PRUNEEEA. 



(irandif lora. A low-growing plant, suitable for a shady spot on the 

 rockery or border. Round heads of purple flowers all summer. 



Incisa. Similar to the above, but with bright rosy-purple flowers. 



Webbiana. Grows 1 2 inches high, and produces rosy-crimson purple 

 flowers during July and August. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



PULSION ARIA (Lungwort. Bethlehem Sage). 



Angustifolia Azurea (/>/'/< Coirnliji, or Liunjitort). The pret- 

 tiest of the blue Cowslips; grows about a foot high, and one of the 

 first to bloom in early spring, bearing attractive funnel-shaped, deep 

 gentian-blue flowers; very desirable. 50 cts. each. 



Saccharata Mactllata. A beautiful plant, rivaling in the markings 

 of its foliage many of the choicest hothouse plants; of easy culture, 

 foliage deep green, handsomely mottled with silvery-grey, and terminal 

 1 foot high spikes of pink, changing to blue flowers during May and 

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



Officinalis Rubra. Interesting purplish-red flowers in April and 

 May; 1 foot. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



— Rosea. A rose-colored variety. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



PYRETHRUM. 



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

 hardy perennial, which will thrive in any good garden soil where there 

 is good draining and full exposure to the 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. Splen- 

 did 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; $1.50 

 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Uliginosum I 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- 



REHMANNIA. 



Angulata. A noble herbaceous perennial from Central China, 

 with tufted leaves and graceful spikes of rose-colored flowers 

 similar to a Foxglove; requires protection; 5 toG feet. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Pykethkum Hybridum Fl. Pl. 

 RANUNCULUS (Crow-Foot, Buttercupl. 



Aconitlfolius Fl. PI. (Fair Maids of France). 



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Forms a 

 branching bush 2 feet high, flowers double, pure white, in 

 May and June. 



Acris Fl. PI. A double-flowered form of our common Butter- 

 cup; 2 It t-t; May and June. 



Gramineus. A dainty variety for the rockery or border with 

 grass-like foliage, producing masses of yellow flowers on 

 branched G to 8 inch high stems, during April and May. 



Repens Fl. PI. {Bachelor's Buttons). A pretty double- 

 flowering bright golden-yellow Buttercup. Bears masses of 

 flowers during May and June. 



Speciosus Fl. PI. Large double-yellow flowers on stems a 

 foot high; May and June. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 5 sorts for 65 cts. 



RHEUM Ornamental Rhubarb). 



Palmatum Tanghuticum. Majestic foliage which, with liberal treatment, 

 will grow 5 to 6 feet high; an excellent subject for the wild garden, large 

 border, or isolated clumps on the lawn. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



RHEXIA 'Meadow Beauty). 

 Virginica. A handsome dwarf plant, 9 inches, flowering the greater part of 

 the summer, with numerous bright rosy purple blossoms, and long, pro- 

 truding golden anthers; grand for massing in a moist, sunny spot. 15 cts. 

 each; $1.50 per doz. 



RODGERSIA. 



Podophylla. A stately plant, both in foliage and flower; planted in rich, 

 deep soil, in a sunny situation, and liberally supplied with water, produces 

 five lobed leaves, 2J to 3 feet in diameter, at first bright green, changing to 

 a metallic-brown hue; flowers white, not unlike a Spiraea, and borne in 

 large, fluffy, feathery sprays in midsummer. 25 cts. each. 



ROMNEYA (California Tree orMatilija Poppy). 

 Coulter!. This beautiful Poppy, while hardy as far north as Philadelphia, 

 should be planted in a well-drained, sunny, sheltered position. It grows 5 

 to 6 feet high, and frequently has from 12 to 15 expanded flowers on a single 

 shoot at one time. The flowers are white, 6 inches and over across, delicate 

 and transparent, yet enduring in a good state for several days; delightfully 

 fragrant. 75 cts. each. 



ROSMARINUS (Rosemary). 

 Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb of neat habit of growth; requires 

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



PHLOXES stand at the head of Hardy Perennial.. Our collection is unequalled. See page. 232 and 233. 



