SELECT HARDY PERENNIALS. 



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Helianthus Multiflorus Fl. Pl. 



HEMEROCAI^LIS. 



HELIANTHUS Hardy sunflowers). 



HeliautllUS MllltifloinS Fl. PI. {Double Hardy Stm- 

 Jlower). One of ihe most useful perennial plants in cultiva- 

 tion. It is perfectly hardy and produces its large double 

 Dahlia-like golden-yellow flowers in great profusion the 

 entire summer and fall. (See cut) 



Helianthus Maxhnilliana. A most graceful single- 

 flowered variety, growing from 5 to 7 feet high, continuing in 

 bloom very late in the season. The flowers are produced in 

 long, graceful sprays, which make it invaluable for cutting 

 purposes. 



HeliautllUS Mollis. Large, lemon-yellow, single flowers, 

 produced early in the fall; a most distinct and one of the 

 best native species. 



Helianthus OrgyaliS. A tall-growing variety that 

 flowers early in the summer with medium-sized single golden- 

 yellow flowers. 



Helianthus Kig'idus. One of the most desirable of our 

 native varieties, beginning to bloom early in July and con- 

 tinuing until 

 late in fall ; 

 flowers s i n- 

 gle, go 1 den- 

 yellow, with 

 dark centre. 



1.5 cts. each, 

 $1.50 per doz. 

 Set of 5 varie- 

 ties for 60 cts. 



Duniortieri. A most useful variety, growing about two feet high, with clusters 

 of Lily-like flowers of a soft rich yellow, exterior bronzy-orange. 



Fulva [Lemon Lily). Lemon-colored flowers, excellent for planting among 

 shrubbery. 



Flava ( Yellow Day Lily). A most useful and desirable herbaceous plant, pro 

 ducing its large golden-yellow flowers during July and August in the greatest 

 profusion ; the plants grow about 3 feet high. 



Kwanso [Double Orange Lily). A double flowering form of the Orange Lily 

 and a most desirable herbaceous plant, that deserves being planted very largel) 

 large orange-colored flowers shaded copper; blooms the greater part of summei 

 15 cts. each, §1.50 per doz.; the set of 4 for 50 cts. 



HEUCHERA SANGUIIVEA. 



A most desirable perennial, of dwarf, compact branching growth and robust co i 



stitution, growing about two feet high. The flowers are produced in loose, grace 



ful spikes and come in the greatest profusion. In color it varies from light coral 



red to crimson, and when seen in full perfection dazzles the eye with its brilliancy 



20 cts. each, $200 per doz. 



HIBISCUS, "Crimson Eye." 



This elegant Hibiscus, after many years of careful selection, has become entirel) 

 distinct. It is a robust grower, with dark red stems and foliage. The flowers are 

 immense in size, often measuring twentv inches in circumference. The color is of 

 the purest white, with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in the centre of each 

 flower. It will succeed anywhere and is perfectly hardy. 

 15 cts. each, §1.50 per doz. 



SUPERB 



DREER'S 

 DOUBI.E HOEEYHOCKS. 



Few hardy plants combine as many good qualities as the Hollyhock. For 

 planting in rows or groups on the lawn, or for interspersing among shrubbery, they 

 are invaluable. The flowers form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades of yel- 

 low, crimson, rose, pink, orange, white, etc. The Hollyhock requires a rich, deep 

 soil, well drained, and will repay in quantity and elegance of bloom any extra care. 

 A slight protection during the winter will be beneficial. 



We offer well-established thrifty young plants which will flower this season, in 

 white, yellow, pink, bright red, maroon, and sulphur, at 20 cts. each, |2.00 

 per doz. 



Mixed Sorts. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Dreer's Superb Hollyhocks. 



