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MONARDA (Bergamot) 



Showy plants growing from 2 to 3 feet high, succeeding in any soil or position, 

 with aromatic foliage, and producing their bright flowers during July and August. 

 Dfdyma Cambridge Scarlet ( Oswego Tea). Brilliant crimson-scarlet. 

 — Rosea {Bee Balui). A pretty rose-colored form. 

 — Salmonea. Salmon-rose color, very distinct. 

 — Violacea. Bright amaranth-red. 



Fistulosa Alba {Wild Bergamot.) A white-flowered variety. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. The set of 5 varieties, 85 cts. 



MONTBRETIAS 



The Montbretias are one of the brightest of our summer- flowering bulbs, and de- 

 serve to be planted extensively. The bulbs should be set out during April or May, 

 3 to 6 inches apart in clumps ofa dozen or more. They should be protected during 

 the winter with a heavy covering of leaves or litter. 

 Aurantiaca. A fine deep orange. 

 Crocosmiaeflora. Deep golden-orange ; fine. 

 Etoile de Feu. {Star of Fire). Bright ver- 

 milion; yellow centre. 

 Qermania. Rich, glowing orange-scarlet, with 



blood-red throat. 

 Rayon d'Or. Yellow and brown. 

 Rheingold. A new robust growing variety 

 with flowers of a rich golden yellow, shading 

 lighter towards the centre which is marked with 

 crimson-brown blotches. These are fully 1J 

 inches in diameter of unusual heavy texture, and 

 borne on stout, erect stems making them a de- 

 sirable cut flower. 25 cts. each;$2.50 per doz. 

 Speciosa. A splendid golden yellow. 

 Price, except where noted, 6 cts. each; 60 cts 

 per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 



IHYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not) 



Palustris Semperflorens. A variety that is 

 hardly ever out of flower; useful in a shady 

 spot in the border. 



Alpestris robusta grandiflora. The large 

 spring-flowering Forget-Me-Not, with intense 

 sky-blue flowers, bright and attractive. 



Price, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz ; $10.00 per 100 



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MONTBKKTIA 



Oenothera (Evening Primrose) 



The evening Primroses are elegant sub- 

 jects for growing in an exposed, sunny posi- 

 tion, either in the border or on the rockery, 

 blooming the greater part of the summer. 

 Missouriensis. Large golden yellow; 

 1 foot. 



Pilgrimi. Large clusters of bright yellow flowers. 

 Speciosa. Pure white flowers 3 inches across; 18 inches. 

 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Set of 3 varieties 

 for 50 cts. 



OXYTROPIS 



Hybrida Grandiflora. An introduction of a famous English spe- 

 cialist of which he says: "One of the best hardy plants I have 

 introduced in many years, forming neat tufts of silvery foliage from 

 which issue many well-furnished spikes of pure white pea-shaped 

 blossoms. It is quite hardy and revels in a hot dry position." 

 50 cts. each. 



PACHYSANDRA 



Terminalis. A trailing plant, 6 to 8 inches high, forming broad 

 mats of bright, glossy green foliage and small spikes of flowers 

 during May and June; invaluable as a cover plant either in sun or 

 shade. 20 cts. each; $2. 00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



P^EONIA OFFICINALIS 



This type is the old-fashioned "Pseony," and comes into bloom 

 from ten days to two weeks ahead of the double herbaceous sorts 

 offered on page 204. All are strong growers, with large, full, 

 double, fragrant flowers. 

 Mutabilis Rosea. Bright, rose-pink. 



Rubra. Brilliant, glowing, deep crimson. 



30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Paeonia Tenuifolia Flore Pleno 



(Double Fern-leaved PaeonyJ 



Interesting and handsome, not only on account of their rich 

 crimson double flowers, which resemble in color the Gen. Jacque- 

 minot Rose, but the fine, feathery foliage makes a handsome orna- 

 mental plant. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



We can supply seed of many of the Hardy Perennials. See Flower Seed Department beginning on page 49 



