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Primula V'ekis Superba. 



PRI>IUI.AS (Primrce), 



The hardy Primroses are among the most beau- 

 tiful and interesting of our early spring flowers. 

 Plant them in rich, well-drained soil, in the bor- 

 der or ill a sheltered nook in the rockery; if pos- 

 sible, in a half-shady place. 

 AcauliS Alba plena. Very showy and useful; 



double while '2o cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



— CcBrulea. A most novel variety, with deep 

 purplish-blue flowers of large size; early and 

 prolific. '25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



— Croussei plena. Distinct and pleasing 

 shade of purplish-red. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Cortusoides Sieboldii (Japanese Primrose). These are described 

 and offered on page 209. 



Veris (Englisfi Cowslip). Plants grown from a select strain of seed, 

 and embrace a fine range of colors. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; 

 $8.00 per 100. 



Veris Superba. .A. giant-flowered form, producing individual flow- 

 ers from ] to 2 inches across; in color they are a bright canary yellow 

 with a golden centre; perfectly hardy, and when in flower present a 

 sheet of bloom. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per lUO. 



Vulgaris [English Primrose). An old favorite, and should be 

 found in every garden; one of the earliest spring flowers; of bright 

 canary-yellow; very fragrant. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Set of above G Primroses, a fine collection, for $1.00. 



RANIJNCUL,US (Crowfoot. Buttercup). 



Aconitifolius Fl. PI. {Fair .Vaids of FroHce). Forms a 

 branching bush 2 leet ^igh, flowers double, pure white, in May and 

 June. 



Acris Fl. PI. A double-flowered form of our common Buttercup; 2 

 feet; May and June. 



Qramineus. A dainty variety for the rockery or border wi:h grass- 

 like foliage, producing masses of yellow flowers on branched 6 to 8 

 inch high stems, during April und May. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 3 sorts, 40 cts. 



RHKXIA (Meadow Beauty). 



Virglnica. 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. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



PYRETHRUM. 



Hybridum Fl. PI. Too much cannot he said in favor of this 

 grand hardy perennial, which will thrive in any good garden 

 soil where there is good drainage and full exposure lo ihe 

 sun. The main season of blooming is in June, but if the old 

 flower stems are removed they will give a fair sprinkling of 

 flowers in the autumn. Splendid for cutting. We offer 

 choice named sorts in Crimson, Pink and White. 35 cts. 

 each; $3.50 per doz. One each of the 3 colors, $1.00. 



Hybridum, Single. In choicest mixture. 15 cts. each; 

 $l..-.0 ptr doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Uliginosum {Giant Daisy). Grows 4 to 5 feet high, and 

 is covered with large white daisy-like flowers, 3 inches in 

 diameter, from July to September. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Pyrethrum Uliginosum Stellata. 



.\ variety which originated in our Nursery. It is a greatly 

 improved form of the (iiant Daisy, and, like its parent, has flow- 

 ers of ijlistenirg white, but fully one-half larger, with long, nar- 

 luch more graceful and refined flower. 

 The best and most useful 

 1 laisy for cutting during Aug- 

 ust and September. (Illus- 

 trated on page opposite). 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



I'HiMn.A Vulgaris (English Primrose). 



JAPANESE 



ANEIIIONES. 



We offer a splendid collec- 

 tion of these charming autumn 

 flowering plants. 



For description and illustra- 

 tion see page 177. 



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