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HELIANTHUS (Sunflower). 



Remarkable for the stately growth, size and brilliancy of their 

 flowers, making a very good effect among shrubbery and for 

 screens. 



SINGLE ANNUAL SUNFLOWERS, 



The single Sunflowers are indispensable for cutting. Sown 

 on a sunny spot in April or May they come into bloom early in 

 summer, and keep up a constant supply of flowers until cut 

 down by f.ost. 



PER PKT. 



2701 Cucumerifolius {Miniature Sunflower). Small, 

 single, rich yellow flowers. An abundant bloomer; 4 

 feet. \ oz., 20 cts 5 



— Stella(Improved Miniature Sunflower). Differs 

 from the above by its larger and better formed flowers 

 of the purest golden yellow, with black di?c. \ oz., 



20 cts 5 



— Orion. Artistic and effective new variety of 

 " Stella." The petals are twisted like a Cactus Dahlia. 

 \ oz., 25 cts 10 



— New Miniature Mixed. A multitude of new 

 varieties have been raised from the popular Miniature 

 Sunflower, which we offer in mixture. They all differ 

 from the parent, most of them being larger, and many 

 with curiously twisted petals. The prevailing colors 



are pale yellow, golden yellow and creamy white, some with 

 black centres, and all beautiful; for cutting they are indis- 

 pensable. (See cut. ) \ oz. , 23 cts 10 



2707 — Perkeo. A charming dwarf variety of the Miniature Sun- 

 flower. The plants form compact bushes about 12 inches 

 high by 14 inches through. .There are many positions, such 

 as the front of borders or beds of plants of medium height, 

 where this can be used to good advantage, flowering, as it 

 does, from the end of June until cut down by hard frost. 

 ioz.,30cts 10 



2703 



2702 



2700 



New Miniature Sunflowers 



DOUBLE ANNUAL SUNFLOWERS. 



PER PKT. 



2697 Cucumerifolius Fl. PI. The double-flowering form of the popular Minia- 

 ture Sunflower. The flowers, while double, are quite free and graceful; of a 



bright golden-yellow 

 2695 Chrysanthemum=flowered. Rich golden-yellow flowers, 



perfectly double, resembling a Chrysanthemum or Dahlia; 7 feet. 



(See cut.) Per oz., 40 cts 



2706 Nanus Fi. PI. (Globe of Gold). Dwarf, double yellow 



flowers; 4 feet. Per oz., 30 cts 



2704 Qlobosus Fistulosus ( Globe or Dahlia Sunflower). Flow- 

 ers large, double, of a rich saffron color; 6 feet. Per oz., 30 

 cts. . 



Hardy Perennial Sunflowers. 



2705 Mixed. Contains the finest single-flowering hardy 

 perennial sorts. Seeds sown early will produce flower- 

 ing plants the first year; as subjects for the hardy bor- 

 der as well as for cutting they are of great value. J ^ 

 oz., 50 cts 15 . 



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2731 



HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower). 



Pitcheriana. A desirable hardy herbaceous plant, 

 growing from 3 to 4 leet high, 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. £- oz., 30 cts 10 



2732 Scabra Zinniaef lora. A new double-flowering form, 

 bearing golden yellow Zinnia-like flowers. In addition 

 to being a very showy plant in the hardy border, it is 

 one of the best perennials for cutting. 2 pkts., 25 cts 



HEUCHERA (Coral Bells or Alum Root). 



2761 Sanguinea. One of the finest hardy perennials. The flowers are 

 of a rich, bright coral-red color; the leaves light green and slightly 

 hairy. Excellent for cutting 15 



Double Chrysanthemum — Flowered Sunflower 



Y^e offer some very fine Asters this season. See page 55, also 67 to 70 



