delphinifolia. Pale yellow flowers with dark centres from 

 July lo September; a good border plant; 1 to 3 feet. 



Rosea. Finely divided, dark green foliage, bearing in Au- 

 gust and September numerous small pink flowers; useful in 

 border or rockery; 1 foot. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



CoNVALLAKiA (Lily of tile Valley) 



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CoRKopfiis Lanceolata Grandiflora 



'" ^ tJ CONVAt.L,ARIA (Lily of the Valley) 



Majalis. This is often starved and neglected and relegated to 

 some poor, out-of-the-way corner; but this popular and frag- 

 rant subject, like most other plants, repays for being well treated, and if the 

 bed is given a liberal top-dressing of well -decayed manure in fall or early 

 spring if will show the effect by increased size, number and vigor of the flow- 

 ers. The stock we offer is strong clumps, especially suited for outdoor plant- 

 ing, which should be done before the end of April. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per 

 doz.; $40.00 per 100. 



