194 nr tllmADREER-PNIIADELPHIA-ft\m HARDY Mmmi PLANTS 



HEL-I ANTHUS (Hardy Sunflowers). 



The perennial Sunflowers are among the most effective hardy plants for 

 large borders for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps on the lawn. 

 They are remarkably free flowering, will succeed in any soil, and are in- 

 valuable for decorative purposes, or as cut flowers during the summer and 

 autumn. 



Daniel Dewar. The earliest to flower, bearing large, single yellow flowers 

 from early July t 11 late August; 6 feet. 



Maximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine golden- 

 yellow flowers in long, graceful sprays during October, 

 when all others have finished flowering; invaluable for 

 cutting; 6 to 7 feet. 



Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers, with downy 

 white foliage; blooms in August and September; 4 feet. 



Multiflorus Fl. PI. {Double Hardy Sunflower). Large, 

 double Dahlia-like golden-yellow flowers in great profusion 

 during July and .\ugust; 4 feet. (See cut.) 



Multiflorus Maximus. A gigantic single variety, growing from 5 to 

 (i feet high, producing immense single golden-yellow flowers from 6 to 

 8 inches across from August to September; one of the finest. 



Orgyalis. A tall variety, feet high, with medium-s-ized single golden- 

 \ellow flowers during September. 



Wolley Dod. The best of the September -flowering varieties, with 

 deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct. 



Price, .^ny of the above, 1.5 cts. each; |1..50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. 

 One each of the 7 sorts for $1.00. 



Hbliopsis Scabra Zinniaflora. 



HKLIOPSIS Orange Sunflower. 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower 



earlier in the season; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 3 feet in 



height; very valuable for cutting. 



Pitcheriana. A desirable variety, beginning to flower early in the 

 season and continuing the entire summer. The flowers are 

 a beautiful deep golden-yellow, about two inches in 

 diameter, of very thick texture and a useful cut 

 flower. 



Pitcheriana Senii=plena. A semi-double form of 

 the above. 



Either of the above, 1.5 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; 

 $10.00 per 100. 



Scabra Zinniaflora. A new double-flowering form 

 of the Orange Sunflower, growing about 24 inches 

 high and producing golden-yellow flowers closely re- 

 sembling a Zinnia in form; flowers during July and 

 August; desirable for cutting. (See cut). 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



HEPAXICA (UverLeaf). 

 Triloba. A pretty native spring-flowering plant, with 

 pretty blue flowers. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



HEUCHERA (Alum Root. 



Most desirable dwarf, compact, bushy plants of robust constitution 

 and easy culture, growing 1 ;, to 2 feet high, and bearing during July 

 and .August loose, graceful spikes of flowers in the greatest profusion; 

 excellent subjects either for the border or rockery, and of great value 

 for cutting. 



Pluie de Feu. Bright raspberry red; very free. 

 Sanguinea. Bright coral-red. 

 — Alba. Creamy white. 



Price : 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $1.5.00 per 100. 



Helianthus 

 Multiflorus Fl. Pl 



Hardy Phloxes are a specialty with us. See pages 205 to 207. 



