CHOICEST HARDY PERENNIALS. 



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Hypericum 



Moserianum. 



Among plants of recent introduc- 

 tion, this hardy Perennial is acknowl- 

 edged to be one of the best and 

 most satisfactory of its class. The 

 habit of the plant is free and grace- 

 ful ; it produces long, slender, much 

 branched stems, leafy to the base 

 and all drooping toward the ends, 

 apparently from the weight of the 

 flowers and buds, although the flow- 

 ers face so that none of their beauty 

 is lost. It is marvelously free flow- 

 ering, of large size, measuring from 

 2 to 2% inches in diameter, in color 

 a rich golden yellow, which is ren- 

 dered still more effective by the 

 numerous yellow stamens and crim- 

 son anthers, and blooms continu- 

 ously the entire season from July to 

 October. It is perfectly hardy, form- 

 ing a bush about 3 feet high. Strong 

 plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 

 7 for ^i. Large plants, field grown, 

 35 cts. each. 



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, wkife and blue .... 20 cents. 

 S.'iAo^Q^X^^ yellow and maroon . . .20 " 

 A.\i.g\x.st\ne, deep yellow and maroon .20 " 



L'Avenir lavender 20 " 



Sappho, clear blue and indigo .... 20 ' ' 



HYPERICUM MOSERIANUM. 



Iris Ksempeferii, 



HIBISCUS, CRIMSON EYE. 



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 Kaempeferii and five German Iris 

 for Si. 



New Hardy Hibiscus. 



Crimson Eye. 



After eight years of careful trial and selection by the origi- 

 nator, this grand hardy Hibiscus is the result, and was offered! 

 last year for the first time and immediately met with hearty- 

 public approval. It is entirely safe to say that it is undoubt- 

 edly one of the most satisfactory and valuable of the hardy 

 flowering Shrubs. It blooms the first and every year ; the 

 top dies down in Winter, but sends up a strong new growth 

 every Spring, which is crowned with magnificent blooms vet 

 August. The stems and wood are deep red, and the foliage 

 is beautifully veined and tinged with red; the flowers are im- 

 mense, with broad flat petals, making each flower as full and 

 round as a large-sized dinner plate. The color is a clear 

 snow white, with an intensely brilliant crimson spot at the 

 base of each petal, making a crimson eye two or 

 three inches in the centre of an immense white 

 flower. 



Our illustration of a single bloom, greatly re- 

 duced, will give a faint idea of the striking beauty 

 of this distinct acquisition. The plant is healthy 

 and vigorous, grows well in ordinary soil, entirely- 

 hardy, needs no protection in Winter, and increases, 

 in size and beauty year after year. 15 cts. each ; 4. 

 for 50 cts. ; 9 for ^i. 



New Achelia. 



The Gem. 



The gem is a decided improvement on the old 

 variety, A. Alba, and is entirely distinct in its habit 

 of growth ; a sturdy, erect and compact plant 

 attaining the height of 18 inches or more; perfectly 

 hardy ; producing a profusion of pure white blooms 

 from eariv Sumnier until frost, and its adaptabihty 

 to anv situation or soil will strongly commend it. 

 Extremely valuable for bouquets and designs ; also 

 unsurpassed- for cemetery planting. 15 cts. each; 

 9 for $\. 



