J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER. N. J. 



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ERYNGIUM AMETHYSTINUM. 



Sea Hollt. 



Unique and effective 

 plant, growing 3 to 5 

 feet high. The flower 

 heads, which appear in 

 summer and autumn, re- 

 semble thistles some- 

 what and are a peculiar 

 metallic blue. Faliage 

 much dissected and each 

 point is terminated with 

 a spine. It is in every 

 way attractive and in- 

 teresting. Excellent fur 

 cutting and the flowers 

 may be gathered and dried to form bouquets in winter. 

 It presents the most effective and beautiful sight when 

 grown in mass. It is exceedingly hardy and remains in 

 perfection a long time. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. 



EUPATORIUM. 



Thoughtwort. 



AGERATOIDES. (3 to 4 feet.)— A strong growing 

 plant, useful for the back of borders. In August and 

 September it produces a profusion of small, white, fuzzy 

 flowers in dense heads. Useful for cutting. (See cut.) 



COELESTINUM. Hakdy Ageratum OR Mist 

 Flower — Known also as Conoclinum coelstinum. An 

 invaluable species, growing 2 feet high and covered with 

 a mantle of rich blue flowers, from early in August until 

 late October. The flowers closely resemble a deep col- 

 ored Ageratum and are borne in equally lavish profusion. 

 Very effective, there being very few hardy perennials ir> 

 deed that approach it in beauty during its season of 

 bloom. Valuable for cutting, and very lasting. (See 

 cut.) 



PURPUREUM. Joe-Pye-Weed— A tall growing na- 

 tive species which produces freely, deep purple flowers 

 in August and September. Especially useful for mass- 

 ing at back of border. Prefers a moist situation. 

 Each, 12c; doz., ^;1.25; 100, $8.00. 



FUNKIA. 



Plajntaix Lelt. Day Lily. 

 Ornamental and beautiful both in foliage and flower, 

 and succeeds everywhere, even upon land that is quite 

 low and wet. 



Fitiikia iictcordcia grand ijiora . 



COERULEA (Lanceolata). Blue Day LrLY — Hand- 

 some, dark green, glossy foliage and numerous tall stems, 

 clothed with blue lily-Hke flowers during July and Au- 

 gust. Attractive and decorative at all times. Each, 15c; 

 doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 



LANCIFOLIA UNDULATA VARIEGATA. Varie- 

 gated Day Lily — Broad, wavy foliage, conspicuously 

 and beautifully variegated with pure white; useful for 

 foliage effects and for edging. (See cut.) Each, 10c; 

 doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00. 



SIEBOLDIANA — Tall growing, with large leaves: 

 flowers, white, with a pale lilac tinge. Very ornamental 

 in foliage. Each, 12c; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00, 



SUBCORDATA GRANDIFLORA. White Day 

 Lilt — Exquisite flowers, large, long and trumpet-shaped, 

 pure white, with delicious fragrance, produced abund- 

 antly on long stems throughout the summer. Glossy 

 foliage of bright light green. Especially effective and 

 charming when grouped in masses of a dozen or more 

 plan:?. <5ee cut.) Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 



GENTIANA. 



Gextiax. 



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ANDREWSII. Closed Gextiax— A most interest- 

 ing hardy perennial, growing about IS inches high and 

 producing in late autumn clusters of deep-blue oddly 

 shaped flowers an inch or more in length. It is a 

 showy and beautiful flower. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, 

 $10.00. 



