CHOICEST HARDY PERENNIALS. 



NEW HYBRID HIBISCUS. 



German Iris. 



We have a fine collection of German Iris. They are a 

 splendid class of hardy perennials, needing no protection in 

 Winter and unsurpassed for the lawn or shrubbery borders. 

 The clumps grow rapidly, and present a neat, cheerful and 

 bright appearance. The flowers are superbly beautiful and 

 the fragrance is delightful — a rich, spicy odor, and adds 

 much to the attractiveness of these handsome plants. 



Mad. Chireau, white and blue .... 25 cents. 

 J. Liabaud, yellow and maroon . . .20 " 

 Augustine, deep yellow and maroon . 25 " 



L'Avenir, lavender 20 " 



Sappho, clear blue and indigo . . . .25 "• 



Iris Ksempeferii. 



This, the Japanese type, is the grandest of all Iris. It is 

 entirely hardy and lasts for years, increasing in size and 

 beauty. A clump of them is a very attractive sight ; glossy, 

 luxuriant blades standing close, upright and stately. 



Gloriosa. — One of the most striking of all; large, semi- 

 double flowers, measuring 6 to 8 inches across ; color deep 

 royal blue, with rich yellow throat. 15 cts. each. 



Collection of one Ksempeferii and five German 

 Iris for $1. 



Hardy Perennial Phlox. 



For hardy clumps of brilliantly colored masses of flowers 

 on the lawn or among shrubbery, Hardy Perennial Phlox 

 takes the very first rank. The great showy heads or panicles 

 of bloom are produced and multiplied in gorgeous profusion 

 from Midsummer until checked by frost. 



Cross of Honor. — A superb variety ; striped rose mauve 

 and white (see cut). Price, 20 cts. each. 



Lothaire. — The flowers are of immense size, and of the 

 most brilliant and gorgeous color, deep rich salmon, with in- 

 tense crimson eye; wonderfully beautiful. Price, 25 cts. each. 



Richard Wallace. — This handsome, tall, showy variety 

 forms large clumps, which are a conspicuous and permanent 

 ornament to any ground; great trusses of pearly white flow- 

 ers with violet centre; a notable variety. Price, 25 cts. each. 



Star of Lyon. — Snow white, well-defined eye of lilac 

 rose. Price, 20 cts. each. 



Mixed Colors. — We have a large stock of Phlox con- 

 sisting of an intermixture of several varieties, resulting in a 

 wide range of unique colors — pink, red and variegated. The 

 effect is exceedingly attractive and novel. For planting in 

 clumps and borders these mixtures are very desirable, and 

 form a particularly pleasing combination of colors. We make 

 the price of these plants extremely low, and feel that they 

 will prove very satisfactory. 12 cts. each. 



Collection of four named Phlox as above, 75 cts. 



New Hybrid Hibiscus. 



This splendid New Hardy Hybrid Hibiscus 

 was produced after long and careful hybridi- 

 zation of the Moschatus and Californicus 

 types. The flowers are produced in great pro- 

 fusion ; they are somewhat cup-shaped and of 

 immense size, frequently measuring 6 to 8 

 inches in diameter. The colors range from pure 

 white through all shades of blush and pink to 

 bright rosy crimson. They bloom during July 

 and August, and continue in bloom a long 

 time; the plants are perfectly hardy, growing 

 from the root every spring and forming large 

 clumps 3 to 4 feet high, and nearly as wide. 

 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. Larger, 20 cts. ; 

 3 for 50 cts. 



New Hybrid Hibiscus Seed. 



The New Hybrid Hibiscus described above 

 can be easily raised from seed ; most of the 

 seedlings bloom the first season and make fine, 

 showy clumps the second year. The seed we 

 offer was saved from our own plants the past 

 season, and includes all colors. Price, per 

 pkt., 10 cts. ; 3 pkts., 25 cts. ; 7 pkts., 50 cts. ; 

 oz., $1. 



Plumbago Lady Larpent. 



Unquestionably the most distinct and valuable hardy her- 

 baceous plant now in cultivation. The plants are strong, up- 

 right in habit, growing to a height of 12 to 15 inches in com- 

 pact clumps, and from the middle of July until severe frost 

 are covered with lovely rich violet-blue colored flowers borne 

 in close terminal heads. (We have had thousands in bloom 

 on our grounds as late as October 25.) The foliage is 

 unique, finely serrated and fringing the stems. We heartily 

 recommend this fine variety for edging walks, beds or bor- 

 ders, or single specimens set in mixed flower vases or beds, 

 where they appear in lovely contrast with other flowers. 



Price, 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts. ; 6 for 50 cts. ; 12 for $1. 



Special quotations on larger quantities furnished upon ap- 

 plication. 



PERENNIAL PHLOX CROSS OF HONOR. 



