THE M. H. HARMAN COMPANY 
PYRETHRUM, continued 
P. roseum, Mont Blanc. Pure white; free and erect 
habit. 
Ne Plus Ultra. Blush. 
Princess Charlotte. Purple-lilac. 
Triomphe de Mai. Carmine-rose; very pretty. 
William Krumper. Rosy lilac. 
Pyrethrum Tchihatchewi. May and J une. A low- 
growing species forming a dense tuft of dark green 
foliage, finely cut. Produces an abundance of showy, 
pure white flowers with yellow centers. Useful for 
covering waste, dry spots. 25 cts. 
P. uliginosum. 4 to 5 ft. July to September. A 
choice and noble variety, bearing a profusion of large, 
pure white flowers with yellow centers. Foliage light 
green. 15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10, Sio per 100. 
Ranunculus • Buttercup 
Ranunculus acris flora plena (Bachelor’s Button). 
2 ft. May to September. A fine showy perennial, 
with very double, shiny, golden yellow flowers, and 
laciniated foliage. 15c. ea., $1.20 for 10, $10 per 100. 
R. aconitifolius plenus (White Bachelor’s Button). 
2 ft. June. Ornamental, double white, globose 
flowers; grows freely; prefers moist soil. 20 cts. each, 
$1.50 for 10. 
R. repens. June and July. A very free-growing 
creeper, with double yellow flowers; foliage coarsely 
cut. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, $12 per 100. 
R. speciosus. Immense double, golden yellow 
flowers, on stems 9 inches in height. A first-class 
perennial and one we ran strongly recommend for a 
cool, moist spot. 15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
Rheum • Rhubarb 
Rheum officinale. 6 ft. July. A bold, striking 
plant, with broad, wrinkled leaves, reddish stems, 
and tall, imposing spikes of greenish flowers. Fine 
for tropical elTec t, as a single specimen, or in borders. 
The best of the Rheums. 35 cts. each, $2.50 for 10. 
Rhexia • Meadow Beauty 
Rhexia Virginica. 9 in. July to September. One 
of the showiest of our native plants. Deep crimson 
and pink flowers. 15 cts. each, Si. 20 for 10. 
Rudbeckia • Cone-Flower 
A showy class of strong, easily cultivated plants. 
Rudbeckia fulgida. i to 2j ft. August to October. 
The plant is compact and bushy. Flowers orange- 
yellow, while the disk is of a deep, rich, velvety 
maroon-brown, the combination of color which 
makes it one of the most striking objects in a flower 
garden. 15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
R., Golden Glow. Novelty. It forms a round, 
dense bush, literally covered during the last part of 
summer with very double, vivid yellow flowers on 
long stems. It is not still or formal, but has the loose, 
picturesque flufliness of Japan chrysanthemums. 
15 cts. each, $1 for 10. $8 per 100. 
R. laciniata. 6 to 8 ft. July and August. Broad 
showy heads of lemon-yellow flowers. 20 cts. each, 
$1.50 for 10. 
R. maxima. 6 ft. August and September. One of 
the most striking late-flowering plants, with broad, 
glaucous foliage and flowers which measure from 
4 to 6 inches. Deep yellow petals and prominent, 
deep purple center. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
RUDBECKIA, continued 
R. Newmanii. 3 ft. One of the best of our hardy 
border plants, producing its golden yellow flowers 
with jet-black centers in great profusion during the 
autumn. 15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
R. purpurea. Produces in September, large, hand- 
some crimson-purple flowers, with dark central disk. 
15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
R. sub-tomentosa. 5 ft. August. Brilliant lemon- 
yellow flowers. 15 cts. each, Si. 20 for 10. 
Salvia 
Salvia azurea grandiflora. 3 ft. August and Sep- 
tember. Flowers on long spikes; a magnificent azure- 
blue. 15 cts. each, Si. 20 for 10, Sio per 100. 
S. pratense (Meadow Sage). 2 to 3 ft. Deep blue 
flowers in spikes for a long period in midsummer. 
15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
S., var. alba. 2 to 3 ft. June and July. A hand- 
some, white-flowered variety. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
Sanguinaria • Blood-Root 
Sanguinaria Canadensis, i ft. April. Flowers pure 
white, produced in profusion. Should be planted in 
masses to give the best effect. 15 cts. each, $1.20 foi 
10, $10 per 100. 
Santolina 
Santolina incana. ij to 2 ft. July and August. 
An excellent plant for effect of foliage, which is glau- 
cous evergreen and fine; small yellow flowers in quan- 
tity. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
Saponaria • Soapwort 
Saponaria officinalis flore pleno. 2 ft. August. A 
pretty variety, with broad heads of double pink 
flowers. 15 cts. each, $1 for 10. 
S. ocymoides. 6 in. May to August. A useful 
trailing plant, not particular as to location; covered 
with small, bright pink flowers. Very fine. 13 cts. 
each, $1.20 for 10. 
Saxifraga • Rock Foil 
A handsome and useful class of plants, the mega- 
sea section being the most valuable in this climate. 
These all have broad, strong, but dwarf foliage, 
which is almost evergreen in character. 
Saxifraga cordifolia. 15 in. April and May. Large 
dark, heart-shaped foliage, with clusters of deep rosy 
flowers. Very showy. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
S., var. purpurea. Rich, deep purple flowers in 
large spikes. 35 cts. 
S. crassifolia. 12 to 15 in. April and May. Bright 
pink flowers on long stems. 25 cts. 
Scabiosa 
Scabiosa Caucasica. 18 in. July to September. 
One of the handsomest hardy perennials; its flowers 
last a long time in the water, and their peculiar, soft, 
lilac-blue shade is charming. It is a vigorous grower, 
thoroughly hardy, and very free blooming. We con- 
sider this a plant destined to become very popular. 
25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
S., var. alba. A charming variety of the preceding, 
with white flowers. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
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