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Digitalis (^Foxglove). 



Handsome and highly ornamental hardy plants of stately growth, 

 succeeding under almost all conditions, and with but little attention 

 will give a wealth of flowers during June and July. They are now used 

 extensively with good effect for naturalizing in shrubberies, the edge 

 of woods and other half-shaded places; 3 to 5 feet. 



Per Pkt. 



Gloxiniseflora, Purple 10 



" Rose 10 



Gloxinjaeflora, Wliite 



" Finest Mixed. 



I per Vi oz., 30 cts 



An extra choice strain of spotted sorts. Per 



Macnlata Superba. 



Vi oz., 30 cts 



Grandiflora. Light yellow. Per 14 oz., 30 cts 



Alonstrosa {Mammoth Foxglove). Long spikes, surmounted by 

 one enormous flower; mixed colors. Per % oz., 40 cts 



Lanata. A distinct species, producing dense spikes, 2 to 3 feet 

 high, of odd-looking flowers, the corolla being gray, the lip 

 creamy white 



Eryngium {Sea Holly). 



Amethystinum. Handsome ornamental hardy plants, growing 2 

 to 3 feet high, with finely-cut, spiny foliage and beautiful 

 thistle-like heads of amethystine-blue; fine for winter bouquets. 



Eupatorium {Thoroitfih-tcort). 



strong-growing, hardy perennials, well suited for naturalizing. 



Ageratoides. Dense heads of minute white flowers 



Ceelestinum. Beautiful deep lavender-blue flossy flowers. Aug- 

 ust to frost. IS inches 



Fraseri, Snow-white flowers, fine for cutting, XVz feet 



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Qaillardia {Blanket Flower). 



These are among the showiest and most effective hardy perennial 

 plants, and should find a place in every hardy border. They begin 

 flowering in June, continuing a mass of bloom until frost. 

 Kermesina. Splendens. Centre rich crimson, narrow canary- 

 yellow border 15 



Grandiflora Copper-red. A striking new coppery-red color. 20 



Grandiflora Compaeta. Compact variety, bearing its l~ng- 

 stemmed, rich and varied flowers well above the foliage. Per 



14 oz., 50 cts 15 



Grandiflora, Superb Mixed. Our own saving. Splendid mixed 



varieties. Per i/4 oz., 30 cts 10 



Geum {Avens). 



Atrosanguineum Fl. PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing pro- 

 fusely large, showy double crimson flowers all summer; an ele- 

 gant flower for bouquets. 14 oz., 40 cts 10 



Gypsophila. 



Paniculata (Baby's Breath). White flowers; fine for 

 bouquets' one of the favorite hardy perennials; 2 

 feet. Per 14. oz.. 25 cts 



Paniculata, Fl. PI. Thel double-flowering Baby's 

 Breath, forming pretty little double white flowers. 

 3 pkts., 50 cts 



20 



Helenium {Sneezewori). 



strong-growing, hardy perennials, succeeding in any kind 

 of soil, giving an enormous crop of flowers in late summer. 



Autunonale Siiperbum. Heads of golden yellow flowers 10 

 Riverton Gem. A new variety that originated with us; 



in color a rich wallflower-red. 2 pkts. for 25 cts.... 15 



Helianthus {Hardy Perennial Sunflowers) 



Mixed. Contains the finest single-flowering hardy per- 

 ennial sorts. As subjects for the hardy border as 

 well as for cutting they are of great value 15 



Heuchera {Coral Bells or Alum Root) 



Sangninea. One of the finest hardy perennials. The 

 flowers are of a rich, bright coral-red color; the 

 leaves light green and slightly hairy, excellent for 

 cutting 



25 



Hibiscus {Marshmallow). 



Showy ornamental perennial plants for mixed beds or 

 shrubbery borders, having large-sized, beautifully colored 

 flowers. 



Crimson Eye Flowers of the largest size, pure white, 



with a large spot of velvety-crimson in the centre. ... 10 



New Giant-flowering A wonderfully improved form of 

 our greatly admired native Marshmallow, or Rose- 

 mallow, with flowers of enormous size. The color- 

 ings comprising rich dark red, soft mallow-pink 

 and pure white; the plants grow from 5 to 8 feet 

 high and are very floriferous, blooming from early 

 in July until late in autumn; perfectly hardy. '4 oz. 

 30 cts 10 



Gold Medal Hybiud Delphiniums 



Heliopsis ( Orange Sunflower). 



Per Pkt, 

 Pitcheriana. A desirable hardy plant, growing 3 feet 

 high, beginning to flower early in the season and con- 

 tinuing the entire summer. The flowers are of a 



beautiful deep golden yellow color 



Scabra Zinniseflora. A new double-flowering form, bear 

 ing golden-yellow Zinnia-like flowers during the sum 

 mer months. 2 pkts., 25 cts 



10 



15 



Hollyhoclc. 



One of the most majestic of hardy plants, and a clump or 

 line in any garden gives an effect not attainable with any 

 other plant. For planting among shrubbery or forming a 

 background for other flowers is without equal. Illustrated 

 on page 54. 



Double White. % oz., 40 cts 



— Yellow. 1,4 oz.. 40 cts 



— .Salmon Rose. % oz., 40 cts 



— Bright Red. % oz., 40 cts... 



— ^Bright Rose. Vi oz., 40 cts 



— Maroon. 14 oz., 40 cts 



— Extra Choice Mixed. Per % oz., 30 cts.; per oz., 

 $1.00 



— Collection. A packet each of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 



Newport Pink. Originated in one of the famous gardens 

 at Newport, R. I. It produces stately spikes of very 

 double rosette-like flowers of pure pink, a shade that 

 is always in demand. We received an award of merit 

 for this grand variety from the Royal Horticultural 

 Society of England, July, 1912. 14 oz.. 50 cts 



"Allegheny." Mammoth flowers, formed of fringed 

 petals. The colors vary from the palest shrimp-pink 

 to deep red. Per 14 oz., 30 cts 



15 



10 



Single Hollyliocks. 



Many prefer the single flowering Hollyhocks. They are 

 usually of freer growth than the doubles, and present a 

 very handsome appearance when covered with their artistic 

 blossoms. We offer the following distinct colors, also 

 mixed, viz.: 



Per Pkt. 



Single Black Maroon 15 



— Mauve. . . ., 15 



—Pink 15 , 



Collection of a packet each of the 6 colors 

 Sin«:le Mixed. All colors, % oz., 30 cts... 



Per Pkt. 



Single Red lb 



—White 15 



—Yellow 15 



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