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A Goop Ling oF Harpy SUNFLOWERS. 
HELIANTHUS (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 » [Maximiliama. The latest of all, perfecting its fine golden- 
yellow flowers from early July till late August; 6 feet. | yellow flowers in long, graceful sprays during October, when 
Davidiana. Lemon-yellow, single flowers about 3 inches in all others have finished flowering; invaluable for cutting ; 
diameter, narrow petals, very distinct and attractive; 8 to 10 5 to 7 feet. 
fect) Mugust. Miss Mellish. Flowers in September and October. Grows 
Meteor. Large double orange-yellow flowers, with bold yel- about 6 feet high, with large, single golden-yellow flowers. 
low guard petals; 5 feet; August and September. (See cut.) at 
oleil d’?Or. Deep golden-yellow, quilled petals, i ‘ : ; : 4 5 
: a eas 4 ae are aa ee enber : (See Bae Orgyalis. A tall variety, 6 feet high, with medium-sized sin- 
Multiflorus Fl. Pl. (Doxudle Hardy Sunflower). Large, gle golden-yellow flowers during September. 
double Dahlia-like golden-yellow flowers in great profusion 
during July and August; 4 feet. (See cut.) 
Rigidus. One of the most desirable of our native varieties, 
beginning to bloom early in July and continuing until fall ; 
Multiflorus Maximus. A gigantic single variety, growing flowers golden-yellow, with dark centres; 3 feet. 
from 5 to 6 feet high, producing immense single golden- | Tomentosus. A distinct variety, growing about 4 feet high, 
yellow flowers from 6 to 8 inches across; from August to and producing during August and September single rich, 
September; one of the finest. (See cut.) golden-yellow flowers. Very useful for cutting. 
Tlollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers, with downy | Wolley Dod. The best of the September-flowering varieties, 
white foliage; blooms in August and September; 4 feet. with deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct. (See cut.) 
Price: Any of the above, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Set of one each 13 sorts for $1.50. 
HELENIUM (Sneeze-wort). HELIANTHEMUM™M (Rock, or Sun Rose), 
All of these are desirable border plants, with broad-spreading Exceedingly pretty, low-growing evergreen plants, forming 
heads of flowers, each species covering a long blooming season. broad clumps, and which, during their flowerminy season, are 
Autumnale Superbum. Grows from 5 to 6 feet high, with | quite hid by a mass of bloom; well adapted for the front of the 
broad heads of dee; golden-yellow flowers during the late | border, or forthe rockery. Choice varieties, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 
summer and fall months. per doz. 
Grandicephalum Striatum. Of strong, robust, erect habit, growing 3 feet high, 
with flowers about 14 inches in diameter, in large, branching heads, of a deep 
or inge color, irregularly striped and blotched with crimson; Juiy and August. 
Hoopesi. Pure orange-yellow flowers, 24 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 (for description see page 155). 50 cts. each. 
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Set of 5 
varieties, $1.00. 
HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower). 
Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower earlier in the sea- 
son; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 3 feet in height; very valuable for cutting. 
Multiflora Compacta. Grows 2 ft. high and produces masses of orange-yeliow 
flowers from July to September. 
Pitcheriana. A desirable variety, 3 feet high, and a perpetual bloomer, 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 fajor. A grand improvement upon Helvops?s scaber, with large, deep, 
oranye-yellow flowers, which are produced during the entire summer; 38 feet. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Set of 4 sorts, 50 cts. 
HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose), 
Most valuable hardy plants on account of yielding with utmost freedom in very 
early spring, a season when flowers are scarce, their beautiful, large—two or three 
inches across—blossoms. They succeed in any ordinary garden soil, but respond to 
any extra care which may be given them.. They prefer a sheltered, semi-shaded 
situation. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. Hecenrum Pumitum MAGnIFICcUM. 
When in doubt, leave it to us, or get one of the collections offered on page 151. 
