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Sempervivum 
House Leek, or Hen and Chickens 
Very interesting alpine plants much used for car¬ 
pet-bedding, having fleshy rosettes of leaves from 
which are sent up the flower-stocks. Suitable for 
rockery or for dry, sunny situations. 
Solidago (Goldenrod) 
ALTISSIMA. The largest of the native Golden- 
rods. Very tall, with immense heads of flowers in 
October. A fitting companion to the blue and purple 
asters, forming with them a beautiful color scheme 
when planted in masses, along the roadside, or the 
borders of woods or streams. 25 cts. 
30 cts. each, $3 per doz. 
ARACHNOIDEUM. Small rosettes, threaded 
with a white cobweb-like down. Flowers bright red. 
Height 3 to 4 inches. June. 
ARENARIUM. Forms clusters of many small, 
globular rosettes of narrow, pointed, bright green 
leaves. Dense heads of pale yellow flowers. 
DOELLIANUM. Small, hairy rosettes, pale 
reen, tinted red at the tips. Panicles of bright red 
owers, 4 to 6 inches high. 
FIMBRIATUM. Dense rosettes tipped with 
hairy tufts, outer leaves turning red. Panicles 6 to 
10 inches high, of bright red flowers 1 inch across. 
A variety that will attract attention when grown in 
large masses. 
FUNCKII. Medium large rosettes of light green 
with hairy edges. Flowers bright red-purple. 
GLAUCUM. Large rosettes of bluish green leaves 
with brown-red tips. Short panicles of 12 to 14 light 
red flowers, 1 inch in diameter. 
GLOBIFERUM. Flattened rosettes 2 to 3 inches 
in diameter, gray-green, lightly tipped brown. 
Panicles 1 foot high, densely hairy, tearing pale 
yellow flowers % to 1 inch in diameter. 
HIRTUM (syns. Allionii; cornutum). Dense 
clusters of many small globular rosettes, faintly 
tinted red. Panicles of pale yellow flowers. 
METTENIANUM. Rosettes of grayish green, 
tipped red brown. Panicles of rose flowers. 
TECTORUM (House Leek; Old Man and Wo¬ 
man). Very large flat pale green rosettes, with 
distinct brown-red tips. Branched panicles 1 foot 
high with large pale red flowers. 
Senecio (Groundsel) 
Especially suited for planting in low moist 
ground. Tney grow from 3 to 5 feet, producing a 
striking effect. 
CLIVORUM, Orange Queen. Enormous round 
leaves and pure orange flowers, borne on stems 
about 4 feet nigh. 35 cts. 
VEITCHIANUS. Bright yellow flowers, borne 
on tall stems, rise from the widespreading tuft of 
large cordate leaves. 4 to 5 feet. 35 cts. 
C2ESIA. A tall, slender variety with smooth, 
lanceolate leaves. Flowers in small clusters of a 
bright yellow color. 25 cts. 
GATTINGERI. A rare variety with spreading 
yellow plumes. 25 cts. 
GOLDEN WINGS. New;. An improved form 
of the common Goldenrod, with very large panicles 
of golden flowers, attaining a height of 5 feet. 25 cts. 
ODORA. A variety growing about 2 feet high. 
The leaves have a sweet, aromatic taste and an odor 
like anise. Flowers dark yellow. 25 cts. 
SHORTII. Tall and much branched, with spread¬ 
ing plumes of yellow flowers. 25 cts. 
VIRGAUREA compacta. A compact-growing 
variety, with feathery trusses of golden yellow. 
July. 30 cts. 
Spiraea (Goat’s Beard) 
The Spiraeas make fine border plants, with elegant 
foliage and feathery plumes of flowers. They all 
require moisture and thrive best in a semi-shaded 
situation in rich soil. 
FILIPENDULA. A beautiful plant with fern-like 
foliage and producing trusses of white flowers 1 foot 
high. 25 cts. 
Filipendula fl.-pl. A variety of the above with 
double flowers. 35 cts. 
GIGANTEA. A variety growing 8 feet tall with 
green foliage and large creamy white flowers. 50 cts. 
GIGANTEA carnea. New. Large, flat heads of 
blush-pink flowers, with rosy violet center. 5 feet. 
55 cts. 
Gigantea elegantissima roeea. A variety with 
bright pink flowers. 50 cts. 
KAMTSCHATICA gigantea. A bold plant, with 
large, palmate leaves, 6 feet high, with immense 
panicles of pure white flowers. 30 cts. 
ULMARIA aurea. Has golden leaves. 30 cts. 
Ulmaria fl.-pl. Large, double, white flowers, 
produced during June and July. 3 feet. 30 cts. 
See, also, Astilbe, page'61 
Stachys (Woundwort) 
BETONICA grandiflora. A fine plant, with 
large stems of violet-rose flowers. 25 cts. 
Unless otherwise noted, all plants in this book will be supplied in quantities as follows: Those priced 
at 20 cts. each will be supplied at $2 per doz., $12 per 100; at 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100; 
at 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100; at 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100; at 40 cts. each, $4 
per doz., $30 per 100; at 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
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