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Sedi'M Spkctabili> "Brilliant 



PyRETHRI'M UlUilSOSlTM 

 SlBLl.Al A. 



Pyretliruni Ulig^ino 

 sum Stellata. 



A variety which originated in 

 our Nursery. It is a greatly im- 

 proved form of tlie Ciiant IJaisy, 

 and. hke it.s parent, has flow- 

 ers of glistening white, but 

 fully one -half larger, with 

 long, narrow petals, form- 

 ing a much more graceful 

 and refined flower. The 

 hest and most useful Daisy 

 for cutting during August and 

 September. (See cut.) 35 cts. 

 each; §0.50 per doz. 



RANUNCULUS 



GRAIHINEUS. 



A dainty variety <>f the Buttercup, for 

 the rockery or border, with grass-like leaves, 

 and producing mas.ses of yellow flowers on much branched stems, C to 8 

 inches high, during .April and May. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



RODGERSIA TABUI.ARIS. 



A rare Siberian species with attractive pale green foliage, which in estab- 

 lished plants is borne on stems 3 to 4 feet high, and is fully 18 inches in 

 diameter and retains its fresh and stately appearance throughout the season; 

 its fluffy, feathery, w-hite flowers, not unlike an Astilbe, are borne on sprays 6 

 feet high during niid-sumnier. 75 tts. each. 



SEDU9I SPECTABILIS " BRII.I.IANT." 



Originated with us as a sport from the variety iitropurpurea, and by 

 far the richest-colored yet introduced, being a bright shade of amaranth-red 

 ir dark crimson. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



NEW SENECIOS 'Grou„d.eI.. 



Two .strong-growing species from China, especially suited for planting in 

 low. moist ground, where they will grow from 3 to 5 feet high, producing a 

 bold effect. 



Veitchianus. Its tall flower-stems arise from a wide-spreading tuft 

 of large cordate leaves, bearing bright yellow flowers in July and 

 August. 



Wllsonianus. Similar to the above, but with rich, golden-yellow 

 flowers. 



25 cts. each; ,>{;2.50 per doz. 



SAI.VIA YIRGATA NEI^OROSA. 



An interesting plant lor the hardy Ijorder, forming a rosette of 

 large foliage, from which the flower spikes arise, bearing many- 

 flowered whorls of dark blue blossoms; the unexjianded buds 

 are light violet-blue, forming a harmonious and pleasing color 

 combination. ^ It continues in flower for about si-\ weeks during 

 the early sunnner months. 50 cts. each. 



Two Rare Thalictrunis (Meadow Rue). 



Dipterocarpum. A pretty and distinct species, with large 

 flowei ^ (if a chai ming sliade of lilac-mauve, w hich is brightened 

 by a bunch of lemon-yellow stamens and anthers. The plant 

 is of strong growth, about 4 feet high; the flowers are pro- 

 duced in large, graceful panicles during August and Septem- 

 ber. .*1.25 each. 



Orientalis. One of the be.st; grows 2 feet high, with finely 

 cut glaucous-blue foliage and branching heads of pure white 

 flowers. This is not a new variety, but a difficult one to pro- 

 pagate, and we now offer it for the first time. 50 cts. each. 



VINCA MINOR AUREA. 



(Hardy Variegated Periwinkle.) 



A pretty golden variegated form ol the 1 lar<ly Vinca, which 

 is so much used as a ground cover, esjiecially in sha<led places, 

 where grass will not grow, and for which purpo.se this new 

 variety is a valuable addition, also for use in window boxes dur- 

 ing the winter months in connection with boxwoods and other 

 evergreen plants. .Mr. Wm. Falconer, of Pittsburgh, one 

 of our best authorities on hardy ])lants, says: " It is 

 very beautiful, and I am satisfied that the variety 

 ill find an appreciative place among hardy 

 plants." (.See cut.) Good plants, ready April 

 ls(, :!() cts. each; |3.00 per doz.; $20.00 

 per 100. 



Viola Coriiuta Pur- 

 purea, or G. IVerinigf. 



A variety of the tufted Pansy, which in 



general appearance so closely resembles the 



Princess of Wales Violet as to make it a 



splendid substitute for the latter during the 



summer months when these are not to be had. 



It is one of the popular flowers in Covent 



(iarden Market, London, where thousands of 



bunches are sold daily; it will do equally well in 



the cooler parts of our country if planted in cool 



soil in a jiarlialiy shaded position. 20 cts. each; 



?"J.OO I'cr doz. 



ViNCA Minor Aurba. 



