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Per Pkt. 

 Coreopsis 



tanceolata Grandiflora. This is one of the finest of hardy 

 plants, with large, showy bright yellow flowers, pro- 

 duced in the greatest abundance from June till frost. 

 As a cut flower they stand near the head among hardy 

 plants. Per M, oz., 25 cts 10 



Cowslip {Primula Veris) 



A beautiful hardy spring-flowering perennial. 

 Invincible Giant. A new, very large-flowering strain in 



various colors 25 



Mixed. All colors, from yellow to brown-red 15 



Cyclamen 



Charming house plants, with beautiful foliage, and rich- 

 colored fragrant flowers; universal favorites for winter and 

 spring blooming. Seed may be sown any time during the 

 spring or autumn. 



Persicum. A very fine strain, not so large but easier 

 to grow than the Giants; mixed colors. Per 100 



seeds, $1.00 15 



Giant Salmon. Very bright 50 



— Daybreak. Soft shell-pink with deep rose eye 25 



— Pure White 25 



— Wliite with carmine eye 25 



— Darli Blood-red 25 



— Rose with deep crimson eye 25 



— I'inest Slixed. Saved from a superb collection. Per 



100 seeds, $2.00 25 



Butterfly. In this type the edges of the flowers are 

 beautifully fringed or waved. For house or conser- 

 vatory decoration they are of surpassing beauty; 

 mixed colors RO 



Delphinium {Hardy Larks])ur) 



One of our most sho.wy and useful hardy perennial plants, 

 possessing almost every requisite for the adornment of the 

 garden, producing splendid spikes of flowers in profusion 

 throughout the summer. 



Belladonna. The freest and most continuous blooming 

 of all. The clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is not 

 equalled for delicacy and beauty by any other flower. 



5 pkts. for $1.00 25 



Bcllamosum. This is a rich, deep blue form of the 

 popular light blue Belladonna, having the same free- 

 blooming and other good qualities 25 



Forniosiim,. Rich blue flowers, with white centre 10 



Chinense. A pretty variety, growing about 18 Inches 

 high; panicles of bright gentian blue flowers. Per 



% oz., 30 cts 10 



— Album. The white-flowered form. % oz.,30 cts 10 



Double Hybrids. Finest double mixed, in great va- 

 riety of charming colors. Per % oz., 75 cts 15 



Gold Medal Hybrids. This is one of the flnest strains 

 of Delphiniums. The plants are of strong, vigorous 

 habit, with immense spikes from 2 to 3 feet long of 

 large flowers, mostly in fine shades of light blue. 

 Vi oz., 60 cts 15 



Dianthus {Hardy Garden Pinks) 



These varieties are well adapted for beds and borders; 



delightful, refreshing, spicy odor; should be in every garden 



where cut flowers are wanted. 



Caesius (.Cheddar Pink). A splendid rock plant, form- 

 ing dense tufts 3 inches high and bright rosy-pink 

 flowers in May and June 15 



PlumariuB (Pheasant-eye Pink). Beautiful single 



flowers. Per % oz., 50 cts 10 



Plumarius, Fl. PI. (Double Hardy Garden Pinks). 

 Double and s^mi-double varieties in beautiful colors. 

 Per Vt, oz., 75 cts 15 



Semperflorens (Everhlooming Hardy Garden Pinks). 

 Very beautiful sweet-scented double, semi-double 

 and single flowers in great diversity of color 25 



Digitalis (Foxglove) 



Handsome and highly ornamental hardy plants of stately 

 growth, succeeding under almost all conditions, and with but 

 little attention will give a wealth of flowers during June and 

 July. They are now used extensively with good effect tor 

 naturalizing in shrubberies, the edge of woods and other 

 half-shaded places; 3 to 5 feet. 



Gloxinlaeflora, Purple. ... 10 I Gloxiniaeflora, White .... 10 

 " Rose .... 10 " Finest Mixed. 



' per Vi oz., 30 cts 10 



Ma<;ulata Superba. An extra choice strain of spotted 



sorts. Per 14 oz., 30 cts 10 



Grandiflora. Light yellow. Per ^4 oz,, 30 cts 10 



Monstrosa (Ma-mmoth Foxglove). Long spikes, sur- 



mounted by one enormous flower; mixed colors. 



Per 14 oz., 40 cts 10 



lianata. A distinct species, producing dense spikes, 2 

 to 3 feet high, of odd-looking flowers, the corolla 

 being gray, the lip creamy white 10 



Echinops ( Ghbe Thistle) 



Ritro. Striking hardy perennial plants, with hand- 

 some silvery thistle-like . foliage and fine steel-blue 

 flowers in round heads, which can be used for cutting. 

 Excellent for the back of the hardy border among 

 other tall plants; 3 to 5 feet 10 



Dreer's Gold Medal Hybhid Delphinium 



Per Pkt. 



Eryngium {Sea Holly) 



Amethystinum. Handsome ornamental hardy plants, 

 growing 2 to 3 feet high, with flnely-cut, spiny foliage 

 and beautiful thistle-like heads of amethystine-blue; 

 fine for winter bouquets 15 



Eupatorium {Thorough-wort) 



strong-growing, hardy perennials, well suited for natural- 

 izing. 



Agea-atoides. Dense heads of minute white flowers.... 10 

 Coelestinum. Beautiful deep lavender-blue flossy flow- 

 ers. August to frost. 18 inches 15 



Frascri. Snow-white flowers, fine for cutting, 1% feet.. 10 



Gaillardia Grandiflora {Blanket Flower) 



These are ainong the showiest and most effective hardy 

 perennial plants, and should find a place in every hardy 

 border. They begin flowering in June, continuing a mass 

 of bloom until frost. 

 Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich crimson, narrow 



canary-yellow border 15 



Copper-red. A striking new coppery-red color 20 



Compacta. Compact variety, bearing its long-stemmed, 



rich and varied flowers well above the foliage. Per 



Vi oz., 40 cts 15 



Superb Mixed. Our own saving. Splendid mixed 



varieties. Per Vi oz., 30 cts 10 



Geum (Aveiis) 



Atrosangiiineum Fl. PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, 

 bearing profusely large, showy double dark-crimson 

 flowers all through the summer; an elegant flower 

 for bouquets. % oz., 40 cts 10 



Mrs. Bradsliaw. Large double brilliant orange scarlet; 



in flower throughout the entire summer 15 



