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Clematis Davidiana. 



CI.EMATIS. 

 SHRUBBY VARIETIES. 



This type of Clematis is deserviivj; '>f 

 the greatest popularity, and should be in 

 every collection. They form erect liushes 

 2 to 3 feet high, and during their long 

 period of Iiloom are very attractive. 

 Davidiana. A most desirable variety, 



with fresh bright green foliage and tubu- 

 lar bcfU-shaped flowers of deep lavender 



blue during August and September, 



deliciou^ly fragrant. (See cut.) 15 cts. 



each ; $1.50 per doz. 

 Integrifolia. Produces attractive, large 



deep blue tlowers in great profusion 



during July and August. 25 cts. each ; 



12.50 per doz. 

 Recta. Another fine variety, with 



handsome pure white flowers in 



very large, showy clusters during 



June and July ; very effective. 25 cti. 



each ; §2 50 per doz. 

 Recta f I. pi. A grand new double-fl >w- 



ering foim of the above. For descrip- 

 tion see New and Rare Plants, pao-es lOG 



to 114. 

 {^For Climbing Clematis see page 'l^'^.) 



CONVAL,L,ARIA (tily of the Valley). 

 Majalis. One of the most charming of spring flowers and too well known to require de- 

 scription ; the stock we offer is strong imported clumps, especially suited for outdoor 

 planting, which should be done before the middle of April. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz,; 

 $20.00 per 100. 



COREOPSIS*. 



Lanceolata grandiflora. A perfect gem among hardy flowers, and one of the most 

 popular in our collection. The flowers, which are produced on stems 2 to 3 feet high, 

 are a rich golden-yellow, of graceful form and invaluable for cutting ; the main crop of 

 flowers comes during the latter part of June, but it continues in bloom, more or less, the 

 entire summer and autumn; it succeeds everywhere. (See cut.) 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Rosea. Grows about 12 inches high, with finely-divided, attractive dark green foliage, 

 and producing through August and September numerous small pale pink flowers; 

 useful in the border or rockery. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



CHRYSOCOMA (Goiduocks), 



Linosyris. Produces from July to September yellow Michaelmas Daisy- 

 like tlowers, with narrow thread-like petals; 2 feet. 15 cts. each. $1.50 

 per doz. 



CHRYSOGONUM (Golden Joint). 



Virginianum. A pretty and interesting native plant, producing a profusion 

 of yellow flowers from June till September; 1 foot. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 

 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



CIMICIFUGA (Snake-root). 



Simplex. For the past four years this has been erroneously sold under the 

 name of Actasa Japonica. It is most valuable by reason of its extreme 

 late-flowering, beginning in September and attaining full perfection about 

 the middle of October, and continuing in good condition throughout that 

 month, a time w hen flowers are scarce. Its flowering stems are from 2.y to 3 

 feet high, terminated with a dense spike of white flowers, which, when cut, 

 last in perfect condition for a long time. (See cut.) 60 els. each; $5.00 

 per doz. 



Acerinum, or Japonicum. A pretty Japanese variety, with slender, erect 

 stems, about 2^ feet high, of white flowers; August and September; ex- 

 cellent for cutting. 



Dahurica. Grows 3j feet high, with large cylindrical spikes of creamy- 

 while flowers in September. 



Racemosa. A handsome native species that grows from 4 to 6 feet high, 

 bearing in July and August spikes of pure white flowers often 2 feet long, 

 well suited for planting at the back of the border or for naturalizing at the 

 edge of woods. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz., except where noted. Set of 4 varieties for $1.00. 



CORONIEEA (Crown Vetch). 



Varia. A rampant creeper, with hand- 

 some globular heads of 

 showy bright pink and white 

 pea-shaped flowers ; a use- 

 ful plant for covering rough 

 banks or for the rockery. 15 

 cts. each ; $150 per doz.; 

 $8.00 per 100. 



CLAYTONIA. 



(Spring Beauty). 



Virginica. A low growing, 

 early spnng-flowering plant, 

 producing clusters of light 

 pink flowers. Succeeds best 

 in a half-shady spot on the 

 rockery. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 

 per doz. 



Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora 



CiMiciFUGA Simplex. 



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For New and Rare Hardy Perennials see pages io6 to 114, 



