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HARDY PERENNIAL RIANTS 



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Helianthus Sparsifolius 



HeliailthuS (Hardy Sunflower) 



The perennial Sunflowers are among the most effective hardy 

 plants for large borders for planting among shrubbery, or as 

 clumps on the lawn. They are remarkably free-flowering, will 

 succeed in any soil, and are invaluable for decorative purposes, 

 or as cut flowers during the summer and autumn. 

 Maximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine golden-yellow 



flowers in long graceful sprays during October, when all others 



have finished flowering, invaluable for cutting; 5 to 7 feet. 

 Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers with downy white 



foliage; blooms in August and September; 4 feet. 

 Multiflorus Fl. PI. Large, double Dahlia-like golden-yellow 



flowers in great profusion during July and August; 4 feet. 

 Sparsifolius. Produces during August and September very large, 



gracefully formed flowers. One of the best for cutting. 6 feet. 

 Wolley Dod. The best of the September-flowering varieties, with deep 



yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 6 feet. 



Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. One each 

 of the 5 sorts for $1.10. 



Meliopsis (Orange Sunflower) 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower earlier 

 in the season; July and August; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 3 feet in 

 height; valuable for cutting. 

 Pitcher iana. A desirable variety. The flowers are of a beautiful deep 



golden-orange-yellow, about two inches in diameter, of very thick 



texture and a useful cut flower. 

 Scabra Excel sa. Rich chrome-yellow flowers, turning to a bright yellow 



as they mature. These are almost double, having from 4 to 5 rows of 



petals, and are produced very profusely. The plant is of robust growth, 



about 3 feet high, and makes an effective display. 



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



HeUChera (Coral Bells or Crimson Bells) 



At home in any half shaded or sunny position in the mixed border or in 

 the rockery, or for mass planting. The plants grow in rosette-like form 

 and produce numerous slender, many flowered, erect stems about 18 

 inches high above the light green leaves that last in good condition for a 

 long time. These form excellent material for cutting. The plants are 

 hardy and their flowering period is usually during late May, June and July. 

 Sanguinea. Brilliant coral red. SanguineaBrizoides. Pale pink. 

 -Alba. A white form. -PluiedeFeu. Deep coral red. 



-Rosea. Rosy pink. - Rosamonde. Soft coral pink. 



Any of the above varieties, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 

 Set of 6 varieties for $1.25. 



Hepatica (Liver Leaf) 



Triloba. A pretty native spring-flowering plant, with light blue 

 flowers, useful as a rock plant or for a shady spot in the border. 

 4 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Giant -Flowering Hibiscus 



(Marshmallows or Rosemallows) 



A wonderfully improved form of our greatly admired native 



Marshmallow or Rosemallow, in which not only the colors have 



been greatly intensified, but also flowers of enormous size, 



frequently 10 to 12 inches in diameter, have been developed. 



i These plants can be highly recommended for all kinds of 



1 plantings. They appear to be equally at home in all positions, 



\ having the same vigor in dry and wet ground, and are perfectly 



1 hardy. They grow from 5 to 8 feet high, and are very flori- 



I ferous, blooming from early in July until late in September. We 



offer three distinct colors — Red, Pink and White — in strong 



/ two-year old roots, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



/ One each of the three colors for 75 cts. 



Hypericum (St. John's Wort) 



Most desirable border plants of free and graceful habit pro- 

 ducing long slender much branched stems, leafy to the base and 

 all drooping towards the ends, apparently from the weight of the 

 flowers and buds, although the flowers face so none of their beauty 

 is lost. 



Moserianum. A marvelously free-flowering variety of large 

 size measuring from 2 to 2\ inches in diameter, in color a rich 

 golden yellow rendered still more effective by the numerous 

 yellow stamens and crimson anthers; blooms continuously the 

 entire season; 2 feet. 



— Grandiflorum. A very vigorous growing introduction from 

 China with large broad petalled flowers of a very bright yellow. 

 2 feet. August and September. 



Patulum Henryi. A comparatively new hardy St. John's 

 Wort of shrubby habit, growing from 2 to 3 feet high, pro- 

 ducing masses of large clear yellow flowers during July and 

 August, and retaining its neat foliage until late in the autumn. 

 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Helenium 



The First Plant Granted a U. S. Patent. New Dawn. The Everblooming Dr. Van Fleet Rose. See page 121 



