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TR.ITOIHA (Ke<l-hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily). 



Unlil the introduction of the variety Pfitzerii the Tritumas were only 

 used in a limited way in the mixed Ijorder, or as specimens on the lawn, 

 but the early, free and continuons blooming qualities of this variety have 

 made it one of the great bedding plants, and when we consider that, out- 

 side of Cannas and Geraniums, there are few plants which are suitable for 

 massing under our severe climatic conditions, it is little wonder that such 

 an excellent subject should at once become popular. 



All the varieties offered are worthy of cultivation ; they are hardy if 

 given the protection of a few inches of leaves or litter. 



Pfitzerii i^The Everbloomitig FLiim Flower). The freest-flowering 

 variety in cultivation, wUh spikes from 3 to 4 feet high and heads 

 of bloom over 12 inches long, of a rich orange-scarlet, shading to 

 salmony-rose at edges, producing a giand effect either planted singly in 

 the border or in masses. 1.5 cts. each ; |1..50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Coralina. A dwarf variety, rarely exceeding 2 feet, producing freely 

 medium-sized spikes of coral-red flowers, shading to yellow. 15 cts. 

 each; %\m per doz.; $10 00 per 100. 

 AlacOwani. A perfect little gem; 2 feet high ; flowers rich deep red. 



1.5 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $1200 per 100. 

 Uvaria grandiflora. The old-fashioned late-flowering sort; spikes 3 

 to 4 feet high, flowers rich crimson, shading to yellow. 15 cts each; 

 $1.50 per doz.; $10 00 per 100. 

 Triumph. A remarkably strong-growing variety that produces flower 

 heads from 12 to 16 inches long, on stems from 3 to 4 feet high, and are 

 entirely distinct in color, being of a rich, deep old-gold, comparatively 

 new and quite rare. $1.00 each ; $10.00 per doz. 

 Obelisque. A very distinctive and attraclive variety, producing chrome- 

 yellow flowers on stems Z\ to 4 feet high in August and September. 50 

 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 

 Saundersii. This in our trial grounds is the earliest of all to bloom, 

 having fully developed flowers the latter part of June, and continuing 

 well through August. These appear on stout stems 3 feet high, and ?re 

 of a deep coral-red, changing to chrome-yellow as they age. 75 

 cts. each ; $7.50 per doz. 

 R. Wilson Kerr. A new variety, which m our estimation is the finest 

 and most valuable yet introduced. It is not only early but it 

 is a continuous bloomer, as free in this respect as T. Pfitzerii, 

 producing perfect flowers until the end of October. The 

 flower heads are borne on stalks 3 feet high, and average 12 

 inches long. In color it is a rich, brilliant orange-scarlet, 

 which does not vary at any time. $1.00 each ; $10 00 per 

 doz. 

 One each of the above 8 Tritomas, a grand collection, for 

 $.3.75. 



Tritoma " Triumph.' 



XROL,L,IUS (Globe Flower). 



Japonicus Excelsior. 

 Caucasicus " Orange 



flowers. 25 cts. each ; S 



VkKUNILA LuNGlFOLIA Sv) USBSSILIS. 



Aurantiacus. Globular, lemon-yellow flowers, 2 feet; 



June to August. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 

 Europseus. A giant Buttercup in appearance. The plant 

 grows from 2 to 1\ feet high, and produces large, bright 

 yellow globular flowers, 2 inches in diameter, from May 

 until August. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 

 Very deep orange flowers. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. 



Globe." A new variety, with large, deep, orange-colored 

 2.50 per doz. 



Set of 4 varieties for 85 cts. 



VERONICA (Speedwell). 



(lentianoides Variegata. Pi etty, creamy white and green variegated foliage and 

 violet-blue flowers in June and July; 1^ feet. 



liectori. A shrubby variety, with evergreen foliage, not unlike a dense 

 Arbor- vilse, and close heads of lilac flowers in summer; 1^ feet. 



Incana, Bright silvery foliage, with spikes of amethyst-blue flowers, July 

 and August ; 1 foot. 



Longifolia SubsessiliS. A pretty species with blue flowers, produced 

 on spikes a foot long, continuing in bloom the entire summer and fall. 

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



Maritima. Long spikes of blue flowers from July to September; 2 feet. 



Pectinata. Fine for the rockery; masses of blue flowers in May. 



Prostrata. Dwarf and spreading, only 4 inches high; deep blue flow- 

 ers in May and June. 



Rosea, A most desirable variety, bearing biight rose flowers; 1^ feet. 



Rupestris. A fine rock plant, growing 3 or 4 inches high, thickly- 

 matted deep green foliage, hidden in spring under a cloud of bright 

 blue flowers. 



Spicata. An elegant border plant, growing about \\ feet high, produc- 

 ing long spikes of bright blue flowers, which lengthen with age. 



— Alba. A white-flowered form of the above. 



— Variegata. Gold and green variegated foliage and spikes of blue 

 flowers ; July and Angust. 



Virginlca. Long spikes of white flowers in July and August ; 3 to 5 feet. 

 Price: 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100, except where 

 noted. Set of 13 varieties, $1.50. 



We were awarded a SILVER MEDAL, for our bed ot Tritoma Pfitzerii at the St. Louis Exposition, 1904. 



