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HmRrA DRaR-PhllAD^LPHIA Mm HARDY PER^fin iAL Mm- M\ 



CENOTHERA (Evening PnmrceJ. 



The Evening Primroses are elegant subjects for growing in an ex- 

 posed, sunny position, either in the border or on the rockery, bloom- 

 ing the entire sujnmer. 



Eldorado. The first double- flowering Evening Primrose with golden- 

 yellow flowers; very free-flowering and attractive. 



Fruticosa Pallida. A new variety which originated with us, with 

 flowers of a clear creamy white. The plant grows about 18 inches 

 high, and flowers the greater part of the summer. A distinct and 

 desirable addition. 



Missouriensis. Large golden-yellow; 1 foot. 



Speciosa. A rare, pure white variety, with flowers o inches across; 

 18 inches. (See cut.) 



— Hybrida. Similar to the above, but with showy rose-colored 

 flowers. 



Youngi. Bright yellow; l.i feet. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; .^10.00 per 100. .Set of 6 varieties 



for 75 cts. 



OKOBUS (Bitter Vetch. 



Lathyroldes. Little known spring-flowering plant, well worthy of 

 extended cultivation and succeeding in any soil or position. Ex- 

 cellent for the border or rockery, forming erect, shapely plants a 

 foot high, covered during May and June with spikes of bright blue 

 pea-shaped flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



OiNOTHnRA Speciosa. 



PACHYSANDRA. 



Terminalis. A trailini» plant. »> to 8 inches high, forming 

 broad mats of bright, glossy green folia<»e and small spikes of 

 flowers during May and June, invaluable as a cover plant 

 either in sun or shade. 



15 cts. each; $1..50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



PARDANTHITS BUckberry Uly . 

 Sinensis. Lily-like flowers of bright orange during July and 

 August on 2\ feet high stems, followed in September with 

 seeds which resemble blackberries; will grow and do well in 

 anv soil in a sunny location. 1.5 cts. each; $1.,50 per doz.; 

 $lh.00 per 100. 



Double Trke F*.i?onv. 



P^^OTSIA TENriFOLIA 

 FI.. PI.. 



Interesting and handsome, not only on account of their rich 

 crimson double flowers, which resemble in color the Gen. 

 Jacqueminot Rose, but the fine, feathery foliage makes a hand- 

 some ornamental plant. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



DOUBLE TREE P^^ONIES. 



The Tree Prconies (P. Moiittm) differ from the herbaceous 

 varieties in their growth, which is in the form of a dwarf shrub; 

 they are equally free- flowering, and commence blooming about 

 three weeks earlier than the double herbaceous sorts, and while 

 also perfectly hardy they are benefited by slight protection 

 through the winter. 



De Bugny. Exceptionally free-flowering, semi-double, cup- 

 shaped, pure white, with rosy purple stripes and rich golden 

 .intliers. 



La Ville de St. Dennis. An immense flower, white with 

 lilac sheen. 



Louise Mouchelet. Large salmon with silvery sheen. 



Alaxlma Plena. Cup-shaped, semi-double, of immense size, 

 uhitf with vi^>Iet-red shaded centre. 



Souv. de Ducher. Globular flower, deep violet-red with 

 inagt-nta reflex. 



Souv. d'Etienne Hechin. Rich rose color with silvery re- 

 flex, semi-double flower of good form. 



Strong plants, $1.00 each. Set of 6 varieties, $.5.00. 



P^^ONIA OFFICINALIS. 



This type is the real old-fashioned " Paeon y," and comes 

 into bloom from ten days to two weeks ahead of the sorts on 

 opposite page. All are strong growers, with large, full, double, 

 fragrant flowers. 



iVlutabilis Alba. Blush white. 

 — Rosea. Bright rose-pink. 

 Rubra. Brilliant, glowing, deep crimson. 



30 cts. each; $.3.00 per doz. One of each for 75 cts. 



Amateurs should read the article on the Making and Care of a Hardy Border. See pages 174 and 175. 



