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Pbntstbmon Gloxinioides "Sensation." 



Early Flowering Hardy Phloxes. 



(Phlox Suffruiticosa. I 

 While this type does not contain the rich colors which are a 

 feature of the other well-known sorts, it is invaluable on account 

 of coming into bloom in May, or fully six weeks earlier than 

 the others, and continuing throughout the season. (See illus- 

 tration on page 233. ) 

 Hercules. Bright rosy-lilac. 



Mrs. Dalrymple. White, shaded rose; scarlet eye. 

 Miss L.ingard. A grand white variety; lilac eye; large indi- 

 vidual florets. 

 Ninon. Deep rosy-lilac. 

 Price, 20 cts. each: $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



PhlOX SUDUlata (Moss, or Mountain Pink). 



An early spring- flowering type, with pretty moss-like evergreen 

 foliage, which, during the flowering season, is hidden under the 

 masses of bloom. An excellent plant for the rockery, the bor- 

 der, and invaluable for carpeting the ground or covering graves. 

 Alba. Pure white. I Lilacina. Light lilac. 



Atropurpurea. Purplish-rose. | Nelsoni. Pure white. 



Bridesmaid. Purplish-tinted white. | Rosea. Bright rose. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. Set of 6 for 50 cts. 



VARIOUS PHLOXES. 



Amcena. This is one of the best varieties for carpeting the 

 ground, the rockery or the border; it grows but 4 inches high, 

 and in spring is a sheet of rich, bright pink flowers. 10 cts. 

 each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Divaricata Canadensis. One of our native species, which 

 is worthy of extensive planting, commencing to bloom early in 

 April, and continuing through May, with large, fragrant lav- 

 ender flowers on stems 10 inches high. (See cut.) 15 cts. 

 each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



— Laphami Perry's Variety. In this new variety we have 

 a great improvement, the plant being more robust, the flowers 

 considerably larger and of a more intense shade of lavender- 

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



— Alba Qrandiflora. A grand white-flowering form, and 

 should prove equally valuable and as great a favorite as the 

 blue-flowered form. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Ovata Carolina {Mountain Phlox). Grows 12 to 15 inches 

 high, and bears masses of reddish-pink flowers in May and June. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Maculata. A native species, growing li to 2 feet high, of neat 

 habit, producing during May and June good-sized heads of 

 purplish-rose flowers. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue). 



Most useful showy perennials, either for the border or rockery. With the 



exception of Sensation, they are perfectly hardy. 



Gloxinioides "Sensation." A beautiful strain, bearing spikes of large 

 Gloxinia-like flowers in a great variety of bright colors, including rose, 

 cherry, crimson, purple, lilac, etc. The plants grow 1\ feet high, and 

 bloom from early summer till frost. For bedding they rival the Phloxes, 

 Petunias, etc. Should be given some protection in winter. (See cut. ) 



Barbatus Torreyii. Spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers, height 3 to 4 feet; 

 June to August. 



Diffusus. Violet-blue flowers; June and July; 2 feet. 



Digitalis. Large spikes of long, purple-white flowers, with purple throats, 

 during June and July; 2 to 3 feet. 



Qlaber Hybrids. A trailing species, growing about a foot high and bear- 

 ing in early summer showy flowers, varying from light to dark blue. 



Qrandiflorum. Large, bright, purplish-blue flowers, produced very freely 

 during the spring months; 1\ feet. 



Ovatus. Bright blue shaded bronzy-purple; July to September; 2 feet. 



Pubescens. Bright rosy-purple; July and August; ] J feet. 



Smalli. Rosy-carmine flowers in early summer; 1 foot. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 One each of the 9 sorts for $1.25. 



PETASITES. 



Japonicus giganteus {Japanese Coltsfoot). An interest- 

 ing plant, which in Japan attains a height of 4 to 5 feet, with 

 gigantic leaves, which are cut and used by the natives as tem- 

 porary umbrellas; should be planted in low, moist ground. 

 25 cts. each; $2-50 per doz. 



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Phi. ox Divakicata Canadensis. 



We offer a grand lot of Japanese Iris this season. See page 224. 



