PERENNIALS. 



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THE CfXOICSST 



■•^HARDY PERENNIALS. 



Plants of this class are perfectly hardy in the open ground, and die down only to the roots at the approach 

 of cold weather. Once planted they become a lasting pleasure. Failure with them is practically impossible. 



NEW HARDY SPIR/EAS. 



Compacta Multiflora.— Compact growth, ample foliage of 

 bright green, and wonderful free production of feathery 

 white flowers and plume-like panicles, make this a variety 

 of extraordinary merit. 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts., postpaid. 



Astilboides Floribunda. — Produces large plumes of feathery 

 white flowers, splendid for bouquets. Much superiorto the 

 common Astilbe, from which it is an offspring. 15 cts. 

 each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for l^l.OO, postpaid. 



Crimson Spiraea, Anthony "Waterer. — Low, compact bush. 

 15 to 18 inches high, covered nearly the whole growing 

 season with large umbels of deep crimson flowers, which 

 measure nearly a foot across. Blooms the first and every 

 year. A great variety, Perfectly hardy. 



White Spirsea {Astilbe Japonica). — Handsome herbaceous 

 plant. Very popular for Winter forcing. Splendid in the 

 open ground. Light and feathery panicles of fragrant white 

 flowers. Blooms in early Spring. 



Blue Spiraea {Caryoj^tcris Mastacanthus) .— Supevh upright 

 grower and free, continuous bloomer. Dense flower heads 

 are rich, lavender blue, a rare color among flowers. 



STRONG FIELD-GROWN PLANTS of these varieties, 

 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 10 for $1.00 Larger plants, 

 25 cts. each; 5 for $1.00, postpaid. 



Set of 5 grand new Spiraeas, postpaid, for 60 cts. One 

 each, larger plants, postpaid, $1.00. 



New Hybrid Hibiscus.— Flowers cup-shaped, of immense 



size, measuring 6 to 8 inches across. Colors range from pure 



white through all shades of blush and pink to bright rosy 



crimson. Blooms during July and August. 3 to 4 feet high. 



15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. ; larger plants. 20 cts. each; for 50 eta 

 New Hardy Hibiscus, Crimson Eye.— Blooms 



the first and every year in August. Broad, 



flat petals; immense flowers, as big as a 



large-size dinner-plate. Color clear, snowy 



white, with intensely brilliant crimson spot 



at the base of each petal. 15 cts. each; 4 



for 50 cts.; 9 for $1.00. 

 Dicentra Spectabilis {Bleeding Heart).— Fine 



for borders, pots or open ground. Potted 



in November and left outside until it has 



formed new roots, and then brought into 



gentle heat, it will flower early in March. 



Beautiful rose-colored flowers, heart-shaped. 



Absolutely hardv. Strong imported roots, 



20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.: 7 for $1. 

 Rudbeckia, Golden Glow.— Grows 3 feet high, 



branching freely and bearing by the hun- 

 dreds, on long, graceful stems, exquisite 



double flowers of the briglitest golden yel- 

 low. As large as a Cactus Dahlia. Hardy. 



Blooms iu August and September. Strong 



plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1. 



IRIS Kv^nPFERI. 



The most gorgeously colored plants in ex- 

 istence ; once planted they last for a lifetime, 

 throwing up flowers of almost savage beauty. 

 No garden complete without them. 



Price of single and double named varieties, 15 

 cts. each; any U for 50 ct$.\ 10 for $1, postpaid. 



Single Varieties. 

 H. von Siebold. — Reddish amaranth. 

 Granite. — Grajdsh white, overlaid blue. 

 (Edine. — Pure white. Enormous. 

 Neptune. — Reddish gray; veined. 

 Snowbound. — Grand new variety; banded gold 

 Exquisite. — Fine porcelain blue. 

 Shadow. — Dark blue; golden centre. 



Double Varieties. 

 Oscar.— Large, deep, pink flowers. 

 Mahogany. — Deep mahogany red. 

 Robert Craig. — White, shaded violet. Dark 



centre. 

 Gold Bound,— Snow white; banded gold m 



centre. 

 Zenobia. — Purple, mottled gray. 

 Princess Clotilde. — White spotted crimson. 

 Blue Jay. — Large, deep blue. 

 Mt. Hood. — Light blue; orange centre. 



Set of 15, postpaid, for $1.35. 

 Mixed Varieties, double and single, choicest 



sorts, 10 cts. each : 3 for 25 cts., $1 per doz. 



DOUBLE HERBACEOUS P/EONIES. 



Should be Planted Early. 

 A noble plant with immense flowers, perfectly double — like 

 big, double Ro.ses ; perfectly hardy; once planted they in- 

 crease in beauty year after year. "We offer strong imported 

 roots, postpaid, "at the jjrices' following. If sent iiy Express, 

 deduct 10 cents per plant. 



Double W'hite, ------ 60 cts. each. 



Double Pink, -------60 cts. each. 



Double Red, -------60 cts. each. 



Set of 3, postpaid, for Si. 75. 



Hypericum Moserianum. — Free-blooming hardy plant, 

 blooming from June until October ; flowers large, measur- 

 ing 2 to 2H inches across. Color rich golden yellow, with 

 crimson anthers; 3 feet high. Strong plants, 20 cts. each; 

 3 for 50 cts. ; 7 for $1 ; larger plants, field-grown, 30 cts. each. 



Hypericum Tricolor (New). ^A rare and valuable variety 

 with striking foliage, combining three colors, red, green 

 and white; the blotched and striped effect is exceed- 

 ingly handsome. Hardy everjT\-here. Flowers large, rich, 

 golden yellow, similar to Moserianum. Strong field plants, 

 35 cts. each; 3 for $1, postpaid. 



Rhododendron. — The showiest and most magnificent hardy 

 evergreen shrub that grows. Prefers well-prepared soil 

 of leaf-mold, muck and peat mixed, and partial shade. 

 Grand foliage; in June the plants are a magnificent array 

 of gorgeous flowers in clusters, beaytiful beyond descrip- 

 tion. During the Winter protect with leaves and brush. 

 We offer strong, bushy, imported plants, well set with 

 flower buds, sure to bloom this year, including the finest 

 collection of varieties. Strong plants, 1 to 1 }^ feet high, 

 51 each, by Express only. 



RHODODENDRONS. 



