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GRASSES, ORNAMENTAL 
A most valuable class of plants for the lawn, shrub 
bed, border or tropical bed. The perennial varieties, 
many of which have variegated foliage, are excellent. 
The annual sorts are particularly pretty on account 
of the graceful, feathery flower panicles. 
Agrostis nebulosa. H.A. Very graceful. Pkt. 10c. 
Briza maxima (Quaking Grass). H.A. Pkt. 10c. 
Coix lachryma (Jobs-tears). H.A. Foliage quite 
broad. Seeds prominent, very large and shiny. 3 
ft. Pkt. 10c. 
Erianthus ravennae. H.P. Silvery plumes, resem¬ 
bling Pampas Grass. 8 ft. Pkt. 10c. 
Eulalia zebrina. H.P. White striped foliage, very 
ornamental. 4 ft. Pkt. 10c, 14 oz. 35c. 
Gynerium argenteum (Pampas Grass). H.P. Beau¬ 
tiful silvery plumes. 10 ft. Pkt. 10c, !4 oz. 35c. 
Hordeum jubatum (Squirrel-tail Grass). H.A. Pkt. 
10c. 
Pennisetum longistylum. H.A. Annual grass, grace¬ 
ful drooping heads. 2 ft. Pkt. 10c, !4 oz. 35c. 
Pennisetum ruppelianum. H.P. Hardy perennial 
grass, growing 3 ft. high with violet-tinted sil¬ 
very plumes. The deep green foliage is long and 
slender. Pkt. 10c, 14 oz. 35c. 
GREVILLEA robusta (Silk Oak). G.P. Graceful foli¬ 
age plant. 4 ft. Pkt. 15c, 14 oz. 50c. 
GYPSOPHILA 
Feathery panicles of tiny star-shaped flowers, 
gracefully and daintily borne on slender stems. A 
charming effect may be had by mixing sprays of 
Baby’s Breath with other long-stemmed cut-flowers. 
Elegans alba grandiflora. (Covent Garden Market 
Strain.) This is an annual, large-flowering, pure 
white form, of free, easy growth. Several sowings 
should be made during the season to keep up a 
supply. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 14 lb. $1.50. 
rosea. A pretty blush-pink form of the above and 
equally as valuable for cutting. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, 
14 lb. $1.50. 
Paniculata (Baby’s Breath). One of the favorite 
hardy perennials. White flowers; fine for bouquets. 
Blooms first year if sown early. 2 ft. Pkt. 10c, 14 
oz. 35c, oz. $1.00. 
Double, Snow-White. The double-flowering Baby’s 
Breath coming 35 to 40 per cent double. A fine 
hardy plant for cutting. 2 to 3 ft. 25c, Vs oz. $1.00. 
HELENIUM. H.P. Striking hardy plants. 
Riverton Gem. Yellow, changing to red. Pkt. 25c. 
HELIANTHUS (Sunflower) 
Cucumerifolius. Orion. Golden yellow flowers with 
dark centers. The petals are twisted like a cactus 
dahlia. Pkt. 10c, 14 oz. 50c. 
Double Chrysanthemum-Flowered. Rich golden yel¬ 
low flowers, very double, resembling a chrysan¬ 
themum. 7 ft. Pkt. 10c, 14 oz. 50c. 
HELIOTROPE. G.P. Well-known fragrant flowering 
plants for pots or gardens. 
Blue Perfection. Dark blue. Pk. 25c. 
Anna Tureil. Light blue. Pkt. 15c. 
White Lady. A popular white variety. Pkt. 10c, 14 
oz. $1.00. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c, 14 oz. 75c. 
Lemoine’s Giant Hybrids, Mixed. Pkt. 15c, 14 oz. 
$1.50. 
HEUCHERA sanguinea splendens. H.P. Long spikes 
of fiery-red flowers. 18 in. Pkt. 15c. 
sanguinea hybrida. H.P. Fine for borders. Pkt. 15c. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow) 
Strong, bushy plants with large flowers like single 
Hollyhocks late in summer. Do best in a moist situa¬ 
tion and will last for years when once established. 
Giant Marvels, Mixed. Flowers of enormous size 
in splendid mixture of crimson, pink, and white. 
4 ft. Pkt. 10c. 
Superb Double Hollyhocks 
HOLLYHOCK 
A hardy perennial of upright, stately growth, 5 to 
8 feet high. The very double varieties are the most 
desirable, but the newer, semi-double, fringed types 
are also very popular. Hollyhocks make a fine row in 
a garden, or background next to a building or high 
wall. From seed sown in early spring, they may pro¬ 
duce a few flowers in late summer, but are best the 
second year. 
Double Exquisite. Flowers very double, each petal 
exquisitely curled and fringed, with a broad margin 
of white, the centers being shades of rose, carmipe, 
purple, and violet. In form they suggest the beau¬ 
tiful double fringed petunias while in color they re¬ 
semble the pelargoniums. Lovers of Hollyhocks will 
welcome this magnificent new type. Pkt. 25c, Vs 
oz. $1.50, X A oz. $2.50. 
Superb Double Hollyhocks. Tall spikes, closely set 
with wonderfully showy, double flowers. Many will 
flower the first season from seed sown the previous 
fal. They reseed themselves; a bed will last for 
years. 7 ft. Salmon-Rose, Scarlet, Pure White, 
Maroon, Light, Yellow, Newport Pink, Mixed. Each, 
pkt. 15c, % oz. 75c. 
Fringed Single Hybrids. An improved rust-proof 
strain, giving flowers in a large variety of colors. 
Pkt. 15c, Vk oz. 50c. 
