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ARTEMISIA 



A most useful class of plants for the border. 



Abrotanutn ( Old Man, or Southernwood). Dark green finely cut foliage, with 

 pleasant aromatic odor; 2 feet. 



Lactiflora. A comparatively new introduction from China, with graceful panicles 

 of Hawthorn-scented, creamy white. Spiraea-like flowers in August and September. 

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



Pedemontana. A handsome variety with finely-cut silvery foliage; 15 inches. 



Stellariana ( Old Woman). Deeply cut silvery foliage; much used in carpet bed- 

 ding; 18 inches. 

 Price, except where noted, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



HARDY ASTERS (Michaelmas Daisies, or Starworts) 

 These are among the showiest of our late-flowering hardy plants, giving a wealth 

 of bloom when most other flowers are past. Unless specified, they»bloom in Sep- 

 tember and October. 



Abendrothe. Lively mauve-rose; 2^ feet. 

 Feltham Blue. Aniline blue; 2J feet. 

 Formosissitna. Bright violet; 3 feet. 

 Laevis floribunda. Light heliotrope; 4 feet. 

 Novae=AngIiae. Bright violet-purple; 4 feet. 



Lil. Fardell. Bright mauve; 4 feet. 



Roseus. Bright purplish-mauve; 4 feet. 



Novi-Belgii Climax. One of the finest, large light lavender-blue flowers; 5 feet. 



Peggy Baliard. Small semi-double lavender-blue; 4 feet. 



Ptarmicoides. White flowers, not large but produced in great profusion; 15 inches. 



Snowflake. Pure white; very free; 2 feet. 



Tataricus. Large bluish-violet; 4 feet. 



Price. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Set of 12 varieties, $2.00. 



SUMMER FLOWERING HARDY ASTERS 



The following grow from 12 to 15 inches high, and produce their showy flowers 

 during July and August. Their free flowering habit and compact growth makes them 

 most desirable subjects for the front of the mixed border. 

 Aiiielius Beauty of RonSdorf. Of a tender lilac-rose, 



perfect in form and en tirely distinct. 



— Perry's Favorite. A most distinct, bright, clear rose. 



— Elegans. A fine deep violet-blue. 

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



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Alpinus. Grows 6 to 10 inches high, and bears large, showy 



bluish-purple flowers in May and June. 

 — albus. Identical to the above, but with pure white flowers. 

 Sub=CoeruIeus. Pleasing shade of bluish-violet with golden centre; 12 

 inches; June and July. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. Set of 3 sorts, 50 cts. 



ASTII.be ARENDSI 



This type is of very vigorous growth, producing many branched, feath- 

 ered heads of flowers. 



Ceres. Delicate light rose, with silvery sheen. 

 Salmon Queen. Beautiful salmon-pink. 

 Venus. Deep violet-rose. 

 Vesta. Light lilac-rose. 

 White Pearl. Small pearly-white flowers in large trusses. 



Price, 35 cts. each. One each of 5 sorts for $1.50. 

 Choice nixed Arendsi Seedlings, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



ASTIEBE 



The two varieties ofl'ered below are stately hardy plants, and succeed 

 best in rather heavy soil and where they will not suffer from lack 9f 

 moisture. ' 



Davidi. Feathery plumes of deep violet-rose, flowers during July and 



August. 

 Qrandis. Panicles of white flowers. 



Price, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



BAPTISIA (False Wigo) 

 AustraliS. A strong-growing plant, about 2 feet high, with dark green, 



deeply cut foliage, and spikes of dark blue flowers in June and July. 

 Tinctoria. Spikes of bright yellow flowers in summer; 2 to 3 feet. 

 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



BOCCONI A (Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine) 



Cordata. A noble hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower, and 

 admirably adapted for planting in the shrubbery borders, centre of beds, 

 and in bold groups in any position. It will grow in any soil or situation," 

 attaining 6 to 8 feet in height; flowers creamy white in terminal panicles 

 during July and August. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 



Note. — AU Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purcbaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add lO per cent* 

 to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points wast of the Mississippi River. 



