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HELIOPSIS (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; 
very valuable for cutting. 
Pitcheriana. A desirable variety. The flowers are of a beautiful deep golden- 
yellow, about two inches in diameter, of very thick texture and a useful cut 
flower. 
Pitcheriana Semi-plena. A semi-double form of the above. 
Scabra Excelsa. A new variety with very 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 from mid-July to the 
end of August makes an effective display. 
Scabra Zinnizflora. A new double-flowering form of the Orange 
Sunflower, growing about 24 inches high, and producing golden- 
yellow flowers closely resembling a Zinnia in form; desirable for cut- 
ting. (See cut.) 
Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. One 
each of the 4 varieties for 85 cts. 
| HEUCHERA (Alum Root, or Coral Bells) 
Most desirable dwarf, compact, bushy plants of ro- 
bust constitution and easy culture, growing 13 to 2 feet 
high, and bearing during July and August loose, grace- 
fui spikes of flowers in the greatest profusion; excellent 
subjects either for the border or rockery, and of great 
value for cutting. 
Gracillima, Perry’s Variety. A greatly improved 
form of this type with flowers of a more brilliant 
crimson color, arranged in loosely-branching, airy 
panicles. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Sanguinea. Bright coral-red. 
— Alba. Creamy-white. 
Virginal. Creamy-white. 
Price, except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 
doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 4 sorts for $1.00. 
Hemeroca.tis (Day Lily) 
HEMEROCALLIS 
(Yellow Day Lily) 
Popular hardy plants belonging to the 
Lily family. They succeed everywhere, 
and should always be included in the 
border of old-fashioned hardy plants. 
Aurantiaca. Large, trumpet-shaped, 
pleasing neutral orange color, tube, 
stamens and reverse of petals bright 
Indian-yellow, sweet-scented, 3 to 4 
feet high; June and July. 30 cts. 
each; $3.00 per doz. { 
Dumortieri. Very dwarf; 18 inches; 
flowering in June; rich cadmium- 
yellow; buds and reverse of petals bronze- yellow. 
Flava (Yellow Day Lily). The best known variety ; 
very fragrant; deep lemon-yellow flowers in June and 
July; he’ght, 24 to 3 feet. 
Florham. A strong grower, 3 to 34 feet high, large 
trumpet-shaped flowers; rich, golden-yellow, with Indian- 
yeilow markings; June and July. 30 cts. each; $3.00 
per doz. 
Fulva (Tawny Day Lily). Grows from 4 to 5 feet high, 
with trumpet-shaped flowers of a neutral orange color with 
darker shadings; June and July. 
Gold Dust, Of a bright Indian-yellow color; buds and reverse of 
petals bronzy-gold; 24 feet high; May and June. 
HEUCHERA 
Kwanso FI. PI. Large double orange flowers with darker shadings; 
July and August; 4 to 5 feet. c 
Luteola. Bright golden-yellow with Indian-yellow shadings; June and 
July. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 
Thunbergi. The latest to flower; rich butter-cup yellow, funnel-shaped flowers 
throughout July; 4 feet. 
Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
HE ioprsis SCABRA ZINNIZFLORA per 100. Set of 9 varieties, $2.00. 
