DBEEB'S MID-SUMMEB CATALO&UE. 



15 



Per pkt. 

 GYPSOPHILA, Paniculata (Baby's Breath). White flowers, fine for bouquets; one of the favorite 



hardy perennials; 2 feet. Per oz. 40 cts 5 



Acutfolia. A strong-growing, hardy perennial sort, 3to4feet high, with large panicles of small 



white flowers in July 5 



HELENIUM (Sneeze- Wort). Strong-growing, hardy perennials, succeeding in any kind of soil, 

 and useful in any hardy border, giving an enormous crop of flov;ers in the late summer 



Autumnale Superbum. Large heads of golden-yellow flower^.; 5 to 6 feet 10 



Grandicephalum Striatum. Individual flowers 1 54 inches across, borne in large heads; color 



deep orange, irregularly streaked with crimson ; 3 feet 10 



— Cupreum. A new copper-colored variety quite distinct 15 



HELIANTHUS, Perennial Sunflower. This is a mixture of the finest single-flowering hardy 

 perennial sorts, including such varieties as Ma.ximiliana, Miss Mellish, Orgyalis, Tomentosus, 



etc., etc., per J^joz., 50 cts 10 



HELIOPSIS, Pitcheriana (Oiati^^^e Suiif/ouier). A desirable hardy herbaceous plant, growing 

 from 3 to 4 feet high, beginning to flower early in the season, and continuing the entire 

 summer. The flowers are of a beautiful deep golden-yellow color about 2 inches in diameter, 



of very thicl-. texture, per oz., 40 cts 10 



Pitcheriana Semi^plena. A new semi-double flowering form, very choice 15 



Scaber Major. Very similar to /"iVf/i^j-iaHa but with much larger flowers. Per oz., 50 cts . . 10 



HEUCHERA, Sanguinea (^/^^ot /?oo/). One of the finest hardy perennials. The flowers are of 



a rich, bright crimson color; the leaves light green and slightly hairy 10 



HIBISCUS (Marshmallow). Showy ornamental perennial plants, for mixed beds or shrubbery 

 borders, flowers very large — 6 inches or more in diameter. 



JVloscheutos {Sivai/ip Rose Mallow). Light rosy-red, with dark center 5 



Crimson Eye. Pure white, with a large spot of velvety crimson in the center 10 



HOLLYHOCK. One of the most majestic of hardy plants, and a clump or line in any garden gives 

 an effect not attainable with any other plant. For planting among shrubbery or forming a back- 

 ground for other flowers is without equal. The seeds offered have been saved from the finest 



double flowers. 

 Double White, per yioz., 40 cts. 



Double Bright Red, per J{oz., 40 cts. 

 — Bright Pinl<, per^oz-, 40 cts. . . 



— Maroon, per Jfoz., 40 cts 



Per oz., $1.00 . 



-Yellow, per 5/0Z., o cts. 



— Salmon Rose, per ^.("oz., 40 cts . ... ic 



Extra Choice Double Mixed, per ^oz., 30 cts. 



"Allegheny." Mammoth flowers, formed of loosely arranged fringed petals, which look as if 

 made from the finest China silk. The colors vary from the palest shrimp pink to deep red. Per 

 Koz., 30 cts. Per oz., Ji.oo 



Imported Coilection of 12 colors . . . 75 I Collection of above 6 colors 



Single. Many prefer the single-flowering Hollyhocks. They are usually of freer growth than 

 the doubles, and present a very handsome appearance when covered with their artistic blossoms. 



Mixed colors. Per J^oz., 3octs. Per oz., $1.00 



IRIS, Ksempferi (Japanese I? is). This is one of the showiest of the "Flags," and now extensively 

 used in the hardy garden. The seeds we offer have been saved from our own unrivaled col- 

 lection, and should produce only varieties of the highest merit. Blooms the second year from 



seed 



L,A\ENDEfi. (Lavandula yei-a). Well-known, sweet-scented, hardy perennials, Per oz.,4ocls. 

 LATtiYUVS (Everlastinj^ oi- Hardy Smeet Pea). Showy, free-flowering hardy perennial climb- 

 ers for covering old stumps, fences, etc., continually in bloom; fine for cutting. 



Latifolius. Purplish red 



— Albus. Pure white, very desirable - . 



—Pink Beauty. Bright rosy pink .... 



— Mixed. All colors. Peroz.,40 cts 



LIATHIS (Blazinji^ Slar or Gay Feather). Most showy and attractive hardy perennial native 

 plants, with long spikes of purple and rosy-purple flowers from July to September; 3 to 4 feet. 

 Mixed varieties 



LINARIA. Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy, 

 or Mother of Thousands). Lavender 

 and purple. A charming, neat, hardy 

 perennial trailing plant, suitable for bas- 

 kets, vases, ijots and rock work .... 



LINUM. Flavum. A bright yellow, hardy 

 perennial \ariety. June to September; i 



foot 



Perenne. Another hardy variety, produc- 

 ing bright blue flowers the entire sum- 

 mer; 18 inches 



25 



15 



DOUBLE HOLLYHOCK 



Per pkt 

 LOBELIA. Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). A native variety, with spikes of 



brilliant scarlet flowers; fine border plant; 3 feet ic 



— Hybrids. Plowers resemble Cardinalis, but are of splendid shades of rose, red, 



lilac, purple, etc 



— Queen Victoria. A beautiful variety, with dark bronzy foliage and brilliant 



scarlet flowers 



Sy^W\\\\.\Q.Si (Great Lobelia). Of strong habit, color light blue 



LUPINUS (/,»/'!'n^), perennial Mixed. Hardy perennial varieties in blue and 



white mixed. Peroz. 30 cts 5 



LYCHNIS. Handsome hardy perennial plants of easy culture, growing in any 

 rich garden soil; for massing in beds and borders. 

 Q\\2i\ce&on\ca (Rose Campion., Jerusalem Cross). Fine scarlet flowers; 2 feet. 



Oz.,3ocls 5 



Haageana. Brilliant orange, scarlet, crimson, etc., in mixture; i foot .... 10 



LYTHRUM. Roseum Superbum (Rose Loose strife). A very pretty hardy per- 

 ennial; grows about 3 feet high and produces spikes of rosy flowers from 



July to September . . 10 



MIGNONETTE. Defiance. Spikes of remarkable size; from 12 to 15 inches 



long; deliciously fragrant. Peroz., 60 cts 10 



Golden Machet. Golden yellow 10 



Large Flowering Pyramidal. Flowers large, of a reddish tint. Peroz., 25 cts. 5 



Machet. Well adapted for pot culture; dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numer- 

 ous flower stalks; highly colored and very fragrant. Per oz., 60 cts. . . . 10 

 Goliath. Plants of compact habit, with rich green foliage, the giant trusses of 

 flowers being borne on erect, strong, stiff stalks and surpassing all others in 



brilliancy of color; especially suited for house culture is 



Salmon Queen. One of the brightest and sweetest, good spikes. Peroz. socts. 10 



Sweet-scented. (Reseda Odorata). The old variety with small spikes, but very 



sweetly scented. Peroz., 15 cts 5 



MONARDA Didyma rosea (Bee Balm). Free, strong growing, hardy plant, 



flowers bright rose 15 



Didyma Splendens. A fine, showy, bright crimson scarlet sort 15 



LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA 



