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GypSOphila (Babys Breath) 



The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny position, and on account 

 of their gracefully arranged large panicles of minute flowers should be in every 

 garden. 



Cerastioides. A fine variety for the rockery, growing but 3 inches high, 

 and producing from June to August small white flowers marked with pink. 



Pailiculata. A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a grace not found 

 in any other perennial. When in bloom during July and August it forms a 

 symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, of minute pure 

 white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like appearance. When cut it is 

 exquisite in combination with other flowers. 



Paniculata Fl. PI. This is the comparatively new double-flowering form 

 of Baby's Breath. SO cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small 

 white flowers in July and August. 



Repens Rosea. A delicate rose-tinted form of the above. 



Price. Except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Gypsophil.a Panicui.at.\ 



Helenium (Sneeze Wort) 



All of these are desirable border plants, succeeding in any soil 

 in a sunny location, with broad-spreading heads of flowers, useful 

 for cutting, each species covering a long-blooming season. 

 Autumnale Rubrum. Robust growing; 3 to 4 feet high, with 



bright terra-cotta red flowers in August and September. 

 Autumnale Superbum. Golden-yellow flowers during the 



late summer and fall months; 5 to 6 feet. 

 Hoopesi. Pure orange-yellow flowers, 2| inches across, and 



the earliest to flower, coming in early in June and continuing 



throughout the summer; 2 feet. 

 Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, with large purplish 



black cone; August and September; 4 feet. 

 Riverton Gem. Old gold, changing to wall-flower red; August 



and September; 3J feet. 

 Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. One each 



of the 5 varieties, $1.00. 



HelianthuS CHa»-dy sunflower) 



The perennial sunflowers are among the most effective hardy 

 plants for large borders for planting among shrubbery, or as 

 clumps on the lawn. They are remarkably free-flowering, will 

 succeed in any soil, and are invaluable for decorative purposes, 

 or as cut flowers during the summer and autumn. 



Giganteus. A native variety, with medium-sized bright canary- 

 yellow flowers in September and October; 6 feet. 



Maximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine golden- 

 yellow flowers in long, graceful sprays during October, when 

 all others have finished flowering; invaluable for cutting; 5 

 to 7 feet. 



Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers with downy white 

 foliage; blooms in August and September; 4 feet. 



Orgyalis. A tall variety, 6 feet high, with medium-sized single 

 golden-yeflow flowers during September. 



Rigidus Japonicus. One of the most desirable varieties, beginning 

 to bloom early in July and continuing until fall; flowers golden- 

 yellow, with dark centre; 5 feet. 



Wolley Dod. The best of the September flowering varieties, with 

 deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 6 feet. 



Price. 



100. 



Any of the above, 25 cts. each; 

 One each of the 6 sorts for $1.25. 



;.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 



Helianthemum (Rock, or Sun Rose) 



Helenium 



Exceedingly pretty low-growing evergreen plants, forming broad 

 clumps, and which during their flowering season, July to September, 

 are quite hidden by a mass of bloom; well adapted for the front of 

 the border, the rockery, or a dry, sunny bank. Choice mixed varieties, 

 35 cts. each; S3. 50 per doz. 



tieliopsis (Orange Sunflower) 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower 

 earlier in the season; of dwarf er habit, rarely exceeding three feet in 

 height; very valuable for cutting. 



Pitcheriana. Flowers deep golden-yellow, about 2 inches in diameter, 

 of very thick texture. 



Scabra Excelsa. Double golden-yellow flowers closely resembling a 

 Zinnia. 



Price. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. ■ 



NOTE- 

 to value 



-All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent, 

 of order to points'east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



