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EYCHNIS AKKWRIGHTI 



3063 One of the most important additions to hardy perennials in 



recent years; it is across between L. Haageana and Chalce- 



donica, grows 2j feet high, with very large circular flowers in 



crimson, scarlet, orange, salmon and intermediate 



tones and flowers freely all summer. 25 cts. 



per pkt; 5 pkts., $1.00. 



Invincible Giant Polyanthus 



3677 A magnificent strain of this perfectly hardy and 

 easily - grown spring - flowering Primrose, 

 representing the work of twenty-five years 

 of painstaking cross-breeding and selection 

 by a Scotch specialist. Of strong, sturdy 

 habit, and bearing immense trusses of large 

 flowers on self-supporting stems 10 to 16 

 inches in length. Unquestionably the finest 

 strain in cultivation, containing all colors 

 from purest white to the richest crimson. 

 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.00- 



New Giant-Flowhring 

 AIakshmallow 



HELIOPSIS SCABRA ZINNI^FLORA 



2732 A new double-flowering form ot the hardy perennial Orange Sun- 

 flower, growing 2 feet high and bearing golden-yellow Zinnia-like 

 flowers during the summer months. In addition to being a very 

 showy plant in the hardy border, it is one of the best perennials for 

 cutting. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



New Giant-Elowering Marshmallows 



(Hibiscus) 



2775 A wonderfully improved form of our greatly admired native Marsh- 

 mallow, or Rosemallow, in which flowers of enormous size, fre- 

 quently 10 to 12 inches in diameter, have been developed. The 

 colorings have also been greatly intensified, comprising rich dark 

 red, soft mallow-pink and pure white; the plants grow from 5 to 8 

 feet high and are very floriferous, blooming from early in July until 

 late in autumn; can be recommended for plantings of all kinds, and 

 are perfectly hardy. The seed we offer has been saved from our own 

 plants, and if sown early will produce plants that will flower the 

 first year. 10 cts. per pkt.; 30 cts. per J oz. 



New Double Hollyhock: "Newport Pink " 



2791 A charming variety that originated in one of the famous gardens at 

 Newport, R. I. It produces stately spikes of very desirable rosette- 

 like flowers of pure pink, a shade that is always in demand. The 

 seed of this variety is quite distinct, being much smaller than those 

 of other colors. Received an Award of Merit from the Royal 

 Horticultural Society of England, July, 1912. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 

 cts. per J oz. 



NEW HYBRID HARDY LUPINES 



(Lupinus Polyphyllus Hybridus) 

 3060 These are the result of many years of careful crossing and selecting 

 by a celebrated English specialist and in addition to the usual blue, 

 white and rose colors, contain many unusual lilac, pink, purple, yellow 

 and other tints. This strain received an Award of Merit from the 

 Royal Horticultural Society of England, and we consider them one 

 of the most important introductions in hardy perennials in recent 

 years. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 



Newport Pink Hollyhock 



We make a specialty of the best of the Orchid-flowered Sweet Peas. See pages 58 and 59 



