CHOICEST HARDY PERENNIALS. 



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Rhododendron* 



This, wherever known, is universally acknowl- 

 edged to be the most showy, magnificent, hardy 

 evergreen shrub that grows. It will thrive in any 

 good soil without any special preparation, and in 

 the full blaze of the sun, but it is more luxuriant in 

 good, well-prepared soil of leaf mold and muck and 

 peat mixed, and in partial shade. The broad thick 

 evergreen foliage, with its glossy richness, would 

 alone entitle it to a place foremost in the rank of 

 evergreen shrubs, but when in June this mass of 

 luxuriant foliage is almost hidden by the magnificent 

 array of beautiful flowers in clusters, it is simply 

 grand. A protection of leaves and brush during 

 the first Winter will be beneficial. The plants we 

 offer are strong and bushy, well set with flower buds, 

 and are sure to bloom this year. We offer choice 

 named sorts. 



Strong plants, $1 each. 



Wymore, Neb. 

 The Dingee & Conard Company, 

 West Grove, Pa. 

 After a thorough and careful test of Roses grown 

 by the leading horticulturists of America, I find 

 your Roses the most reliable and surest to grow. 

 Your prices seemed at first a little large, but ex- 

 perience teaches me that they are very reason- 

 able and cheap in the long run. 



Max Graban. 



RHODODENDRON. 



A GRAND NEW HARDY PERENNIAL. 



Rudbeckia, " Golden Glow." 



This is a superb new hardy perennial plant, growing eight feet 

 high, branching freely and bearing by the hundreds, on long grace- 

 ful stems, exquisite double flowers of the brightest golden color 

 and as large as Cactus Dahlias. The stalwart plants, laden with 

 sheaves of golden blossoms as large as fair Chrysanthemums, and 

 all having an elegant, graceful appearance, is a sight not soon for- 

 gotten. As cut flowers the blooms last well. It is a strong grower, 

 is perfectly hardy, and blooms continuously throughout August 

 and September. We regard it as one of the most effective decora- 

 tive plants in cultivation. 



Strong plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1. 



Hardy 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 pro- 

 duced in gorgeous profusion from Midsummer until checked by 

 frost. We offer a choice mixture of the finest named sorts, field- 

 grown plants. 



15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for SI. 



NEW RUDBECKIA, " GOLDEN GLOW. 



HYPERICUM MOSERIANUM. 



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 graceful ; it pro- 

 duces long, slender, much branched 

 stems, leafy to the base and all droop- 

 ing toward the ends, apparently from 

 the weight of the flowers and buds, 

 although the flowers face so that none 

 of their beauty is lost. It is marvel- 

 ously free flowering, of large size, 

 measuring from 2 to 2% inches in 

 diameter, in color a rich golden yel- 

 low, which is rendered still more 

 effective by the numerous yellow sta- 

 mens and crimsonanthers, and blooms 

 continuously the entire season from 

 July to October. It is perfectly hardy, 

 forming a bush about three feet high. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 

 cts.; 9 for $1. 



Large plants, field grown, 25 cts, 

 each. 



