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IIBL,IANTIIUS (Hardy Sunflowers) 



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. 



Maximilian]. The latest of all, perfecting its 6ne golden- 

 yellow flowers in long, graceful sprays during October, when 

 all others have flnished flowering; invaluable for cut- 

 ting; 5 to 7 feet. 



Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers with 

 downy white foliage; blooms in August and Sep- 

 tember; 4 feet. 



Multiflorus Fl. PI. [Double Hardy Sunfiower.) 

 Large, double Dahlia like golden-yellow flowers in 

 great profusion during July and August; 4 feet. 

 (See cut.) 



Orgyalis. A tall variety, 6 feet high, with medium- 

 sized single golden-yellow flowers during Septem- 

 ber. 



Rigldus Japonicus. One of the most desirable va- 

 rieties, beginning to bloom early in July and contin- 

 uing until fall; flowers golden-yellow, with dark 

 centres; 5 feet. 



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



deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 6 feet. 

 Price. Any of the above, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 



100. One each of the 6 sorts for $1.25. 



II£L,IOPSIS (Orange SunHower) 



Similar in general habit to Heliauthus, 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. 



Hfi lANTHUS 

 MULTIFLOIUIS Fl. Pl. 



Hemekocalli5 (Day Lily) 



Scabra Excelsa. A new variety with very rich chrome-yel- 

 low 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. 



30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



HE:9IEROCAL,LrIS (YeUow Day LUy) 

 Popular hardy plants belonging to the Lily family. They succeed 



everywhere, and should always be included in the border of old-fashioned 



hardy plants. 



Dumortieri. Very dwarf; 18 inches; flowering in June; rich cadmium- 

 yellow; ijuds and reverse of petals bronze-yellow. 



Flava ( Yellow Bay Lily). The best known variety; very fragrant, 

 deep lemon-yellow flowers in June and July; height, 2^ to 3 feet. 



Fulva {Tawny Bay 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; 2 J feet high; May and June, 

 KwanSO, Fl. PI. Large double orange flowers with darker shadings; 



July and August; 4 to 5 feet. 

 Thunbergi. The latest to flower; rich butter-cup yellow, funnel-shaped 



flowers throughout July; 4 feet. 

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

 Set of 6 varieties, $1.25- 



