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HelianthuS (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 soU, and are invaluable for decorative purposes, or as cut flowers 



during the summer and autumn. 



Giganteus. One of our native varieties, with medium 

 sized bright canary-yellow flowers in September and 

 October; 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; in- 

 valuable for cutting; 5 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-hke golden-yellow flowers in great pro- 

 fusion during July and August; 4 feet. (See cut 



Rigidus Japonicus. One of the most desirable 

 varieties, beginning to bloom early in July and con- 

 tinuing until fall; flowers golden -yellow, with dark 

 centres; 5 feet. 



WooUey Dod. The best of the September-flowering 

 varieties, with deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 

 6 feet. 



Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



One each of the 6 sorts for $1.25. 



HeliopsiS (Orange Sunflower) 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower 

 earlier in the season; July and August; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceed- 

 ing 3 feet in height; very valuable for cutting. 

 Pitcheriana. A desirable variety. The flowers are of a beautiful 



deep golden-yellow, about two inches in diameter, of very thick 



texture and a useful cut flower. 

 Scabra Ezcelsa. Rich chrome-yeUow flowers, turning to a 



bright yellow as they mature. These are almost double, having 



from 4 to 5 rows of petals, and are produced very profusely. 



The plant is of robust growth, about 3 feet high, and from 



mid-July to the end of August makes an effective display. 

 25 cts. each; S2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Helianthus 

 Multiflorus Fl. Pl. 



HemerOCalliS (Vellow Day UUy) 



Popular hardy plants belonging to the Lily family. They suc- 

 ceed everywhere and should always be included in every border 

 of old-fashioned hardy plants. 

 Dumortieri. Very dwarf; 18 inches; flowering in June; rich 



cadmium-yellow; buds and reverse of petals bronze-yellow. 

 Flava (Yellow Day Lily). The best known variety; very fragrant 



deep lemon-yellow flowers in June and July; height, 2^ to 3 feet. 

 Fulva (Tawny Day Lily). Grows from 4 to 5 feet high, with 



trumpet-shaped flowers of a neutral orange color with darker 



shadings; June and July. 

 Luteola (Golden Day Lily). Bright golden-yellow with Indian- 



yeUow shadings; June and July. 

 Middendorfi (Dr. Kegel's). The earliest to bloom. May; flowers 



bell shaped, rich chrome yellow. 2 feet. 

 Thunbergi. The latest to flower; rich buttercup-yellow, funnel 



shaped flowers throughout July; 4 feet. 

 Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 



per 100. Set of 6 varieties, $1.25. 



HeUChera (Alum Root, or Coral Bells) 



Most desirable dwarf, compact bushy plants of robust consti- 

 tution and easy culture, growing Ij 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. 

 Gracillima Rosea. Carmine rose. 

 Sanguinea. Free-flowering coral-red. 



— Alba. White tinted. 



— Virginal. Creamy-white. 



35 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Hibiscus (Mallow) 



A desirable border plant, succeeding in any sunny position, 

 but doing best in a damp place; grows 3 to 5 feet high, with large 

 foliage and large, showy flowers of delicate coloring, produced 

 during the entire summer. 

 Giant-flowering. Illustrated, described and offered on page 



182. 

 Mallow Marvels. A robust type of upright habit, producing 

 an abundance of flowers of enormous size in all the richest 

 shades of crimson, pink and white; mixed colors. 

 Moscheutos (Swamp Rose Mallow). Flowers 6 inches in diam- 

 eter; of a light rosy-red color, with darker eye. 



— "Crimson Eye." Flowers of immense size; of the purest 

 white, with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in the centre. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



