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RUDBECKIA, ^^GOLDEN GLOW/' 



The most popular ever-blooming hardy plant grown. Covered during the 

 geason with masses of rich golden yellow, double flowers, resembling Chrysan- 

 themums very closely. It attains a height of from 6 to 8 feet, and a small 

 plant set out in the spring will produce hundreds of blossoms. Price, 15c. 

 each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 



NEW EVER.BLOOMING SCARLET SALVIA, "ZURICH." 



From early summer until frost it is one continuous mass of the brightest scar- 

 let imaginable. A dwarf, compact grower, and easily supersedes the older types. 



Salvia " Tom Thumb." This is of dwarf, compact growth. For bedding 

 it is unsurpassed planted alone or in front of taller Salvia. 



Salvia Splendens (Scarlet Sage). The standard, tall growing, fierv scarlet va- 

 riety. Price for the above 3 Salvias, 10c. each, .$1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



We also offer the following useful Salvias; Bethelli. Rich rose-colored 

 flowers. Golden-Leaved. Yellow foliage, scarlet flowers. Mrs. Mitchell. Rich, 

 deep maroon. Splendens Alba. Creamy-white. Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. 



■ Patens. Deep blue, the fin- 



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TRITONL\ PFITZERII. 



TRITOMA PFITZERII. 



Ever'Blooming " Torch Lily." 

 This new variety is a marvelous improvement 

 over the old well-known " Red Hot Poker Plant." 

 It is a very free blooming sort, flowering continu- 

 ously throughout the season. The flowers are large 

 spikes of brilliant flame color, rich yellow at base, 

 ■with long stalks gracefully poised above the rich 

 green foliage. A bed of this in bloom is a grand 

 sight; a border of it around Cannas is admirable; 

 scattered throughout the flower garden it adds 

 grace and brightness and is in its glory when 

 nearly all other flowers are seared with early frosts. 

 The roots should be dug up before hard frost and 

 !kept in sand in the cellar during winter. {See cut.) 

 Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



HARDY DOUBLE ENGLISH VIOLET. 



This violet is entirely hardy, perfectly double, a deep 

 "violet purple color and most deliciously fragrant. It 



surpasses the well-known " Marie Louise " Violet in mrs^ mckInley 

 richness of color, being many shades darker, and far 

 excels it in its delightful odor; this is one of its greatest merits. 

 It is entirely free from disease of any kind, will grow and bloom in 

 any garden and in anj^ situation. Nothing is more appropriate 

 for cemetery plots than the Hardy Double English Violet. (See 

 cut.) Price, 1st size, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. 

 Young plants, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 



WINTER^FLOWERING VIOLET. 



Marie Louise. Grown by the million for cut-flowers. Rich purple; 

 fragrant and double. Price, 3-inch pots, loc. each, $1.50 per 

 doz., $10.00 per 100. 



LARGE^FLOWERING SINGLE VIOLET. 



Princess of Wales. A grand variety, rich violet, intenselv fragrant. 

 1st size, 20c. each, S2.00 per doz.;' 2d size, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. 



SUMMER^FLOWERING SHRUBBY VINCA. 



Commonly known as Madagascar Periwinkle, blooms all summer 

 and is very showy; one of the most useful and attractive plants 

 for summer flower beds. They grow about 18 inches high, making 

 handsome bushy plants which cover themselves with showy round 

 flowers Ij inches across on long stems. The foliage is a dark, 

 glossy green. The plants are very healthy, immune from insects 

 and diseases. We offer three sorts; viz., Rosea, bright rose, Alba, 

 pure white. Alba Rosea, white with rose-colored center. 



Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



est color imaginable. Price, 

 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Mammoth Verbenas. 



There are no plants for 

 summer blooming more sat- 

 isfactory than these. Spe- 

 cially suited for vases and 

 window boxes, flower beds 

 and borders. 



Antonio. Deep blue. Large. 

 Beauty of Oxford. Dark 



pink, immense size. 

 Berenice. Beautiful rosy- 

 pink, dark center. 

 Climaxer. Extra fine scar- 

 let, very brilliant. 

 Dawn. Dark, rich, pink. 

 Gazelle. Rich deep purple. 

 Houri. Pink, yellow centre. 

 Loadstar. Lavender, a rare 



color. Very attractive. 

 Mrs. McKinley. Pure white 



large flower. Splendid. 

 Pres. Harrison. Scarlet, 



deepening to magenta. 

 Sapphire. Purple, large 



white eye. Very fine. 

 Trilby. Variegated red and 

 white. Very attractive. 

 Price, 10c. each, $1.00 

 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 

 Set of 12 sorts for $1.00. 



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