HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 



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BABY'S BREATH. 

 Gypsophylla paniculata. 



Very delicate and 

 graceful, forming a 

 broad mass of thread- 

 like stems about a 

 foot high and covered 

 with thousands of 

 ; small white flowers 

 'dm ing summer and 

 autumn. Makes an 

 admirable contrast 

 with other plants in 

 the border and is also 

 useful for cutting 

 and dried bouquets, 

 retaining their color 

 perfectly during 

 winter. Ea., 15c; 4 

 for 50c; oz., $1.25. 



BELL FLOWER. 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 color. Blooming throughout the whole summer. 

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



I^ariesei. A gi-and, new dwarf species only six to 



BOLTONIA LATISQUAMAEA 



twelve inches high; very distinct and handsome for 

 border planting. Flowers, beautiful, dark blue, two 

 inches in diameter. Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.50. 



CANDYTUFT. Iberis. 



Evergreen Candytuft. (/. 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 30c; doz. ; $1.75. 



One of each variety for 20c. 



A little known, but exceedingly valuable plant, with 

 delicate foliage and Aster-hke flowers. The blossoms 

 are lavender petals and golden yellow centers, and pro- 

 duced in bewildering profusion during August and 

 September. Excellent for cutting and for the border. 

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

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



DAY LILY. Funkia. 



Blue {F. ovata). Ex- 

 ceedingly desirable 

 plant of the neatest 

 and most symmetrical 

 habit and easiest cul- 

 ture. Adapted to the 

 border, the lawn and 

 rockery. Succeeds 

 either in sunshine or 

 shade. The fohage is 

 very ornamental and 

 the large flowers are. 

 richlyfragrant. Should' 

 be planted in groups to 

 obtain the best eff'ect. 

 Grows about eighteen 

 inches high, has dark 

 green, glossy foliage and large blue, lily-like flowers in 

 June and July. The broad and handsome f oUage is at- 

 tractive at all times. Ea., 1.5c; 3 for 3.5c; doz., $1.25. 



Varieffated-Ieaved (F. lancifolia undulata variegata). 

 Beautiful wavy fohage, conspicuously and handsomely 

 variegated and margined with pure white. A splendid 

 foliage plant and greatly admired by all who see it. 

 Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c. 



