236 [|] || STENRYA DREER-DHIIADELDHIA- PA” eS) HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS: {fF 
RANUNCULUS (Crow-foot, Buttercup). 
Aconitifolius Fl. Pl. (Fair Maids of France). Forms a branching 
bush 2 feet high; flowers double, pure white, in May and June. 
(See cut. ) 
Acris Fl. Pl. A double-flowered form of our common Buttercup; 2 
feet; May and June. 
Gramineus. A dainty variety for the rockery or border, with grass- 
like foliage, producing masses of yellow flowers on branched 6 to 8 
inch high stems, during April and May. 
Repens FI. Pl. (Bachelor's Buttons). A pretty double-flowering 
bright golden-yellow Buttercup; bears masses of flowers during May 
and June. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. Set of 4 sorts, 75 cts. 
RHEXIA (Meadow Beauty). 
Virginica. A handsome dwarf plant, 9 inches, flowering the greater 
part of the summer, with numerous bright rosy-purple blossoms, and 
long, protruding golden anthers; grand for massing in a moist, sunny 
spot. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
RODGERSIA. 
Podophylila. A stately plant, both in foliage and flower; planted in 
rich, deep soil, in a sunny situation, and liberally supplied with water, 
produces five-lobed leaves 24 to 3 feet in diameter, at first bright green, 
changing to a metallic-brown hue; flowers white, not unlike a Spirzea, 
and borne in large, fluffy, feathery spraysin midsummer. 25 cts. each. 
Tabularis. A rare Siberian species with attractive pale green foliage, 
which in established plants is borne on stems 3 to 4 feet high, and is 
fully 18 inches in diameter, and retains its fresh and stately appearance 
throughout the season; its fluffy, feathery white flowers are borne on RANUNCULUS ACONITIFOLIUS FL. PL. (Fair Maids of France) 
sprays 6 feet high during midsummer. 50 cts. each. } 
ROMNEWVA< (California Tree of Matilija Poppy). : . ROSMARINUS Rosemary). : 
Coulteri. This beautiful Poppy, while hardy as far north as Officinalis. ae old (ae aromatic herb of neat habit of 
Philadelphia, should be planted in a well-drained, sunny, growth; requires protection. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
sheltered position. It grows 3 to 5 feet high, and frequently 
has from 12 to 15 expanded flowers on a single shoot at one . RUDBECKIA (Cone-flower). ; 
time. The flowers are white, 6 inches and over across, deli- Indispensable plants for the hardy border; grow and thrive 
cate and transparent, yet enduring in a good state for several | anywhere, giving a wealth of bloom, which are well suited for 
days; delightfully fragrant. 75 cts. each. cutting. 
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“Golden Glow.’’ A well-known popular plant, 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. 
Maxima. A rare and attractive variety, growing 5 feet high, with large 
glaucous green leaves and bright yellow flowers 5 to 6 inches across, with 
a cone 2 inches high; flowers continuously from June to September. 25 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz. : 
Newmani. Dark orange-yellow flowers, with deep purple cone, borne on 
stiff, wiry stems 3 feet high; flowers from July to September. 
Nitida, «‘Autumn Sun.’’ An attractive single-flowering variety, growing 
5 to 6 feet high, with long, broad petals of bright primrose-yellow. August 
to October. 
Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone-flower). Flowers about 4 inches across, 
of a peculiar reddish-purple with a remarkably large cone-shaped centre 
of brown; forms bushy plants 3 feet high, and blooms from July to October. 
Subtomentosa, A pyramidal densely-branched plant, 2} feet high, which 
is completely enveloped in a mass of brilliant lemon-yellow flowers with 
dark purple centres in summer. 
Price, except where noted, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Set of 6 sorts for $1.00. 
SANTOLINA (Lavender Cotton). | 
Chamecyparissus Incana. A dwarf evergreen perennial with attractive 
silvery-white foliage; useful as a rock or border plant and largely used for 
carpet bedding; prefers a light soil and rather dry position. 165 cts. each; 
RupseckiaA Purpurga (Giant Purple Cone Flower) $1.50 Pex doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
We are the largest growers of Hardy Perennials in this country 
