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HELI AXTHUS (Hardy Sunflower) 



The perennial sunflowers are among the most effective hardy plants for 

 large borders for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps on the lawn. 

 They are remarkably free-flowering, will succeed in any soil, and are 

 invaluable for decorative purposes, or as cut flowers during the summer 

 and autumn. 



Qiganteus. A native variety, wirh medium-sized bright canary-yellow 



flowers in September and October; 6 feet. 

 Maximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine golden-yellow flowers 



in long, graceful sprays during October, when all others have finished 



flowering; invaluable for cutting; 5 to 7 feet. 

 Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers with downy white foliage; 



blooms in August and September; 4 feet, 



Orgyalis. A tall variety, 6 feet high, with medium-sized single golden- 

 yellow flowers during September. 



Rigldus JaponicuS. One of the most desirable varieties, beginning to 

 bloom early in July and continuing until fall; flowers golden-yellow, with 

 dark centres; 5 feet. 



Wolley Dod. The best of the September flowering varieties, with deep 

 yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 6 feet. 



Price. Any of the above, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 One each of the 6 sorts for $1.25. 



ORNAMENTAI. GRASSBS 



Elymus Glaucus (Blue Lyme Grass). A handsome grass, 

 with narrow glaucous silvery foliage; 15 to 18 inches. 35 

 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Eulalia Gracillima Univittata {Japan Rush). Of graceful 

 habit, with very narrow foliage; 6 to 7 feet. 35 cts. each; 

 $3.50 per doz. 



Eulalia Japonica Variegata. Very ornamental; long, nar- 

 row leaves, striped green, white and often pink or yellow. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina {Zebra Grass). The long blades 

 of this variety are marked with broad yellow bands across 

 the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant for the 

 lawn; 6 to 7 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Pennisetum Japonicum {Hardy Fountain Grass), This 

 variety grows about 4 feet high, foliage narrow, of a liright 

 green, while the cylindiical flower heads, carried well above the 

 foliage, are tinged with bronze purple, one of the most valuable hardy 

 grasses. 25 cts. each; ?2. 50 per doz. 



Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata ( Variegated Ribbon Grass, 

 or Gardener's Garter). 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



GYPSOPHILrA Baby's Breath) 



The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny position, and on 

 account of their gracefully arranged large panicles of minute flowers 

 should be in every garden. 

 Cerastioides. A fine variety for the rockery, growing but 3 inches 



high, and producing from June to August small white flowers marked 



with pink. 



Paniculata. A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a grace not 

 found in any other perennial. When in bloom during July and 

 August it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as 

 much through, of minute pure white flowers, forming a beautiful 

 gauze-like appearance. When cut it is exquisite in combination with 

 other flowers. 



Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of 



small white flowers in July and August. 

 — Rosea. A pink flowered form of above. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



HEI.ENIUM fSneezeWort) 

 Autumnale Superbum. Desirable border plants, succeeding in 

 any soil in a sunny location. Golden-yellow flowers during the late 

 summer and fall months; 5 to 6 feet. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz • 

 $18.00 per 100. 



Riverton Gem. Old gold, changing to wallflower red. 35 cts 

 $3.50 per dcz. 



HELIANTHEMUIH (Rock.orSon Rce) 



Exceedingly pretty low-growing evergreen plants, forming 

 broad clumps, and which during their flowering season, July to 

 September, are quite hidden i y a mass of bloom; well adapted 

 for the front of the border, the rockery, or a dry, sunny bank. 

 Choice mixed varieties, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



HEL,IOPSIS (Orange Sunflower) 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to 

 flower earlier in the season; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 

 three feet in height; very valuable for cutting. 

 Pitcheriana. Flowers deep golden-yellow, about 2 inches in 



diameter, of very thick texture. 

 Scabra Zinniasflora. Double golden-yellow flowers, closely 



resembling a Zinnia. 

 Price, 30 cts. each; ,'52.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



each; 



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NOTE.--A11 Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charses. If wanted by Parcel Post, add 10 

 to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 percent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



per cent. 



