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Pyrethkum Uliginosum and Stellata. 



RODGERSIA 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 djameter, and retains ' its fresh and stately appearance 

 throughout the season; its fluffy, feathery white flowers, not unlike 

 an Astilbe, are borne on sprays G feet high during midsummer. 50 

 cts. each, 



SALMA \IRGATA NEMOROSA. 



An interesting plant for the hardy border, forming a rosette of large 

 foliage, fiom which the flower spikes arise, bearing many-flowered 

 whorls of dark blue blossoms; the unexpended buds are light violet- 

 blue, forming a harmonious and pleasing color combination. It con- 

 tinues in flower loi about six weeks during the early summer months. 

 . 35 cts. each. 



shim: a vemsta magnifica. 



A decided improvement on S. Venusta, with richer and more intense 

 rosy-red. Iiagiant downs, blooming dining June and July; a splendid 

 plant for low, wel ground. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



TWO RARE THALICTRl^IS (Meadow Rue). 



Dipterocarpum. A pretty and distinct species, with large flowers of a 

 charming shade of lilac-mauve, which is brightened by a bunch of lemon- 

 yellow slsn ens and anthers. The plant is of strong growth, about 4 

 feet high; the flcwers are produced in large, graceful panicles during 

 August and S< plember. 75 cts. each. 



Orientalis. < 'ne of the best; grows 2 feet high, with finely-cut glaucous- 

 blue foliage and brandling heads of pure white flowers. This is not a new 

 variety, but a difficult one to propagate, and is seldom offered. 50 cts. each. 



"VINCA MINOR AUREA (Hardy Variegated Periwinkle). 



A pretty golden variegated form of the Hardy Vinca, which is so much used 

 as a ground cover, especially in shaded places, where grass will not grow, and 

 1,1 which purpose this new variety is a valuable additun, also for use in 

 « indow boxes during the winter months in connection with boxwoods and other 

 i'\i i green plants. Mr. Wm. Falconer, of Pittsburgh, one of our best authori- 

 ties on hardy plants, says: "It is very beautiful, and I am satisfied that the 

 variety will find an appreciative place among hardy plants." (See cut.) 

 Good plants, ready April 1st, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Vinca Minor Argentea Variegata. 



A pretty silver variegated variety and a fine companion plant to the above. 

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



Viola Coniuta Purpurea, or G. Wermig. 



A variety of the tufted 

 sembles the Princess of 

 Wales Violet as to make 

 it a splendid substitute 

 for the latter during the 

 suniiner months when 

 these are not to be had. 

 20 cts. each; ^2.00 per 

 doz. 



Pansy, which in general appearance so closely re- 



POTENTILLA MISS WILLMOT. 



A charming variety of the Cinquifoil, producing throughout the summer 

 and fall months bright single cerise flowers, especially valuable as a rock- 

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



PRIMULA LITTONIAIVA. 



A striking novelty from China, perfectly hardy and entirely distinct from 

 all other species. The leaves are large, forming a rosette of silvery foliage, 

 from the centre of which the 18-inch high stems rise, which terminate in a 

 dense spike 5 inches long of rosy-lilac flowers, purple at the base, with a 

 bold red calyx; a brilliant and unique color combination. 75 cts. each. 



Pyrethrum Uliginosum Stellata. 



A variety which originated in our Nursery. It is a greatly improved form 

 of the Giant Daisy, and, like its parent, has flowers of glistening white, but 

 fully one-half larger, with long, narrow petals, forming a much more grace- 

 ful and refined flower. The best and most useful Daisy for cutting during 

 August and September. The illustration shows the difference between the 

 old and new forms, the lower flower being the original type, the upper the 

 Stellata form. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Vinca Minor Aukha. 



