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SlEBRECHT & WaDLEY'S CATALOGUE OF 
KEIiIiEBORITS. The ancient Hellebore ; all fine flow- 
ering perennial plants of rather dwarf growth. H. 
jiiocrand 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. atrorubens. Deep purple flowers in March . . $0 50 
H. caucasicus. Pale green flowers, very glossy 
leaves 50 
H. colcMcus. Deep bright purple flowers, Janu- 
ary to March 5" 
H. niger. Flowers in winter when protected by 
glass, without artificial heat; pure white and 
very pretty ; several varieties. See cut, page 178 35 
H. oljrmpicus. Purplish flowers in spring .... 50 
H. orientalis. Large rose-colored flowers, very 
early 5" 
H. viridis. Bright green flowers in spring .... 50 
HEMEROCALIiIS. The Day Lilies: among the fin- 
est flowering plants, and of easy culture. They are 
very nearly related to the Funkias, 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 (fuhm) var. See page 156 50 
H. Middendorfii. Deep golden yellow flowers in 
summer 30 
H. rutilans fl. pi. Orange yellow flowers .... 25 
■HTTP A TTR A (Anemone Hevatlca ) . Liver Wort. Charm- 
ing early spring flowering plants, very like the Ane- 
mones. They are indispensable to the hardy border. 
H. angnlosa ^25 
H. tricolor 25 
H. coerulea 25 
H. rubra 25 
HESFEBIS. Pretty erect herbaceous plants of desir- 
able character : known widely as Rocket. The species 
noted are double flowering and sweet-scented. 
H. matronalis flora albo-pleno. Very ornamental 
plant, flowering in summer $0 25 
H. flore rubro-pleno. A form with red flow- 
ers *-'' 
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 
I. Germanica, in finest sorts. See page 144 .. , 25 
I. iberica. See page 144 30 
I. KEempferi. 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 ; very valuable 
for edgings; in ten distinct and fine sorts, each . 35 
I. sambucina. Flowers strongly scented like 
elder, yellow and purple 25 
I. Sibirica. Lilac blue and violet ; blooms in May 
and June 25 
LATHTBUS. 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 
L. albus. White flowers 35 
IiEONTOFODIUia alpinum. The famed Edelweiss 
of the Alps ; excellent for rock work, and of easy cul- 
tivation. The flowers, produced in June and July, are 
white and woolly ; very peculiar. 35 cents. 
LIATBIS. American plants of great beauty, with 
light purple flowers ; the plants are of a graceful grass- 
like habit. 
L. elegans. Blooms in summer and autumn ... $0 25 
Zi. scariosa. Long and narrow leaves 25 
L. spicata. Flowers in September 25 
IiOBELIA. The hardy Lobelias are splendid plants for 
the herbaceous garden, having brilliant flowers on up- 
right stems. 
Ii. cardinalis. The Cardinal Flower ; one of the choicest 
American plants ; vei-y stately and handsome, flower- 
ing in July and August SO 25 
L. fulgens (Queen Fictoria). Beautiful bright 
scarlet flowers 35 
L. hybrida, in several fine varieties, each .... SO 
IiOTUS 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. 
LYCHNIS chalcedonica fl. pi. A fine plant, with 
deep vermilion double flowers, borne on an upright 
stem. .W cents. 
IiTSSVIACHIA 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 roseum. A handsome peren- 
nial, growing best in a moist place ; flowers rosy pur- 
ple. 35 cents. 
MBBTBNSIA. Showy flowering plants of easy cul- 
ture and distinct habit. 
M. panioulata. Purplish blue flowers in July . . SO 25 
M. Sibirica. "Very pretty; blue flowers from May 
to July 25 
M. Virg'iiiica. The Virginian Cowslip; blue flowers 25 
niiniXTI.US. The Monkey 
Flowers are useful for 
borders and groups; 
they are of dwarf habit. 
Flowers are scarlet or 
dark crimson. 
M. atroroaeus ... .¥0 25 
M. cardinalis. Erect 
growing ; large red flow- 
ei's. 25 cents. 
MONABBA didyma. 
One of the finest hardy 
flowering plants; has 
fragrant foliage and 
bright scarlet flowers 
from July to September. myosotis palustris 
25 cents. GRAwrjiFLORA. 
