HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 



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MOSS PINK 



(Phlox subulata.) 



A well-known creeping or prostrate plant, forming a 

 perfect carpet of brilliant rosy-pink flowers in early 

 spring. It is a beautiful variety of the dwarf Phlox 

 and a most charming plant, producing a delightful 

 effect when spread out in dense mats of beautiful bloom 

 over the ground. Fine for bedding or cemetery plant- 

 ing, or for trailing over rock work. It spreads very 

 rapidly and requires no special soil for its successful 

 growth but will speedily take possession and tkvive 

 anywhere. We have also a white variety, being white 

 with a pink eye. Either, ea., 15c; 3 for 30c; doz., $1.00. 

 One of each for 25c. 



SEASIDE OAT. 



lUniola latifolia ) 

 A beautiful ornamental grass, attaining a height of 

 two to three feet, pro- 

 ducing in summer an 

 abundance of graceful, 

 drooping panicles of large 

 flat seed pods, which re- 

 main until winter and 

 which produce a most 

 delightful effect as they 

 sway to and fro with the 

 breezes. The grace and beauty of this plant baffles 

 description ; it must be seen to be appreciated. Also 

 valuable for cutting and drying for winter bouquets, 

 etc., in which state they are very handsome. Perfectly 

 hardy, remaining in perfection indefinitely. Ea., 15c; 

 4 for 50c; doz., |1.25. 



SWEET WILLIAM. 



(Dianthus barbatus). 



This delightful old favor- 

 ite of the garden has been 

 so greatly improved within 

 the last few years as to be 

 scarcely recognizable now. 

 It has always been a popular 

 free-flowering plant of easy 

 culture, but in its improved 

 form it is really more flor- 

 iferous whilst the flowers 

 are larger, more brilliant, 

 and in finer clusters than 

 ever before. They are soft, 

 rich and velvety, varying 

 in color through all imagin- 

 able shades from pale carnation-pink to the deepest 

 crimson. They also possess a sweet and delicate frag- 

 rance and are excellent for cutting. Ea., 15c; 4 for 

 50c; doz., $1.25. 



PENSTEMON BARBATUM 

 TORREYI. 



Of the great list of Hardy 

 Perennials there are few, if 

 any, more graceful, attrac- 

 tive or valuable than this. 

 It has long panicles of loose, 

 brilliant scarlet flowers all 

 summer, producing an ex- 

 ceedingly glowing effect. 

 Especially valuable for 

 planting among shrubbery, 

 and is excellent also for cut- 

 ting. Ea., 15c; 4 for 50c; 

 doz., $1.25. 



MOUNTAIN FLEECE. 



(Polygonum amplexicaule oxyphillum). 



One of the most imique hardy herbaceous plants that 

 has been introduced in a long time. The root throws 

 up a compact mass of stalks from two to three feet 

 high, well furnished with foliage to the ground. The 

 flowers, which are borne in large panicles, are white 

 and small, and so very numerous that they completely 

 envelope the plant, presenting an effect that suggests 

 soft, fleecy clouds. Blooms from early September to 

 frost, and prefers % moist situation. Ea., 15c; 4 for 

 50c; doz., $1.25. 



WIDOW'S TEARS. 



(Tradescantia Virginica). 



Unsurpassed for 

 the lovely deep vio- 

 let-blue color of its 

 soft velvety flowers 

 which are produced 

 in clusters of from 

 three to five, in 

 great profusion, 

 from early summer 

 until frost. The 

 foliage is handsome, 

 resembling a strong 



growing grass, 



and 



the whole effect is odd, interesting and beautiful. Ea., 

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



Crimson Spiderwort (T. Virginica coccinea). Similar 

 to the preceding in everyway except color of flowers, 

 which are dark crimson or soft, bright .purple. Ea., 

 15c; 4 for 50c; doz., $1.25. One of each 25c. 



