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MAY'S NORTHERN GROWN PLANTS, BEST FOR ALL CLIMES. 
Helianthus. 
Mtdtiflorus Pcnus. 
Double hardy Sunflower. 
Perfectly har- 
dy, producing 
large, double, 
^Ti an 1 i a-11 k e, 
u'oklen yellow 
:l()werfl "in great 
I refusion the 
ntire summer 
nd fall. 15c 
lach. 
Hollyhocks. 
lAs a background 
|in large bor- 
i|dors or beds of 
jthe lower grow- 
ling herbaceous 
iplants there is 
Niiothingbctter. 
|For planting in 
|rowrt or groups 
"K)n the lawn, or 
Knterspersing 
Jamong shub- 
p>ery they are 
Tn valuable. The 
flowers form 
Paeonia Lord Wellington. 
HARDY PERENNIALS. 
No class of plants will yield better or 
more pleasing results for the money invest- 
ed then these Hardy Perennials. They 
require but very little care or attention, 
. after once planting are always there, are 
I perfectly hardy and yield a rich harvest of 
nloom on the lawn. We heartily recom- 
mend them to our customers, knowing they 
will be sure to please. 
Aquilegia or Columbine. 
In foliage, flowers and stems the Colum- 
bines have an air of classical elt^ance that 
gives them a high rank among Perennials. 
Some fine varieties have lately been added 
to the race. 
CERULBA. A beautiful Rocky Mountain 
species, with broad flowers, often three in- 
ches in diameter; the outer sepals deep lilac 
or blue, petals whit«, while the deep blue 
spur is tipped green. A grand variety for 
the border or rockery. 20c each. 
. CHRYSANTHA. Grows two and a half 
feet high, forming a bush two to three feet 
across, which is covered for two montlLs with j^olden yellow flowers with 
long spurs; one of the most distinct of the family. 20c each. 
Ar>liil1oo Til** Of^iifl Oneof the very best whit-e flowered 
nwillllCd, 1 lie fCciri, niants for the border. The flowers 
are borne in the greatest profusion t^he entire sunxmer, on strong, erect 
stems. Pure white in color, somewhat resembling Pompon Chrysanthe- 
mum. As a summer cut bloom it is a great accmisition. I5c each. 
Arif^rrmn^ \s»r%r%r%tnsi C>"® most showy of all our 
r^llClllUlIC UapUlllC<t« autumn blooming herbaceous plants. 
They commence to bloom in AugVLst and continue to increase in beauty 
nntu the end of autumn. They tnrive best in light, rich, somewhat moist 
soil and should not be transplanted more than necessary to divide them when 
they become too thick. A covering of leaves, straw or strawy manure is 
sumeent for our most severe winters. 20c each. 
Cf%mnanti\ft ^'^'>w'''''f- ISc each, the set of 4 for 50o. 
wci.iii|7c«.ii ui<i« These are the most important of the hardy plants, 
combining a wide range of habit and color with twirfect hardint^ss. 
GLOMERATA. Erect growing species 18 in. high, dens« clusters of whit* flowers. 
LACTIHLORA. PurpUsh l>lue, large leaved, grows alK>ut 18 inches high. 
PYRAMDALIS BLUB. Forms perfect pyramids of bloom 4 to 5 feet 
high, large blue blossoms. 
Coreopsis Lanceolata or Giant Golden Coreopsis. 
Begins to blossom in .Tune and continues in flower until cut down by frost. 
The blossoms are of graceful form, a rich golden yellow color, and are very 
flne for cutting purposes. Is easily grown, perfectly hardy and succeedLs 
in any ixx^ition. 20c each. 
Dfli^V Prnmnix. The old and popular English daisy; large 
double white blossoms. lOc each, SI.OO per dozen. 
r\p|l^K|M|IIIY| lAtrkxpur. This is a bold and attractive group of 
"^'K*'**"*^**** hardy i>erennials, deserving general cultivation. 
Nothing caa surpass their long, stout spike.-i of flowers in soft, pleasing 
colors, varying through almo.nt every shade of blue, from the palest silvery 
tint to the deepest indigo, many pos-st^ssing shades so finely blended as to 
resemble a bee. By removing the stems as soon as the flowers have fallen, 
second spikes willrorra, thus lengthening the flowering s<!a.son. 25c each. ■ 
OiO'if'^lfC ^oxfjlove. A handsome and highly ornamental hardy 
perennialplantof stately growth; has been used recently 
in large quantities in some of the public parks for planting in shrubberies 
and other half shady places. I5c each, or $1.50 per dozen, 
riifklmr-f f$i ^rtf^n t i»V\tii & Bleeding Heart. Adapted for out- 
L^ICiytrd •Z^pCCLctUIII^. door planting, doing splendidly in 
semi-shaded positions or for forcing for early Spring blooming. It bears 
long racemes of graceful heart-shapeilpink flowers. I5c ea* $l.50per doz. 
Funkia, Plantain Lily, Variegated White. ?^,^i!;i^'^^;Uwj 
plant with beautiful, larire, broad leaves. Flowers large, pure waxy white, 
DOrne in larjje tra-^ses. Very fragrant. 15c each. 
Oflillm*Hin These are among the showiest and most effective of 
hardy perennial plants. They commence t-o flower in 
June and continue one mass of bloom the entire season . The blossoms are 
from '^V2 to in<-hes in diameter, are produced on long st<^nm and are 
excellent for cutting. The center is dark reddish brown, while the petals 
are varioasly marked with rings of brilliant scarlet crira.son, orange and 
vermilion. I5c each. 
perfect rosettes of the mast lovely _ 
shades of crimson, yellow, pink, > i 
orange, white, etc. They require ' ' . _ 
a deep^ich soil and will repay in quantity and beauty of bl(X)ni any extra 
VOO"<"'»nne assortment in separate colors. 15c each, S for $1.00. 
Hi hi sens Crimson Eye. A remarkably showy and handsome 
Vr^,. hardy plant. It is a robust grower, %vith dark red stems 
andfohage. The flowers are immense in size, often mea.suring twenty 
inches m circumference. The color is of the jpurest white, with a large 
spot of deep velvety crimson in the center of each flower. A well developed 
plant will produce several hundred of these flowers in a season. It will 
sticceed anywhere and Ls perfectly hardy. 15c each. 
HemerOCfllli S. DayLify. Ornamental hardy plants, having ele- 
1.:!, . T^f^ , gant foliage and handsome Jlowers. 15c each. 
E. AYr • „lT"oducing large yellow fragrant flowers in July and August. 
niDDhNDORFl. A very distinct and rare variety. The plant is dwarf, 
compact ,ind bushy, blos,soms large, bright yellow. 
It*is ICjlPmnfpt"1 These magnificent Iris are among the m.ost 
rVrtCllipiCI 1. beautiful of our .summer flowering plants, and 
are destined to l)ecome very popular. They must not be confounded with 
the small flowering Iris or Sweet Flag which grows wild in manv sections 
of the country. Many of the flowers of the Japanese varieties are from 10 
to 12 inches in diameter, and rival the orchid in their rich colorings and 
marking. They commence blooming about the middle of June, and pro- 
duce a most gorgeous display of bloom for 5 or 8 weeks. While thelris 
succeeds in almost any garden soil and under any conditions, thev thrive 
best In a rich, deep, well manured, wet location, and should be abundantly 
wateriHl during the blooming period. 
GOLD BOUND. Tall and showy, with double flowers of enormoas size, 
pure white with large, gold-banded center. One of the most beautiful. 25c each 
MOUNT HOOD. Double. Light blue, shaded darker, bright orange 
center. 25c each. 
SHADOW. Single. Enormous wavy petals, dark indigo blue with pea- 
cock lu.stre and golden center. A grand variety. 25c each. 
aiQANTEA. Single. Enormous flower with beautiful wavy petals 
Blue, with purple red tinge and white veiiLs. 50c each. 
MRS. C. T. SAXTON. Pure -white, of enormous size and extra double 
The finest of all. 50o each. 
SPOTTED BEAUTY. Large size, wavy, double, silky white, freely and 
finely spotted with violet crimson, 50c each. 
The above collection of six choice named varieties for si. 75 postpaid. 
DOUBLE niXED. Unnamed sorts. 20o each, SS.OO per doz. 
SINQLB MIXED. Unnamed sorts. 20c each, S2.00 per doz. 
PfieOniaS HerharenilS. a very showy and most useful 
f-dCUIlltld, IlCl UctCCUU^ class of hardy plants. They are 
exceedingly hardy and will flourish in any .section of the country, no matter 
how cold. They grow and flower well in almost anv soil with very little 
care, but the flowers will be finer and colors brighter if given a deep, rich 
loam, well manured. Common varieties, colors white, red and pink. 25c each. 
Mammoth Flowering: Double English Paeonias. 
We list below the choicest collection of Double Flowering Paeonias ever 
offered in this country. None can sunia.s,s this assortment for perfe<>tion 
of flower or freedom of bloom. The roots which we send out are extra 
strong, and cannot, with proper care, fail to bloom this sea.s<m. 
LADV LENORA BRAHWELL. A most delicate pink varietv, edged with 
silvery pink. Flowers extra large, freely produced, and higlily perfumed. 
The plant is a strong thrifty grower. 
ETHEL BROWNELL. The largest and most beautiful pure white Paeonia 
we have ever seen. Each flower looks like a great bunch of white cotton, 
and the entire plant, when in full bloom, presents a most magnificent 
appearance. 
LORD WELLINGTON. (See cut.) Mammoth flowers of a rich, deep 
crimson shade. The blooms are produced very freely, are perfectly double 
and exceedingly fragrant. 40c each or the set of 3 for SI.OO. 
Hflrdv Perennijll PhIr»VP« The Perennial PWoxes are 
lltxiuy fClClIIIlctl l-lllUACS. among the most desirable 
of our hardy herb,iceous plants and should be planted largely. They suc- 
ceed in any position and can be used to advantage, either as single speci- 
mens in the mixed border, or as large clumps or beds in tlie garden or lawn. 
Our collection embraces 8 of the best new and old varieties. 25o each, 
or the set of 8 for $1.60. 
Rudbeckia, Golden Glow. Sh^tkilfteVTac?.!^ 
every garden. Without question the be.st hardy plant Intrcxluced In manv 
years. It is of fin(» habit and vigorous growth, attaining a height of from 
four to six feet and begins to flower early in the se,ison and continues until 
late in the fall. The flowers are produced in enormous quantities on long 
stems and resemble a fine double golden yellow cactus dalilia ; and as a cu% 
flower for va,ses, etc., it has no equal. 20c each. 
