BODDINGTON'S '^AJ^CltlPl/ PLANTS 



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CHRYSANTHEMUM maximum. Triumph (Moon 

 — — — — penny Daisy). A free-grownig 

 plant, not exceedini^ ■2\k feet in height, which continues in full bloom 

 from early July until late October. The daisy-like flowers are 3 

 inches and over in diameter, pure white, with a golden center. 

 Shasta Daisy. Large snowy white flowers, 4 inches across; in 

 bloom continuously throughout the summer and fall. 



16 cts. each, $1.60 per doz., $10 per 100 



CLETVlATIS Shrubby. This type of Clematis is deserving 



■ — ^ of tlie greatest popularity, and should be in 



ever}- collection. They form erect bushes 2 to 3 feet high, and dur- 

 ing their long period of bloom are very attractive. 

 Davidiana. A most desirable variety, with fresh bright green foli- 

 age and tubular bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender-blue during 

 .•\ugust and September, deliciously fragrant. 

 Recta. Another fine variety, with handsome pure white flowers in 

 very large, showy clusters iluring June and July ; very effective. 

 16 cts. each, $1.60 per doz., $10 per 100 



QQJ^gQPgJg lanceolata grandiflora. One of the most 

 — ^— — — popular hardy plants. The flowers are a rich 

 golden yellow, of graceful form and invaluable for cutting ; the main 

 crop comes during the latter part of June, but it continues in bloom, 

 more or less, the entire summer and autumn. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per 

 doz., $\o per 100. 



DIANTHUS toarbatus (Sweet William, or London Tufts). 



— ^— — — — — Mi.xed colors. loc. ea., %\ per doz., $7 per 100. 



Latifolius atrococcineus. "The Everblooming Sweet William " 

 most aptly describes this valuable bedding plant. It begins to pro- 

 duce its brilliant fiery crimson double flowers in June, continuing 

 through the greater part of the summer and fall. 15 cts. each, 

 $1.50 per doz. 



DICTAMTNUS '^^'^^ Plant), a very showy border peren- 



nial, forming a bush about z'l feet in height, 



having fragrant foliage and spikes of curious flowers during June 

 and July, giving off during hot weather a fragrant volatile oil, which 

 ignites when a match is applied to it. 



Fraxinella. Showy rosy pink flowers, with deeper veins. 

 Fraxinella alba. Pure white. 



15 cts. each, $1.60 per doz., $10 per 100 



DIELYTRA spectabilis (Bleeding Heart, or Seal Flower). 



An old-fasliioned favorite, equally well adapted 



for forcing as for planting in the open border; its long racemes of 

 graceful heart-shaped pink flowers are always attractive. 15 cts. 

 each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 



EQJJI"JsJOPS ^'t*"** (Globe Thistle). Handsome thistle-like 



foliage, with globular metallic-blue flowers in 



July and August ; fine for cutting. 4 feet. 20 cts. each, %2 per doz. 



EJ^IQEJ^ON c*>®r"l®a grandiflora (Flea Bane). Large 



light blue, in bloom continuously. 18 inches. 

 Speciosum. Large purplish blue, with yellow center. July to Sep- 

 tember. 2 feet. 



16 cts. each, $1.60 per doz . 



EUPATORIUM ageratoides (Thorough- Wort). A use- 



ful border plant, of strong, free growth. 



3 to 4 feet high, with minute white flowers in dense lieads. August 

 and September. 



Coelestinum. A pretty, hardy plant, with light blue flowers simi- 

 lar to the Ageratum ; in flower from August until frost. 18 to 24 in. 

 16 cts. each. $1.60 per doz. 



EUPHORBIA coroUata (.Milk Wort; Flowering Spurge). 

 A most showy and useful native plant, grow- 

 ing about iH inches higli and bearing from June till August umbels 

 of pure white flowers, with a small green eye. 10 cts. each, %\ per 

 doz., $8 per 100. 



PUNKIA (Pl'i"t;>i" I-ily). Are among the easiest plants to man- 

 age ; tlieir l)road, massive foli.age makes them at- 

 tractive snl)jects for the border even when not in flower; they de- 

 serve extensive cultivation. 

 Coerulea. Blue; broad, green leaves. 



Glauca. I.argt-, showy, glaucous-green foliage; lilac flowers. 

 Subcordata grandiflora. Pure white, lily-shaped, fragrant flowers. 

 Undulata media picta. Oreen and white variegatid foliage ; pur- 

 ple flowers. 



16 cts. each, $1.60 per doz., $10 per 100 



FERNS Choice Hardy. 15 cts. e:ich, Jti .50 per doz.; set of 22 

 • sorts, I2.50. 



Q^JLL^J^DJ^ grandiflora (Blanket Flower). One of 

 — — the showiest and most eft'ective hardy 

 plants ; beginning to flower in June, they continue one mass of 

 bloom the entire season ; they will thrive in almost any soil or posi- 

 tion, but respond freely to liberal treatment. The large flowers are 

 of gorgeous coloring. The center is dark reddish brown, while the 

 petals are variously marked with rings of brilliant scarlet-crimson, 

 orange and vermilion, and oftei^ a combination of all these colors 

 in one flower. Strong plants, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 



QUNNERA scabra. Probably the noblest of all hardy 

 perennial decorative foliage plants, with leaves 

 which, under favorable conditions, frequently measure 5 to 10 feet 

 across; a well-grown plant, att;uning a height of 5 feet by 15 to 20 

 feet in diameter ; but to produce a satisfactory growth it must re- 

 ceive liberal treatment. Very rich, deep, moist soil is indispensable. 

 Full exposure to the sun is advisable, but they should be sheltered 

 from severe winds and must never suffer for the want of water. 

 Ample protection should be provided in winter by a liberal covering 

 of leaves. 50 cts. each. 



GYPSOPHILA paniculata (Baby's Breath). A beautiful 



old fashioned ])l.int, possessing a grace not 



found in any other perennial, and attracting the eye of every one. 

 When in bloom during August and September, it forms a symmetri- 

 cal mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, of minute pure 

 white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like appearance. For cut- 

 ting p\irposes it is exciuisite; especially with high-colored flowers, 

 and S(jme most lovely effects can be produced with it. 

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

 small white flowers. 15 cts. each. Si. 50 per doz. 



Hardy Ornamental Grasses and Bamboos 



For single specimens, beds or groups on the lawn, nothing gives a 

 finer effect than these ; they are now largely used in prominent posi- 

 tions in many gardens, public parks, etc. 



Arundo donax (Great Reed). A magnificent variety, growing to a 



height of 15 feet. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 Arundo donax variegata. A beautiful variegated form. Foliage 



crei.my white and green. 6 to 8 feet. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 Eulalia gracillima univittata (Japan Rush). Of graceful habit, 



with very narrow foliage; of a bright green color, with a silvery 



midrib. 25 cts. each, 52.50 per doz ; clumps, 50 cts. each. 

 Eulalia Japonica variegata. A very ornamental variety ; long, 



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



Flower-stalks from 4 to 6 feet. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 



50 cts. each. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina (Zebra Grass). The long blades of 

 this variety are markeil with broad yellow bands across the leaf. 

 It makes a very attr.active specimen plant for the lawn. 25 cts. 

 each, I2.50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 



HELIANTHUS (Hardy sunflowers). The perennial Sun- 



flowers are among tlie most effective hardy 



plants for large borders, for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps 

 on the lawn. They are remarkably free-flowering, and are invalu- 

 able for decorative purposes or as cut-flowers during the summer. 

 Multiflora fl. pi. (Double Hardy Sunflower). Large, double Dah- 

 lia-like golden yellow flowers in great profusion during July and 

 August. 4 feet. 



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

 flowers in long, graceful spra\ s during ( )ctober, wlu ii all others 

 have finished flowering; invaluable for cutting. 5 to 7 feet. 



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

 golden vellow flowers during .September. 



WoUey l)od. The best of the .Se ptember-flowering varieties, witli 

 dee]) yellow flowers; entirely distinct. 



Any of the above, 16 cts. each, $1.60 per doz., $8 per 100 



HELENIUM (Sneeze- Wort). All of these are desirable 



border i^lants, with broad-spreading heads of 



flowers, each sjKcies covering a long blooming season. 

 Autumnale superbum. (irows from 5 to 6 feet high, with broad 



he.'uls of deep goklen yellow llowers during the late summer and 



fall months. 



Hoopesi. I'ure <)r;mg- -yeIlow flowers, inches across, and the 

 earliest to flower, coming in early in June and continuing through- 

 out the summer. 2 fei t. 



16 cts. each, $1.60 per doz., $10 per 100 



HEUCHERA ^oot). Most desirable dwarf, compact, 



bushy plants of robust constitution aiui easy 



culture, growing 1 ' • to 2 fi-et high, and bearing during July and .Au- 

 gust loose, graceful spikes of llowers in the greatest profusion; ex- 

 cellent subjects either for the border or rockery. 

 Sanguinea. Bright coral red. 15c. each, 5i 50 per doz., Sioper 100 



