Digitalis {Foxglove). 



Handsome and highly ornamental hardy plants of stately growth, 

 succeeding' under almost all conditions, and with but' little attention 

 will g'lve 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. 



Gloxiniaeflora, Purple 10 



" Rose 10 



Gloxlniseflora, White 



" Finest Mixed. 



I per % oz., 30 cts 



An extra choice strain of spotted sorts. Per 



Maculata Superba 



\i oz., 30 cts 



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



Monstrosa (Mammoth Foxglove). Long spikes, surmounted by 



one enormous flower; mixed colors. Per 14 oz., 40 cts 



I.aiiata. 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 flnely-cut, spiny foliage and beautiful 

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



Eupatorium {Tliorough-wort). 



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



Ageratoides. Dense heads of minute white flowers 



Caelestinum. Beautiful deep lavender-bluo flossy flowers. Aug- 

 ust to frost. 18 inches ■ • • 



IFraseri. Snow-white flowers, fine for cutting, 1% feet 



10 



10 



10 



10 



10 



15 



10 



15 

 10 



Gaillardia {Blanket Floicer). 



15 



20 



15 



10 



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 .- 



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



3 pkts., 50 cts 



Grandiflora Compacta^ Compact variety, " bearing its long- 

 stemm.ed, rich and varied flowers well above the foliage. Per 



Vi oz., 50 cts 



Grandiflora Superb Mixed. Our own saving. Splendid mixed 

 varieties. Per >4 oz., 30 cts : 



Geum (Avens). 



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

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

 gant flower for bouquets. Vi oz-. 40 cts.... 



Gypsophila. 



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

 bouquets; one of the favorite hardy perennials; 2 

 feet. Per M. oz., 25 cts 



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

 Breath, forming pretty little double white flowers. 

 3 pkts., 50 cts 



20 



Helenium {Sneeze-wort). 



strong-growing, hardy perennials, succeeding in any kind 

 of soil, giving an enormous crop of flowers in the late sum- 

 mer. 

 Autumnale Superbnm. Large heads of golden yellow 



flowers 



Riverton Gem. A new variety that originated with us; 

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



Bivexton Beauty. Another new variety, rich lemon-yel- 

 low with purplish-black centre. 2 pkts. for 25 cts... 



10 



15 



Hibiscus {Marshmallow). 



Showy ornamental perennial plants for mixed beds or 

 shrubbery borders, having largo-sized, beautifully colored 

 flowers. 



Moscheutos. Rosy-pink flowers 10 



Crintison 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, in which flowers of enormous size, frequently 

 10 to 12 inches in diameter, have been developed. 

 The colorings have also been greatly intensified, com- 

 prising 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; can be recommended for plantings of all 

 kinds, and are perfectly hardy. The seed we offer 

 has been saved from, our own plants. 'A oz., 30 cts. 10 



Gold Medal Hybrid Delphiniums 



Heliopsis {Orange Sunflower). 



Pee Pkt. 



Pitcheriana, A desirable hardy plant, growing 3 feet 

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

 tinuing the entire summe^r. The flowers are of a 

 beautiful deep golden yellow color 



Seabra ZumiEeflora. A new double-flowering form, bear- 

 ing golden-yellow Zinnia-like flowers during the sum- 

 mer months. 2 pkts., 25 cts 



Holiyhock. 



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 62. 



Double White. % oz., 40 cts 



— Yellow. % oz., 40 cts 



— Salmon Rose. '4, oz., 40 cts 



— Bright Ked. % oz., 40 cts 



— Bright Bose. 14 oz., 40 cts 



— Maroon. % 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. % oz., 50 cts 



"Allegheny." Mammoth flowers, formed of fringed 

 petals. The colors vary from the palest shrimp-pink 

 to deep red. Per % oz., 30 cts. Per oz., ?1.00 



15 



10 



Single Hollyiiocks. 



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. Per Pkt. 



Single Black Maroon 15 



— Mauve 15 



— Pink 15 



Collection of a packet each of the 6 colors 

 Single ]>lixed. All colors, ^4 oz., 30 cts... 



Single Bed 15 



— White 15 



—Yellow 15 



75 



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