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HELIOPHILA UNEARIFOUA 
New. An exceedingly graceful annual, much branched, 
with succulent foliage. Flowers borne in slender racemes 
widely spaced along the stem of bright porcelain blue with 
white eyes. Sown in September will bloom from February 
onwards. Three plants grown together in a 5 inch pot pro¬ 
duce a striking effect. A fine pot and border plant. Out¬ 
doors blooms from June to October. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 20c; 
1/16 oz. 35c. 
HERNIAR1A HIRSUTA—Thrives in the poorest soil, forming 
a solid cover of moss like dense foliage in places where grass 
will not grow, like under and close around trees, etc. Annual 
but sows itself, therefore as good as a perennial. Fine for 
tying loose sandy soils. Not good for deep shade. Flowers 
very small, greenish white. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
HIERACIUM VILLOSUM 
Hardy perennial that will make money for its grower 
because in bloom in May and June. The bright canary yellow 
blooms are very double, the size of a half a dollar piece, the 
leaves are sparkling silvery gray, quite attractive. Perfectly 
hardy, of vigorous growth, easily raised from seed. Height 
12 in. T. pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $10.00. 
HUNNEMANIA—TULIP POPPY 
Very showy hardy biennial treated as an annual with 
beautiful feathery glaucous foliage producing tulip shaped 
flowers with crinkled satiny petals 3 inches across on stout 
stems foot long, from early spring to frost. The flowers last 
two weeks in water and several days out of water. Plants 
of bushy growth from 30 to 36 in. tall. If you happen to have 
room in a cold house during January, sow in rows 3 in. apart, 
thin out to 3 in. in the rows for a crop of flowers that will be 
ready 6 weeks after sowing and salable in any market. Cut 
the bloom when partly open. Give rich, well-drained soil. 
Like other Papaveraceae Hunnemania is not easy to trans¬ 
plant. 
HUNNEMANIA FUMARIAFOLIA—Bright yellow. T. pkt. 10c; 
oz. 45c; lb. $4.00. 
HUNNEMANIA SUNL1TE—Flowers canary yellow, semi¬ 
double tulip shaped high class for cutting. Sunlite has a row 
of petals on the outside instead of the inside, making the 
flowers appear open at all times. T. pkt. 15c; y 8 oz. 25c; oz. 
$1.80. 
ICE PLANT 
Mesembryanthemum Cristallimim — Suitable for rock 
work, hanging baskets, etc. Foliage thick, frosted and wax¬ 
like. Easily grown from seed sown from March to May. Half 
hardy annual. Height 6 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $3.00. 
HEUCHERA SANGUINEA—CORAL BELLS IMPATIENS SULTANI 
This is one of the finest hardy perennials with red flow¬ 
ers, excellent for bouquets, blooming from early spring till 
frost. Does well in full sunlight as well as when partially 
shaded. The color is a vivid shade of coral red, perfectly 
charming. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 35c; Vs oz. 65c. 
HEUCHEEA SANGUINEA SPLENHENS—Flowers bright ver¬ 
milion red. Superbly beautiful. High class cut flower and 
rock plant. Height 2 y 2 ft. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 40c. 
HEUCHERA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA—Large flowering. 
Very choice cut flower. Many colors from white to glowing 
crimson. Height 2*4 ft. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 40c. 
HIBISCUS—MALLOW MARVELS 
Easy to raise from seed and indispensable for window 
boxes and bedding also as a house plant, as they will bloom 
profusely even in the darkest shade, where hardly anything 
else would grow let alone bloom. The flowers are waxy like. 
Brilliantly colored in all shades of red. Plant 10 inches apart. 
Height 18 inches. T. pkt. 15c; 1/32 oz. 30c; y 8 oz. 80c. 
INULA—ELECAMPANE Hardy pei T f nial pla]nts . of 
easiest culture, bearing 
fine flowers in various shades of yellow from June till frost. 
Splendid cut flowers. 
INULA GRANDIFLORA—Gold Marguerite—The plants 3 ft. 
high, bear in June quantities of golden yellow flowers 5 inches 
across. T. pkt. 15c; y 8 oz. 40c; 1 oz. $2.80. 
INULA ROYLEANA—Splendid flowers deep orange yellow. 
Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 15c; y 8 oz. 40c; oz. $2.80. 
Robust growing, hardy perennials producing in July and 
August on long branches, beautiful cup-shaped flowers of im¬ 
mense size seven inches across. For store decoration, for 
maximum effect and to show the public something out of 
ordinary there is nothing better than Mallow Marvels. Height 
6 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
HOLLYHOCK 
DOUBLE WHITE, DOUBLE BLACK, DOUBLE PINK, 
DOUBLE BRIGHT RED, DOUBLE YELLOW", DOUBLE 
MAROON, DOUBLE MIXED. Any of the above: T. pkt. 10c; 
y 8 oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
HOLLYHOCK EXQUISITE 
New and very superior. The flowers are extra large, 
fringed and curled, very double with white margined petals 
in various shades of pink, rose, claret, violet and purple. T. 
pkt. 15c; y 8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60; lb. $20.00. 
HOLLYHOCK TRIUMPH —Of branching habit, 5 ft. tall, 
studded with waved and fringed double flowers which appear 
in as many as 45 distinct colorings. Blooms 10 days ahead 
of other hollyhocks. T. pkt. 20c. 
HOLLYHOCK IMPERATOR—Flowers 6 to 7 inches across, 
having a very broad “collar” of frilled and beautifully fringed 
petals and double centers two inches across in a wide range 
of colors. Branching habit. Height 5 ft. T. pkt. 20c. 
HYPERICUM ORIENTALE 
Highly desirable hardy perennial rock and border plant 
producing large, cup shaped flowers of intense bright yellow. 
The petals of the flowers seem to be made out of gold and a 
genuine pleasure is derived by growing this plant. Blooms all 
summer. Does best in light, warm, sandy soil in a spot where 
the noon sun will not reach it. Easily raised from seed. 
Height 9 in. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 25c. 
IPOMEA HEAVENLY BLUE 
Starts the seeds in pots in March and plant outdoors 
when danger of frost is past . A rapid grower, bearing as 
many as 200 beautiful sky blue flowers at a time, enormous 
in size, fully 5 inches across. A single vine will cover a 
space of 20 feet wide and 50 feet high. If you sell flowers 
and appreciate the value of talk about beautiful flowers on 
your premises, plant Heavenly Blue. Does not seed itself and 
will never become a pest like the common morning glory. T. 
pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $7.00. 
GIANT MOONFLOWER, I. NOCTIFLORA 
Very showy of the annual climbers, easily reaching a height of 
25 or 30 feet. At night and during dull days the plants are covered i 
with large, pure white fragrant flowers. 5 to 6 inches in diameter. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; lb. $3.20. 
IPOMEA ROCHESTER—Rochester Morning Glory. Flowers deep 
blue with a wide white band around the edges. Splendid. T. pkt. 
10c; 1 oz. 45c; lb. $4.00. 
MORNING GLORY MIXED—T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. $1.00. 
IPOMEA IMPERIALIS—Japanese Morning Glory. The flowers are of 
gigantic size, streaked, marbled, mottled, striped and bordered in 
wonderful fashion and sometimes show rare markings of ash-gray > 
bronze, terra-cotta, brown and slate blue. In variety of colors, large 
size of blooms, no other strain cau equal our Special Mixture. T. pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; lb. $1.40. 
ISATIS GLAUCA 
Perfectly hardy perennial 2 ft. high, producing in June quail- i 
tities of flowers in panicles, of bright yellow color, useful in ar¬ 
rangement with other flowers. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
ISOLOMA MULTIFLORA 
Produces quantities of large, fiery-red flowers from October to 
April, grows from 12 to 18 in. high, the foliage is dark green covered 
with brownish-red hair and very attractive. Requires same culture 
as Gloxinia but much easier raised as it is not nearly as tender as 
Gloxinia. In fact it is the easiest raised pot plant and will with¬ 
stand much neglect. T. pkt. 35c. 
IPOMEA HEAVENLY BLUE—There is no other climber that pro- . 
duces such gorgeous display of color. In chilly weather the flowers 
assume a pinkish tint but are a glory in blue again with warmer 
weather returning. When your flowers turn pink do not write us a 
sarcastic letter. They turn pink because that is a natural trait of 
that plant. 
