CHOICEST HARDY PERENNIALS. 



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The New Hybrid Hibiscus. 



This splendid New Hardy Hybrid Hibiscus 

 was produced after long and careiul hyoridization 

 | of the Moschatus and Californicu^ types. The i 

 flowers are produced in great profus.on; they are !; 

 somewhat cup-shaped and of immense size, fre- % 

 quently measuring 6 to 8 inches in diameter ; the | 

 colors range from pure white througn all shades " 

 of blush and pink to bright rosy crimson. They 

 bloom during July and August and continue in 

 bloom a long time; the plants are perfectly hardy, 

 growing from the root every Spring and forming 

 large clumps 3 to 4 feet high, and nearly as wiae. 

 Price. — Strong Roots, 20 cts. each, ; j for jo 

 cts.; $2 per doz.; $r2 per hundred. 



NEW HYBRID HIBISCUS SEED. 



The New Hybrid Hibiscus described above can be 

 easily raised from seed ; most of the seedlings bloom the 

 first season and make fine, showy clumps the second 

 year. The Seed we offer was saved from our own plants 

 the past season, and includes all colors. Price, per p^t., 

 15 cts.; 2 pkts., 25 cts.; 5 pkts., 50 cts.; oz.,$i. 



THE NEW HYBRID HIBISCUS. 20 CTS. 



A SECTION OF A SINGLE PLANT OF ACHELIA ALBA IS SHOWN ABOVE. 



ACHELIA ALBA— Solid Masses of Pure White Flowers. 



Achelia Alba, Large Flowering 1 , is now one of the most popular hardy plants. As will be seen 

 by our illustration, the plants are of very compact habit, presenting a perfect mass of lovely white flowers. 

 The blooming quality of this splendid novelty is something remarkable, flowering in great profusion the 

 first Summer, while the second season it will bloom three to five times as much; is entirely hardy and will 

 last for years ; it is one of the most valuable snow-white flowers for cemetery planting" ; it will grow in 

 any situation or soil, and is very valuable for planting amongst shrubbery, along drives and out-of-the way 

 places where no other flowers will grow. Price, 20c. each; 2 for 35c; 4 for 60c; 9 for $1 ; $10 per 100 



GYPSY QUEEN— New Hardy Gaillardia. 



Gaillardia Aristata Grandiflora. — This brilliant hardy perennial was introduced two seasons ago, 

 and is quite popular. It is the most beautiful of all the Gaillardia family, and can be grown in any location 

 or soil ; it blooms profusely from June until snow falls, one of the strongest recommendations a hardy plant 

 can possess. The flowers are of elegant shape ; color, glowing red, tipped with bright orange ; pompon 

 centre of deep maroon. 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts.; 5 for 50 cts.; 12 for $1.20. 



PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORA. 



We highly recommend this splendid New 



Plant from Japan. We can now supply fine 



strong roots that will flower the present season. 



This superb new variety is perfectly hardy, increas- 

 ing in size and beauty of flowers from year to year. 



Plants grow about three feet high, and covered all 



Summer with beautiful star-shaped Gladiolus-like 



flowers. This new and charming flower will attract 



great attention ; should be in every collection. 



Platycodon Grandiflora Coerulea.— Beauti- 

 ful sky-blue flowers. Price, large Two-year 

 roots, 35 cts. each ; 3 for $1. 



Platycodon Grandiflora Alba.— Lovely pearl- 

 white flowers. Price, large Two-year roots, 

 35 cts. each; 3 for $1. 



The two Platycodon, white and blue, for 60 cts, 



NEW EULALIA GRACILLIMA UNIVITTATA. 



This grand new variety of Eulalia forms exceedingly handsome 

 clumps 4 to 5 feet high, which are hardv in all parts of the countrv. 

 This graceful reed-like foliage is beautiful shining green, with midrib 

 of silvery white. We strongly recommend this superb new ornamental 

 plant. Price, 30 cts. each ; 6 for $1.50 ; 12 for $3. 



PLATYCODON. 35 CTS. 



