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HELIANTHUS (Hardy Sunflowers) 



The perennial Sunflowers are among the most effective hardy 



plants for large borders for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps on 



the lawn. They are remarkably free-flowering, will succeed in any 



soil, and are invaluable for decorative purposes, or as cut flowers 



during the summer and autumn. 



Giganteus. One of our native varieties, with medium 

 sized bright canary-yellow flowers in September and 

 October; 6 feet. 



Maximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine 



golden-yellow flowers in long, graceful sprays during ■<" 



October, when all others have finished flowering; in- 

 valuable for cutting; 5 to 7 feet. 



Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers with downy 

 white foliage; blooms in August and September; 4 

 feet. 



Multiflorus Fl. PI. {Double Hardy Sunflower). Large, 

 double Dahlia-like golden-yellow flowers in great pro- 

 fusion during July and August; 4 feet. (See cut.) 



Orgyalis. A tall variety, 6 feet high, with medium 

 sized single golden-yellow flowers during September. 



Rigidus Japonicus. One of the most desirable 

 varieties, beginning to bloom early in July and con- 

 tinuing until fall; flowers golden-yellow, with dark 

 centres; 5 feet. / 



Woolley Dod. The best of the September-flowering S^ 



varieties, with deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 

 6 feel. 



Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.- 

 $15.00 per 100. 



One each of the 7 sorts for $1.50. 



HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower) 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower 

 earlier in the season; July and August; of dwarf er habit, rarely exceed- 

 ing 3 feet in height; very valuable for cutting. 

 Pitcheriana. A desirable variety. The flowers are of a beautiful deep golden-yellow, 



about two inches in diameter, of very thick texture and a useful cut flower. 

 Scabra Excelsa. Rich chrome-yellow flowers, 



turning to a bright yellow as they mature. 



These are almost double, having from 4 to 5 



rows of petals, and are produced very profusely. 



The plant is of robust growth, about 3 feet high. 



and from mid-July to the end of August makes an 



efiective display. 



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



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Hemerocallis (Day Lily) 



HEMEROCALLIS (Vellow Day Lily) 



Popular hardy plants belonging to the Lily family. They succeed everywhere 

 and should always be included in the border of old-fashioned hardy plants. 

 Dumortieri. Very dwarf; 18 inches; flowering in June; rich cadmium-yellow; 



buds and reverse of petals bronze-yellow. 



Flava (Yellow Day Lily). The best known variety; very fragrant deep lemon yellow 



flowers in June and July; height, 2\ to 3 feet. 

 Fulva (Tawny Day Lily). Grows from 4 to 5 feet high, with trumpet-shaped flowers 



of a neutral orange color with darker shadings; June and July. 

 Kwanso, Fl. PI. Large double orange flowers with darker shadings; July and 



August; 4 to 5 feet. 

 Luteola (Golden Day Lily). Bright golden-yellow with Indian-yellow shadings; 



June and July. 

 Middendorfl (Dr. Kegel's). The earliest to bloom. May; flowers bell shaped, rich 

 chrome yellow. 2 feet. 



Thunbergi. The latest to flower; rich buttercup-yellow, funnel shaped 

 flowers throughout July; 4 feet. 

 Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Set of 7 varieties, $1.50. 



HEPATICA (Liver Leaf) 



Triloba. A pretty native spring-flowering plant, with light blue flowers, useful as 

 a rock plant or for a shady spot in the border, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



HEUCHERA (Alum Root, or Coral Bells) 



Most desirable dwarf, compact bushy plants of robust constitution and easy culture, 

 growing IJ to 2 feet high, and bearing during July and August loose, graceful spikes of 

 flowers in the greatest profusion; excellent subjects either for the border or rockery, 

 and of great value for cutting. 



Gracillima Rosea. Carmine rose. | Sanguinea Alba. White tinted 



Sanguinea. Free-flowering coral-red. | — Virginal. Creamy-white. 



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



