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Rosmarinus (Rosemary) 



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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, j oz., 25 cts. . . . :$0 10 



Rudbeckia (Cone Flower) 



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

 giving a wealth of bloom, which are well suited for cutting. 



3904 Maxima. An attractive hardy variety, growing 5 feet high, with 

 large glaucous green leaves and bright yellow flowers 5 to 6 inches 

 across, with a cone 2 inches high; flowers continuously from June 



to September 10 



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

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

 cone 15 



3905 Nitida "Autumn Sun." A splendid single flowering hardy 

 variety, growing 5 to 6 feet liigh, with long, broad petals of bright 

 primrose-yellow; August to October . 10 



3903 Purpurea {Giant Purple Cone-Flower). A most interesting hardy 

 perennial, producing all summer large, showy reddish-purple flower's, 

 about 4 inches across 



Salvia (Hardy Blue Sage) 



3928 Azurea Grandiflora. A hardy perennial variety, producing dur- 

 ing August and September spikes of pretty sky blue flowers in great 

 profusion; 2 to 3 feet 



Saponaria (Bouncing Bet) 



3939 Caucasica florepleno (Double-flowering Bouncing Bet). A hardy 

 perennial sort with white tinted rose, double flowers, produced all 

 summer and fall; 15 inches ....'... 



3911 Ocymoides. Very showy hardy perennial rock plant, producing 

 during the summer months masses of small, bright rose flowers; 9 

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3941 Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). One of the 

 handsomest of hardy perennials, espe- 

 cially valuable for cutting, the blooms 

 lasting a long time in water; color soft 

 lavender-blue; 3 feet $0 25 



SCHIZANIHUS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 



3942 Japonica. A variety from Japan, forming bushy plants, 2^ feet in - 

 height, and bearing on long, wiry stems beautiful, artistic, lavender- 

 blue flowers; a fine cut flower. \ oz., 30 cts 10 



ScbizanthuS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 



This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable, especially adapted to 

 bordering beds of taller flowers and those of a heavier growth. The seeds germi- 

 nate quickly and come into bloom in a few weeks from sowing. The florescence is 

 such as to completely obscure the foliage, making the plant a veritable pyramid of 

 the most delicate and charming bloom. The Schizanthus make admirable pot 



plants for the house in late winter and early spring. For this purpose 



sow in the autumn. 



^ 3967 Dwarf Large-flowered. A new variety, forming com- 

 pact pyramidal plants a foot high literally covered with 

 large, beautiful, orchid-like flowers in a bewildering range 

 of color, i oz., 50 cts 15 



3968 Wisetonensis. A variety largely used as a pot plant for 

 the house or conservatory. It is remarkably free-flower- 

 ing, and presents a beautiful appearance with its myriads 

 of blooms, the ground color of which is white, dotted with 

 delicate rose 25 



3970 Mixed. A splendid mixture of the regular type, which 

 forms pretty plants 18 inches high with fine foliage and cov- 

 ered with bloom throughout the summer. } oz., 25 cts.. . . 5 



SmilaX (Myrslphyllum Asparagoides) . 



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

 most gracefij climbers which adorns the greenhouse or conservatory; 

 for bouquets and floral decorations it is indispensable, j oz., 25 cts. ... 10 



Statice (Sea Lavender) 

 Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or rockery, producing all summer 

 panicles of minute flowers, which can be dried and used for winter bouquets. 



3997 Latifolia. Purplish-blue flowers '. 10 



4000 Mixed. Containing many sorts 10 



