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R ANITXCITL,I.TS (Crow-Foot. BuHercup). 

 Aconitifolius Fl. PI. (Fnir Mauls of France). Forms a 



branthing bush 2 feet high, flowers double, pure white, in May 



and June. 

 Repens Fl. PI. (Bachelor's Buttons). A pretty double-flowering 



bright golden-yellow Buttercup. Bears masses of flowers during 



May and June. 

 Speciosus Fl. PI. Large double yellow flowers on stems a foot 



high; May and June. 



1.^ cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



RHCV^I Ornamental Rhubarb . 

 Palmatum Tanghuticum. Majestic foliage which, with liberal 

 treatment, will grow 5 to 6 feet high; an excellent subject for the 

 wild garden, large border, or isolated clumps on the lawn. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 \'fr doz. 



RHCXIA (Meadow Beauty). 



Virginica. A handsome dwarf plant, 9 inches, flowering the 

 greater part of the summer, with numerous bright rosy-purple 

 blossoms, and long, protruding golden anthers; grand for massing 

 in a moist, sunny spot. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



RODGBRSIA. 



Podophylla. A stately plant, l)oth in foliage and flower; planted 

 in rich, deep soil in a sunny situation, and liberally supplied 

 with water, produces five lobed leaves, 2il to 3 feet in diameter,at first 



metallic-brown hue; flowers 

 while, not unlike a Spiraea, 

 and borne in large, fluffy, 

 feathery sprays in mid 

 summer. 25 cts. each. 



bright green, changing to a 





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PRUNEI.L.A. 



Qrandiflora. A low-growing plant, 



suitable for a shady spot on the 



rockery or border. Round heads of 



purple flowers all summer. 

 Incisa. Similar to the above, but with 



bright rosy-purple flowers. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



PrLMONARIA. 



(Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage.' 



!»accharata Maculata. .\ beautiful 

 plant, rivaling in the markings of its 

 foliage many of the choicest hothouse 

 plants; of easy culture, foliage deep 

 green, handsomely mottled with sil- 

 very-grey, and terminal 1 foot high 

 spikes of pink, changing to blue 

 flowers during May and June. 25 cts. 

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



Officinalis Rubra. Interesting purplish red flowers in .■Xpril and May; 

 1 foot. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



PYRETHRU>I. 



Hybridnm Fl. PI. Too much cannot be said in fuor of this grand 

 hardy perennial, which will thrive in any good garden soil where there 

 is good drainage and full exposure to the sun. The main season of 

 blooming is in June, but if the old flower stems are removed they will 

 give a fair sprinkling of flowers in the autumn. Splendid for cutting. 

 We offer choice named sorts in Crimson, Pink and White. .S5 cts. each; 

 $3.50 per doz. One each of the 3 colors, $1.00. 



Hybridum Single. In choicest mixture. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz ; 

 $10.90 per 100. 



Uiiginosum ( Giant Daisy). Grows 4 to 5 feet high, and is covered 

 with large white daisy-like flowers, 3 inches in diameter, from July lo 

 September. 15 cts. each; $1 .50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



REHIIIANNIA. 



Angulata. A noble herbaceous perennial from Central China, with tufted 

 leaves and graceful spikes of rose-colored flowers similar to a Foxglove; 

 requites protection; 5 to 6 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



ROMNEYA. 



(California 



Matilija 



Tree o 

 Poppy.) 

 Coulteri. This beautiful 

 Poppy, while hardy as fat 

 north as Philadelphia, should 

 be planted in a well-drained, 

 sunny, sheltered position. 

 It grows 5 to () feet high, 

 and frequently has from 12 

 to 15 expanded flowers on a 

 single shoot at one time. 

 The flowers are white, 6 

 inches and over across, deli 

 cate and transparent, yel 

 enduring in a good slate for 

 several days; delightfully 

 fragrant. 75 cts. each. 



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PHLOKES stand at the head of Hardy Perenniab. Our collection is unequalled. See pages 231 to 233. 



