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PERENNIALS— Continued. 
MEL1CA ALTISSIMA, (Japanese Plume.) This is a remarkably 
fine ornamental grass, imported from Japan a few years since 
and grown by us tor three years past. It forms medium sized 
plants of loose, rounded form, and throws up spikes of hand- 
some fluffy reed heads, which dry up and remain on the stem a 
long time. 15c. each; $1.50 doz. 
' MONARDA D1DYMA, (Oswego Tea.) A showy plant, growing 
from 2 to 3 feet high, with aromatic foliage, producing bright 
scarlet flowers in spike.' during July and August. 15c. each; 
$1.50 doz. 
POPPY, ORIENTAL. Nothing can equal these in gorgeous 
effect, and. whether planted singly or in masses, their large 
flowers, rich, brilliant colors and freedom of bloom render them 
conspicuous in any position. We offer them in mixed colors. 
15c. each; $1.50 doz. 
POPPY . ICELAND. These range in colors from the purest white 
and yellow to the deepest orange-scarlet. 15c. each; $1.50 doz. 
(Balloon Flower or Japanese Bell Flower.) 
Forms neat branched bushes of upright 
habit, blooming from June until October with beautiful blue 
bell-shaped flowers. 15e. each $1.50 doz. 
See page 91 for 
Among the hardy, perennial plants 
Platicodon. 
PhlOX 'Hardy Perennial Varieties.) Bee p 
s 
Sweet William. 
illustration. 
the Phloxes easily hold first place. They succeed in almost 
any position and flower from early summer until late fall 
CARAN DOCHE. Rosy carmine. 20c each; $2.00 doz. 
njiP - J. H. SLOCUM. Bright pink, deep red center. 20c. ea.; $2 dor. 
.-(■:' ij^ THE QUEEN. Snow white, blossoming from the middle of July 
T»t"5 ^ to the end of August. 20c. each ; $2.00 doz. 
RICHARD WALLACE. Pure white, with bright violet and 
mrplr eye. 20c. each ; $2.00 doz. 
MINNESOTA BEAUTY. Lilac with white center 20c. ea.; $2doz. 
M. P. SANGER. Rich crimson. 20c. each; $2.00 doz. 
The Sweet William is one of the 
finest flowering plants among the 
hardy, perennials. The flowers have a wide range of 
bright colors. Double crimson; 15c. each; $1.50 doz.; Double 
White Margined, 15c. each; $1.50 doz. 
TritnrrlQ PfitTArii The freest -flowering variety in 
XIllULUd. .rUlZCm. cultivation, with spikes from 3 
to 4 feet high and heads of bloom over 12 inches long, of a rich 
orange-scarlet, shading to salmony-rose at edges, producing a 
grand effect either planted singly in the border or in masses. 
. 20c. each; $2.00 doz. 
I Viippo (Adams Needle.) Among hardy, ornamental foliage 
J A **\*\*a,m an( j flowering plants this can be classed at the 
head, of the list. Its broad, sword like foliage and tall branched 
spikes of large fragrant, drooping, cream-white flowers during 
Yucca. June and July render it a very effective plant for all positions. 
20c each; $2.00 doz. 
SPRAYERS AND DUSTERS 
FOR APPLYING INSECTICIDES 
WET OR DRY 
Auto Spray. 
Lightning House 
Sprayer No. 15. 
Compressed Air Sprayer No. 21. 
POSITIVELY AND ABSOLUTELY 
GUARANTEED AGAINST ALL 
DETECTS. 
Eight to ten strokes of the air 
plunger in air chamber will compress 
enough air to discharge the entire 
contents and make a continuous spray 
for nine minutes. The "Auto Spray" 
has been improved by the addition 
of the "Auto Pop" shown in illustra- 
tion. Briefly described the "Auto 
Pop" is an automatic valve which, is 
closed by the air pressure use to oper- 
ate the "Auto Spray". In operation 
a lever is moved by simply closing 
the hand, thus opening the valve and 
allowing the instantaneous discharge 
of spray. By releas- 
ing the lever it closes 
itself automatically, 
hence the spray is in 
perfect control. Price, 
galvanized reservoir, 
$4.50; with Auto Pop, 
$5.50; solid copper re- 
servoir, $6.00 ; with 
Auto Pop $7.00 
Extension rods, 
2 foot lengths. . .75 
Compressed 
Air Sprayer 
No. 21. 
is made of galvanized 
iron and holds nealry 
4 gallons of liquid. It 
is provided with a safe- 
ty valve. It has two 
nozzles, one for spray- 
ing tall trees, and the 
other for shrubbery. 
It will spray ten acres 
of potatoes in a few 
hours, as it covers two 
or three rows at a time. 
Price, $4.50. 
Holds two quarts of liquid, 
is operated by simply 
squeezing the bulb, when 
a fine, misty spray is 
thrown in any desired 
direction. The operator can spray up or down, as 
well as on the side of the plants. The can is made 
of heavy Japanned tin, the valves in the rubber 
bulb are made of lead and will not corrode or rust, 
nozzles made of brass. Price, $1.00, each by express. 
Compressed Air Sprayer No. 30. 
Holds two gallons with air chamber and reservoir 
made horizontal. It is also provided with a clean-out 
hole, inside the valve can be reached with ease, which is 
very necessary as this valve must be oiled to prevent it 
from rusting, especially when put ting away. This sprayer 
is provided with two nozzles, one for fine spraying and 
one for tree spraying. It will throw a spray 20 feet 
high. Price, $1.50. 
Hartman Tree Guard. t*£&. 
Made of heavy steel rods, galvanized. They are are light and graceful 
in appearance making an ornament to the grounds. Will not conceal the 
foliage or shade the tree from the sun, will not harbor insects and 
will allow cultivation of the ground. Take but a moment to erect and 
are easily moved from place to place. Height, 5 feet, 6 Inches ['rice, 
$1.25 each; $12.50 per doz. 
Champion Dry Powder Gun. 
This useful machine applies the pure Paris Green in dust form 
direct to the potato vines, killing the bugs quicker and more effetcualiy 
than in any other manner. The long tubes carry the dust away from the 
operator so far that there is no danger of poisoning. Two rows can be 
powdered at a time. It is very strongly built, is light, weighing but 6 lbs. 
(13 lbs. when boxed). The tubes are adjusted to any width of row and are 
in sections so that any length can be used. Four styles of nozzles witk 
each machine. Price, $7.50. 
Little Giant 
Duster. 
The best dry powder 
gun, will distribute any 
dry insecticide. Will do 
as much work in a day aa 
a horse power sprayer. 
Dusts two rows at once. 
Price, $5.00. 
Hawkeye Tree Protector. 
A sure protection against sun-scald, rabbits, mice and other vermin. 
Made of the very best quality Rock Elm Veneer, 12 inches long, 20 inches 
wide. Per 100 $1.00; 50 atf 100 rates. 
