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lUEHRTADREtR -PHIIAD^LPHIAI^A-^ HARDY PEREhhIAL mm 



GUNNERA. 



rianicata. Probablj' the noblest of all haidy perennial decorative foliage plants, with 

 leaves which, under favorable conditions, frequently measure 5 to 10 feet across, a 

 well-grown plant attaining a height of 5 feet by 15 to 20 feet in diameter; but to 

 produce a satisfactory growth it must receive liberal treatment. Very rich, deep, 

 moist soil is indispensable. Full exposure to the sun is advisable, but they should 

 be sheltered from severe winds and must never suffer for the want of water. Ample 

 protection should be provided in winter by a liberal covering of leaves. $1.00 each. 



GYPSOPHII^A (Baby's Breath). 



Acutifolia. A strong-growing kind, attaining a height of 3 to 4 feet, with laree 

 panicles of small white flowers in July. 



Paniculata, A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a grace not found in any 

 otiier perennial, and attracting the eye of everyone. When in bloom during 

 August and September, it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as 

 much through, of minute pure white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like appear- 

 ance. For cutting purposes it is exquisite, especially in combination with high- 

 colored flowers, and some most lovely effects can be produced with it. (See cut.) 



Repens Monstrosa. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small 

 white flowers, which are deeply tinged with pink. 



Stevenii. Grows about 2 feet high, of bushy, spreading habit ; very choice white 

 flowers in June and July- 



3 5 Cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. Set of 4 

 varieties, 50 cts. 



HE1.I.EBORUS. 



^Christmas Ko.se.) 

 Most valuable hardy plants on account 

 of yielding with utmost freedom, at a sea- 

 son when flowers are scarce, their beau- 

 tiful large — two or three inches across — 

 blossoms. They succeed in any ordinary 

 garden soil, but respond to any extra care 

 which may be given them. They pre- 

 fer a sheltered, semi-shaded situation. 

 30 cts. each ; §9.00 per doz. 



NEW AND RARE PLANTS, 

 Including some fine new 

 hardy perennials, are offered 

 on pages 98 to 104. 



Gypsophila P.^niculata. 





HrLENlVM PUMILI'M. 



HELIAXTHEIILM. 



(Kock, or Sun Kose.j 



Exceedingly pretty, low-growing ever- 

 green plants, forming broad clumps, and 

 which, during their flowering season, are 

 quite hid by a mass of bloom ; well adapted 

 for the front of the border, or for the rockery. 

 Various colors. 1-5 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



HELEXIl'^fl (Sneeze-wort). 



All of these are desirable border plants, 

 with broad spreading heads of flowers, each 

 species covering a long blooming season. 

 Autumnale Superbum. Grows from 5 

 to 6 feet high, with broad heads of deep 

 golden-yellow flowers during the late summer and fall months. 

 Bolanderii. Flowers deep yellow with dark brown centre; peculiarly 



winged stems ; August; 2 feet high. 

 Grandicephalutn Striatum. Of strong, robust, erect habit, grow- 

 ing 3 feet high, with flowers about IJ inches in diameter, in large, 

 branching heads, of a deep orange color, irregularly striped and 

 blotched with crimson ; July and August. 

 Pumilum, A most useful summer and autumn-flowering perennial, 

 growing about 18 inches high and almost smothered with its golden 

 yellow blossoms. (See cut.) 



15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. Set of 4 varieties for 50 Cts. 



HEEIOPSIS (Orange Sunaower). 



Similar in geneial habitto Helianthus, but commencing to flower 



earlier in the season ; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 3 feet in 



height ; very valuable for cutting. 



Pitcherianus. A desirable variety, growing from 2 to 8 feet high, 

 and a perpetual bloomer, beginning to flower early in the season and 

 continuing in bloom the entire summer. The flowers are of a beau- 

 tiful deep golden-yellow color, about 2 inches in diameter, of very 

 thick texture, and are very graceful for cutting. 



Scaber Alajor. A grand improvement upon Heliopsis scaber, with 

 large deep orange-yelloW' flowers, which are produced during the 

 entire summer ; the p'ant grows about 3 feet high. (See cut.) 

 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



Heliopsis Scabkr Major. 



COLLECTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. 



Best sorts prepared specially for those who are not familiar 

 with the various species. See page 156. 



S200.00 in cash for Photographs of Flowers, Plants, Vegetables, etc. For details see page 4. 



