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PODOPHYLLUM. 



Peltatum (May Apple or Mandrake). A well-known 

 native plant, which is worthy of a place in every shady 

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



POLYGONATLM (Solomon's Seal). 

 Majus. Exceedingly ornamental, both in foliage and flower; 



grows 3 feet high and bears pendant, creamy-white flowers in 



May and June. Should be grown in a shady or half-shady 



place for best results. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 



per 100. 



POLYGONUM (Knot-weed). 

 Compactum. Grows about 15 inches high, and during 



August and September the entire plant appears as a foamy 



mass of white flowers. 

 Cuspidatum ( Giant Knot-weed). Attains a height of 5 



to 7 feet, and in fall produces long, drooping clusters of white 



flowers at the axil of each leaf; a striking plant for the 



shrubbery or as an isolated specimen. 

 Brunonis. A fine plant for the rockery or border, with 



spikes of bright rose-colored flowers; July to September; 1 ft. 

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



POTENTILLA (Cinquifoii). 



Charming plants for the border, with 

 brilliant flowers that are produced from 

 June to August in profusion; succeeds in 

 any soil; 18 inches. 

 Formosa. Single, rosy-red. 

 MacNabiana. Rich crimson; double. 

 Plantii. Large single red and yellow 



flowers. 



Primula Vekis Suii hi a. 



A 



pretty single golden 

 Bright vermilion; 



Pyrenaica 



yellow. 

 William Rollison 



double. 

 Vulcan. Double, rich crimson. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 6 

 for $1.25. 



Primula Vulgaris (English Primrose). 



Polygonum Compactum. 



PRIMULAS (Primrose). 



The hardy Primroses are among the 

 most beautiful and interesting of our early 

 spring flowers. Plant them in rich, well- 

 drained soil, in the border or in a sheltered 

 nook in the rockery; if possible, in a half- 

 shady place. 

 Acaulis Alba plena. Very showy and 



useful; double white. 25 cts. each; 



$2.50 per doz. 

 — ■ Ccerulea. 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 pleas- 

 ing shade of purplish-red. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 

 Auricula. Seedlings grown from a cele- 

 brated English strain. Mixed colors. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Cashmeriana. Deep lilac flowers, produced in dense, round heads, ] \ 

 inches across, and enveloped in a white mealy powder. A most attractive 

 and pretty species. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Veris {English 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 flowers from 

 1 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 100. 

 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. 

 Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 8 Prim- 

 roses, a fine collection, for $1.25. 



JAPANESE PRIMROSES (P. c»rt. Sieboidn). 



These are not so well known as they deserve; they are of free growth, 

 with dark green foliage, and throw up in the late spring innumerable stems of 

 large flowers, varying in color from pure white to rich crimson. They suc- 

 ceed under the same conditions as the common hardy Primroses, and are also 

 useful for forcing under glass, making beautiful pot plants. 

 Alba Magnifica. A very fine large pure white. 

 Elfe. Fine- fringed delicate rose. 

 Else Beyer. Bright rose, lighter centre. 

 Lilacina Marginata. White suffused with mauve. 

 Robert Herold. Bright rosy-crimson, with white eye. 

 Werner. Tender rose, with white veins. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. Set of 6 sorts for $1.00. 



We can supply seed of most of the Hardv Perennials. See Flower Seed Department, pages 58 to 126. 



