CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL, CONN. 



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HUTCHINSIA 



Alpina. A useful low-growing Alpine plant resembling a 

 miniature ( "aiiilvtuft. Snow-white flowers in dense heads. 

 Delights in full sun. 



20c. each, S-'.OI) ]k-v doz. 



HOLLYHOCK. Alth^a Rosea 



Like the Foxglove or Canterbury Bell, the maiostic spikes of 

 the Hollyhock are essentially a part of the ol.l-fashione,! gar- 

 den. The vigorous growth and noble aspect make it a ilc- 

 sirable plant for any location, be it in the hardy garden, uiixcd 

 border, or jilanted in bold groups on the lawn. 'I'licy ri'(|un-e 

 a deep, rich soil, and are particularly at hom(> in a siuhin cdr- 

 ner. An occasional sjiraying of Bordeaux Mixture should he 

 applied if rust appears on the foliage, and a sprinkling of lime 

 added to the soil when cultivated. 



Double Varieties. In sejjarate colors, as follows: A\'hite, 

 Ro.sc, Yellow, Red, IMaroon, and in mixed colors. 



Single Flowering. The single varieties are more vigorous, 

 free-flowering, and more artistic in jietal arrangement. 

 Mixed, all colors. 



Alleghany. Mammoth flowers of loose i^etal arrangciiient- 

 The colors vary from the palest shrimp pink to dec]! red, 

 and appear as if made from the finest China silk. The 

 plants are of vigorous growth and bear gigantic spikes. 

 15c. each, $1.50 per doz., ,$12.00 per 100. 



HYPERICUM. St. John's Wort 



Moserianum. A very graceful and beautiful sluubby 

 perennial, producing rich, golden yellow flowers in the 

 greatest profusion. Growth free and graceful; foliage at- 

 tractive bright green. Should have some protectioti. 

 15c. each, $1 50 per doz. 



IBERIS. Hardy Candytuft 



The denselv clustered flower heads comjiletely obscure the 

 evergreen foliage in Spring; an excellent j hint for bordering 

 and massing in the garden or rockery. 



Gibraltarica. Large, showy, white flower heads, slightly 



tinged with lilac. 

 Sempervirens. Spreading habit of growth; flowers pure 



white and produced in i:'rofusion. 



15c. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 



INULA 



Ensifolia. An extremely free-flowering dwarf jilant, bearing 

 quantities of bright yellow flowers. Nine inches. July and 

 August. 



15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



IRIS K^MPFERI. Japanese Iris 



These gorgeous Irises are the most delicately beautiful of 

 all our Summer-flowering plants. They commence floweriag 

 late in June, a time when hardy flowers are most welcome. 

 They thrive in any garden soil, but respond generously to a 

 rich soil and plenty of water. Beds of Japanese Iris are 

 easiest to handle it slightly countersunk. The following list 

 comprises the most attractive varieties. 



Gekka-no-nami (Waves Under' Moonhght). Earliest to 

 bloom, and the choicest white; very free. Cdi^tening white, 

 with creamy-white stigmas. 



Momi-yi-no-taki (Maple Waterfall). A choice, double, 

 variegated variety; bright crimson purple, beautifully 

 feathered in white. Petaloid stigmas white, purple crested. 



Purple and Gold. Enormous double flowers, often ten 

 inches across; early and free blooming; one of tli('\ ( i-> bc-t 

 varieties. Color rich violet purple with white petaloids 

 tii'ped violet. The consi icuous golden throat extending 

 outward in sharp Ijluisli-white rays strongly suggests a 

 bearded wheat head. 



Gold Bound. A fine, double, pure white, with gold-bandcd 

 center. 



Hanna-no-Nishiki (Flower Embroidery). Six to eight 

 petals in conical arrangement, with well-deve!<i| mm I pcialnids, 

 make this .sort the most fully doulile in the collection. ( Olor 

 a distinct claret pink, with fine, white veins. 



Eclipse. Velvety claret red, shaded violet, with prominent 

 throat markings in pure gold. Flowers extremely large, 

 with six wide iietals, and j^etaloid stigmas so fully developed 

 as to make an extra row at the center. Special. 



Mahogany. Large, doiible flowers; the latest to bloom. 

 Piu'i'lc, iualio,uan\- red; tlic erect petaloids prettily crested. 

 25c. each, $2.50 l er doz., $15.00 per 100. 



