|g>Hi!^RDY, PRODUCTIVE FRUITS, ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS. ETC.-«gj 
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Eulalias. 
These beaiitiful, hardy grasses 
are deserving: of the highest 
commendation. For the garden they are in- 
valuable, being very showy, ornamental and of 
easiest cultivation. They are perfectly hardy 
and grow to a large size in a few years. Mail 
size, 15c; large clumps, 50c to $1.00 each. 
GRACILLIMA— (Japan Rush) Of compact habit 
of growth, with very narrow foliage, of a 
bright green color, with a silvery midrib. 
JAPONICA — A strong, vigorous grower, with 
large, light green leaves, and immense feathery 
plumes. 
VARIEGATED — A Tery graceful variety from 
Japan. It produces long, narrow leaves, 
striped green, white and often pink or yellow. 
It throws tip flower stalks from 4 to G feet 
high. 
ZEBRINA — Unlike most plants of variegated 
foliage, the striping or marking is across the 
leaves instead of longitudinally, the leaves 
being striped every two or three inches by a 
band of yellow, one-half inch wide. I^ate in the 
fall it is covered with flower spike.-^ that re- 
resemble ostrich plumes in shape, which, when 
cut and dried, make handsome ornaments for 
the house in winter 
FESTUCA— A prettv tufted grass with fine 
GOLDEN GLOW, glaucous foliage. Mall size, loc each. 
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA— Blanket Flower.) They commence 
to flower in June and continue one mass of bloom the entire 
season. The blossoms are from 2V2 SVs inches in diameter, arc 
produced on long stems and are excellent for cutting. The cen- 
ter is dark reddish brown, while the petals are variously 
marked with rings of brilliant scarlet crimson, orange and 
vermilion. Mail size, 15c; extra heavy, 25c. 
HiKierifC Crimson Eye. (See Cut page 106.) 
■ IILTIS^US. It jg a robust grower, 
, isc; 
IRIS 
i>f the age. 
with dark 
red stems and foliage. The flowers are immense in 
size, often measuring 20 inehes in circumference. 
I rhecolor is of the purest white, with a large spot 
of deep velvety crimson in the center of each flower. 
A veil developed plant will produce several hun- 
dred of these flowers in a season. 25c each by 
express, 
HOLLYHOCKS — Few hardy plantscombine as many 
J' good qualities as these. They require a rich, deep. 
T \\ tll-il rjiined soil and will repay in bloom any 
II a care bestowed upon them. We have them 
four shades of color, all double blossoms, I'ink, 
i ill!, white and yellow. Hail size, isc; extra 
\ strong, 20c. 
' HYPERICUM— A free flowering hardy plant, bloom- 
ing continuousl3' throughout the season. The 
flowers are 2 to 2% inches in diameter, of rich 
golden' yellow rendered effective by numerous yel 
low stamens and crimson anther's. Hail size, 
extra heavy, 25c. 
IRIS GERMAMCA— (German IHs.) A very desirable. 
carl.v spring flowering plant, producing large 
blooms of most exquisite colors. They delight in 
low, wet ground, but do well in any good garden 
soil. Mail size, 15c; clumps, 43c 
JAPANESE KUDZU VINE— The most wonderful climb 
i'*'or description see page 3 
fy^(^f%nlg»c These old time favorites have lost none of 
r <X^%JllMaOm their popularity and with the introduction of 
improved varieties are rapiply gaining in favor. They are per- 
fectly hardy everywhere, require but little care or atteiition after 
planting and alwaysyield a rich harvest of superb blooms. Some 
of thenewer varieties rival or surpass the Kose in size. Prices, 
named varieties, 50c each, $5.00 per doz. 
Agida— Rich, glowing dark red. Baron Rothschild — Bright rose pink. 
Buyckii — Flesh, pink with salmon centre. A very large, full well btiilt flower. 
Delachei — Very late flowering, rich deep crimson, 
Duke of Wellington — Ivory white, with creamy white centre ; very large bloom. 
Ethel Brownell — The largest and most beautiful, pure white* we have ever seen. 
Each bloom looks like a huge bunch of white cotton. 
Festiva Alba — A fine large pure white. 
Festlva Maxima — A good large, early , white. Fine for forcing. 
Francis Ortegal — A large, deep red variety. Humei — Large, bright rosy pink. 
Lady Bramwell — A most delicate pink edged with silvery pink; blossoms extra large, 
freely produced and highly perfumed. 
Lord Wellington — Mammoth flowers of a rich, deep crimson shade. Blooms perfectly 
• double and exceedingly fragrant. 
A^Louis Van Houtte — Rich, reddish purple. Very distinct and beautiful. 
]sOfficianlis Rubra — A very early variety. Blossoms crimson, large, double and fragrant. 
^Perfection — Soft pink, with light centre. Purpurea — Fine, rich glowing purple. 
^Eueen Victoria — \ most beautiful. large double white. 
IKommon Sorts. — White, red. yellow, purple alid scarlet. 25c each, S2.50 per doz. 
TPOPPY ORIENTAL— No flowers can surpass these for brilliancy. The blossoms are 
' vtrrv large, ani' of a deep scarlet hue. loc each. $1.00 per doz. 
RUDBECKIA BICOLOR — 1 Cone Flower.) Immense orange colored blossoms, 4 to O 
inches in diameter, each one distinguished by a birge black eye. loc each, $i.oo'per doz. 
l^nrlKfar'L'ifl Clf\\ri(>n Cilrwxr Without question the best hardy plant in- 
KUUOc:CKia, VJUKICII VJIUW. troduced in many years It is of fine Habit 
and vigorous fj;rovvth attaining a height of from 6 to 10 feet. The flowers Jire pro- 
duced in enormous quantities oil long stems and resemble u fine double golden yellow 
cactus dahlia. As a cut flower for vases it has no equal. It blsssoms in late summer 
when mo'st shrttbs and plants arc through blooming and presents a moat dazzling 
appearance with its immense wealth of golden flowers. 15c each. 
X^ttnca 'Adams Needle ) fSee cut pageiOB.) Amonghardy.ornamentalfoliageand 
I UCi.'£la flowering plants this can be classed at t he head of the list. Its broad, 
sword lilic foliagk.- and tn II. branched spikes of large fragrant. drooping, creamy-white 
flowers during June and July render it a very cfleeti ve plant for all positions. 2SC each^ 
Hct i/^Dcic ^ HELICA ALTISSinA 
ntuiUKNl^— (Uran^e Sunflower.) Similar in general habit to the Helianthus 
or bun«o\vers. but commences to bloom earlier in the season, and is 
of (Iwarfer habit. Blossoms are a beautiful deep golden vellow, about 2 
inchcs^in diameter. Hall size, 15c: extra heavy, 25c 
ndiCH AltisSima '^'"^ remarkably fine ornamental grass 
imported from Germany a few vears since 
and grown by us for three years past. It forms medium sized 
plants of loose, rounded form, and throws up spikes of hand- 
some fluffy seed heads, which dry up and remain on the stem 
a long time. Very pretty for decorating and for everlasting 
bouquets. Asa border plant, or for mixed shrubberies or 
specimen plants on the lawn, nothing can equal this beau- 
titul grass. Mail size, 15c; extra heavy, 25c. 
MONARDA DIDYMA— (Oswego Tea.) A showv plant, growing 
from 2 to 3 feet high, with aromaticfoliage. producing bright, 
scarlet flowers in spikes during Julv and August. Hail size, 
isc; extra heavy. ?5c, 
OENOTHERA— {Evening Primrose.) A prettv border plant 
producing single golden yellow flowers from Tune till August. 
15c each. 
-Among the hardy, perennial plants the Phloxes easily 
it place. They succeed in almost an.v position and 
PHLOX- 
hold first 
flower from early summer till late lall. Thev iin prove from 
year to year and contain a range of color not found in any 
other hardy plant. The selection which we ofl'cr has been 
chosen with great care and is sure to please. Field clumps 
25c and soc each, by express. 
Alceste. — Bright pink, deep red centre. 
Aurora Boreale — Rosy salmon, with durk crimson eve. Extra 
. large flower and truss. Bouquet Fleuri — White, carmine eve. 
; Caran Dache— Rosy carmine. Epopee- Violet, bright fiery centre^ 
J. H. Slocumb — Rose pink, with crimson eye. 
Terre Neuve — Grayish lilac, violet centre.' 
.riH*-ERr, Mad Langier — Bright red, vermillion centre. 
Queen — Pure snow white. Blossoms from middle of July till end of August. 
R, Wallace Pure white, with very bright violet, purple eye. 
lt*tc U!' €k(^mr%if^rt (Japanese Iris.) These are among the most 
II I» IV<lClll|/l*^i beautiful of our summer flowering plants,. 
Thev commence blooming the middle of June, and continue in flowcrfor 
several weeks. Many of the blooms are 10 to 12 inches in diameter and 
rival the Orchids in their rich ni.irkings and colorings. We offer a choice 
assortment of 8 best named sorts. MafI size. 25c; clumps, 75c and $1,00 by 
express. 
PAEOMA LORD WbLLlNUTON. 
