PERENNIAL PHLOX, IRIS KEMPEFERH. 



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f^ardy ^uer-bloomipij perer^pial pi^lox. 



Our large collection of Hardy Ever-blooming Peren?iial 

 be seen by our illustration, the habit of plants is dwarf, bushy, 

 are borne in immense heads or panicles, 8 to lo inches long, 



Phlox has attracted great attention. As will 

 , and unusually attractive ; the beautiful flowers 

 6 to 8 inches in diameter, and are of the most 

 brilliantand striking colors, blooming in perfect 

 masses all through the Summer and until late 

 Fall. For planting singly or in clumps on the 

 lawn. Hardy Phlox cannot be surpassed. All 

 the varieties we offer are entirely hardy. 

 Rosy Gem. — One of the most beautiful varie- 

 ties; immense heads of flowers; color, 



violet rose, passing to clear pink. 

 Star of Lyon (see cut). — Pure white; well- 



dtfined eye of lilac rose. 

 Le Compte. — Lovely lilac, clear white eve. 

 La Croix. — A strong grower ; lilac, shaded 



clear red. 

 Sno-W Queen. — One of the most beautiful 



pure white varieties; an early bloomer; 



quite dwarf. 

 Mons. Crozey. — Large flowers ; color, rich 



dark purple violet. 

 Peachblossom. — Beautifully shaded and 



blended peach color with white eye. 

 La Brazer. — Clear, dark pink, passing to 



bright purple ; white eye. 

 Semiramis. — Lovely pale pink color, with 



deep red eye. 

 Gloria Massieffs. — A good late bloomer ; 



color, clear pink ; one of the finest. 

 Independence. — An unusually fine pure 



white variety ; handsomely shaped heads 



offlowers. 

 Robin Hood. — Beautifully clouded red, with 



deep red centre. 

 Amabilis. — Pure silvery white; finely pen- 

 ciled with blush and pink. 

 Eliza Borzner. — Bright peach color, with 



large crimson eye. 

 Vierge Marie. — Chaste pure white, beautiful. 



Price, 20 cts. eacli ; 3 for 50 cts.; 

 6 for $1; $2 per doz. Set of 15 

 Varieties for $2.25. 



PHLOX, STAR OF LYON. 20 CTS. 



IRIS KEMPEFERII. 



This Grand Iris is perhaps the most 

 beautiful of the whole family. It is a fine 

 hardy border plant, bearing in June and July 

 very large showy flowers on stems three feet 

 high. Flowers are from four to six inches in 

 diameter, very striking and handsome. The 

 colors are brilliant shades of azure blue, 

 royal purple and violet, with, occasional 

 markings of yellow and white. The plants 

 are entirely hardy, need no covering in 

 Winter, and are always sure to bloom. Taken 

 altogether, it is one of the most beautiful 

 and valuable of border plants, and particu- 

 larly useful for edg-ing-s and borders 

 of beds, walks, shrubbery, foun- 

 tains, etc., etc. Price, 20 cts.; 3 for 

 50 cts.; 7 for $1; doz. $1.50. 



A8TILBE (SPIREA) JAPONICA. 



A fine, hardy, herbaceous plant, suitable ,//''j^/j 

 for border ; blooms in early Spring ; feathery 

 spikes of sweet white flowers, much admired 

 and largely used by florists for bouquets ; is 

 entirely hardy ; needs no protection in Win- ' 

 ter. 20 cts. each; 6 for $i ; 12 for $2. ' 



CRAPE MYRTLE. iris kempeferh. 20 cts. 



A very beautiful flowering shrub; native in the Southern States. We offer two kinds, pink and 

 crimson; the flowers are light and feathery, remarkably pretty and graceful, and borne in great profusion. 

 It is altogether a charming plant. In the North it can be grown in a tub or box, or planted in open 

 ground in Summer and kept in the cellar over Winter. Price, 20 cts. ; 6 for ^i ; ^2 per doz. 



