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PAPAVER (Poppy). 



Orientaie (^Oiiental Poppy). Nothing can equal these in gorgeous effect, 



and, whether planted singly or in masses, tlieir large flowers, rich 



• brilliant colors and freedom of bloom render them conspicuous in any 



position. (See cut.) We offer them in mixed colors. 15 cts. each; 



11.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Nudicauie {.Iieland Poppy). These range in color from the purest white 

 and yellow to the deepest orange-scarlet. The plants form tults of fern- 

 like foliage, from amongst which the slender flower-stalks rise to about a 

 foot in height, and bear elegant cup-shaped floweis The piolusion of 

 blooms which they produce is really astonishmg, often a hundied flower 

 stems on a single plant, and they are produced fiom the beginnmg of 

 June to October. Mixed colors. 1.5 cts. each ; %\ ,50 per du/i. 



PAROANTHUS (Bla«-kbe.ry tUy). 

 Sinensis. Lily-like flowers of a bright oiange coloi duiing July 

 antl August, on 2^ feet 

 high stems, which are 

 followed in September 

 with seeds which resem- 

 ble blackberries. 10 cts. 

 each ; $1.00 per doz. 



Pentstemon. 



(Beard-tongue.) 



Most useful hardy per- 

 ennials, either for the bor- 

 der or rockery. They bear 

 attractive and show'y flow- 

 ers. 

 Barbatus TorreyJi. 



Spikes of brilliant scarlet 



flowers ; height, 3 to 4 



feet; June to August; 



very effective. 

 Coerulea. A dwarf va- 

 riety, especially suited 



for the rockery; with 



sky-blue flowers; June 



and July. 

 Diffusus. Rich rosy-pur- 

 ple flowers in handsome 



open spikes; about 2 feet 



high ; during Augu.st and 



September. 

 Digitalis. Large spikes 



of long, purple-white 



flowers, with purple 



throats, during July and 



August ; 2 to 3 feet. 



Pentstemon Ovatus. 



Oriental Poppies. 



Peiltsteilion — Continued. 



Gentianoides. Produces large, pyra- 

 ninlal spikes of Gloxinia-like flowers 

 from early in August until late in fall, 

 ranging in color from creamy white to 

 the deepest crimson. We offer choice 

 mixed seedlings; I^ to 2 feet high. 

 They require protection in winter. 



Ovatus. Bright purplish-blue flovirers, 

 blooming in June and July; about 

 15 inches high. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 6 

 varieties, 75 cts. 



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PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragon Head), 



One of the most beautiful of our midsummer-flowering peren- 

 nials, forming dense bushes 3 to 4 feet high, bearing spikes of deli- 

 caie tubular flowers not unlike a gigantic heather. (See cut.) 

 Virginica, Bright but soft pink. 

 — Alba. Pure white ; very fine. 



15 cts. each ; $1 50 per doz. 



PHLOXES. 



All of the hardy Phloxes are offered on page 161. See also 

 colored plate of " Silver Medal " Phloxes. 



HARDY GARDEN PINKS. 



Dwarf, hardy Pinks, growing about 12 to 15 inches high, bear- 

 ing their sweet, clove-scented flowers in the greatest profusion 

 during May and June. 



Diamond. A fine extra early-flowering, fringed white. 

 Her riajesty. Flowers of large size and of the purest white. 

 Juliette. White, laced crimson. 

 Laura Wilmer. White, purplish-maroon centre. ■ 



15 cts. each. The set of 4 for 50 cts. 

 $1 50 per doz. 



