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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 flow 

 ers during the summer and autumn. 



Giganteus. A native variety with medium-sized bright canary- 

 yellow flowers in September and October; 6 feet. 



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 Maximilian!. The latest of all, perfecting its fine f 



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 Septem 

 ber; 4 feet. 



Multiflorus Fl. PI. (Double Hardy Sunflower). 

 Large, double Dahlia-like golden-yellow flowers in 

 great profusion during July and August; 4 feet. "~~1 



(See cut.) / 



Multiflorus Maximus. A gigantic single variety, grow- \- 



ing from 5 to 6 feet high, producing immense single golden- '^"-^ 

 yellow flowers from 6 to 8 inches across from July to August; ^-; 



one of the finest. 



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 continuing until fall; flowers golden-yel- 

 low, with dark centres; 5 feet. 



Sparsifolius. Grows from 6 to 8 feet high and produces during 

 August and September very large, gracefully formed flowers on long 

 stems. One of the best for cutting. 



Wolley Dod. The best of the September-flowering varieties, with deep yellow flowers- en- 

 tirely distinct; 6 feet. 



Price. Any of the above, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. One each of the 

 9 sorts for $1.00. 



Helianthus 



MULTIFLORUS Fl. Pl. 



HEEIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower). 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower earlier 

 in the season; July and August; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 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, about two inches in diameter, of very thick texture and a 

 useful cut flower. 



Pitcheriana Semi=plena. 



above. 



A semi-double form of the 



Heliopsis Scabra Zinnimflora 



Scabra Zinniaeflora. A new double-flowering form of the 

 Orange Sunflower, growing about 24 inches high, and pro- 

 ducing golden-yellow flowers closely resembling a Zinnia 

 in form; flowers during July and August; desirable for 

 cutting. (See cut.) 

 Any of the above, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



HELIOPSIS SCABRA "EXCEESA." 



A new variety with very 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 effective display. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



HEEEEBORES (Christmas Rose). 



Most valuable hardy plants on account of yielding with utmost freedom in very 

 early spring, a season when flowers are scarce, their beautiful, large — two or three 

 inches across — blossoms. They succeed in any ordinary garden soil in a sheltered 

 semi-shady situation; 12 to 15 inches. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent. 

 to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



