HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 



BELL FLOWER. 



(Platycodon). 



Platycodon grandiflora. A 



magnificent border plant 

 growing two to three feet 

 high, profusely covered with 

 large, star-shaped flowers, 

 two and a half to three 

 inches in diameter, varying 

 in color from clear deep 

 blue to pure white, and 

 blooming throughout the 

 whole summer. Very use- 

 ful for cutting. Ea., 15c; 

 4 for 50c; doz., #1.25. 



BURNING STAR. 



(Lychnis fu!gens aageana). 



Remarkable for the 

 great profusion of its 

 large and bright star- 

 shaped flowers which 

 are of almost every 

 shade of color from 

 white to intense scar- 

 let. It is a charming 

 little plant of the easi- 

 est culture, succeeding 

 everywhere, and well 

 adapted for planting 

 in borders, rockeries, 

 etc. It continues in 

 flower the whole sum- 

 mer long. Ea., 15c ; 

 4 for 50c; doz., $1.25. 



BLUETS OR QUAKER LADY. 



BOLTONIA LAT1SQUAMAEA. 



Houstonia cerulea. This is one of the most charming 

 little hardy plants yet found. For neatness, compactness 

 of growth, prof useness of bloom and dwarf habit com- 

 bined, it is not excelled by any other plant we know. 

 It seldom exceeds five inches in height and fairly cov- 

 ers the ground with a mat of bloom from early spring 

 until June. The flowers are small, bell-shaped, pale 

 blue or sometimes nearly white, with a yellow eye in 

 centre. It is especially suitable for rockwork or half- 

 shady situations and succeeds on all soils. Its common 

 name is well given to it in view of its modest, quiet 

 beauty and unobtrusive, genuine worth. Ea., 10c; 3 for 

 25c; doz., 75c. 



A little known, but exceedingly valuable plant, with 

 delicate foliage and Aster-like flowers. The blossoms 

 have lavender petals and go 1 den-yellow centers, and 

 are produced in bewildering profusion during August 

 and September. Excellent for cutting and for the bor- 

 der. Thrives in any soil and grows four to five feet 

 high. Ea., 15c; 4 for 50c; doz., $1.25. 



BOCCONIA. 



Cor data. Among ornamental border plants this is 

 prominent by reason of its stately habit and large, 

 handsome foliage of sub-tropical appearance. It reach- 

 es six to eight feet high and bears large plumes of 

 white flowers in July and August in great abundance. 

 This also is admirable for background planting in the 

 border and is at all times intensely ornamental and 

 striking. Ea., 20c; 3 for 50; doz., $1.50. 



CANDYTUFT (Sberis). 



EVERGREEN CANDYTUFT. 



Evergreen Candytuft. (I. sempervirens). Beautiful 

 low-growing plant of a shrubby character and ever- 

 green foliage. Pure white blooms in close heads com- 

 pletely covering the plant in spring. Especially well 

 suited to foregrounds, rockwork, etc. Very profuse 

 bloomers and their handsome flowers are showy and 

 useful for cutting. Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75. 



Tenoreana. Very distinct ; dwarf, close habit and 

 abundant white flowers changing to purple. Blooms 

 very early. Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75. 



Gibraltar ica. A most interesting species, producing 

 a sheet of pure white flowers in early spring that turn 

 to a clear, pure lilac. Forces easily and beautifully. 

 Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75. 



One each of the three varieties for 50c* 



