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NEW PERPETUAL-FLOWERING 

 HARDY PINKS 



(Dianthus Allwoodi) 



This is a most important addition to our list of perennial plants. They are perfectly 

 hardy and flower continuously from early spring until late in the autumn; the fiowers 

 are much more substantial and larger than the old type of Hardy Pinks, and are borne 

 on long stems suitable for cutting; deliciously clove-scented. 



Harold. A splendid large double pure white of great substance. 



Jean. Pure white with a deep violet-crimson centre. 



Joyce. Soft rose-pink with amaranth-red centre. f 



Robert. A delicate shade of old rose with light maroon centre. 





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We offer good thrifty young plants of the above 30 cts. each; 

 $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. One each of the 4 sorts for Sl.OO. 



HARDY GARDEN PINKS 



Old favorites, bearing their sweet, clove-scented flowers in the greatest 

 profusion during May and June. They are indispensable for the edge of the 

 hardy border and for cutting. 1 foot. 

 Delicata. Soft delicate rose-pink. 

 Elsie. Bright rose with maroon centre. 

 Her Majesty. A splendid double smooth edged white. 

 Homer. Rosy-red with dark centre. 

 Juliette. White laced crims.^n. 

 Snow. A fine white 

 Variegated Reserve. A sport from White Reserve with which it is identical e.xcept 



that the centre of the flower is prettily mottled with rosy-red. 

 White Reserve. An ever-blooming pure white. 

 Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 8 sorts, $1.60. 



PLUMBAGO (Lead Wort) 



Larpentae. One of the most desirable border and rock plants; 

 it is of dwarf, spreading habit, growing 6 to 8 inches high; 

 covered with deep blue flowers during the summer and fal' 

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



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PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUM 



Platycodon Grandiflorum 



(Balloon Flower or Japanese Bell Flower) 



The Platycodon are closely allied to the Campanula and form 

 neat, branched bushes of upright habit, 2 to 1\ feet high, producing 

 their attractive blue or white flowers from July to October, de- 

 servedly one of the most popular hardy plants. 

 Blue and White. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



POLEMONIUM (Jacob's Ladder) 



Useful border plants, about 12 inches high, succeeding best in a 

 partially shaded position; deep green, finely cut foliage, and spikes 

 of showy flowers. 



Reptans. Showy blue flowers. May and June. 

 Richardsoni. Sky blue flowers with golden anthers. June and 



July. 

 — Alba. A white flowered form of above. 



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



POLYGONATUM CSolomons Seal) 



Majus. Exceedingly ornamental, both in foliage and flowers; 

 grows 3 feet high and bears pendant, creamy-white flowers in 

 May and June. Should be grown in a shady or half-shady place 

 for best results. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



POLYGONUM (Knot-weed) 



Compactum. Grows about 15 inches high, and during A.ugust 

 and September the entire plant appears as a foamy mass of white 

 flowers. 



BrunoniS. A fine plant for the rockery or bordei, with spikes of 

 bright rose-colored flowers; July to September; 1 foot. 

 Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



