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of the irises, lilies, perennial poppies, evening primroses, anemones, 
delphiniums, pyrethrums, phloxes, and the charming double helianthus. 
The directions for cultivation are very simple. As they require a rich 
soil, trench the ground two feet deep, and put in a generous supply of 
well-rotted cow manure. An annual top-dressing of old manure is of 
great benefit. Pretty effects are produced in planting if you group 
them in beds by themselves, with the taller ones at the rear or in the 
centre. These, with flowering shrubs, geraniums, and other selections, 
make a very attractive lawn. 
Anemone Japonica. A handsome autumn flowering perennial, with 
numerous large red flowers. 25 cents. 
Anemone Japonica Alba. (Honorine Jobert.) Large pure white 
flowers, produced in abundance late in the autumn. Should be 
found in every garden. 25 cents. 
Aquilegia Caerulea. The Rocky Mountain Columbine. This forms 
an erect bush about \y 2 feet in height; foliage handsome, flowers 
large, erect; sepals soft violet-blue, petals white. 35 cents. 
Aquilegia Chrysantha. Grows to a height of 2J^ feet, forming a 
bush from 2 to 3 feet across; bearing, for two months, golden 
yellow flowers. 30 cents. 
NEW DELPHINIUMS. 
Hybrid Varieties. This collection of larkspurs contains the varieties 
worthy of cultivation. 15 cents. 
FUNKIAS. 
A genus of handsome foliage plants, very attractive either for pot 
culture or for planting in the open. 25 cents. $2.50 per dozen. 
HELIANTHUS. 
Multiflorus Plenus, New. The Double Perennial Sunflower, very 
useful and attractive. 15 cents. Si. 25 per dozen. 
Hemerocallis, Day Lily. A useful family for decoration of the 
flower border. Flowers deliciously scented and valuable for cut- 
ting. 
Hemerocallis Flava. Golden yellow, very fragant, fine for cutting. 
25 cents. 
