RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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HELLEBORUS corsicus (syn. trifoliatus)— 
A handsome tall growing species from 
Corsica and Majorca, with large glaucous 
evergreen Holly-like spiny leaves, and 
dense heads of globular pale soft green 
flowers. Jan. to March. $1.00 each. 
niger altifolius (syn. maximum) — The 
Christmas Rose, although in our warm 
Oregon climate commences to bloom end 
Nov. and continues through the winter, 
regardless of snow and ice. Large pal- 
mately divided leaves, standing upright, 
make a fine foil for the large open white 
flowers, sometimes flushed pink, which 
are on 12 inch stems. Flowering size 
plants, $1.00 each. Large clumps, $1.50 
to $2.00 each. 
niger praecox —Of more dwarf habit, the 
leaves hugging the ground, with the flow¬ 
ers, open white, sometimes flushed pink, 
standing well above the foliage on 6 to 
10 inch stems. Begins to bloom about 
the same time as niger altifolius. Flow¬ 
ering size plants, $1.00 each. Large 
clumps, $1.50 to $2.00 each. 
Note — The Helleborus niger should be 
planted in the shade of a deciduous shrub 
or tree, receiving the shade during the 
summer months but being in the light 
during the fall and winter months. They 
will thrive in a soil of rich loam, coarse 
sand, some peat moss and a top-dressing 
of well-rotted manure. Prefer a moist, 
but well-drained position. They resent 
being disturbed after having been estab¬ 
lished. 
orientalis hybrids — (The Lenten-Rose) 
Called so on account of its flowering 
period being during Feb. and March, the 
time of Lent. Erect growing, 12 to 18 
inches, with very large divided leaves. 
The flowers, 3 to 4 inches across, are 
borne on strong, stiff stems, 12 to 18 
inches long. They come in a wide range 
of colors, white, pink, maroon, some with 
purplish or crimson dots. This species 
does not flower until the third season, 
and being of hybrid origin, it is impos¬ 
sible to tell color of flowers of two-year- 
old plants. So please do not order plants 
of separate colors in two-year-old plants. 
Two-year-old plants, 50c and 75c each. 
Large 3 yr. old plants, 75c and $1.00 each. 
We have a limited stock of separate colors: 
pink; pink, speckled; white, speckled; 
$1.50 each. Maroon or purplish-red, $2.00 
each. 
foetidus —We obtained this species under 
the name of H. viridus, but having seen 
it in flower and observed it for two sea¬ 
sons, we have definitely identified it as 
H. foetidus. Very dark green leaves 
divided into long narrow sections and 
very frost resistant. Rather small nod¬ 
ding, olive-green flowers, edged plum- 
purple. Two yr. old plants, 75c each. 
Large specimens, $1.50 each. 
Hemerocallis 
HEMEROCALLIS— (Day-Lily) Excellent for 
naturalizing, especially along streams or 
moist banks of lily ponds or other rather 
moist shady places. Will thrive in the 
border if given an occasional watering 
during the dry months. 
dumortieri —Rich cadmium yellow, May- 
June. 2 ft. 35c each. 
flava —(Lemon Lily) Flowers clear yellow, 
fragrant, on 2 to 3 ft. stems. 25c each. 
fulva —(Tawny Day-Lily) Coppery colored, 
shaded crimson. A very robust grower, 
with stems 3 to 4 ft. high. July and Aug. 
25c each. 
thunbergi —The latest to flower. Funnel 
shaped flowers of rich buttercup yellow 
on 2 to 3 ft. stems. Aug and Sept. 25c ea. 
Amaryllis —Large flowers of golden orange, 
recurving petals, giving it a flaring ef¬ 
fect. 3 ft. June to Aug. $1.00 each. 
Anna Betscher — Deep orange yellow, 
touched with light striping of bronze- 
red. 3 ft. July and Aug. $1.50 each. 
Cressida —A very rare variety. Deep orange 
with reddish band. $1.50 each. 
Gem —Well formed flowers of rich deep 
orange yellow. June. 75c each. 
Geo. Yeld —Large open flowers, nearly 6 
inches across. Outer petals rich orange, 
inner petals flushed orange scarlet. 42 
in. July and Aug. $1.50 each. 
Golden Bell —Large fragrant flowers, soft 
apricot yellow, with deeper throat. Petals 
fluted and recurved. $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
