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SUNFLOWERS, AND HARDY PYRETHRUMS. 
HAADSOME HARDY PEREWIAL SUNFLOWERS AM) THEIR ALLIES. 
1 1 would be impossible to describe the grand effect of these late summer and autumn-flowering Sunflowers, 
when planted in groups in shrubberies, or massed in flower borders, or used to fill large beds in grass, or to 
naturalize. They are all profuse bloomers, and where cut flowers are wanted for church decoration or table 
bouquets, the supply is almost unlimited. These Perennial Sunflowers and the beautiful varieties of Ox-Eye 
Daisies (Chrysanthemums), and the splendid Conference varieties of Michaelmas Daisies are exceptionally 
valuable where large breaks of colour are wanted for late summer and autumn effect ; they will grow anywhere, 
and no amount of frost will injure them. 
42 T In October, 1891, there was a great Conference on Perennial Sunflowers, Michaelmas Daisies, etc., at 
the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardens, Chiswick, where our collection fortned a conspicuously striking feature 
in the R.H.S. Gardens. The names of the species and varieties of Perennial Sunflowers and their allies, offered 
below, have been verified by the Committee appointed by the R.H.S. to correct their nomenclature, and settle 
which were the best and most desirable varieties for garden culture. 
3 each 25 named varieties 42/ 
1 each 25 ,, 16/ 
3 each 12 15/ & 21/0 
1 each 12 named varieties 5/6 & 7/6 
3 each 6 ,, ,, 8/6 
1 each 6 „ 3/6 
each— s. 
Helianthus decapetalus type, a plant of fine habit, producing abundance of elegant sulphur-yellow 
flowers, very effective, ht. 6 ft., August and September per doz. 7/6 o 
,, giganteus, bright yellow flowers in great abundance, ht. 9 ft., August and September ,, 5/6 o 
,, lsetiflorus, true, very large rich golden-yellow flowers, freely produced, September and October. 
extra fine, ht. 7 ft per doz. 5/6 o 
,, multlflorus, large golden-yellow flowers, of fine form, August and September, ht. 5 ft. ,, 5/6 0 
,, ,, maximus, very large deep yellow well-formed flowers, very handsome, September 
and October, ht. 7A ft per doz. 7/6 o 
,, ,, plenus, beautiful double rich orange-yellow flowers, very numerous, August and 
September, ht. 5 ft per doz. 7/6 o 
,, „ Soleil d'Or, totally distinct from multiflorus plenus, the ray petals are developed 
to the centre of the flower, which is somewhat in the form of a Cactus Dahlia. 
The colour is a rich deep golden-yellow, August to October , ht. 4 ft. per doz. 10/6 1 
,, rigidus Diana, fine yellow flowers, good habit, Avgustand September, ht. 4 ft ,, 5/6 o 
,, ,, grandiflorus, flowers rich golden-yellow, with dark crimson-brown centre, handsome, 
July and August, ht. 4 ft per doz. 7/6 o 
„ „ seml-plenus, large handsome rich orange-yellow semi-double flowers, September to 
October, ht. 4 h ft. Awarded First Class Certificate R.H.S., 1888, under the name of 
Harpalium rigidum semi-plenum. Harpaliums are now ranged under Helianthus 
rigidus per doz. 7/6 o 
Helenium autumnale grandiflorum, fine yellow flowers, produced in great profusion on branched stems, 
very effective, September and October, ht. 6 ft extra strong, per doz. 7/6 o 
,, pumllum, covered throughout summer with golden-yellow flowers, 2 inches across, greatly 
valued for cutting, ht. 2$ ft strong, per doz. 7/6 o 
Rudbeckla callfornica, large flowers, golden-yellow, with long brown acorn-like centre, summer-flower- 
ing , ht. 4 to 6 it per doz. 5/6 o 
„ laciniata grandiflora, large handsome clear yellow flowers and elegant foliage, 5 to 6 ft. ,, 10/6 1 
„ speclosa (erroneously sold under the name Rudbeckla Newmanii), rich orange-yellow flowers, 
with black disc, very handsome, August to October, ht. 2 ft .extra strong, per doz. 5/6 o 
Sllphlum perfollatum, large foliage and bright yellow flowers in summer, ht. 4 ft 5/6 o 
,, trlfoliatum, bright yellow flowers in summer, ht. 5 ft ,, 10/6 1 
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HARDY PYRETHRUMS (Double, Anemone-Flowered, and Single). 
In May and June Pyrethrums occupy the same position as that held by the Chrysanthemum in September 
and October, therefore the name “Spring-flowering Chrysanthemum is not inappropriately given to them. 
The flowers are large, elegantly formed, and vary in colour from snow-white to the richest crimson. The habit 
of the plant is graceful, the foliage elegant, and the flowers are produced in great profusion. Its hardiness is 
beyond all doubt, having stood uninjured, without the slightest protection, during the severe winters of 1850 
and 1891. In herbaceous borders, shrubberies, and situations where a mass of colour is important in May and 
June Pyrethrums are matchless. As cut flowers for vases and table decoration, the blossoms are of the greatest 
value, and last in water longer than almost any other flower. In addition to the early summer display, the 
Pyrethrum, if cut back and encouraged to make vigorous growth in summer, will again flower profusely in 
autumn. Height 2 ft. 
Double Chrysanthemum flrd., 12 in 12 good vars., ;j. 6 dr, very fine virs , 7 s. 6 d.-, ex. flue, 10 s. 6 d. 
,, ,, „ 26 in 26 fine vars., 151.; 25 in 26 ex. fine vars., 2u. 
,, ,, „ 60 in 60 ,, 30s. ; £ 0 in 50 ,, ,, 421. 
Double Anemone-flowered, 12 in 12 beautiful vars., 5*. 6 d . ; 12 in 12 finest varieties, 7 s. 6 d. 
Single, 12 in 12 fine varieties, 5 s. 6 d.-, 12 in 12 extra fine vars 7.1. 6./. 
,, 25 in 25 ,, ,, ioj. 6d.; 25 in 25 ,, ,, 151. 
„ Seedlings, saved from many colours per 100, 30s., per doz. 45. 6 ti. 
63 ?“ A descriptive list of Hardy Pyrethrums may be had on application. 
Barr and Son , 
