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liANUNCULrS (Crow Foot). 



AiCrJs Fl. PI. {Bachelor's Bultons). A pretty double-tloweriiig 



l)right, golden-yellow Buttercup. Grows 2-2 feet high, and 



hears masses of flowers during May and June. 

 Aconitifolius Fl. PI, {Fair Maids of France). Forms a 



liranchiiii; lui-ih 2 feet high, flowers double j pure white ; in 



May nnd June. 

 Aanplexlcaule. Large, pure white flowers in May and June. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



RHEXIA (Meadow Beauty). 

 ViCginlca. A handsome dwarf plant, 6 to 9 inches, flowering 

 during the greater part of the summer, with numerous bright 

 rosy-purple blossoms, and long, protruding golden anthers : a 

 grand subject for massing in a moist, sunny spot. 15 cts. each ; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



ROMNEYA (California Tree, or Matilija Poppy). 



Coillteri. Everyone who has traveled in California is familiar 

 with this beautiful Poppy. While hardy as far north as Phila- 

 delphia, it should be planted in a well-drained, sheltered posi- 

 tion. It grows 5 to 6 feet high, and frequently has from 12 

 to 15 expanded flowers on a single shoot at one time. The 

 flowers are whitCj 6 inches and over across, delicate and trans- 

 ' parent, yet enduring in a good state for several days; de- 

 lightfully fragrant. 75 cts. each. 



ROSEMARINUS (Uosemary). 



fficinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb of neat habit of 

 growth; requires protection in winter. 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 [>er doz. 



RUDBECKIA (Cone-flower). 



Fulgida. Brilliant orange-yellow flowers; produced in masses 

 t>n much-branched plants, 2 feet high, from July to September. 



Ooiden Qlow. We question if any one hardy perennial 

 plant has ever met with greater popularity than this. It is a 

 strong, robust grower, attaining a height of 5 to 6 feet, and 

 produces masses of double golden-yellow Cactus Dahlia- 

 like flowers from July to September. 



Newraanll. Dark orange-yellow flowers, with deep 

 purple Cone, borne on stiff, wiry stems, 3 feet high, admir- 

 ably fitting it for cutting. Flowers from July to October. 



ROMNF.VA COULTERI. 



RuDBECKiA PuRPUKii.\ (Purplu Cone-flower). 



V Nitlda, or Autumn Qlory. Large pale-yellow flowers dur- 

 ing August and September; 5 feet high. 

 Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone flowc-r). Flowers about 4 

 inches across, of a peculiar reddish purple, with a remarkably 

 large cone-shaped centie of brown, thickly set with golden 

 tips in spiral lines; forms bushy plants from 2 to 3 feet 

 high, and blooms from July to October. (See cut.) 

 Sub=ToinentOsa. A pyramidal, densely branched plant, 24 feet high, 

 vvliich is completely enveloped throughout the summer in a mass of 

 Irdliant Icnionyellow flowers with dark purple centres. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz ; $8.00 per 100; set of 6 sorts for 75 cts. 



SAL,"VIA (Meadow Sage). 

 WArgentea. Grown for its laige ornamental silvery white foliage; flowers 

 y whitf, in June; 2 feet. 



K Azurea grandiflora. A Rocky Mountain species, growing 2 to 3 feet 

 high, producing during August and September pretty sky-blue flowers in 

 the greatest profusion. 

 Pratensls. Showy spikes, 2 to 3 feet high, of deep blue flowers [from 



lune to September. 

 Sclarea. An interesting variety; flowers pale purple; lower lip white; 

 June and July ; 3 feet. 



15 cts. each ; |1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per IOC Set of 4 sorls for 50 cts. 

 V SANTOEINA (Cavender cotton). 



r Chatnaecyparissus. A dwarf evergreen perennial, with delicate silvery- 

 white foliage ; useful as a rock or border plant, also largely used in "arpet 

 bedding. 

 Incana. A variety of the above, with denser, shorter foliage. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



SAPOXARIA (Soap-wort)- 

 Caucasica fl. pi. (Double-flowering Bouncing Bet). Double white flow- 

 ers, produced all summer and fall; 15 inches. 

 Ocymoides. Very showy rock plant, producing during the summer 

 months masses of small, bright rose flowers; 9 inches. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



A complete index of the common name- of flowers is given on pages 2 and 3. 



