BRIDGEPORT, PENNA. 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
*Rhodanthe Carneum. fL. 1 
Pink flowers, gray foliage. 
*MutabHe. (L. ) 
Hybrid of rose white and yellow flowers. 
★ Sudbury Gem. (L. ) 
Crimson bronze; single. 
HELIOPSIS. Hardy Zinnia or Orange Sunflower. 
Allied to the perennial sunflowers having long, stiff stems which make them valuable for cutting. 
The blooms last a long time, both on the plant or in water. The plants themselves are suited for 
borders or dry spots. 
Culture: They are of easy culture, preferring open, sunny locations. Lift, divide and replant 
every third year for best results. 
Laevis. f S.L. ) 
Beautiful golden yellow daisy like flowers growing on stalks J feet high. Fine for use in vases 
by itself or with other flowers. 
Pitcheriana. (S.L.) 
Deep yellow flowers, very showy border plant. 
HEMEROCALLIS. Daylily. 
Well known family resembling Lilies in character and bloom usually sweet scented and bearing a 
great quantity of yellow flowers during long periods of summer months. Are very showy in the 
garden; excellent for the border or to plant among shrubbery. The flowers are used for cutting 
purposes. They run in height from 2 to 4 feet. 
Culture: The Daylilies are easy to grow, thriving equally well in full sunlight as in partial 
shade. They can be planted anywhere and will take care of themselves. It is best to divide the 
clumps every two years, although they may be left indefinitely. They do not need any protection 
during t+ie winter. 
Apricot. fL. ) 
Compact grower of medium height, giving an abundance of deep orange flowers in early Spring. 
Aurantiaca, (L.) 
Large, trumpet-shaped, pleasing neutral orange color tube, stamens and reverse of petals bright 
Indian Yellow, sweet scented, 3 to 4 feet high; June and July. 
Flava. fL.If Lemon Lily). 
Sweet scented, clear full yellow; 24 feet. Flowers in June. 
Florham. (L. ) 
A strong grower, 3 to 34 feet high, large, trumpet-shaped flowers; rich golden yellow, with 
Indian yellow markings. June and July. 
Fulva. (L.((Brown Day Lily). 
Coppery orange, shaded crimson. 3 feet. July. 
Gold Dust. (L.) 
Has orange flowers,buds and reverse of petals, bronzy gold; flowering in May and June. 2 to 3 
ft. 
Kwanso. (L. ) 
Large, double-flowered variety with rich golden bronze flowers in July and August. 
Kwanso f1. pi. Variegata. (L.) 
The same as above, having variegated leaves. 
Luteola. (L. ) 
Fine, large orange-yellow blooms, free flowering. June - July. Height 24 feet. 
Thunberg i i. (L. ) 
Much like Flava, but flowers in July, a month later, and six to ten inches or the upper portion 
of the flower scapes are thickened and flattened. Height 3 to 4 feet. 
HESPERIS. Sweet Rocket or Dame's Violet 
An old and popular garden flower much beloved and grown by our grandmothers. The flowers are 
very fragrant. 
Culture. Will grow anywhere, and freely reproduce themselves from seed. Plant in early spring 
or fall, 8 to 10 inches apart in full sun or light shade. 
Matronal is. (S.L.) 
Fragrant, purple flowers in showy spikes. 2 to 3 feet. June and July. Desirable . or wild 
garden, shrubbery or mixed border. 
Matronal is Alba. (L.) 
A white flowered form of the above named sort. Also sweet scented and fine in the border. 
Above 2 Varieties 20tf ea.; 50 <t for 3; S1.5C per dozen. 
HEUCHERA. Coral Bells. , J . 
The graceful habit and delicate beauty of these gems among our hardy summer flowering plants, 
which are adapted for many, purposes in our plantings, they being at home in any half shaded or 
sunny position in the mixed border or in the rockery, or for mass plantings. The plants grow in 
rosette like form and produce numerous slender, many flowered, erect stems about 18 inches lg 
above the light green leaves that last in good condition for a long time. These form excellent 
material for cutting. The plants are hardy and their flowering period is usually ddring late 
May, June and July. „ , . _. 
Culture: Moist, rich loam is the best soil in which to grow for a long time in one place, the 
larger plants tend to grow weak very soorr. These should be removed and planted elsewhere about 
every four years. Spring is the best.time to transplant. They refuse to thrive in a stiff, 
clayey soil”. They need protection which assures that they will live through the winter. 
* BM Has d the same foliage and habit as Heuchera sanguineabut the flower is pale pink, though three 
times as many flowers are produced. Blooms in May. 
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