CHOICE SELECTIONS IN PLANTS. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTO WN-ON-H U DSON, N. Y. 
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HARDY LILIES. — The Gems of the Whole Family. 
By mail add 3 cents each. 
These kinds succeed best, and are the most beautiful of this favorite flower. In 
planting the bulbs a great mistake is made in planting them too shallow; plant at 
least six inches deep. It is a good plan to put a handful of sand below and around the 
bulb. One of the best places to plant Lilies is among rhododendrons, or low-growmg 
shrubs, where the ground is partly shaded. Bulbs should be allowed to remain undis- 
turbed for years, frequent removals being injurious by destroying the roots. While 
all that are offered here are perfectly hardy, it is best to cover the soil over them 
with littery manure in the fall. For a garden of moderate size the following sorts are 
the best, but we can supply other varieties in cultivation when desired : 
Auratum. — " The Golden Banded Lily of Japan." This is well entitled to the 
name of " Queen" of Lilies. It stands far above other Lilies, whether we regard its 
size, sweetness, or its exquisite arrangement of color. It is perfectly hardy, bearing 
from 5 to 20 flowers on a stem. Its flowers are from ten to twelve inches across, com- 
posed of six delicate white, ivory-like petals, each being thickly studded with rich 
chocolate-crimson spots, having a bright golden band through the centre of each 
Setal. Price, large bulbs, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100; extra size, 20c. each: 
2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 
Rosenm. — The stately form, beauty of color, and delightful fragrance of this 
variety have made it a great favorite wherever grown. It grows about two feet high, 
and produces from 6 to 12 flowers, white, flushed with pink, and spotted with distinct 
carmine markings of a much darker shade. Price, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
per 100. 
Album.— Pure white; in shape like "Roseum." Very fragrant. Price, 20c. each; 
$2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 
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THE CHINESE BELL FLOW EE. 
PLATYCODON GRAVDIPLORUM. - 
One of the very best perfectly hardy plants, 
forming dense clumps nearly two feet high, cov- 
ered from early spring to late fall with dainty, 
artistic and beautiful large blue and white bell- 
shaped flowers ; very desirable for cutting. Price, 
20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. 
BLEEDING HEAliT. 
DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS.-An old but 
beautiful hardy plant, blooming very early in 
spring, flowering on long, graceful pendulous 
stems. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz,; $10.00 per 100. 
BLUE MYRTLE. 
VINCA MINOR CE RULE A. —Largely used 
for planting on graves in cemeteries, for which 
it is admirably adapted, as its leaves are ever- 
green, dark and shiny, as if varnished, and al- 
ways the same the year round; it makes a dense, 
compact covering, completely hiding the ground 
with a dark green carpet, that is only to be seen 
to be admired; it will grow anywhere, and as it 
is easily kept in shape by trimming twice a year, 
its use for this purpose is bound to increase ; also 
a useful plant for covering the ground in shady 
places where grass will not grow. Price, 20c. 
each; $2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per 100. 
DOUBLE RUSSIAN YIOLET. 
Perfectly hardy and the only variety that 
should be planted in the garden in open ground 
for spring flowering, needing no protection dur- 
ing winter. Flowers large, very double, delici- 
ously fragrant, and of a very deep shade of blue 
— darker than " M. Louise"— one or two petals 
in each flower being dotted with red. They bloom 
in immense masses, the plants being almost cov- 
ered with flowers for about four weeks, com- 
mencing in April lasting well on into May. Large 
flowering clumps. 20c. each; $2.00 per dozen. 
LILIUM CANDIDUM, the Bridal Lily of Bermuda. 
L.ILY OF PURITY, OR THE ANNUNCIATION L.IL.Y. 
By mail add 3 cents each for postage. 
This is a fine Lily which has long been regarded as the Emblem of Purity; is as hardy as an oak 
and always gives satisfaction. Should be ordered early. It grows about four feet high, bearing 
large clusters of snowy-white, medium-sized flowers in dense masses, delightfully fragrant. It 
is sure to grow and do well; and planted in borders or among shrubbery, forms a beautiful and 
conspicuous feature on any place. Every one who has not a group of this beautiful hardy Lily 
should not fail to plant several dozen or more of the bulbs, as they are very cheap and will well 
repay the outlay next year, and will continue to increase in beauty from year to year. Price, 10c. 
each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00perl00; extra quality bulbs, price, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
EAST INDIA MOUNTAIN FLEECE. 
A hardy herbaceous perennial, blossoms from middle of September until last of October, 
after the flush of summer flowers is past, and before Chrysanthemums come in, thus blooming 
at a time when fine, hardy flowers are scarce and much appreciated. A native of the Himalaya 
Mountains. Stems are two and one-half to three and one-half feet high, leafy from the base, 
and arise from a stout, spreading root. Flowers very numerous, small, white, changing to pink; 
deliciously fragrant, of fleecy appearence, and arranged in auxiliary and terminal or panicled 
racemes. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz. 
HOLLYHOCKS. 
The destinctive character and massive beauty of 
the Hollyhocks render them unrivaled. For distant 
effect in large groups they are matchless. Nothing 
makes a finer display; they remain in bloom so long 
and are so effective that few plants equal them for 
summer blooming; the spikes of bloom are three feet 
in length, a solid mass of color, and the varieties we 
offer are so perfect and beautiful that they are as 
handsome as Camellias. Finest prize varieties, 
pink, yellow, white, etc. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz. 
PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT. 
Ttoeris Corraefoli si. —Blooms in dense masses 
of snowy white flowers in May and June, com- 
pletely covering the plants. One of the finest spring 
flowers. Evergreen foliage, and particularly fine for 
borders, rockeries, etc. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz. 
LILY OF THE Y ALLEY. 
Fragrant and beautiful little plants, indispensable 
to every garden. They are now extensively grown 
during the winter for cut flowers, their slender stems 
and white corollas being highly prized for choice 
bouquets. 30c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 
OUR SPECIAL LOW PRICE LIST OF WINTER FLOWERING BULBS, INCLUDING LILIUM HARRIS!!, BETTER KNOWN AS THE BERMUDA EASTER LILY, WILL BE ISSUED 
IN SEPTEMBER, AND WILL BE MAILED TO ALL CUSTOMERS. AS IS WELL KNOWN, WE ARE THE LARGEST AND ORIGINAL GROWERS OF LILIUM HARRISII, GROWING 
IT IN IMMENSE QUANTITIES ON OUR OWN GROUNDS IN BERMUDA. 
