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HOLLYHOCKS—Althea Rosea 
Handsome garden flowers full of sentiment and associa¬ 
tion with the past. Extensively grown not only in this 
country, but throughout the world; were originally de¬ 
rived from Althea rosea, a Chinese species. When well 
grown, there are no finer hardy plants in the garden 
than a good group of them in full flower. At one time 
preference was given to the double-flowered kinds, but 
people are beginning to realize that the single-flowered 
sorts have a distinct beauty and charm of their own. 
Prince of Orange Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A beautiful double orange variety of great charm. 
DOUBLE Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $1S.00 
Separate colors as follows: Bright Rose, Maroon, New¬ 
port Pink, Red, White, Yellow and Mixed. 
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HIBISCUS—Mallow 
About one hundred hundred and fifty to two hundred 
species are kn.own, some annual, others perennial or as 
shrubs. We are dealing here only with the Giant Mal¬ 
low of recent introduction which is a tall plant about 
three to four feet high with immense, white, pink or 
red, hollyhock-like flowers, freely produced during the 
summer. 
Culture. A rich, moist, well drained soil suits them 
best. Best planted as single specimens in full sun in 
the border or in groups of three or more on the lawn. 
Plant in fall or spring, 24 inches apart. 
Hibiscus, New Giant-Flowering 
A wonderfully improved form of our greatly admired 
native Marshmallow or Rosemallow. 
Hibiscus, Red, Pink or White in Separate Colors 
Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
Hibiscus, Mixed Colors, Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
HYPERICUM—St. John's Wort or Rose, of Sharon 
Many of the species are small, dwarf shrubs. However, 
there are quite a few that are true perennials. The flow¬ 
ers are yellow and noteworthy for the prominent group 
of stamens in the center. All are lovely garden subjects 
for borders as well as the rock garden. 
Culture. The dwarf species should be grown on the 
margin and the taller ones toward the front of sunny 
borders. Good, ordinary or sandy soil will suit their 
requirements. Calycinum is suitable for covering banks 
or massing. Plant in early spring, 8 to 10 inches apart. 
The perennial varieties may also be planted in the fall. 
♦ Coris Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A very pretty, erect growing little perennial plant about 
3 inches high. Graceful foliage and large, yellow flow¬ 
ers in summer. 
♦Reptans Three $1.20, Doz. $3,50, 100 $25.00 
Distinct, prostrate, trailing species from the Himalaya. 
Very large, soft yellow flowers, tinged reddish in July 
and August. Good rock plant. 
Shrubby varieties for low borders and rock gardens. 
Asqyron Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
(Pvramidatum). Upright growing perennial about 2 
to 3 feet high. Clusters of flowers in July. Each flower 
is about two inches in diameter. Good for the back¬ 
ground in the border. 
♦Calycinum Three $1.20, Doz. $3,50, 100 $25.00 
Similar to Moserianum, except that it makes under¬ 
ground runners, which, when they come up, produce a 
beautiful carpet of green covered with large, yellow 
blossoms. Ground cover; hardiest of all; 20 inches. 
Henryi Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
The same as Moserianum, though slightly more upright. 
A lovely little shrub. 
♦Moserianum Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
A most desirable border shrub about 20 inches high, of 
free and graceful habit, producing long, slender stems, 
drooping, apparently from the weight of the flowers 
and buds, although the flowers face so none of their 
beauty is lost. Color a rich golden yellow, and bloom 
continuously the entire season. 
Culture. Hollyhocks require a rich, generous, well 
drained soil. It must not be too light nor too heavy. 
The soil should be deeply dug, and have plenty of de¬ 
cayed manure mixed with it. If in the least degree 
heavy, add plenty of sand and manure to lighten it, 
and should it be inclined to be too light, dig in plenty 
of cow manure with a little heavy loam. The plants 
must have full sun, and they show to the best advan¬ 
tage when grouped together in bold masses. As the 
plants grow 6 to 8 feet high, they must, of course, be 
grown at the back of the border, and they should be 
fully eight inches apart. Plant in fall or spring. 
New Allegheny Three $0.S5, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
Immense semi-double flowers, with fringed edg£s. 
SINGLE, Mixed Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
It is best not to transplant too heavy and big roots; 
finest results are obtained from young plant that have 
not yet flowered. All orders are filled with this vigor¬ 
ous young stock. 
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IBERIS—Candytuft 
Although these plants are perhaps more generally 
grown in the rockery, they are equally appropriate sub¬ 
jects for the margins of herbaceous borders or as edg¬ 
ing to garden walks. When in flower In spring and 
covered with a mass of snow-white blossoms, they add 
considerably to the attractions of the garden. They are 
of shrubby growth, with dark green, evergreen foliage. 
Culture. Grow in good, ordinary soil in the rock gar¬ 
den or on the margins of a sunny border, or as an edg¬ 
ing to garden walks. Plant in fall or spring, 6 inches 
apart. When plants become straggly, trim them into 
shape directly after flowering. 
♦Little Gem Three $1.10, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.50 
Dwarf, pure white flowers in June. Its uniform, neat 
habit makes it one of our best rock or edging plants; 
perfectly hardy. 
♦Sempervirens Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Covered with a sheet of white flowers in spring, com¬ 
pletely covering its rich dark green foliage; a particu¬ 
larly fine rock plant. 
INCARVILLEA—Trumpet-Flower 
Fleshy rooted perennials of striking beauty. They have 
pretty, coarsely toothed or pinnate leaves, and showy, 
trumpet-shaped flowers borne in terminal racemes. 
Choice plants for the sunny border. Grandiflora brevipes 
is a lovely thing in the rock garden, not growing over 
4 to 6 inches tall. 
Culture. All require a deep, rich, loamy and well 
drained soil and a sunny position. Not suitable for 
heavy or damp soils. Best planted in March and grown 
in groups of six or more. Plant 8 inches apart. 
Delavayi Three $1.10, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.50 
Rose-pink flowers produced in large trusses on stiff, 
18-inch stems. 
♦Grandiflora brevipes Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50,100 $25.00 
This is the best sort for rock gardens, about 8 inches 
high with large crimson-purple flowers. A splendid 
rock plant easily grown. 
INULA—Fleabane 
Hardy perennials, with sunflower-like blooms. The 
taller growing kinds are well suited for the wild garden 
where, when planted in colonies, they have an effective 
appearance when in flower. The smaller species are 
suitable for the margins of sunny borders. The flowers 
are useful for cutting, lasting a long time in good 
condition. 
Culture. Of easy culture in any ordinary soil. Grown 
in a sunny position in colonies. Plant the dwarf kinds 
a foot apart, and the taller ones two feet apart, in 
autumn or early spring. Divide and replant every third 
year. 
Hirta Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Stems 12 to 15 inches high with brilliant flowers in July 
and August. A splendid plant for in front of the hardy 
border. 
Royleana Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A new introduction from the Himalayan wilds. The 
flowers are 5 to 0 inches in diameter, rich golden yellow, 
resembling sunflowers except that the petals are fine 
and graceful. Not over 18 to 24 inches high. One of 
our finest new border perennials and most unusual. 
