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Helenium (Sneezewort) 
Handsome plants, allied to the sunflowers. Of 
the easiest culture, forming dense masses of blooms 
in late summer and autumn. 
AUTUMNALE, Gartensone. A new introduc¬ 
tion, with flowers of a brilliant, golden yellow and 
velvet-brown center. Blooms from the end of Au¬ 
gust to November. 25 cts. 
Autumnale superbum. Broad heads of deep 
golden yellow flowers in late summer. Grows 5 to 
6 feet high. 
Autumnale superbum rubrum. A splendid 
new variety; deep ox-blood-red, changing to terra¬ 
cotta. 5 to 6 feet. September. 25 cts. 
HELIANTHUS. continued 
RIGIDUS. Blooms early in July and continues 
till fall. Golden yellow, with dark centers. 3 feet. 
SOLE IL D’OR. Large, double, golden yellow, 
with quilled petals similar to a cactus dahlia. 4 feet. 
August and September. 
SPARSIFOLIUS. Fine, deep yellow, single 
flowers on long stems. 6 to 8 ft. Aug. and Sept. 
TOMENTOSUS. Distinct. Single, rich golden 
yellow flowers in August and September. 4 feet. 
WOLLEY DOD. The finest September-flowering 
variety; deep yellow, single flowers, abundantly 
produced. 
Price of Hardy Sunflowers in quantity, $8 per 100 
GRANDICEPHALUM STRIATUM. Large, 
branching heads of flowers; deep orange, striped 
with crimson. 3 feet. July and August. 
HOOPESII. Large; orange-yellow; begins to 
flower in June and continues all summer. 2 feet. 
PUMILUM MAGNIFICUM. Dense heads of 
golden yellow blossoms in autumn. 18 inches. 
RIVERTON BEAUTY. Pure lemon-yellow, 
with large disc of purplish black. 25 cts. 
RIVERTON GEM. New. Old-gold, suffused 
with bright terra-cotta, changing to wallflower-red. 
August to October. 25 cts. 
Helianthus (Hardy Sunflower) 
The perennial Sunflowers should always be 
planted in masses, where they may have plenty 
of room against a background of shrubbery, or 
naturalized in wild gardens or woodlands. They 
produce a grand effect impossible to describe. In 
combination with hardy asters, where broad color 
effects are wanted in late summer, they have few 
equals. They are profuse bloomers, producing an 
unlimited supply of flowers for table and church 
decoration. 
MAXIMILIAN. The latest of all; golden yellow 
flowers in graceful sprays in October. Fine for 
cutting. 6 feet. 
MISS MELLISH. Beautifully formed, golden 
yellow, single flowers. In September. 6 feet. 
MOLLIS. Large, single, lemon-yellow flowers, 
with downy white foliage. 4 feet. August and 
September. 
MULTIFLORUS fl. pi. (Double Hardy Sun¬ 
flower). Large, double, golden yellow flowers in 
great profusion. 4 feet. July and August. 
Multiflorus maximus. A gigantic, single- 
flowered variety, growing 5 to 6 feet in height, 
producing immense, golden yellow, single flowers, 
6 to 8 inches in diameter. Extra fine. August to 
September. 
ORGYALIS. A tall variety, with distinct and 
beautiful foliage, and pale lemon-yellow flowers. 
A well-grown plant will produce spikes of flowers 
nearly 4 feet long. 
Heliopsis 
PITCHERIANA (Orange Sunflower). Flowers 
deep golden yellow; a perpetual bloomer; fine for 
cutting. 
Helleborus 
NIGER (Christmas Rose). Bears beautiful, snow- 
white, waxy flowers during mild days in winter, from 
December till early spring. Plant in a moist, semi- 
shaded, sheltered situation, and mulch with leaves 
to protect the flowers. Should not be disturbed 
after once established. Large clumps, 35 cts. each, 
$3.50 per doz. 
ORIENTALIS (Lenten Rose). New hybrids. 
These bloom in early spring and the flowers are 
borne on stems a foot high. Flowers of various 
colors, beautifully dotted with purple or crimson. 
35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Heuchera (Alum Root) 
SANGUINEA. One of the most desirable per¬ 
ennials of dwarf growth. Forms a compact tuft of 
heart-shaped, crenate leaves; springs numerous 
slender scapes a foot or more in height, bearing 
panicles of minute, bright red flowers, giving a 
delicate, airy effect. 
ALBA. A pure white form. 
New Varieties of Heucheras 
BRIZOIDES GRACILLIMA. New and beauti¬ 
ful hybrids; bright rose. 25 cts. 
CASCADE. Leaves dark green, mottled bronze; 
flowers a soft rose, with red anthers. 2 feet. 25 cts. 
FLAMBEAU. Rosy scarlet. 25 cts. 
PINK BEAUTY. Flowers of a charming shade 
of pink. 25 cts. 
PLEU DE FEU. Graceful spikes of fiery red 
flowers during July and August. 25 cts. 
ROSAMUNDE. A lovely new hybrid, with 
beautifully marked foliage; flower-sprays a fine 
coral-pink shade. 25 cts. 
VIRGINALE. Large, tubular flowers; creamy 
white. 25 cts. 
All plants on this page, unless otherwise noted, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. Those priced at 25c. are $2.50 per doz. 
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