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Gerbera - Transvaal Daisy 
800 JAMESONI. Large daisy-like blooms on long stems in 
shades of yellow and red, attracting attention everywhere. 
Thrives well as a pot plant or in greenhouse benches. May 
also be grown in the open, if provided with winter protec¬ 
tion. Height, 18 inches. Half-hardy perennial. Fkt., 40c. 
Helianthemum - Rock or Sun Rose 
Low growing, shrubby evergreen perennial plants, loving 
sunshine and dry, exposed positions. Easily raised from seed, 
but should be sown right out in the open where they are to 
bloom, or grown in pots and then set out. 
®S09 MUTABILE. Forms a low mat of glossy foliage which is 
hidden by a mass of rose, pink, white and yellow flowers 
during early June and July. 8 to 12 inches. Fkt., 10c; y B oz., 
35c; X A oz., 50c. 
Heuchera - Coralbells 
A very graceful hardy perennial for rockeries and borders. 
Foliage pale green, dwarf and compact, above which rise num¬ 
erous panicles of flowers which are excellent for cutting. Easi¬ 
ly grown from seed. 
@910 SANGUINEA MAXIMA. Flowers bright coral red, very 
free-flowering, grows in either sun or half shade. 12 to 18 
inches. June to September. Fkt., 25c. 
@811 CHOICE HYBRIDS. Embrace every shade from white to 
glowing crimson. Fkt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 60c. 
Hibiscus - Rose Mallow or Marsh Mallow 
912 GIANT FLOWERING. Mixed. Showy, ornamental shrub, 
growing to a large size and blooming the first year from 
spring-sown seed. Hardy as an oak and will thrive in any 
soil. The flowers often measure 8 to 10 inches across, are 
gorgeous in colors and bloom in great profusion from late 
July to frost. Mixed colors. Fkt., 10c; Y\ oz., 35c. 
Hollyhock 
913 EXQUISITE. Flowers very large, beautifully fringed with 
curled petals, extremely double. Each white-margined petal 
is adorned by a large blotch, suggesting the markings of the 
Pelargonium. Supplied in mixture only, containing following 
colors: Rose, light rose, carmine-rose, violet and dark pur¬ 
ple. Fkt., 15c. 
914 DOUBLE WHITE. An improved strain producing perfect 
double flowers. Fkt., 10c; *4 oz., 50c. 
915 NEWPORT FINK. It is the finest pure pink, flowers very 
double. Fkt., 10c; V4 oz., 50c. 
916 DOUBLE SCARLET. Very brilliant. Fkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
917 DOUBLE YELLOW. A bright lemon color. Fkt., 10c; *4 
oz., 50c. 
918 DOUBLE MIXED. Comprises all shades. Fkt., 10c; Y\ oz., 
40c. 
919 SINGLE HOLLYHOCKS. Mixed. Fkt. 10c; Y\ oz., 25c. 
Honesty - Lunaria 
920 BIENNIS ALBA. (Saint Peter’s Penny). Hardy perennial 
admired for its silvery seed pods, which are used for winter 
bouquets. It has a beautiful cross-shaped flower. Sow in 
open ground in May. Protect over winter. Fkt., 10c; X A oz., 
25c. 
ICE PLANT. See Mesembryanthemum, page 42. 
Lathyrus Latifolius 
(Everlasting, or Hardy Sweet Fea) 
Showy, free-flowering hardy perennial climbers for covering 
old stumps, fences, etc., continually in bloom; fine for cutting. 
924 MIXED. All colors. Fkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 
Lavender-Lavandula Vera 
825. Well-known, sweet-scented, hardy perennials; should be 
extensively grown in the mixed border. 3 feet. Fkt., 10c; Yt 
oz., 25c. 
Leontopodium - Edelweiss 
® 926 ALFINUM. This world famous alpine, although a native 
of the European Alps, being subject to severe and sudden 
changes of temperature, can be grown easily from seed in 
ordinary garden soil. Downy star-like silvery white flowers 
with yellow centers rise well above a tuft of narrow hoary 
leaves. Grows to perfection in an elevated position in the 
rock garden in light, well-drained soil in full sun. Height, 
6 inches. June and July. Hardy perennial. Fkt., 35c. 
Lewisia 
927 HOWELLI. For complete description see Novelty page 32. 
Fkt., 35c. 
Iberis Sempervirens. 
Iber is - Hardy Candytuft 
Low evergreen, shrubby perennial plants 
which are very valuable for dry sunny 
places, that are well drained. The plants 
should be clipped over after flowering, in 
order to keep them compact and sightly. 
Easily raised from seed. 
@921 SEMFERVIRENS. A splendid shrub¬ 
by plant bearing dense clusters of china 
white blossoms, which cover almost en¬ 
tirely the dark, shining evergreen foliage. 
It is a good border plant, fine for dry 
walls, and the rock garden. Will grow 
either in a sunny or half-shaded position. 
10 to 12 inches. May and early June. Fkt., 
15c; y B oz., 60c. 
@922 GIBRALTARICA. A very showy and 
large flowering variety with lilac-pink 
blossoms. A less hardy sort, needing pro¬ 
tection in winter. It must be given the 
hottest and driest position. Prefers a light 
soil. 10 to 12 inches. May and June. Fkt., 
15c; y a oz., 40c. 
@923 TENOREANA. A dwarf evergreen 
plant with white flowers turning to purple. 
Foliage very hairy. Requires a light sandy 
soil and will grow in a half-shaded posi¬ 
tion. 9 inches. May and early June. Fkt., 
10c; Ya oz., 25c. 
Leontopodium—Edelweiss. 
