Seeds of Select Hardy Perennials. 



DICTAMNUS FRAXINELLA. 



(Gas Plant.) The bright red flower-spikes of this plant are often a foot long, and 

 are pleasantly fragrant. It grows well, and flowers profusely in any good soil, giv- 

 ing striking effects in mixed borders. lo cents per pkt. 



DIGITALIS. 



The Foxglove is a stately, handsome plant, growing from 3 to 4 feet high in 

 good soil. Its fine, waxen flowers droop gracefully from long spikes, upon which 

 they are set thickly. Planted among shrubbery, or as a background for lower plants, 

 it gives great satisfaction. Mixed seed, 5 cents per pkt. 



DODECATHEON CLEVELANDI. 



(Giant American Cowslip.) A California plant of great beauty, with flower-stems 

 a foot high, each bearing from 6 to 10 large, blossoms of Cyclamen shape ; in color 

 they are rich violet blue, with centers of yellow and black. One of our finest plants 

 for partially shaded situations. 10 cents per pkt. 



GEUM ATROSANGUINEUM. 



A fine plant for any purpose, but particularly well adapted for growing among 

 shrubbery, where its spikes of dazzling scarlet flowers are shown most effectively. 

 It is also useful as a cut-flower. 10 cents per pkt. 



GLADIOLUS GANDAVENSIS. 



Tine hardiest species of this valuable and elegant genus. If left in the ground 

 over winter the bulbs should be protected with a mulch of manure, leaves or straw. 

 Our seed is a splendid mixture of the best varieties. 25 cents per pkt. 



GYNERIUM ARGENTEUM. 



(Pampas Grass.) The silvery plumes of the Pampas Grass, though massive, are 

 very light and graceful in effect, and are much used for all sorts of indoor decoration. 

 For clumps upon lawns the plant is elegant and striking, and usually grows from 6 

 to 8 feet high. It thrives better if given some winter protection. 5 cents per pkt. 



GYPSOPHILA PAN ICU LATA. 



(Baby's Breath.) A dainty, mist-like plant, with sprays of small, white star-shape*i 

 flowers and delicate foliage. For bouquets and cutting it is exquisite, and for border 

 masses very profuse in bloom. It grows well, if given ordinarily good soil and care. 

 5 cents per pkt. 



HollybocK5- 



Chater's Superb Strain: Fine Colors in Separate Packets. 



TWis stately and handsome old-fashioned plant has become as popular as the 

 Dahlia for autumn decoration. Of late years it has been greatly improved, and its 

 tall spikes of double, silken flowers, are magnificent, when grown either in clumps or 

 lines. Chater's Hollyhocks have become famous everywhere as the finest strain 

 grown ; our seed is pure and true. 



Separate Colors. Pure White, Scarlet, Golden Yellow, Peach, Dark Crimson 



Pampas Grass. 



o cents per pkt.: the 5 

 LARKSPUR. . (See Delphi 



LAVANDULA VERA. 



(Lavender.) A favorite hardy perennial, grown for its fragrant leaves and flowers, 

 which retain their fragrance when cut and dried. With our grandmothers it was a favorite 

 for scenting linen chests and closets. 5 cents per pkt. 



LOBELIA CARDINALIS. 



(Cardinal Flower.) Long spikes of intense scarlet flowers; one of the most brilliant 

 plants in cultivation. Suitable foi* all situations. 10 cents per pkt. 



LYCHNIS. 



The flowers of the Lychnis are exceedingly bright and pretty, and, if the seed is started 

 early, the plants will bloom the first year. They usually grow about two feet in height. 

 Mixed seed of Scarlet, Orange, Rose and Crimson varieties, 5 cents per pkt. 



MYOSOTIS. 



(Forget-Me-Not.) The Forget-Me-Nots thrive best in moist, shaded places, 

 forming neat, compact little plants, bright \,'ith graceful sprays of starry blue 

 flowers, which form one of the chief attractions of the garden in early spring. 

 For pot-culture, too, they are very pretty, if given cool treatment, and frequently 

 bloom the first season. 



Myosotis palustris (The true Forget-Me-Not). Flowers bright blue, with a 



large, golden yellow eye. 10 cents per pkt. 

 M. Alpestris Victoria. A new dwarf variety, which forms shapely, rounded 

 plants, and is well adapted to pot-culture, although it loves the hardy garden 

 quite as well. Its sky-blue flowers are borne in thick clusters, the center 

 ones being double. 25 cents per pkt. 



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