HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS. 



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Epimediuill Macrailtlium. A neat dwarf-grow- 

 ing plant, producing graceful panicles of pure white 

 flowers in spring. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Feverfew {Little Gem). The flowers are large, of per- 

 fect form and of the purest white. Plants 12 inches 

 high. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Fllllkia Alba {Day Lily). Pure white, lily-shaped, 

 fragrant flowers; borne in large clusters. 25 cts. each. 



Fllllkia Coerulea. Blue, broad green leaves. 15 cts. 



Fllllkia Varieg'ata. Green and white foliage with 

 purple flowers. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Gentiana Auclrevvsii {Blue Gentian). A pretty 

 native species of the Gentian, flowers of a fine blue, ap- 

 pearing late in the autumn. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 



Gypsopllila Pailicillata. A beautiful old-fashioned 

 perennial, possessing a grace not found in any other 

 perennial, and attracting the eye of everyone. When in 

 bloom it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, 

 and as much through, of minute pure white flowers, 

 forming a beautiful gauze-like appearance. For cutting 

 purposes it is exquisite, especially in combination with high- 

 colored flowers, and some most lovely effects can be produced 

 with it. 25 cts. each, $2 50 per doz. 



Geum Coccineum Plenum. A pretty old-fashioned plant with double 

 bright scarlet flowers. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



HIBISCUS, "Crimson Eye." 



This elegant Hibiscus, after many years of careful selection, has become entirely 

 distinct. It is a robust grower, with dark red stems and foliage. The flowers are 

 immense in size, often measuring tiventy inches in circumference. The color is of 

 the purest white, with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in the centre of each 

 flower. It will succeed anywhere and is perfectly hardy, blooming the first year in the open ground. 

 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA. 



Gaillakdia 



Grandifloea. 



Gaillardias are 

 among the showiest 

 and most effective of 

 hardy perennial plants; begin- 

 ning to flower in June, they con- 

 tinue one mass of bloom the 

 entire season; they will thrive 

 in almost any position or in 

 any soil, but respond freely to 

 liberal feeding; being perfectly hardy they require 

 absolutely no protection, taking care of themselves. 

 The flowers are large, from 2\ to 3£ inches in diam- 

 eter; they are produced on long stems and are ex- 

 cellent for cutting, and of the most 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 combi- 

 nation of all these colors in one flower. 



One of the most attractive features in our Herba- 

 ceous grounds during the past two summers was a 

 bed of some 2000 square feet of these gorgeous 

 Gaillardias, which even during the past dry summer 

 were a mass of bloom continually. 



Strong clumps for immediate effect, 15 cts. each, 

 $1.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. Strong young 

 plants, which will flower freely this summer, 10 cts. 

 each, $1.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 



Hibiscus, "Crimson Eye.'* 



ASTER GRANDIFLORUS. 



This is practically an unknown plant, and has not been in cultiva- 

 tion for many years. It is undoubtedly the finest of the genus, and 

 one of the best fall flowering perennials in cultivation. It is distinct 

 from every other known species, both in habit, color, size of flower 

 and the marvellous way in which it flowers. The color is a rich 

 violet blue, with flowers 2 inches across. 50 cts. each, $5.00 per 

 doz. 



BOCCONIA CORDATA. 



A noble hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower, and 

 admirably adapted for planting in the shrubbery borders, centre of 

 beds, and in bold groups in almost any position. It is a much neg- 

 lected plant, and when better known will become a favorite ; it will 

 grow in any soil or situation, attaining from 6 to 8 feet in height, 

 flowers in terminal panicles of a creamy white color. 20 cts. 

 each, $2.00 per doz. 



Funkia Alba. 



