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G.'PSOPHILA PaNICULATA. 



GAILflfARDIA (Blanket Flower). 



Qrandiflora. O.ie of the showiest and most effective hardy 

 plants, growing about 2 feet high ; beginning to flower in June 

 they continue one m.iss of bloom the entire season ; ihey will 

 thrive in almost any soil or position, but respond freely to 

 liberal treatment. The large flowers are of gorgeous color- 

 ing. The centre is dark red-brown, while the petals are 

 variously marked with rings of brilliant scarlet-crimson, 

 orange and vermilion, and often a combination of all these 

 colors in one flower ; excellent for cutting. 



GYPSOPHIt,A (Baby's Breath). 



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

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



Cerastloides. 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 fi^und in any other perennial. It forms a sym- 

 metrical ma^s 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, of 

 minute pure white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like ap- 

 pe.irance. For cutting purposes it is exquisite ; especially 

 in combination with high colored flowers. 



IIEr.IANXHUS (Hardy Sunflowers). 



The perennial Sunflowers are among the most effective hardy plants forlarge borders 

 for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps on the lawn. They are remarkably free- 

 fluwering, 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 L.te August ; 6 feet. 

 Davidiana. Lemun-yellow, single flowers about 3 inches in diameter, narrow 



] elals, very distinct and attractive ; 8 to 10 feet ; August. 

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

 graceful sprays during October, when all others have finished flowering; invaluable 

 for cutting ; o to 7 fett. 

 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 ir> 



Aucust and September ; 4 feet. 

 Orgyalis. A tall variety, 6 feet high, with medium-sized single golden-yellow 



flowers during September. 

 Rigidus. One of the most desirable of our native varieties, beginning to bloom 

 early in July and continuing until fall; flowers golden-yellow, with dark centres; 

 3 feet. 

 Sparsifolius, Of strong, vigorous growth, 6 to 8 feet high, and produces from 

 August to September a mass of large, graceful, single, deep yellow flowers on long 

 stems, making it a most valualile summer cut flower. 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz 

 TomentOSUS. A distinct variety, growing about 4 feet high, 

 and producing during August and September single rich, 

 golden-vellow flowers. Very useful for cutting. 

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

 with deep yellow flowers ; entirely distinct. 



HEL.IOPSIS (Orange Sunflower). 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to 

 flower earlier in the season; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 

 3 feet in height ; very valuable for cutting. 

 Multiflora Compacta. Orange-yellow flowers from July to 



September. 

 Pitcheriana. A desirable variety, beginning to flower early in 



the season and continuing the entire summer. The flowers 



are of a beautiful deep golden-yellow color, about 2 inches in 



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

 Pitcheriana Semi-plena. A new semi-double form of the 



above. 

 Scaber Major. Large, deep ornnge yellow flowers; the 



entire summer. 



Repsns. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small white flowers. 



ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 



Erianthus Ravennse {Plume Grass, or Hardy Pampas'). Grows from 9 tn 12 feet 



high, frequently throwing up from 30 to 50 flower spikes. It closely resembles the 



Pampas (ira;>. 2i cts. each; §2.50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts each. 

 Eulalia Qracillima Univittata {Japan Push). Of graceful habit, with very 



narrow folia'^e ; of a bright green color, with a silvery midrib. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 



]ier doz ; clumps. 50 cts each. 

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



green, white and often pink or yellow. Flower stalks from 4 to 6 feet. 25 cts. 



each; §2-50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 

 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. 



25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 



HEEENIXJM: (Sneeze-wort). 



.\11 of these are desirable border plants, with broad-spreading heads of flowers, each 

 species covering a long blooming season. 

 Autumnale Superbum. Grows from 5 to 6 feet high, with broad heads of deep 



golden-yellow flowers during the late summer and fall months. 

 Qrandicephalum Striatum. Of strong, robust, erect habit, growing 3 feet high, 



with flowers about 1-J- inches in diameter, in large, branching heads, of a deep 



orange color, irregularly striped and blotched with crimson; July and August. 

 Hoopesl. Pure orange-yellow flowers, 2J- inches across, and the earliest to flower, 



coming in 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 ; a fir^t- 



class variety. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



Helenium Pumili'm Magnificum. 



All Hardy Perennial Plants (except where noted) at the uniform price of 15 cts- each; $150 per doz. 



