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N'EW CFJXSOX SPIR^A, ANTHONY WAT£EER. 



Ne-w^ Crimson Spiraea, Antliony "Waterer. 



It makes a low, compact bush 15 to IS inches high, and is 

 covered nearly the whole g''"o\vina: season with large umbels 

 of deep crim?nn flowers, which measure nearly a loot across. 

 When scarcely 3 inches high it begins to bloom, and there- 

 after is soldom out of flower. As a pot plant or for growing 

 in the open ground, nothing can equal it. Perfectly hardy, 

 it is unquestionably one of the really meritorious pla"nts that 

 we cannot have too many of. Strong plants, 15 cts. each : 2 

 for 25 cts.; SI per dozen ; large field-grown plants. £0 cts. each; 

 4 for Si, postpaid. 



White Spiraea, Astilbe Japoiiica. 



Sometimes called Hoteia Japonira. A handsome, herbaceous 

 plant, especially desirable for b >rdering and for outdoor 

 planting ; greatly esteemed and cultivated by many for Win- 

 ter forcing. Lieht and feathery panicles of frasrant Avhite 

 flowers; splendid for bouquet 'purpose^. Blooms in early 

 Spring and is altogether a charming plant. 15 cts each; 4 

 for 50 cts.; larger plants, 30 cts. each ; 4 for SI, postpaid. 



Blue Spiraea {Caryopteris Mastacanihus). 



Blue Spirfea is a fitting name for this remarkable nevv hardy 

 plant. It is a sturdy, upright grower and is extremely fiorif- 

 erous, plants from small pots bluomiug profusely and con- 

 tinuing to do so throughout the season until tney reach a 

 height and width of 3 feet. The deu.>e flower heads are of a 

 rich lavender blue, a rare color among flowers, otrong, 

 blooming plant*, 15 cts. each : 4 for 50 cts. ; 9 for ?1, postpaid. 

 Large field-grown plants, 3'J cts. each ; 4 for SI, postpaid. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



One strong plant of each of the 

 grand Spirseas described above, 

 2 of each, G in all, for 75 cts.; larger plants, 



postpaid, 40 cts. 



1 of each, for 75 cts., postpaid. 



Dicetitra Spectabills i Bleeding Heart). 



One of the finest plants known for borders, pots or for 

 planting in any sunny situation. Jf potted in November and 

 left outside until it has forme<l new roots and then is brought 

 into gentle heat, it will flower early in March The beauiiml 

 rose-colored flowers are produci-d in great abundance and are 

 heart shaped. When planted in the open ground it flowers 

 in April and Mav. At>solutely hardy. Strong, imported 

 roots, '->0 cts each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 7 for SI . 



Rudbeckia, ** Golden Glo^-." 



Grows 8 feet high, branching freely and bearing by the 

 hundreds, on long, graceful stems, exquisite double flowers of 

 the brightest golden color and as large as a Cactus Dahlia. 

 As cut flowers the blooms last well. Perfectly hardy and 

 blooms continuously throughout August and September. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for Si. 



Blackberry t,ily. 



Large, orange-colored, Lily-like flowers, spotted red, suc- 

 ceeded by fruit identical with the edible Blackberry. 10 cts. 

 each ; 6 for 50 cts. 



Coreopsis I^anceolata. 



Golden-yellow flowers of great beauty. Splendid for cut- 

 ting. Fine. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 10 for SI. 



Iris Ksempferi. 



The most gorgeously colored plants in existence ; once 

 planted they last for a lifetime, throwing up flowers of almost 

 savage beauty. No garden complete without them. We offer 

 the best sorts". 



Price of .single and double varieties, 15 cts. each; 

 any 4 for 50 cts.; 10 for SI, postpaid. 



Single Varieties. 

 Como.— Reddish amaranth, with large white centre. 

 Madame Scheral.— Grand light blue flowers. 

 Oedine.— Pure white; enormous. 

 Neptune.— Reddish gray ; freely veined. 

 Venus.— Grand new white variety ; exquisite. 

 Violet Cap.— Pure white, veined and suffused dark blue. 

 Shadow. — Enormous ; dark indigo blue, golden centre. 



Double Varieties. 

 Oscar. — Large, deep pink flowers of great beatity. 

 Mahogany.— Extra-large flowers, deep mahogany red. 

 Robert Craig.— While shaded with violet ; dark centre ; 

 extra good. 



Gold Bound.— Enormous flowers of wonderful beauty; 

 pure snow white witli large gold-banded centre. 

 Zenobia.— Rich purple mottled with gray. 

 h'rincess Clotilde.- White spotted crimson ; beautiful. 

 Blue Jay.— Dwarf ; large flowers. 

 Azure.— Blue ; veined and mottled white. 

 Set of 14 Iris named above, postpaid, for SI. 25. 

 Mixed varieties, double and single, choic- 

 est sorts, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 

 cts.; SI per dozen. 



