Hardy Perennials. 



Ornamental Grasses. 



Water Lilies. 



Dahlias. 



Pan=American Exposition, Buffalo, N. Y., 1901. 



HARDY ORNAWENTAL GRASSES. — Probably no such extensive display of Hardy Ornamental Grasses was ever 

 attempted anywhere as the lon^, irregulai-shaped bed of these shown by us opposite the horticultural building, and for which we 

 were awarded a Gold Medal, and which admirably illustrated what a grand effect can be produced by these comparatively little 

 known plants, and which are worthy of great popularity. Inexpensive in first cost, attractive at all times from early in' summer 

 until late in fall, even for months after severe frost has shriveled 

 the foliage. They are adapted for use in all positions, perfectly 

 hardy and require but little attention after once being planted. 



THE DRbER LAWN. — This magnificent piece of velvety turf 

 was located ne'ar the Elmwood entrance to the grounds, and was pro- 

 nounced by experts to be one of the best and handsomest pieces of 

 lawn on the Exposition Grounds. The seed was sown duiing 

 the autumn of 1900, and at the time of opening 

 of Exposiiion in May, 1901, it had made a 

 beautiful, thick and velvety lawn, remark 

 able for such a short period of growth. 

 The seed sown was from our re^^uiar 

 stock, such as will be found offeied 

 on page 56 of this Catalogue. 



HARDY PERENNIAL 

 PHLOXES.— Our display of 

 Hardy Perennial Phloxes illus 

 trated the wonderful advance- 

 ment made in this class of 

 plants within the past few 

 years, and we were awarded 

 a " Silver Medal." A num- 

 ber of the principal varieties 

 exhibited at the Exposition 

 are described on page 161, 

 and also beautifully depicted 

 on colored plate between 

 pages 160 and 161. 



WATER LILIES. 



The illustrations of hardy 

 Water Lilies convey a 

 mo-t pleasing aspect of 

 their natural adaptation to 

 the flower garden. Visitors 

 were captivated by their 

 beauty, variety of color, 

 delicate fragrance, and their 

 a-^iing qualities. Their sea- 

 son is not for a week or two, 

 but is continuous from early 

 spring until ihe closing days of 

 fall. They are of simple culture, 

 their requirements being a rich soil, 

 to be planted in a depth of water from 

 li to 3 feet, and ample space for leafage; 

 under these conditions they are hardy. 



WE WERE AWARDED MEDALS AS FOLLOWS: 



GOLD MEDALS.— Vegetable Seeds, Lawn 

 Grass Sseds, Ornamental Grasses, Hardy Perennials, 

 Water Lilies, Decorative Plants, Fancy Caladmms 



SILVER MEDALS.— Phloxes, Dahlias, Ger- 

 aniums, Hyacinths, Lantana, Narcissus, Pansies, 

 Sweet Peas, Tuberous Begonias, Tulips, Verbenas. 



BRONZE MEDALS. 



Petunias, Paeonies. 



-Sweet Peas, Cannas, 



HONORABLE fl E N T I O N.— Antirrhinum, 

 Aster, Celosia, Clematis, Cocos, Dianthus, Dracasna, 

 Gaillardia, Marigold, Zinnia. 



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