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GyI'SOPHILA Pan'iculata, 

 GAIL,L,ARDIA (Blauket Flower). 



Grandiflora. One of the showiest and most effective hardy 

 plants, growing aliout two feet high; beginning to flower in 

 June they continue one mass of Ijloom the entire season ; they 

 will thrive in almost any soil or position, but respond freely 

 to liberal treatment. The large flowers are of gorgeous col- 

 oring. The centre is dark red brown, while the petals are 

 variously marked with rings of brilliant scarlet crmison, 

 orange and vermilion, and often a combination of all these 

 colors in one flower; excellent for cutting. 



GYPSOPHH,A (Baby's Breath), 



Acutlfolia. .\ strong-growing kind, attaining a height of 2 

 feet, with large panicles of small white flowers in July. 



CerastloideS. A most useful vaiiety for the rockery, grow- 

 ing but 3 inches high, and producing from June to August 

 small white flowers marked with pink. 



Paniculata. .A. beautiful o'd-fashioned plant, possessing a 

 grace not found in any other perennial. It forms a symmet- 

 rical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, of 

 minute pure white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like ap- 

 pearance. For cutting purposes it is exquisite ; especially in 

 combination with high-colored flowers 



HEL,I ANTHUS (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 re- 

 markably free-flowering, will succeed in any soil, and are invaluable for decora- 

 tive purposes or as cut flowers during the summer. 



Daniel Dewar. The earliest to flower, bearing large single yellow flowers from 

 early July till late August; 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 ; 



invaluable for cutting; 5 to 7 feet. 

 Miss Melllsh. Flowers in September and October. Grows about 6 feet high, 



with large, single golden-yellow flowers. 

 Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers, with downy white foliage; blooms 



in August and Septemlier ; 4 feet. 



Orgyalis. A tall variety, 6 feet high, with medium-sized single golden-yellow^ 

 flowers during September. 



Rigidus. One of the most desiralile of our native varieties, beginning to bloomi 

 early in July and continuing until fall; flowers golden-yellow, with dark cen- 

 tres ; 3 feet. 



Sparsifolius. Of strong, vigorous growth, 6 to 8 feet high, and produces from 

 August to September a mass of large, graceful, single, deep yellow flowers on 

 long stems, making it a most valuable summer cut flower. 



TomentOSUS. A distinct variety, growing about 4 feet high, 

 and producing during August and September single rich, 

 golden-yellow flowers. Very useful for cutting. 

 Wolley Dod. The best of the September flowering varieties, 

 with deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct. 



HKLrlOPSlS (Orange Sunflower). 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to 

 flower earlier in the season; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceed- 

 ing 3 feet in height; very valuable for cutting. 

 Pitcheriana. A desirable variety, beginning to flower early in 

 the season and continuing the entire summer. The flowers 

 are of a beautiful deep golden-yellow color, about 2 inches in 

 diameter, of very thick texture, and very graceful for cutting. 

 Pitcheriana Semi-plena. A new semi-double form of the 



above. 

 Scaber Major. Large, deep orange-yellow flowers; the 

 entire summer. 



Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small flowers. 



ORNAMENTAI. GRASSES. 



Erianthus Ravennae [Flume Gi-.iss, or Hardy Pampas). Grows from 9 to 12 feet 



high, frequently throwing up from 30 to 50 flower spikes. It closely resembles the 



Pampas (jrass. 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 

 Eulalia Qracillima Univittata {Japan Rush).) Of graceful habit, with very 



narrow foliage; of a bright green color, with a silvery midrib. 25 cts. each; $2.50 



per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 

 — Japonica Variegata. A very ornamental variety; long, narrow leaves, striped 



green, white and often pink or yellow. Flower .stalks from 4 to 6 feet. 25 cts. 



each; $2. 50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 

 Zebrina {Zebra Grass). The long blades of this variety are marked with broad 



yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant for the lawn. 



25 cts. each ; §2 50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts, each. 



(Sneeze-wort). 



iroad -spreading heads of flowers, each 



HEEENIUM 



Alt of these are desirable border plants, with ' 



species covering a long blooming season. 



Autumnale Superbum. Grows from 5 to 6 feet high, with broad heads of deep 

 golden-yellow flowers during the late summer and fall months. 



Qrandtcephalum Striatum. Of strong, robust, erect habit, growing 3 feet high, 

 with flowers about IJ inches in diameter, in large, branching heads, of a deep 

 orange color, irregularly striped and blotched with crimson ; July and August. 



Hoopesl. Pure orange-yellow flowers, 2|- inches across, and the earliest to flower, 

 coming in early in June and continuing throughout the summer; 2 feet. 



Pumilum riagnificum. .\ most useful summer and autumn-flowering perennial, 

 growing about 18 inches high and almost smothered with its golden-yellow blossoms. 



Riverton Gem. A new red variety which originated at our nurseries; a first- 

 class variety. 25 cts. each ; S2..50 per doz. 



Helemum Pcmha'-M Magn 



All Hardy Perennial Plants (except where noted) at the uniform price of 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



