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HARDY PERENNIAL Mm 



TRITOM A. (Ked-liot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily). 



XTIL the introduction of the variety Pfitzerii the Triloraas were only used in a limited way 

 in the mixed border, or as specimens on the lawn, but the early, free and continuous 

 blooming qualities of this variety have made it one of the good bedding plants, and when 

 we considerthat, outside of Cannasand Geraniums, there are few plants which are suitable 

 for massing under our severe climatic conditions, it is little wonder that such an excel- 

 lent subject should at once become popular. 



\11 the varieties offered are worthy of cultivation; they are hardy if given th& protec- 

 tion of a feu inches of leaves or litter. 



Pfitzerii {T/ie EveTblooming Flame Flover'). The freest-flowering 



\aiiety in cultivation, with spikes from 3 to \\ feet high and heads 



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



^almony-rose at edges, producing a grand effect either planted 



singlv in the border or in masses. 15 els. each; J1.50 per doz.; 



'§12.00 per 100. 



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



freely medium-sized spikes of coral-red flowers, shading to 



yellow. 1-5 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $12 00 per 100. 



riacOwani, A perfect little gem ; 2 feet high ; flowers rich 



deep red. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $1200 per 100. 

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

 spikes 3 to 4 leet liigh, flowers rich crimson, shading to yel- 

 low. 15 cts. each ; $1 50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Floribunda. The earliest-flowering of all and remarkably free; 

 2^' to 3 feet high, with large spikes of brilliant orange-scar- 

 let. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 

 Otto riann. A strong grower, with spikes 3 to 4 feet liigh; 

 the flowers, when first opening, are a brilliant fiery red, chang- 

 ing as they mature to a pure yellow, thus making a fine con- 

 trast between the upper and lower half of the flower head. 50 

 cts. each ; So 00 per doz. 

 Triumph. A remarkably strong-growing variety that frequently 

 produces flower heads 16 inches long on stems 3 to 2>\ feet 

 high ; in color it is quite distinct, being a rich golden-yellow. 

 S2"'50 each. 

 Obelisque. .\ very distinct and attractive variety, producing 

 chrome-yellow flowers on stems 3i to 4 feet high in August 

 Trito,... Pf.tzekii. and September. 50 cts. each ; $5:00 per doz. 



,_ ^^ NoblllS. A strong-growing son, with large spikes 4 feet 



1K.01^1^HJ» f&lobe Flower). j j^jg,, ^f [^j.^gj^t scarlet flowers, shaded with orange; in Sep- 



Europaeus. A giant Buttercup in appearance. The plant j tember and October. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



grows from 2 to %\ feet high, and produces large, bright I One each of the 9 Trilumas, a really grand collection, S4.00. 

 yellow globular flowers, 2 inches in diameter, from May until 

 August. 15 cts. each; $1.50 jier doz. 

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

 colored flowers. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Tr:xiCA. 



Saxifraga. A pretty tufted plant with light pink flowers; produced all sum- 

 mer; useful either for the rockery or the border. 25 cts. each. 



VEROIVICA (Speedwell). 



Hectorl. .A shrubby variety, about 18 inches high, with evergreen foliage, 



not unlike" a dense Arbor-vitje, and close heads of light lilac flowers in 



summer. 

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



and .\ugu3t ; 1 foot. 

 Longifolia Subsessilis. A pretty species with blue flowers, produced on 



spikes afoot long, continuing in bloom the entire summer and fall. • 

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

 Pectinata. A trailing variety ; fine for the rockery ; masses of blue flowers 



in May. 

 Rosea. A most desirable variety, bearing bright rose flowers ; \\ feet. 

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



deei:> green f )liage, hidden in spring under a cloud of bright blue flowers. 

 Saxatilis Qrievei. Of spreading, compact habit ; purple flowers ; 6 inches. 

 Spicata. An elegant border plant, growing about IJ feet high, producing 



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

 • — Alba. \ white-flowered form of the above. 



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

 ers ; July and August. 

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



Price : Any of the above, 15 cts. each ; $1 50 per doz. Set of 12 varie- 

 ties, $1.50. 



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Veronica Longifolia Subsessilis. 



Hardy Chrysanthemums and Hardy Pinks are shown in colors and offered on pages loo and loi. 



