Helianthus 



Perennial Sunflower 



Maximilianus. Golden-yellow flowers in fine sprays; 

 fine for cutting. Latest to bloom. September to Octo- 

 ber. 5 to 6 feet. 



Miss Mellish. Large semi-double flowers, bright 

 orange-yellow. Very free. August to Sc|)tcniber. 6 feet. 

 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100; large clumps, 

 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $35 per 100 



Helianthemum 



Rock or Sun Rose 



A lovely group of dwarf, shrub-like plants, flowering 

 from July to September; very useful for the rockery or 

 for fronting the hardy border. 



Grandiflorum. Pretty, single yellow flowers. 



Mutabile. Varying from light to deep rose. 



Stramineum. Bright yellow flowers of good size. 



Vulgare. Various shades of yellow. 

 Well-established plants from pots, 25 cts. each, $2.50 

 per doz., $15 per 100 



Heliopsis • Orange Sunflower 



Very similar to the Helianthus family, but not so 

 robust in growth, and flowers somewhat earlier. Very 

 useful for the middle or background of the border and 

 desirable for cutting. 



Pitcheriana. Deep golden yellow, sunflower-like 

 blossoms from July to September. 3 feet. 



Scabra zinniaeiBora. A new, double-flowering form, 

 somewhat resembling a zinnia; golden yellow flowers 

 during July and August. 2 feet. _ 



Soleil d'Or. A splendid semi-double variety; deep 

 golden yellow flowers produced in great profusion from 

 July until late September. A most desirable border 

 variety. 2 to 2J2 feet. 



25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100 



Hemerocallis 



Yellow Day Lily 



Beautiful, very hardy border plants; handsome, fra- 

 grant flowers, produced in abundance. 



Fulva. Large, orange-bronze, trumpet-like flowers. 

 June and July. 3 feet. 



Fulva fl.-pl. A good, double-flowering form of the 

 preceding variety. June and July. 



Gold Dust. Bright Indian yellow, buds and reverses 

 of petals bronzy gold. Very free-flowering. May and 

 June. 2J2 feet. 



Kwanso fl.-pl. Large, double orange flowers with 

 deep shadings, flowering during July and August. 4 to 

 S feet. 



Thunbergii. Rich buttercup-yellow, funnel-shaped 

 flowers. 4 feet. July. 



25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100 



Select Hemerocallis 



Apricot. Rich golden yellow blossoms; deliciousl\ 

 fragrant. A lovely new variety. June. 2)2 feet. 



Aurantiaca major. A fine Japanese introduction dl 

 vigorous habit. Large, deep orange-colored flowers, 

 freely produced. June and July. 2 feet. 



Dr. Regel. A splendid deep yellow, flowering during 

 June and July. 2 to 2 feet. 



Florham. Large, trumpet-shaped, golden yellow 

 flowers; vigorous growth. June and July. 3 feet. 



Queen of May. A valuable new variety, producing 

 large flowers of a rich Indian yellow, on stems varying 

 from 3 to 5 feet. May until midsummer. 50 cts. each, 

 $5 per doz. 



35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., except where noted 



Hardy Perennials 



Hepatica • Liver Leaf 



Triloba. Sprint^ Hcpalica. The blossoms which vary 

 in color from light to deep reddish blue, aijpear in 

 spring as soon as the snow leaves the ground. Should 

 have a partially shaded position in the rockery or 

 woodland. Especially good lor naturalizing, but also 

 attractive in the home-garden. 25c. each, S2.5" per doz. 



Heuchera • Alum Root 



Dwarf border or rockery subjects, with graceful, long- 

 stemmed flowers, produced in airy panicles from June 

 to September in the greatest profusion. A delicate cut- 

 flower. 18 to 24 inches. 



Gracillima, Perry's Variety. Brilliant crimson 

 flowers arranged in loose, airy panicles. A decided im- 

 provement on the type. 50 cts. each, S5 per doz. 



Pluie de Feu. Bright raspberry-red flowers in pro- 

 fusion, carried on erect stems. 



Sanguinea alba. Loose spikes of pure white. 



Sanguinea splendens. Bright, attractive crimson. 



Virginal. Creamy white; loose, branchy stems. 



White Empress. An improved Sanguinea Alba. 

 Compact habit. A very good variety that is being 

 largely planted. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 



25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100, except where 

 noted 



Hibiscus 



Giant-Flowering Marsh Mallow 



A greatly improved form of the native Marsh Mallow. 

 Flowers average 10 to 12 inches in diameter and have 

 a gorgeous coloring. Grows 6 to 7 feet high. Flowers 

 from June to late autumn, and is quite hardy and use- 

 ful for planting in any location. A splendid water- 

 edge plant. Good subject for the rear of the Hardy 

 Border and a most eflectiv e addition In shrub groupings. 

 Red, Pink, or White. 

 Strong, three -year -old 

 roots, 50 cts. each, 

 per doz.; extra- large, 

 four- year-old roots. Si 

 each, I9 per doz. 



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