New types and colors in Hemerocallis Seed 
*GLOBULARIA 
CORDIFOLIA. Pretty globe-shaped blue flowers in June which rise above 
the rosettes of dark evergreen foliage. 6 inches. 
TRICOSANTHA. Ball-shaped flowers of dark blue on erect 10 inch stems in 
June. 
NANA. A beautiful minature for the alpine garden. Forms mats of deep 
green, and in June it is studded with little buttons of bright blue. Ideal 
for among the rocks. 4 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
HELLEBORUS 
NICER (Christmas Rose). The popular winter blooming dwarf. Single white 
flowers veined with red. Handsome deep green leaves. Much better re¬ 
sults when the seed is sown early to get the benefit of freezing. 12 
inches. 
ORIENTALIS (The Lenten Rose). Comes in bloom during Lent with large 
flowers, sometimes 3 inches across, in varying shades of red, pink, 
white, and maroon. A robust grower about 1 5 inches high. Comes into 
bloom three years from seed. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
HELENIUM 
AUTUMNALE. Bright yellow flowers in the Autumn. 3 feet. 
RIVERTON BEAUTY. In the early Fall this is a mass of rich bronze with a 
dark eye. 3 feet. 
RIVERTON CEM. A fine plant for a bright touch of color in the Fall. The 
plant is covered with a myriad of old gold and wallflower red blossoms. 
Symmetrical in growth, 3 feet. 
‘HELIANTHEMUM 
MUTABILE MIXED (Sun Rose). A dainty dwarf which in early summer 
is covered with a profusion of small blossoms in many pastel shades of 
pink, yellow, orange, red, and white. Glossy green foliage is always at¬ 
tractive. 8 inches. 
PINK. A solid color of rose pink which makes a pleasing show in the rockery. 
Pkt. 20c. 
HELIANTHELLA 
QUINQUENERVIS. An erect, stately plant 3Vi feet tall with large double 
yellow flowers. 
‘HEPATICA 
TRILOBA. A fine little native with delicate lavender flowers in the early 
Spring. Ideal for the shady part of the rockery. 6 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
HELIOPSIS 
PITCHERIANA “E. LADHAMS.” An improved variety with extra large flow¬ 
ers of deep orange, 3 feet. 
SCABRA ZINNAEFLORA. Throughout the summer the plant is covered with 
double deep yellow flowers. 21/2 feet. 
HEMEROCALLIS 
FLAVA (Lemon Lily). Large golden yellow lilies on erect 3 foot stems dur¬ 
ing June. Colorful in the border. 
THUNBERCI. Coming in July the deep orange lilies enrich the beauty of the 
border. 4 feet. 
BETSCHER’S CHOICE HYBRIDS. This seed is from the originator of 
many of the finest Day Lilies. Included in this are the seeds 
from Mr. Betscher’s special trials and from his finest hybrids 
such as "Mrs. J. A. Crawford,” “Mrs. A. H. Austin,” “Gypsy,” 
“Modesty” and from other grand items yet unnamed. Will show 
a wonderful range of colors and interesting forms. 20 seeds 25c. 
HERACLEUM 
MATTECAZZIANUM. (Giant Cow Parsnips). As a single specimen in the 
moist part of the garden or as a group in a wild garden this species is 
very showy. Lofty stems, six feet high, bear white flowers in umbels as 
much as four feet across. Sow early to get the benefit of freezing. 
HESPERIS 
MATRONALIS (Sweet Rockett). Pretty Phlox-like blossoms in June. Showy 
in the border. 2 feet. Red, White, and Mixed. 
NIVEA. Large heads of pure white in May when white is scarce in the bor¬ 
der. Sweet scented. An old favorite that has recently come back into 
popularity. 2 feet. 
HETEROPAPPUS 
BLUE DAISY. A native of Mongolia recently introduced to American gardens. 
A summer flowering Daisy about 20 inches tall producing an immense 
number of bright blue flowers. 
HIBISCUS 
MEEHAN’S MARVELS MIXED (Mallows). Tall and stately with a riot of 
color during the early summer. Rich crimson, bright rose, pink, and 
many other shades between. Easy from seed, 5 feet. 
HUNTINCTON’S SELECTED REDS. We have carefully selected a strain of 
giant flowering scarlets and crimsons that give a brilliant touch to the 
border. Will come quite true from seed. Recommended. 
SELECTED PINKS. Taken from the bright pinks. A lovely spot of pastel color. 
SELECTED WHITES. We have saved the white flowering giants. Many of 
them will show a brilliant touch of crimson in the throat. 
HIERACIUM 
AURANTIACUM. Clusters of deep orange red flowers on 1 foot stems. 
Showy in the border. 
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HEMEROCALLIS BETSCHER’S HYBRIDS 
Unusual and interesting 
HEUCHERA 
BRIZOIDES (Coral Bells). From June until late in the summer the delicate 
sprays of bright pink rise gracefully from the compact foliage. When 
used in a bouquet gives a misty appearance. 1 Vi feet. 
CONVALLARIA CARNEA. Called the Pink Lily-of-the-Valley being a lovely 
shade of pink. 15 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
SANCUINEA (Alum Root). One of the most effective plants for the border. 
The tiny bells are a fiery crimson but because of their airy appearanca 
blend with the rest of the garden. 15 inches. Pkt. 15c. Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
HOLLYHOCK 
Great improvements have been made in the selection of colors of this 
old favorite. The choice double varieties make a grand display in the peren¬ 
nial border, and you will find in the following list the finest new varieties. 
CHATER’S DOUBLES. Large double flowers well placed on strong spikes. 
Crimson, Rose, Maroon, Newport Pink, Salmon, White, Yellow, and 
Mixed. 
DOUBLES IN NOVELTY COLORS. Unusual shades and striking new colors 
such as appleblossom pink, carmine, chamois, lilac, Nankeen yellow, 
and other striking tones. Mixed only. 
“ORANGE PRINCE.” This fine recent introduction is a rich apricot 
orange double, a new shade in Hollyhocks. The spikes are extra 
long and the large flowers are well displayed. Highly recom¬ 
mended. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
TRIUMPH. Pretty waved and fringed flowers in a wide variety of choica 
colors. Many are bicolors showing cream flushed rose, purple with a 
lavender overcast. A tall grower blooming rather early. Pkt. 15c, Tr. 
Pkt. 40c. 
IMPERATOR. A recent introduction of merit with flowers that are frilled 
and having a heavy center rosette in many color combinations. A de¬ 
lightful mixture of canary yellow and pink, bright scarlet and cream, 
lavender and saffron and other pleasing bicolors. Mixed only. Pkt. 1 5c, 
Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
DOUBLE EXQUISITE. Large strong doubles in a beautiful mixture of bright 
colors on long graceful stems. This fine variety has a wide circle of 
admirers. 
*HORMINUM 
PYRENAICUM. Pretty rosettes of leaves with 1 foot spikes of violet blue 
flowers. A distinct novelty. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
HYPERICUM 
*FRACILE. Pretty dwarf alpine with trailing light green foliage and covered 
in May with yellow star-like flowers. 6 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
•CORIS. A rare variety with glaucous, spreading foliage and large golden 
flowers. 10 inches. One of the best for the rockery. Pkt. 25c. 
• REPTANS. Fine prostrate alpine with a profusion of clear yellow flowers. 
Pkt. 20c. 
HYACINTHUS 
CANDICANS. (Cape Hyacinth). Large, Snowdrop-like flowers on tall spikes 
during the late summer. Fragrant. 
HYSSOPUS 
OFFICINALIS. An ornamental border plant with rose colored flowers. Used 
for medicinal purposes. 
*IBERIS 
CIBRALTARICA (Lavender Candytuft). Compact, close growing plants cov¬ 
ered in June with a mass of mottled lavender and lilac blooms. Very 
pietty, 8 inches. 
SEMPERVIRENS (Hardy Candytuft) A neat, evergreen dwarf that is very 
pretty in the rockery. In June the 8 inch plant is covered with large 
white flowers. 
TENOREANA. Pure white flowers in June which change to lilac. 9 inches. 
