HARDY PERENNIAL PbANTi 



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Chelone Obliqua Alba. 



DEI^PMINIUMS. 



(Hardy Larkspur.) 



The hardy Larkspurs are one of the 



most important and most s.itisfactory 



plants in the herbaceous garden, and 



should be planted extensively even in the 



smallest garden. Their long spikes of 



flowers are produced continuously from 



June until late in the fall, if the precau- 

 tion is taken to remove the flower stems 



before they can produce seed. 



Chilieilsi.S. A very pretty and effective 

 variety, growing about 18 inches high, 

 with large open panicles of'handsome 

 flowers, varying in color through all the 

 lighter shades of blue to almost white; 

 should be in every collection. 15 cts. 

 each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Formosa m. Probably the best 

 known and mo^-t popula' of the Lark- 

 spurs, producing long spikes of deep 

 blue flowers with white eye; one of 

 the best. 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 



Sulpliureum {Zalil). An attrac- 

 tive species and entirely distinct ; of 

 strong branching habit, often reaching 



the height of 4 feet, forming a pyramidal bush composed of stifle, 

 wiry stems covered with pure sulphur-yellow flowers about an inch in 

 diameter; perfectly hardy. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



DIANTHUS. 



Bai'batu.S {Sweet William'). Too well known to require description. 



The plants we offer have been grown from a choice strain ; mixed 



colors. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 

 DeltoicleS {Maiden Fink). A charming low-growing or creeping 



variety, especially suited for the rock garden, producing from May to 



July deep red, crimson-eyed flowers. 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 

 (.See also Hardy Garden Pinks, page 170.) 



Collections of Hardy Perennials. 



12 distinct species, our selection $1 50 



25 " " " " 3 00 



50 " "and varieties, " 5 50 



100 " " " " " 10 00 



CHEL,ONE (Sliell-flower). 



Stately and handsome perennials, growing about 2 feet high, and bear- 

 ing numerous spikes of large flower heads during late summer and fall 

 months. 



Glabra. Terminal spikes of creamy white flowers. 

 Lyonii. Heads of deep red flowers. 



Obliqua Alba. Clusters of pure white flowers. (See cut.) 

 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



CIMICIFUGA (Snake-root). 



ItaceniCSa. A handsome native plant that grows from 4 to 6 feet 

 high, bearing in July and August spikes of pure white flowers often 1 

 feet long, well suited for planting at the back of the border or for 

 naturalizing at the edge of ^^■oods. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



CEEMATIS. 



The varieties listed below form erect bushes 2 to 3 feet high, and are 



admirably adapted for planting in the border. 



Davidiaua. A most desirable variety, with fresh bright green foliage 

 and tubular bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender blue ; deliciou-ily 

 fragrant. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



llltegTifolia. Large, deep lolue flowers, piroduced in great abun- 

 dance in July and August. 25 cts. each. 



Kecta. Another fine variety, with handsome pure white flowers in 

 very large, showy clusters; very effective. 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 



COREOPSIS. 



Lanceolata Graiidiflora. This 



handsome perennial is now probably 

 the most popular perennial plant in 

 cultivation. It begins to flower early 

 in June, and continues in flower until 

 cut down by severe freezing weather ; 

 it is continually one mass of golden- 

 yellow. The flowers, which are of 

 graceful form, are invaluable for cut- 

 ling for decorative purposes ; it is 

 easily grown, is perfectly hardy and 

 succeeds in almost any position, and 

 after once planted takes care of itself. 

 (See cut.) 



\Ve offer large, strong clumps, which 

 will produce an immediate eftecis, at 15 

 cts. each ; §L5ft.i>er doz.; $1000 per 100. 

 Good, strong young plants, which will 

 flower freely this summer, 10 cts. each ;. 

 §1.00 per doz.; §6 ©0 per 100. 



CORONIEEA. 



(Crown Vetch.) 

 Varia. A rampant creeper, with 

 handsome globular heads of .showy 

 bright pink and white )iea-shaped 

 flowers. A useful plant for covering 

 rough banks or for the border. 15 cts. 

 each ; §1.50 per doz. 



{For Cliiiibini; Clematis 

 see page 177.) 



CiMICIFUGA. 



CoREOPFis Lanceolata 

 Gkandifloha. 



