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Gypsophila Paniculata. 

 GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). 



Orandif lora. One of the showiest and most effective hardy 



plants, growing about two feet high; beginning to flower in 

 June they continue one mass of bloom the entire season. The 

 large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark 

 red-brown, while the petals are variously marked with rings of 

 brilliant scarlet-crimson, orange and vermilion. Excellent for 

 cutting. 



GYPSOPHILA (Baby's Breath). 



Acutifolia. A strong-growing kind, attaining a height of 2 

 feet, with large panicles of small white flowers in July. 



Cerastioides. A most useful variety for the rockery, grow- 

 ing but 3 inches high, and producing from June to August 

 small white flowers marked with pink. 



Paniculata. A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a 

 grace not found in any other perennial. It forms a symmet- 

 rical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, of 

 minute pure white flowers, having a beautiful gauze-like appearance. 

 For cutting purposes it is exquisite. 

 Paniculata Fl. P!. A new double-flowering form of the above. 

 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 



Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds 

 of small flowers. 



ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 



Erlanthus Ravenna; {Plume Grass, or Hardy Pampas). Grows 



from 9 to 12 feet high, frequently throwing up from 30 to 50 flower 



spikes. It closely resembles the Pampas Grass. 

 Eulalia Gracillima Univlttata (Japan Rush). Of graceful habit, 



with very narrow foliage; of a bright green color, with a silvery midrib. 

 — Japonica Variegata. A very ornamental variety; long, narrow 



leaves, striped green, white and often pink or yellow. Flower stalks 



from 4 to 6 feet. 

 Zebrina {Zebra Grass). The long blades of this variety are 



marked with broad yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very 



attractive specimen plant for the lawn. 

 Price : Any of the above Grasses 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



HELIANTHTS (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. 

 Daniel Dewar. The earliest to flower, bearing large single yellow flowers from. 



early July till late August; 6 feet. 

 Maximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine polden-yellow flowers in long, 



graceful sprays during October; invaluable for cutting; 5 to 7 feet. 



Miss Mellish. Flowers in September and October. Grows about 6 feet high, with; 



large, single golden-yellow flowers. 

 Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers, with downy white foliage; blooms in. 



August and September; 4 feet. 

 Orgyalis. Medium-sized single golden-yellow; in September; 6 feet. 



Rigidus. One of the most desirable, beginning to bloom early in July and continuing 



until fall; flowers golden-yellow, with dark centres; 3 feet. 

 Sparsifolius. Graceful, single, deep yellow flowers on long stems, making it a most 



valuable cut flower; Ang.-Sept. ; 6 to 8 feet. 



Wolley Dod. The best of the September-flowering varieties, with deep yellow 

 flowers; entirely distinct. 



HEEENITJJI 1 Sneeze-wort). 



All of these are desirable border plants, with broad- spreading 

 heads of flowers, each species covering a long blooming season. 

 Autumnale Superbum. Golden-yellow flowers during the 



late summer and fall months; 5 to 6 feet. 

 Grandicephalum Striatum. Branching heads, of a deep- 



orange color, irregularly striped and blotched with crimson; 



July and August; 3 feet. 

 Hoopesi. Pure orange-yellow flowers, comingin early in June- 



and continuing throughout the summer; 2 feet. 

 Pumilum Magnificum. A most useful summer and autumn- 

 flowering perennial, growing about 18 inches high and almost 



smothered with its golden-yellow blossoms. 

 Riverton Gem. A new red variety which originated at our 



nurseries. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Riverton Beauty. Another variety which originated with 



us. Flowers lemon-yellow, with a large purplish-black cone; 



August to October; 3 to 4 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



HEEIOPSIS (Ora, 



ge Sunflower). 



Similar in general habit to Ilelianthus, but commencing to flower earlier 

 in the season; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 3 feet in height; very 

 valuable for cutting. 

 Pitcheriana. Flowers deep golden-yellow color, about 2 inches in 



diameter, of very thick texture, and very graceful for cutting. 

 Pitcheriana Semi-plena. A semi-double form of (lie above. 

 Scaber Major. Orange-yellow (lowers the entire summer. 



HENEROCALLIS (Day My). See page 25. 



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ALL HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS (except where noted) 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz 



