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micifuga Simplex. 



Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora. 



CLAYTONIA. 



(Spring Beauty.) 

 Virginica. A low-growing, early spring- 

 flowering plant, producing clusters of 

 light pink flowers. Succeeds best in a 

 half-shady spot on the rockery. 15 cts. 

 each; §1.50 per doz. 



CONVALLARIA. 



(Lily of the Valley.) 



riajalis. This is often starved and ne- 

 glected and relegated to some poor, 

 out-of-the-way corner; but this popular 

 and fragrant subject, like most other 

 plants, repays one for being well 

 treated; and if the bed is given a liberal 

 top-dressing of well decayed manure, 

 along in February. or March, it will 

 show the effect by increased size, num- 

 ber, and vigor of the flower. The stock 

 we offer is strong clumps, especially suited for 

 should be done before the end of April if possible 

 doz.; §20.00 per 100. 



COREOPSIS. 



Lanceolata grandiflora. One of the most popular hardy plants. The 

 flowers are a rich golden-yellow, of graceful form and invaluable for cut- 

 ting; the main crop comes during the latter part of June, but it continues in 

 bloom the entire summer and autumn; it succeeds everywhere. 



Rosea. Finely-divided, dark green foliage, bearing in August and Septem- 

 ber numerous small pink flowers; useful in border or rockery; 1 foot. 



Vertlcellata. Masses of small golden-yellow flowers in July and August, on 

 neat plants with finely divided foliage; 2 feet. 



15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz.; §10.00 per 100. 



CORONILLA (Crown Vetch). 



Varia. A rampant creeper, with handsome globular heads of showy bright, 

 pink and white sweet pea-shaped flowers; a useful plant for covering rough 

 banks or for the rockery. 15 cts. each; §1.50 per do/..; §10.00 per 100. 



CORYDALIS (Fumitory) 



N >bills. Graceful feathery foliage and masses of golden-yellow flowers in 

 May and June; 1 foot. 25 cts. each; §2.50 per do/. 



CIJIICIF17GA (Snake Root,. 



Simplex. Most valuable by reason of its extreme late flower- 

 ing, beginning in September and attaining full perfection 

 about the middle of October, a time when flowers are scarce. 

 Its flowering stems are from 2\ to 3 feet high, terminated with 

 a dense spike of white flowers, which, when cut. last in per- 

 fection a long time. (See cut.) 50 cts. each; §5. 00 per doz. 



Acerinum, or Japonicum. A pretty Japanese variety, with 

 white flowers; August and September, excellent for cutting; 

 2£ feet. 



Dahurica. Large cylindrical spikes of creamy-white flowers 

 in September; 3 A feet. 



Racemosa. A handsome native species, bearing in July and 

 August spikes of pure white flowers; well suited for planting 

 at the back of the border or for naturalizing at the edge of 

 woods; 4 to 6 feet. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz., except where noted. Set of 4 va- 

 rieties for §1.00. 



SHRUBBY CLEMATIS. 



This type of Clematis is deserving of the greatest popularity, 

 and should be in every collection. They form erect bushes 2 to 

 3 ft. high, during their long period of bloom are very attractive. 

 Davidlana. A most desirabie variety, with fresh bright green 

 foliage and tubular bell-shaped flow- 

 ers of deep lavender blue during Au- 

 gust and Sept. ; deliciously fragrant. 



Heracleajfolia. Of same general ha- 

 bit as above, but with lighter-colored 

 flowers. 



Integrifolia. Produces attractive, 

 large, deep-blue flowers in great pro- 

 fusion during July and August. 



Recta. Another fine variety, with 

 handsome pure white flowers in very 

 large, showy clusters during June and 

 July; very effective. 25 cts. each; 

 §2.50 per doz. 



Price, except where noted, 15 cts. 

 each; §1.50 per doz.; §10.00 per 100. 

 Set of 4 for 60 cts. 



outdoor planting, which 

 25 cts. each; §2.50 per 



Convallaria (Lily of the Valley). 



The Climbing Clematis are offered with other Hardy Cumbers on pages 2j6 to 230. 



