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Dicentra, or Dielytra (Bleeding Heart) — A very 

 handsome plant with finely divided glaucous 

 leaves, of graceful fern-like aspect. Grows 

 naturally from Western New York southward 

 to Georgia. Flowers heart-shaped, deep rose, 

 nodding in slender scape-like racemes. A 

 charming dainty species, attaining a height of 

 12 to 15 inches, and blossoming at intervals 

 from spring until autumn. 



Digitalis (Foxglove) — Many colors. Stately and 

 handsome, the Foxglove possesses the dignity 

 and atmosphere of the old-time garden, and yet 

 has lost nothing in the competition and prog- 

 ress of more modern garden plants, which in 

 vain would rival it. The stems vary from 2 to 

 3 ft. in height, densely leafy at the base, bear- 

 ing long spire-like racemes of large, drooping 

 flowers, which var3' from Avhite to purple, 

 usually more or less spotted. 



Eulalia (Hardy Grasses) — Several varieties, grows 

 3 to 4 ft. These beautiful hardy grasses are 

 deserving of the highest commendation. For 

 the garden they are invaluable, being very 

 showy and ornamental, and of easy cultivation. 

 They should be in every collection. 



Funkia (Undulata) — Silver-leaved, lavender flower, 

 fine for border, grows 12 in. 



Funkia — Golden-leaved. 



Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) — A genus of very 

 ornamental hardy plants. Flowers yellow or 

 purple, 2 inches across, single on naked stems. 

 Very showy. Early summer until autumn. 



Hollyhocks — Many colors, hardy, grow 3 to 4 ft. 

 A collection of fine double sorts. 



The Iris — The grand and royal colors of the flow- 

 ers of these superb hardy plants, so often soft- 

 ly blended or else intensified in various lines or 

 marks, are not surpassed by those of any gar- 

 den subject. They are invaluable in the 

 herbaceous borders, both on account of their 

 hardiness and easy culture, and for the lavish 

 wealth of blossoms that crown their numerous 

 stems. A sunny situation in moist, rich loam 

 is best adapted to their requirements, and as 

 the clumps increase in size, liberal enriching 

 of the ground or even replanting, will result in 

 a great gain in the size and number of the 

 flowers. 



Iris — German. Many colors. Grows 18 inches. 

 Hardy and productive. 



Iris — Japanese. Leaves 12 to 18 inches long, 

 Ijright green, much overtopped bv the strong. 



stout stems, which are 2 to 3 ft. tall. Flowers 

 very large and showy, 6 to 8 inches across, white 

 and of various shades of blue, violet, lavender 

 and purple. They are among the most beauti- 

 ful of flowering plants, rivaling even the orchids 

 in their rich tints and markings. Native of 

 Japan. We offer a superb collecton of mixed 

 varieties, including a wide range -of colors. 



Lychnis (Maltese Cross) — A charming old-fash- 

 ioned flower with the petals arranged in the 

 form of a maltese cross. Stems tufted from a 

 leafy base, 2 to 3 ft. tall, producing compact 

 terminal heads of brilliant orange-scarlet flow- 

 ers throughout the summer. Very free-flower- 

 ing and desirable. Probably of Japanese origin. 



Paeonia — These magnificent plants are among the 

 showiest and choicest in our gardens. They are 

 grand, and like the roses, are practically indis- 

 pensable. The fragrance and delicate tints and 

 shades of their beautiful flowers commend 

 them, and combined with all these noble traits, 

 they are absolutely hardy and of the easiest 

 culture. Paeonies thrive best in a deep moist 

 loam, well enriched, with full exposure to the 

 sun. The plants should be set two or three 

 inches below the surface of the ground, and 

 are benefited by an annual top dressing of com- 

 post. We offer a superb collection of varieties 

 in separate colors or mixtures in both single 

 and double forms. 



Phlox, Subulata — For edging, white and rose, 

 dwarf, very early. These are justly esteemed 

 as the finest of herbaceous plants. They are of 

 dwarf habit, perfectly hardy, of very easy cul- 

 ture, and yield a profusion of bright, showy 

 bloom. They are hardly equaled by any other 

 hardy plant for the decoration of the garden. 



Phlox — Many varieties, grows 3 ft. The beautiful 

 Phlox are universal favorites and rank among 

 the showiest of garden plants. The great pro- 

 fusion of the showy flowers and the huge size 

 of the panicles of the tall-growing forms, are 

 features that few perennials can parallel. They 

 are very hardy, and of easy culture, thriving best 

 in moist, fertile loam. There are numerous 

 species and varieties, differing in habit, time of 

 lilossoming and color of flowers. 



Platycodon (Chinese Bell-flower or Balloon 

 Flower) — Very hardy and floriferous, and Q-e 

 of the extra good perennials. Stems 1 to 2 ft. 

 high, much branched, of dense habit. Leaves 

 lanceolate, sharply and irregularly toothed, 

 flowers blue or white. Native of China and 

 Japan. 



Pyrethrum (Giant Daisy) — A fine plant, bearing 

 white flowers with a yellow disk in profusion. 

 Height 4 to 5 feet. September. - 



Rudbeckia (Golden Glow, or Summer Chrysanthe- 

 mum) — A very showy, hardy perennial with 

 double golden yellow flowers. Stems 4 to 6 ft. 

 tall, leafy up to the inflorescence. Leaves 

 bright green, deeply 3 to 5 lobed. Flowers 

 very full and double, borne in great masses in 

 late summer. A very popular free-flowering 

 plant. There are many varieties. 



Salvia (Hardy Sage) — Many colors; grows 1 to 2 

 feet. 



Spiraea (Meadow Sweet) — Comes in many varie- 

 ties; among the most ornamental and valuable 

 of herbaceous plants, and of easy culture; flow- 

 ers deep rose, in large heads; of a robust habit; 

 contrasts finely with Ulmaria fl. pi.; 2 to 3 feet. 



Stokesia (Stokes' Aster) — A rare hardy plant of 

 surpassing beauty. Stems branched, 1 to 2 ft. 

 high, very leafy at the base. Flowers blue or 

 purplish blue, 3 to 4 inches across; resembling 

 a China Aster. The leaves are of a rich green 

 color, gradually diminishing in size up the stem, 

 the uppermost almost clasping. Grows natu- 

 rally in South Carolina and Georgia. 



Dianthus (Sweet William and Garden Pinks) — In 

 variety. These charming old-fashioned gems 

 are not only favorites in our' gardens, but the^ 

 combine so many attributes of merit, such as 

 hardiness, beauty and free-flowering qualities, 

 that we confidently recommend them to all 

 planters. They thrive in warm loamy soils, 

 preferring sunny exposures. They are very 

 valuable for border planting and rockeries. 



Tritoma (Red-hot Poker) — Splendid late-bloom- 

 ing plants; flower stems 3 to 4 ft. in height, 

 with spikes a foot or more in length, of rich, 

 pendent, orange-red and scarlet tubulous flow- 

 ers. Require a slight covering in winter. 



Trillium (Wood Lily) — Very effective and showy, 

 early flowering native plants, deserving a place 

 in every garden. Grows 6 to 9 inches. 



Yucca Filamentosa (Adam's Needle) — A stately 

 plant with stiff evergreen foliage. Flowering 

 stems 4 to 6 ft. tall, branched near the summit 

 and bearing numerous drooping creamy-white 

 flowers in summer. The great profusion of the 

 large, showy blossoms, so majestically borne, 

 lends a bold and imposing aspect. Every gar- 

 den should ha\e this grand hardi^ species. 

 Grows naturally from North Carolina to Flori- 

 da and Mississippi. 



