50 fjffiUMTADREER-•PHILADmiAPA^ HARDY PEREMlilAL PLANTS - Rffl 
HEUAiNTHl'S (Hardy Sunflowers). 
The perennial Sunflowers are among the most effective hardy plants for large borders 
for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps on the lawn. They are remarkably free- 
flowering, will succeed in any soil, and are invaluable for decorative purposes or as 
cut flowers during the summer. 
yellow flowers from 
Gvpsopiula. Panicueata. 
GAIELARDIA (Blanket Flower). 
Grandiflora. O.ie of the showiest and most effective hardy 
plants, growing about 2 feet high ; beginning to flower in June 
they continue one mass of bloom the entire season ; they will 
thrive in almost any soil or position, but respond freely to 
liberal treatment. The large flowers are of gorgeous color¬ 
ing. The centre is dark red-brown, while the petals are 
variously marked with rings of brilliant scarlet-crimson, 
orange and vermilion, and often a combination of all these 
colors in one flower ; excellent for cutting. 
GVPSOPHIL /V (Baby's Breath). 
Acutlfolia. A strong-growing kind, attaining a height of 2 
feet, with large panicles of small white flowers in July. 
Cerastloides A most useful variety for the rockery, grow¬ 
ing but 3 inches high, and producing from June to August 
small white flowers marked with pink. 
Paniculata. A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing 
a grace not found in any other perennial. It forms a sym¬ 
metrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, of 
minute pure white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like ap¬ 
pearance. For cutting purposes it is exquisite ; especially 
in combination with high colored flowers. 
Repins. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small white flowers. 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 
Erianthus Ravennae (Plume Grass , or Hardy Pampas'). Grows from 9 to 12 feet 
high, frequently throwing up from 30 to 50 dower spikes. It closely resembles the 
Pampas Grass. 2) cts. each ; $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 50 els each. 
Eulalia Gracilllma Unlvittata (Japan Rush). Of graceful habit, with very 
narrow foliage ; of a bright green color, with a silvery midrib. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 
per doz ; clumps, 50 cts each. 
— Japonica Variegata. A very ornamental variety; long, narrow leaves, striped 
green, white and often pink or yellow. Flower stalks from 4 to 6 feet. 25 cts. 
each ; $2 50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 
—■ — Zebrlna (Zebra Grass). The long blades of this variety are marked with broad 
yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant for the lawn. 
25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 
HELENIEM (Sneeze-wort). 
All of these are desirable border plants, with broad-spreading heads of flowers, each 
species covering a long blooming season. 
Autumnale Superbum. Grows from 5 to 6 feet high, with broad heads of deep 
golden-yellow flowers during the late summer and fall months. 
Grandicephalum Striatum. Of strong, robust, erect habit, growing 3 feet high, 
with flowers about H inches in diameter, in large, branching heads, of a deep 
orange color, irregularly striped and blotched with crimson ; July and August. 
Hoopesl. Pure orange yellow flowers, 2J inches across, and the earliest to flower, 
coming in early in June and continuing throughout the summer; 2 feet. 
Pumilum Magniflcum. A most useful summer and autumn-flowering perennial, 
growing about 18 inches high and almost smothered with its golden-yellow blossoms. 
Riverton Gem. A new red variety which originated at our nurseries ; a fir-t- 
class variety. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 
Daniel Dewar. The earliest to flower, bearing large single 
early July till late August ; 6 feet. 
Davidiana. Lemon-yellow, single flowers about 3 inches in diameter, narrow 
petals, very distinct and attractive; 8 to 10 feet; August. 
Maximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine golden-yellow flowers in long, 
graceful sprays during October, when all others have finished flowering; invaluable 
for cutting; 5 to 7 feet. 
Miss Melllsh. F lowers in September and October. Grows about 6 feet high, 
with large, single golden-yellow flowers. 
Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers, with downy white foliage ; blooms in 
August and September ; 4 feet. 
Orgyalls. A tall variety, 6 feet high, with medium-sized single golden-yellow 
flowers during September. 
Rigidus. One of the most desirable of our native varieties, beginning to bloom 
early in July and continuing until fall; flowers golden-yellow, with dark centres; 
3 feet. 
Sparsifolius, Of strong, vigorous growth, 6 to 8 feet high, and produces from 
August to September a mass of large, graceful, single, deep yellow flowers on long 
stems, making it a most valuable summer cut flower. 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz 
Tomentosus. A distinct variety, growing about 4 feet high,, 
and producing during August and September single rich, 
golden-vellow flowers. Very useful for cutting. 
Wo I ley Dod. T he best of the September-flowering varieties, 
with deep yellow flowers ; entirely distinct. 
HEGIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower). 
Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to 
flower earlier in the season; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 
3 feet in height; very valuable for cutting. 
Multiflora Compacta. Orange-yellow flowers from July to 
September. 
Pitcheriana. A desirable variety, beginning to flower early in 
the season and continuing the entire summer. The flowers 
are of a beautiful deep golden-vellow color, about 2 inches in 
diameter, of very thick texture, and very graceful for cutting. 
Pitcheriana Semi-plena. A new semi-double form of the 
above. 
Scaber Major. Large, deep orange yellow flowers; the 
entire summer. 
Hklbnium Pumiu m Mac.nificum 
All Hardy Perennial Plants (except where noted) at the uniform price of is cts. each; $1.50 per doz 
