Hesperis matronalis. rocket 
A valuable old-lime garden plant, bearing large, terminal spikes of fragrant, showy 
flowers of purplish red. June. 2 to 3 feet. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
Hibiscus militaris. halberd-leaved rose mallow 
An attractive plant with narrow, hastate leaves and flesh-pink flowers which often 
have a dull purplish eye. Like all other Mallows, it is happiest in moist situations but 
does well in garden soils. August and September. 4 to 6 feet. 2^cts each, $2 for 10, 
$15 per 100. 
Hibiscus Moscheutos (Hibiscus palustris). marsh mallow 
There is no more welcome sight than a glimpse of this beautiful native plant of tall, 
shrub-like habit of growth and profusion of flesh-pink or white flowers, which peep from 
their own or other near-by foliage along our river banks. This one flowers earlier than 
the other two and is a charming addition to any garden. July and August. 4 to 6 feet. 
20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, $12 per 100. 
Hollyhocks. See Althaea rosea 
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