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HEW GIANT HAROY PRIMROSE 



(Primula Veris Superba.) 



This is one of the good new thiii^js that occasionally turn up 

 by chance. The plant originated a few years since in a batch 

 of seedling Polyanthus, and apparently is a hybrid Primrose, 

 having somewhat the growth of a Polyanthus combined with 

 the yellow color and fragrance of the English Primrose. In 

 size of flower it is fully three times as large as any hardy Prim- 

 rose known to us, the average size of the flower being over one 

 inch across (and we have seen them frequently measuring over 

 two inches), with individuil trusses of bloom six inches in diam- 

 eter. It is perfectly hardy, grows from 10 to 12 inches high, 

 and begins to flower earlier and continues in bloom longer than 

 any other plant of the same f.imily. Perfectly hardy. (See 

 cut.) 25 cts. each; §2 50 per doz. 



HARDY BEUE PRIMROSE. 



(Primula Acaulis Coerulea ) 



This plant attracted much attention the pa§t season on account 

 of its rich gentian-blue flowers, which have a golden-yellow 

 star-shaped centre, a rich combination of purple and gold. It 

 is perfectly hardy, and will please every lover of this class of 

 plants. 35 cts. each. 



NEW HARDY SHRUB, 



BIGEI.OYIA GRAVEOLENS. 



(Golden Feather.) 



A vigorous-growing hardy shrub, of neat, compact habit, 

 with narrow linear leaves of a silvery-grey color, which gives 

 the plant a light, graceful appearance. The great beauty of 

 the plant, however, is in the flowers, which are borne in great 

 golden plumes at the end of every branch. The individual 

 heads are not large, but are quite long, and every part of the 

 flower, as well as the involucre, are of the same deep golden- 

 yellow. The bright yellow buds appear late in summer, and 

 the fragrant flowers do not fade until severe frost. 25 cts. 

 each. 



Two Choice New Philadelplius. 

 (^Mock Orange.) 



Boule d'Argent. A dwarf, compact-growing variety, with neat, 

 small foliage and terminal corymbs of pure double-white flowers 

 about an inch in diameter. , _ 



Qerbe de Neige. An exceptionally large-flowered single variety, 

 oi strong, robust growth, with flovs'ers fully two inches in diameter. 

 Price, 50 cents each. 



NEW HARDY GARDEN PINKS. 



The varieties enumerated below are decided improvements on 

 all existing sorts. We especially call attention to those marked 

 with an *, which are varieties of our own introduction, and much 

 freer-flowering than the ordinary type. All the new varieties can 

 only be supplied in young plants and not in clumps. 



Alice Lee. A fine creamy-white ; excellent for cutting. 



* Cornet. Bright rosy-crimson; a fine large flower. 



* Delicata. A soft, pure, pleasing, delicate rose. 



Qloire de Nancy. A pure white form of the old crimson clove; 



very sweet-scented. 20 cts. each. 

 Helka. Another fine pure-white, with stout, stiff stems ; fine for 



cutting. 

 Homer. Rich rosy-red, with dark centre. 



* Sparkler, A beautiful deep rose-pink, with carmine markings 

 in centre. 



15 cts. each, except where noted. The set of 7 varieties, $1.00. 



SAMBUCUS RACEMOSA PI.UMO- 

 SIS AUREA. 



(Golden-feathered Elder.) 



A distinct new variety of the Golden Elder, with deeply-cut 

 or laciniated bright golden-yellow foliage, that stands the full 

 sun with impunity, and is perfectly hardy. A grand addition to 

 our list of shrubs. Young plants, 50 cts. each. 



spir^:a aruncus kneiffi. 



This variety is entirely distinct and superior to all existing 

 kinds. It is of bold, yet graceful habit, ait.iining a height of 3 

 to 4 feet, with finely divided fern-like foliage, and a mass of 

 pure white flowers, which are borne in graceful feathery sprays. 

 A valuable addition to hardy border plants and a most desirable 

 summer cut-flower. 50 cts. each. 



W^EIGEEIA COQUETTE. 



Entirely distinct and new in color, the flowers being of a deli- 

 cate blush and much larger in size than any other variety. They 

 are produced continuously from early in summer until late in 

 fall. A most desirable addition to our list of summer and fall 

 flowering shrubs. (See cut.) 50 cts e.ich ; $5.00 per doz. 



NEW ROSES 



Are offered on pages 151 and 152. We call special attention 

 to the grand nevv crimson bedding-rose, " Gruss an Teplitz," 

 the most important rose for the amateur introduced in many 



years. 



NEW AND RARE WATER LILIES. 



New as well as all the standard varieties of ^A^ate^ Lilies are 

 fully described and illustrated on pages no to 119. This class of 

 plants is a special department of our business, and our water 

 gardens are the most extensive in the world. 



WiiiGELiA Coquette. 



