Hibiscus (Militarls) — Strong growing, 4 to 6 
feet high, with white, blush, or pale rose 
flowers, with purple eye; blooming in August 
and September. 
Hibiscus (Crimson Eye) — Immense flowers of 
purest white, with large centers of velvety 
crimson. Blooms very profusely, the plants 
being covered all summer with a wealth of 
most beautiful, attractive flowers. 
Hollyhocks — Few hardy plants combine as many 
good qualities as the Hollyhock. For planting 
in rows or groups on the lawn, or for inter- 
spersing among shrubbery, they are invalu- 
able. The flowers form perfect rosettes of the 
most lovely shades of yellow, crimson, rose. 
Yucca (See page UG) 
pink, orange, white, etc. The Hollyhock re- 
quires a rich, deep soil, well drained and will 
repay in quality and elegance of bloom any 
extra care. A slight protection in the winter 
will be beneficial. 
Hyacinthus (Candicans) — A magrnificent yucca- 
like plant producing in July and August, a 
flower stem 3 to 4 feet high, covered with 
from 20 to 30 pure white, pendent, bell-shaped 
flowers. 
Iberis Sempervirens (Candytuft) — Of spreading 
habit; flowers pure white, covering the plant 
with bloom. One of the finest border plants, 
beautiful with flowers very early in spring; 
good for cutting. 
Iris Germanica (German Iris) — This group 
blooms in May with wonderful combinations 
of coloring; leaves broad sword-like. We have 
an assortment of the best sorts. 
Iris Kaempferi (Japan Iris) — The Japanese Iria 
should be planted in a somewhat cool, moist 
situation, and in rich soil. Its flowers, in late 
June and July, are quite distinct from those 
of all the varieties, and will compare favor- 
ably with some of the exotic orchids. We 
have a good assortment of the best varieties. 
Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not) — The Forget-Me- 
Nots are familiar flowers of many gardens, 
hardy, easy to grow, with bloom sprays of ex- 
quisite blue. 
Papaver (Poppy) — Nothing can equal these in 
gorgeous effect, and, whether planted singly 
or in masses, their large flowers, rich brilliant 
colors, and freedom of bloom render therti 
conspicuous in any position. i 
Platycodon (Chinese Bell-FIower) — A valuabte 
perennial, forming a dense branching bush qf 
upright habit, 1 to 2 feet high, with neat foli- 
age. From the middle of July until late Sep- 
tember it bears a constant succession of hand- 
some, large bell-shaped, deep blue flowers. 
Succeeds well in any ordinary soil. i 
Rudbeckia (Golden Glow) — A distinct, talj- 
growing, hardy perennial, from 6 to 7 feet 
high. Foliage deeply cut, handsome bright 
green; flowers very double, rich golden-yel- 
low; 2 to 3 inches In diameter; borne on long, 
smooth stems, forming for the tall plant a 
solid head of bloom. 
