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JAPANESE TREE PAZONIES. 
The Tree Peonies (P. Moutan) differ from the herbaceous varieties in their growth, which 
is in the form of a dwarf shrub; they are equally free-flowering, and commence bloomius about 
three weeks earlier than the double herbaceous sorts, and while also perfectly hardy they are 
benefited by slight protection through the winter. The varieties enumerated 
below have been selected from a large collection, and will ve found very inter- 
esting. 
Order etther by name or number. 
1 Abokin. Bright scarlet. 8. Nishikishima, Bright, soft pink, 
2. Akashi = jishi. Blush - white, blush margin. 
shading deeper centre, 9. Ruriban. Dark purple. 
8. Daikagura, Carmine, shading | 10. Shokikagura. Satiny - rose, 
to rose at edges. © shading to white on edges. 
4. Fujizno-mone, Pure white. 11. Shiro-kagura. White,  suf- 
5. Kakubanryn. Creamy white. fused with pink. 
6. lwato-kagami. Fine, pink. 12. Yoyo-no-nomare. Soft rose, 
7. Kamadafuji, Soft pink. the base of petals mottled. 
$1.00 each. Set of 12 varieties, $10.00. 
PACHYSANDRA. 
Terminalis. A trailing plant, 6 to 8 inches high, forming broad mats of 
bright, glossy green foliage and small spikes of flowers during May and June; 
mainly valuable on account of its foliage. 
— Variegata. A variegated-leaved form of the above. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
PARDANTHUS (Blackberry Lily). 
Lily-like flowers of bright orange during July and August, on 23 feet high stems, followed in September with seeds 
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
PENTSTEMON @Geard Tongue). 
Most useful perennials, either for the border or rockery. | With the exception of Sensation they are perfectly hardy. 
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PENTSTEMON SENSATION. 
Sinensis. 
which resemble blackberries. 
Sensation. A beautiful strain of Gentianoides grandiflorus, 
bearing spikes of large Gloxinia-like flowers in a great variety 
of bright colors, including rose, cherry, crimson, purple, lilac, 
etc. The plants grow 24 feet high, and bloom from early 
summer till frost. For bedding they rival Phloxes, Petunias, 
etc. Should be given some protection in winter, 
Acuminatus. Forms a dense plant a foot high, flowers lilac 
changing to violet; June and July. 
Barbatus Torreyii. Spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers; 
height, 3 to 4 feet; June to August. 
Digitalis. Large spikes of long, purple-white flowers, with 
purple throats, during June and July; 2 to 3 feet. 
Glaber. A trailing species, about a foot high, bearing in 
early summer showy flowers, varying from light to dark blue. 
Grandiflorum. Large, bright purplish-blue flowers produced 
very freely during the spring months; 2 to 23 feet hich. 
Heterophyllus, Lovely azure-blue flowers in summer; 2 ft. 
Ovatus. Bright blue shaded bronzy-purple flowers; July to 
September ; 2 feet. 
Pubescens. Bright rosy-puiple; July and August; 14 feet. 
Smalli, Rosy-carmine flowers in early summer; 1 foot 
Spectabilis. Of a pretty and pleasing rosy-purple; very at- 
tractive; June and July; 2 to 3 feet. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Set of 18 sorts for $1.65. 
PETASITES. 
Japonica giganteus ( /apanese Coltsfoot). An interesting plant, which in 
Japan attains a height of 4to 5 feet, with gigantic leaves, which are cut and 
used by the natives as temporary umbrellas; should be planted in low, moist 
ground, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Fragrans (Winter Heliotrope). Grows about 1 foot high, and produces, fre- 
quently as early as the middle of March, numerous spikes of strongly helio- 
trope-scented flowers. An excellent plant for low, moist ground. 16 cts. 
each ; $1.50 per doz. 
VARIOUS PHLOXES. 
Ameena. This is one ofthe best varieties for carpeting the ground, the rock- 
ery or the border; it grows but 4 inches high, and in spring is a sheet of 
rich, bright pink flowers. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Carolina. A dwarf-growing species, rarely exceeding 12 inches in height, 
and producing during May and June masses of bright rosy-red flowers, 15 
cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 
Divaricata Canadensis. One of our native species, which is worthy of ex- 
tensive planting, commencing to bloom early in April, and continuing through 
May, with large, fragrant lavender flowers on stems 10 inchs high. 16 cts, 
each ; $1.50 per doz; $10.00 per 100. 
Paniculata. This is the parent of all the showy varieties now in cultivation, 
It grows about 3 feet high, blooming in July and August, with brilliant rosy- 
purp!e flowers in good-sized trusses 15 cts, each; $1.50 per doz. 
PHLOX SUBULATA (Moss, or Mountain Pink). 
An early spring-flowering type, with pretty moss-like evergreen foliage, 
which, during the flowering season, is hidden under the masses of bloom. An 
excellent plant for the rockery, the border, and invaluable for carpeting the 
ground or covering graves. We offer six varieties. 
Cobza. Large white and purple flowers all summer ; 18 in. 
Violet-blue flowers; June and July ; 2 feet. 
Price: 
Diffusus. 
Alba, Pure white. Lilasina, Light lilac. 
Atropurpurea. Purplish-rose, Nelsoni, Pure white. 
: Bridesmaid. Purplish-tinted white. | Rosea. Bright rose. 
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ene ere 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Set of 6 for 50 ets. 
ICELAND and ORIENTAL POPPIES are offered on page 154. 
