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HELIPTEKUM.— (EvEELASTiNG. ) 



Pretty, dwarf tufted everlastings, with neat foliage. G-rows luxuriantly 

 in open b^:;rder, and is a valuable acquisition. Hardy annual; from Australia. 

 Helipterum Sandfordii, yellow; very handsome. 1 foot. 

 '' anthemoides, flowers pure white; elegant. 



HIBISCUS. 



A hardy annual, noticed for the size and color of its flowers. 

 Hibiscus Af ricanus, cream color, rich brown center. \y^ feet. 



HOLLYHOCK.— (Althea Kosea.) 



New and beautiful varieties of the old fashioned flower, have now placed 

 it among the most popular favorites. Its stately growth, and fine spikes of 

 rosette-like flowers, of various colors, render it exceedingly attractive and 

 conspicuous. It blooms the second year, but may be propagated by cuttings 

 or by division of roots. Half-hardy perennial. 

 Althea rosea, double, mixed, extra fine; from twenty named kinds. 



HONESTY, OK SATIlSr ELOWER.— (Lunaria.) 



Early, free-flowering plants, interesting for the silver-like tissue of the 

 seed vessels in their matured state. Well adapted for grouping with ever- 

 lasting flowers. 

 Honesty, (Lunaria annua,) plants two feet; flowers small. 



HUMEA. 



A remarkable handsome plant for decorative purposes. Leaves very 

 fragrant when slightly rubbed. Succeeds best in light, rich soil. Half-hardy 

 biennial; 6 feet. v 



Humea elegans, red; from New South Wales. 



HYACINTH BEAN.— (DoLicHos.) 



A tender annual climber, with flowers in clustered spikes. The whole 

 plant, but especially the seed pods, fine and showy. Treated like the common 

 bean, it grows 10 feet. 



Dolichos lablab purpurea, purple. 

 " " alba, white. 



" mixed, the above mixed. 



IBERIS. 



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