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POLYGONUM (Knot- weed). 



Compact um A variety which is deserving of great popularity. It grows 



about 15 inches high, and during August and September the entire plant 



appears as a foamy mass of white flowers. 

 Cuspidatum {Giant Knoiiveed). A tall-growing species, attaining a 



height of 5 to 7 feet, and producing during August and September long, 



drooping clusters of white flowers at the axil of each leaf; a striking plant 



f >r the shrubbery or as an isolated specimen. 

 Bistortum Superbum A fine plant for the rockery or border, with 



spikes of bright rose-colored flowers ; July to Sept. ; 1 foot. 

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



POTENTILLA (Cinquifoil). 



Charming plants for the border, with brilliant flowers that are produced 

 from June to August in profusion ; succeed in any soil ; 18 inches. 

 Formosa- Single, rosy-red. 

 Hamlet. Double dark rich crimson. 

 MacNabiana Rich crimson; double. 

 Perfecta. Vermilion, lemon centre; double. 

 Phcenix. Double scarlet; marked yellow. 

 Plantii. Large single red and yellow flowers. 

 Pyrenaica. A pretty single golden yellow. 

 Sangllinea. Single, dark crimson. 

 Striatissima. Double scarlet with yellow markings. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 9 for $1.00. 



PRUNELLA. 



Grandlflora. A low-growing plant, suitable for a shady spot on the rock- 

 ery or border. Round heads of purple flowers all summer. 25 cts. each. 



PULMONARIA (Lungwort. Bethlehem Sage) 

 Saccharata Maculata A beautiful plant, rivaling in the markings of 

 its foliage many of the choicest hothouse plants; of easy culture, foliao-e 

 deep green, handsomely mottled with silver-grey, and terminal 1 foot 

 high spikes of pink, changing to blu3 flowers during May and June. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz.; §15.00 per 100. 



PRIMULAS (Primrose) 



The hardy Primroses are among the most beautiful and interesting of our early spring flowers, 

 drained soil, in the border or in a sheltered nook in the rockery; if possible, in a half-shady place. 



Polygonum Compactum. 



Plant them in rich, 



Aculis Alba plena Very showy and useful; double white. 



— Coerulea. A most novel variety, with deep purplish-blue 

 flowers of large size; early and prolific. 



— Purpurea Distinct and pleasing shade of purplish-red. 

 Aurifllla. The plants we offer of this old favorite have been 



grown from seed of one of the finest European collections. 

 Mixed colors, 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 

 Cashmeriana. Deep lilac flowers, produced in dense, round 

 heads \\ inches across, and enveloped in a white, mealy pow- 

 der. A most attractive and pretty species. 



— Alba. A beautiful pure white. 



Veris (English Cowslip). Plants grown from a select strain 

 of seed, and embrace a fine range of colors. 10 cts. each; 

 §1.00 per doz.; §8.00 per 100. 



Veris Superba A giant-flowered form, producing individual 

 flowers from 1 to 2 inches across, in trusses, which measure 

 from 10 to 15 inches in circumference; in color they are a 

 bright canary-yellow with a golden centre; perfectly hardy, 

 and when in flower present a sheet of bloom. 



Vulgaris (English Primrose). An old favorite, and should be found in every 

 garden; one of the earliest spring flowers; of bright canary-yellow; very fragrant. 



Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. Set of 9 Primroses, a 

 fine collection, for §1.00. 



PRIMULA CORTUSOIDES SIEBOLDII. 



(Japanese Primrose.) 



These are not so well known as they deserve; they are of free growth, with dark 

 green foliage, and throw up in late spring innumerable stems of large flowers, vary- 

 ing in color from pure white to rich crimson. They succeed under the 

 same conditions as the common hardy Primroses, and are also useful 

 for forcing under glass, making beautiful pot plants. (See cut.) 



PkIMULA CURTUSOIDES Sl'.BOLDtl. 



Else Beyer. Bright rose, with lighter centre. 



Lilacina Marginata. Large white flowers, veined with mauve on the 

 edges. 

 ^,, Queen Victoria. Very fine, large pure white. 



^B Robert Herold. Large flowers of a bright rosy-crimson with white 

 eye. 

 H^ Sirius. Rich crimson-rose, with white centre. 

 Werner. Tender rose, with white veins. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. Set of 6 sorts for $1.00. 



HARDY PHLOXES are one of the features of our establishment. See paces ao6 and 307. 



