SPIR-'XiA Goat's Beard, Meadow Sweet 1 . 



Aruncus. A noble variety, 3 to 5 feet high, producing in June and 

 July long, feathery panicles of white flowers. 



— Kneiffi. A new variety, 3 to 4 feet high, with foliage divided as 

 fine as a fern, with great sprays of silvery-white flowers in June. 

 25 cts. each; $2. 50 per doz. 



Chlnensis. A distinct and handsome species, with large heads of 

 silvery-pink flowers in June and July; 2 feet. 23 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 



Filipendula. Fl. PI. {Double-flowered Drop-wort). Numerous 

 corymbs of double-white flowers, on stems 12 inches high, during 

 June and July, and pretty fern-like foliage. 



Gigantea, or Kamtschatica. Forms a bold plant 5 to 6 feet 

 high, with large palmate leaves and immense heads of white flowers 

 from July to September. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Palmata ( Crimson Meadow Sweet). One of the most beautiful 

 hardy plants, the deep purple-red of the stems and branches pass- 

 ing into the crimson-purple of the broad corymbs of flowers, which 

 are produced very freely during June and July; 3 feet. 



— Elegans. A free-flowering, silvery-pink form 

 Ulmaria Fl. PI. {Meadow Sweet). A double white form. 



For Other Varieties of Spirasa see page 34. 



STATICE (Sea Lavender. 



Most valuable plants either for the border or rockerv, with tufts of 

 leathery foliage and immense candelabra-like panicles of minute 

 flowers, producing a remarkable effect; grows from ]5 to 18 inches 

 high, and blooms from June until September. 



Eximia. Bears immense heads of lovely lilac flowers. 

 Omelini. Large panicles of violet-blue flowers 

 Latifolia {Great Sea Lavender). Immense heads, 2 to 3 feet 

 across, of deep blue flowers, which last for months if cut and dried. 

 Tartarica. Bright purplish-red flowers in graceful panicles. 



STENANTHIUM (Mountain Feather Fleece). 



Robustum. A remarkable perennial, with tall, showv panicles 

 of pure white feathery flowers, on stems 4 to 5 feet high. 

 Valuable for naturalizing in moist, shady corners. 50 cts. each; 

 $500 per doz. 



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Cyanea. A most charming and beautiful native hardy plant. 

 Grows from 18 to 24 inches high, bearing freely from early in 

 July until October its handsome lavender-blue Cornflower-like 

 blossoms, which measure from 4 to 5 inches across. It is of 

 the easiest culture, succeeding in any open, sunny position, 

 and not only is it desirable as a single plant in the hardy bor- 

 der, but it can also be used with fine effect in masses or beds 

 of any size. 



Cyanea alba. A new variety. Flowers identical to the now 

 so popular blue variety, except in color, which is pure white. 

 A decided novelty and a desirable addition to the list of 

 hardy plants. 



THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue). 



Very graceful, pretty-flowered plants, with finely-cut foliage; 

 great favorites for planting in the hardy border. (See cut.) 



Aquilegifolium atropurpureum. Elegant, graceful foliage 



and masses of rosy-purple flowers; 3 feet 

 Corntlti. Panicles of white flowers in June and July; 4 to 8 



feet. 

 Glaucum. Fine cut foliage, bronzv-yellow flowers in June; 



2 feet. 

 AlinuS. Finely-cut foliage and pale yellow flowers. 1} feet. 



THYMUS (Thyme). 



Serpyllum ( White Mountain Thyme). A pretty subject for 

 the rockery, forming dense mats of dark green foliage and 

 clouds of white flowers. 



— Coccinea ( Scarlet Thyme). Dark green foliage and clouds 

 of bright red flowers. 



— Splendens. Bright purplish red flowers. 



ALL HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS (except where noted) 15 cents each; $1.50 per doz. 



