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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 11 



SELECT NEW PHLOXES. 



Of the large number of varieties annually introduced, we have selected the following, which are the most distinct and 

 which we regard as acquisitions. Price, small plants, 50c "each. The set of 18 for $7.50. 

 Adonis — China rose, center large, carmine surrounded with tender rose — extra tine. 

 Beatrice— Dwarf. Flower large, rose ; center purple and white. 

 Crampel— Flower medium size, violet striped with blue ; bluish center 

 Eclatant— Beautiful panicle, tlowers round, perfect ; brownish red, with purple center. 

 Episode— Dwarf. Rose, carmine eye. 



Felibre— Dwarf. Flowers large, round ; clear currant red ; fiery red center. 



Le Siecle— Dwarf Compact panicle ; flowers very large, salmon rose ; large star shaped center of white and lilac. 

 Le Vengeur— Flowers a light shade of carmine. 

 Matador — Cinnamon orange; cerise eye— a fine variety. 



Madame Antoine Denis — Flowers very large, rosy white ; center large, maroon. 

 Pacha— Very large, salmon rose, Ulac center. 

 Parachute— Velvety fuschia red. 



Pont Biquet— Flowers very large, Uvely red, fiery center. 

 Roxelane— A light shade of carmine, with darker eye, 

 Sesostris — A lively carmine amaranth. 

 Sylphide— Flowers large, pure white. 

 Terre Neuve— Dwarf. Lilac rose, center light purplish violet. 



SUPERB NEW PHLOX— " Pantheon." 



One of the best and most distinct of the many fine varieties raised by Lemoine. Flowers large, beautiful; pink or salmon 

 rose. Tall growing variety. Small plants. 50c. each. 



NEW HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 



The additions of merit which we make are not many. We have a large number of new species and varieties on trial, 

 -some of which we hope will prove valuable. 



ACHILLEA— "The Pearl." 



{Varro7u.) 

 Small double, white flowers, covering the plant in July. Fine for borders. 25c. 



ALYSSUM— Saxatile compactum. 



mad-lVort.) 

 A pretty plant of compact growth, with small yellow flowers in April. 25c. 



BELLIS— " Snowcrest." 



A beautiful, new, double, white Daisy, Flowers very large, on long white stems. 25c. 



DIANTHUS— (Hardy Pinks) 



These are beautiful in September. We have a large collection of distinct colors. 25c. 



HIBISCUS— Incanus. 



{Rose Mallow.) 

 A valuable plant with large pale yellow flowers, will? crimson center. Sept. 50c. 



IRIS— K^MPFERI. 



{Japan Iris ) 

 Among Hardy Perennials none are more beautiful than the different varieties of Japan Iris. They embrace a wonderful 

 variety of color, and the flowers are produced in great profusion. We have a superb collection of double and single varie- 

 ties 50c. each. 



LYCHNIS— Chalcedonica alba. 



{Lamp flojver.) 

 A variety of the common Scarlet Lychnis with white flowers in July. An acquisition. 50c. 



MONARDA— Didyma alba. 



{Osweeo Tea.) 

 A charming variety of the common Monarda, with large, showy white flowers in July. 50c. 



RANUNCULUS— Speciosus, fl. pi. 



{Bachelor's Button.) 

 Flowers very large, double golden yellow ; in bloom all summer. 25c. 



SHORTIA— Galacifolia. 



A native of the mountains of N. C. Flowers white, half an inch across, in spikes. Large foliage tinged with brilliant 

 scarlet in autumn. August. Rare and beautiful. 50c. 



SPI R AE A— Astilboides . 



A new species from Japan. A very dwarf grower, with large plumes of pure white flowers, late in spring. A charming 

 novelty. 50c, 



SPIRAEA— Astilboides floribunda. 



_Similar.to.thfi above, but the panicles are much larger. 50c. 



