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CI3IICIFXTGA (Snake-rooti. 



Simplex. When first imroiluced ihis was erroneously sold under the 

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

 late-flowering, beginnini; in Seplemiier and attaining full perfection alioiii 

 the middle of October, coniinuing in good condition throughout th;ii 

 month, a time when flo\vers are scarce. Its flowering stems are from 2i In 3 

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

 cut, last in perfection a long time. (See cut.) 50 cts. ench ; $5.00 per doz. 



Acerinum, or JaponiCUm A pretty Japanese variety, with slender, 

 erect si ems, about 2i feet high, of white flowers ; .-iugust and September; 

 excellent for cutting. 



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

 white 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. 



SHRUBBY CI.EIIIATIS. 



This type of Clematis is de.«erving of the greatest popularity, and should 

 be in every collection. They form erect bushes 2 to 3 feet high, and dur- 

 tng their long period of bloom are very attractive. 

 Oavidiana. A most desirable variety, with fresh bright green foliage and 



tubular bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender blue during August and 



September, deliciously fragrant. (See cut.) 

 Heracleaefolia. Of same general habit as above, but with lighter-colored 



flowers. 

 Integrifolia. Produces attrac- 

 tive, large deep blue flowers in 



great profusion during July and 



August. 

 i^ecta. Another fine variety, with 



handsome pure white flowers 



in very large, showy clusters 



during June and July; very 



effective. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 



$10.00 per 100. 

 (J'or Ciimbiiig Chviatis see page 

 . 211.) 



Coreopsis 

 Gkan 



Lanceolata 



DIFLORA. 



CiMiciFUGA Simplex. 



CLAYTOXIA. 



(Spring Beauty. I 

 Virginica. .A low -i^rowing, early spring- 

 flowering plnnt, producing clusifr> of 

 light pink flowers. Succeeds best in 

 a half-shadv spot on the rockery. 15 

 els. ench; j^l .tO per doz. 



CONVALLARIA. 



(tilyof theTalle.v.) 



najalis. One of the most charming of 

 spring flowers and too well known to 

 require descri]ition ; the stock we offer 

 is strong clumps, e.-] ecially suited for 

 outdoor planting, winch should be 



. done before the middle of April. 25 

 cts. each; $2 50 per doz.; §20.00 per 

 100. 



Clematis Davidiana. 



COREOPSIS, 



Lanceolata grandiflora. One of the most popular hmdy plants. The 

 liowers are a rich golden-yellow, of graceful form and invaluable for cut- 

 ting; the main crop comes during the latter pait of June, but it continues 

 ill bloom, more or less, the entire summer and autumn ; it succeeds eveiy- 

 where. (See cut.) 



Rosea. Fineh'-divided, dark green foliage, and producing through August 

 and Se| tember numerous small pale pink flowers; useful in the border or 

 rockery ; 1 foot. 



V'erticellata. Masses of small golden-yellow flowers in July and August, 

 on neat plants wi'l; finely divided foliage ; 2 feet. 



15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



COROKII.I^A Crown Vetch^. 



\'aria. A rampant creeper, wth handsome globular heads of showy bright 



pink and white sweet pea-sh-ped flowers; a useful pl.int for covering rough 

 banks or for the rock.-.-y. 15 cts. each; $l..=iO per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



CORYDALIS .Fumitory). 



Nobilis. Graceful feathery foliage and masses of golden-yellow flowers in 

 M,ay and June; 1 foot. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Vfe make a specialty of Hardy Phloxes See colored plate and offer on page i68. 



