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Pueraria (Japanese Kudzu Vine) per. pkt. 

 3835 Thunbergiana. To this must be awarded first place as the 

 fastest growing hardy climbing plant. It will grow 8 to 10 feet 

 the first year from seed, and after it has become established there 

 seems to be no limit to its growth, 50 feet in a single season being 

 not unusual. Its foliage is large, and covers well; it bears small 

 racemes of rosy-purple, pea-shaped blossoms towards the close of 

 August. A splendid subject for covering permanently verandas, 

 dead trees, etc. J oz., 20 cts $0 10 



Pyrethrum 



Too much cannot be said in favor of this grand hardy perennial, which 

 will thrive in any good garden soil where there is good drainage and full 

 exposure to the sun. per pkt. 



3846 Hybridum, Single Mixed. Hardy perennial, bearing large 

 Daisy-like flowers, ranging in color from white to deep red, with 

 bright yellow centers; blooms in May and June, and again in the 

 fall; and is one of the most graceful and long-lasting cut flowers. 



Per i oz., 75 cts 10 



3847 Hybridum Grandiflorum. A large flowering form of the 

 above; mixed colors. | oz., 75 cts 15 



3845 Hybridum Fl. PI. Seed saved from the finest double flowers; 

 only a small percentage can be expected to come double the first 

 year; mixed colors; 1 J feet 25 



Rosmarinus (Rosemary) 



3895 Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb, delightfully fragrant, 

 flowers light blue, grows about 2 feet high, should be planted in 

 a warm dry situation, and given a little protection 10 



The Book of Perennials (Hottes) Devoted to the general principles 

 of growing, using and propagating perennials. Over 125 separate species 

 are discussed individually. A tabular cultural index, liberal use of 

 illustrations and simple, practical language makes it both interesting 

 and instructive. $1.50 per copy, postpaid. 



RuDBECKiA Purpurea 



Rudbeckia (Cone-Aower) 



Indispensable plants for the hardy border; grow and thrive anywhere, giving a 

 wealth of bloom which are well suited for cutting. per pkt. 



3902 Newmani. One of the finest of autumn-flowering perennials, bearing 

 large flowers. Bright orange-yellow petals surrounding a large black 



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3903 Purpurea {Giant Purple Cone-flower). A most interest- 

 in? hardy perennial, producing all summer large, showy 

 reddish-purple flowers, about 4 inches across, i oz., 50 cts. 



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Hardy Salvias 



3928 Azurea GrandiSora. A hardy perennial variety, pro- 

 ducing during August and September spikes of pretty sky 

 blue flowers in great profusion. 2 to 3 feet, i oz., SO cts. . . . 15 



3929 Farinacea. A perennial variety, but best grown as an 

 annual. Seed sown in the open ground in May, blooming 

 from July to frost. The fine light blue flowers are borne on 

 long spikes held above the foliage; makes a good blue line; 

 2 to 3 feet, i oz., 50 cts 15 



3930 Sclarea. A beautiful and effective hardy biennial variety, 

 growing 3 to 4 feet high with immense loosely arranged 

 spikes of attractive old rose shading to white floral leaves, 

 produced through July and August. 2 pkts., 25 cts 15 



SapOnaria (Bouncing Bet) 



*^'»3939 Ocymoides. Very showy hardy perennial, very eiiective in the rock 

 garden, producing during the summer months masses of small, bright 

 rose flowers; 9 inches, j oz., 40 cts 10 



SmilaX (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides) 



3981 In many respects Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly, one of 

 the most graceful chmbers which adorns the greenhouse or conserva- 

 tory; for bouquets and floral decorations it is indispensable. J oz., 

 25 cts 10 



Lawns (Rockwell), A real help to the making and care of the lawn, $1.00 per copy, postpaid 



