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SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY'S CATALOGUE OF 
HELLEBOBTTS. The ancient Hellebore ; all fine flow- 
ering perennial plants of rather dwarf growth. H. 
niger and its varieties are known as "Christmas Roses," 
from the facility with which they produce their showy 
flowers in mid-winter, with slight protection. Nearly 
all the species have very glossy and handsome leaves. 
H. atrorabens. Deep purple flowers in March . . SO 50 
H. caucasicus. Pale green flowers, very glossy 
leaves 50 
H. colchicus. Deep bright purple flowers, Janu- 
ary to March 50 
H. niger. Flowers in winter when protected by 
glass, without artificial heat; pure white and 
very pretty ; several varieties. See cut, page 173 35 
H. olyjnpicus. Purplish flowers in spring .... 50 
H. orientalis. Large rose-colored flowers, very 
early 50 
H. viridis. Bright green flowers in spring .... 50 
HHIVIEIlOCAIiIiIS. The Day Lilies; among the fin- 
est flowering plants, and of easy culture. They are 
very nearly related to the Punkias, and should not be 
omitted from any planting of herbaceous perennials. 
H. flava. Flowers orange yellow, very fragrant, pro- 
duced in summer $0 25 
H. Kwanso {fulva) var. See page 156 50 
H. Middendorfii. Deep golden yellow flowers in 
summer 30 
H. rutilans fl. pi. Orange yellow flowers .... 25 
SEP ATICA (AnemimeHepatica). Liver Wort. Charm- 
ing early spring flowering plants, very like the Ane- 
mones. The.y are indispensable to the hardy border. 
H. an^losa $0 25 
H. tricolor 25 
H. coerulea 25 
H. rubra 25 
HESFEKIS. Pretty erect herbaceous plants of desir- 
able character : known widely as Rocket. The species 
noted are double flowering and sweet-scented. 
H. matronalis flore albo-pleno. Very ornamental 
plant, flowering in summer tO 25 
H. flore rubro-pleno. A form with red flow- 
ers 25 
IBEBIS sempervirens. The hardy evergreen Candy- 
tuft; a splendid white flowering perennial of low 
growth. 20 cents. 
IBIS. The following collection of these splendid plants 
contains only the very best sorts, all of distinct and 
bright colors. See also page 144 for a select list. 
I. cristata. Pale lilac and deep yellow, in May . $0 25 
I. florentina. Fragrant flowers of white, laven- 
der and yellow, in May 25 
X. Genuanica, in finest sorts. See page 144 ... 25 
I. iberica. See page 144 30 
I. Kssmpferi. In choicest sorts, both double and 
single flowers. (A special list of named varieties 
sent on application. See page 144 30 
I. pumila. Splendid dwarf form; ver.y valuable 
for edgings; in ton distinct and fine soi'ts, each . 25 
I. sambucina. Flowei-s strongly scented like 
elder, yellow and purple 25 
I. Sibirica. Lilac blue and violet; blooihs in May 
and J une 25 
IiATHTBTTS. The perennial Sweet Peas ; fine running 
plants, with large flowers ; beautiful and of easy growth. 
L. latifolius. The Everlasting Pea; has rose-colored 
flowers in August SO 25 
Ii. albus. White flowers 25 
LEONTOFODIXna alpinum. The famed Edelweiss 
of the Alps ; excellent for rock work, and of eas.y cul- 
tivation. The flowers, produced in June and July, are 
white and woollj' ; very peculiar. 25 cents. 
LIATBIS. American plants of gi-eat beaut.v, with 
light purple flowers ; the plants are of a graceful grass- 
like habit. 
L. elegans. Blooms in summer and autumn . . . $0 25 
It. scariosa. Long and narrow leaves 25 
Ii. spicata. Flowers in September 25 
IiOBEIiIA. The hardy Lobelias are splendid plants for 
the hei'baceous garden, having brilliant flowers on up- 
right stems. 
la. cardinalis. The Cardinal Flower ; one of the choicest 
American plants ; very stately and handsome, flower- 
ing in July and August $0 25 
It. fnlgeiis {Queen Victoria). Beautiful bright 
scarlet flowers 35 
L. liybrida, in several fine varieties, each .... oO 
LOTUS comiculatus fl. pi. The Bird's Foot Trefoil ; a 
prostrate and spreading plant, with neat green leaves, 
and clusters of bright yellow flowers; a handsome , 
plant. 25 cents. 
IiYCHNIS chalcedonica fl. pi. A fine plant, with 
deep vermilion double flowers, borne on an upright 
stem. .^0 cents. 
IiYSIMACHIA Nummularia aurea. This is an im- 
proved form of the old Money Wort, with fine yellow- 
spotted leaves ; a fine creeping plant. 25 cents. 
LTTHBUM Salicaria roseuni. A handsome peren- 
nial, growing best in a moist place ; flowers rosy pur- 
ple. 25 cents. 
MEBTENSIA. Showy flowering plants of easy cul- 
ture and distinct habit. 
M. paniculata. Purplish blue flowers in July . . $0 25 
IK. Sibirica. Very pretty ; blue flowers f i-om May 
to July 25 
M. Virginica. The Virginian Cowslip ; blue flowers 25 
iyiIMni.US. The Monkey 
Flowers are useful for 
borders and groups; 
they are of dwarf habit. 
Flowers are scarlet or 
dark crimson. 
M. atroroseus . . . $0 25 
M. cardinalis. Erect 
growing ; large red flow- 
ers. 25 cents. 
mONABDA didyma. 
One of the finest hardy 
flowering plants; has 
fragrant foliage and 
bright scarlet flowers 
from July to September. mvosotis palustris 
25 cents. grandiflora. 
