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GYPSOPHIt,A (Baby's Breath) 



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

 count of their gracefully arranged large panicles of minute flowers should 

 be in every garden. 



Paniculata. 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 appear- 

 ance. When cut it is exquisite in combination with other flowers. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 



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

 white flowers in July and August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



ORNAMENTAL^ GRASSES 



Arrhenatherum bulbosum variegatum. A pretty dwarf tufted 

 grass; leaves green and white. 



Elymus Claucus (Blue Lyme Grass). A handsome grass, with 

 narrow glaucous silvery foliage; 15 to 18 inches. 35 cts. each; $3.50 

 per doz. 



Erianthus Rayenn^e {Plume Grass, or Hardy Pampas). Grows 

 from 10 to 12 feet high. It closely resembles the Pampas Grass. 



Eulalia Qraciilima Univittata {Japan Bush). Of grace- 

 ful habit, with very narrow foliage; 6 to 7 feet, , 



Eulalia Japonica. Has long, narrow, graceful green foliage, 

 and when in flower the attractive plumes are 6 to 7 feet high. 



Eulalia Japonica Variegata. Very ornamental, long nar- 

 row leaves, striped green, white and often pink or yellow. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina {Zebra Grass). The long 

 blades of this variety are marked with broad yellow bands 

 across the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant 

 for the lawn; 6 to 7 feet. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina Stricta. 



form of the Zebra Grass. 





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A more erect growing 



Festuca QIauca {Blue Fescue). A pretty dwarf tufted 

 Grass, wifh glaucous foliage; 8 to 10 inches. 



Pennisetutn Japonicum {Hardy Fountain Grass). This 

 variety grows about 4 feet high, foliage narrow, of a bright 

 green, while the cylindrical flower heads, carried well above 

 the foliage, are tinged with bronze purple, one of the most 

 valuable hardy grasses. 



Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata ( Variegated Ribbon 



Grass, or Gardener' s Garters). 20 cts. each; $2.00 



per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Uniola Latifolia {Spike Grass). One of the finest of our 



native grasses. 



Price, except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Gypsophil,., Paniculata 



HEL,ENIU]II (Sneeze Wort) 



All of these are desirable border plants, succeeding iri any 



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



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



Autumnale Superbum. Golden-yellow flowers during the 



late summer and fall months; 5 to 6 feet. 



— Rubrum. New bright terra-cotta red variety; August and 

 September; 4 feet. 



Pumilum Magnificum. A most useful perennial, about 18 

 inches high, and smothered with its golden-yellow blossoms 

 all summer. 



Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, with large purplish- 

 black cone; August and September; 4 feet. 

 Riverton Gem. Old gold, changing to wallflower red. 



Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set 

 of 5 sorts, $1.00. 



Helenium 



HEEIANTHUS (Hardy Sunflowers) 

 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 daring the 



summer and autumn. 



AngUStifolius. Bright yellow medium-sized flowers; August and Septem- 

 ber; 3 to 4 feet. 



Qiganteus. A native variety, with medium-sized bright canary-yellow flowers 

 in September and October; 6 feet. 



Maximiliana. Tlie latest of all, perfecting its fine golden-yellow flowers in 

 long, graceful sprays during October, when all others have finished flower- 

 ing; 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-yel- 

 low 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 

 centres; 5 feet. 



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

 yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 6 feet. 



Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 One each of the 7 sorts for $1.50. 



NOTE — AJl Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wantedby Parcel Post add 10 per cent, 

 to value of order to points ea^ of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



