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Double Hollyhocks 
HIBISCUS - Mallow 
About one hundred and fifty to two hundred species are known, some 
annual, others perennial or as shrubs. We are dealing here only with 
the Giant Mallow of recent introduction which is a tall plant about 
three to four feet high with immense, white, pink or red, hollyhock-like 
flowers, freely produced during the summer. 
Culture. A rich, moist, well drained soil suits them best. Best planted 
as single specimens in full sun in the border or in groups of three 
or more on the lawn. Plant in fall or spring, 24 inches apart. 
Hibiscus, New Giant-Flowering 
A wonderfully improved form of our greatly admired native Marsh¬ 
mallow or Rosemallow. 
Hibiscus, Red, Pink or White in Separate Colors 
Three $1.00, Dor. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Hibiscus, Mixed Colors Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
HOUSTONIA - Bluet or Lady's Cushion 
Low-growing, grasslike plants which in spring turn a meadow into a 
carpet of blue. The effect created by them is, in America, what the 
Gentian does in Switzerland. 
Culture. Prefer a loamy soil, richly mixed with peat and must have 
a constant supply of water at the roots. Grow in full sun and plant 
in fall or very early spring, 2 to 3 inches apart, in rock garden or along 
sunny edge of stream or pond. 
*Coerulea Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A lovely little plant for the rock garden, where it will self-seed and 
establish itself freely. Plant in fall or very early spring. 
HOLLYHOCKS - Althea Rosea 
Handsome garden flowers full of sentiment and association with the 
past. Extensively grown not only in this country, but throughout the 
world; were originally derived from Althea rosea, a Chinese species. 
When well grown, there are no finer hardy plants in the garden than 
a good group of them in full flower. At one time preference was given 
to the double-flowered kinds, but people are beginning to realize that 
the single flowered sorts have a distinct beauty and charm of their own. 
Culture. Hollyhocks require a rich, generous, well drained soil. If in 
the least degree heavy, add plenty of sand and manure to lighten it, 
and should it be inclined to be too light, dig in plenty of cow manure 
with a little heavy loam. The plants must have full sun, and they 
show to the best advantage when grouped together in bold masses. As 
the plants grow 6 to 8 feet high, they must, of course, be grown at 
the back of the border, and they should be fully eight inches apart. 
Plant in fall or spring. 
Double Triumph Mixed Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A lovely new type from England, beautifully fringed flowers of many 
new shades not heretofore seen in Hollyhocks. The unusually lovely 
fringed flowers certainly make this a worth-while addition to the garden. 
New Allegheny Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $1 8.00 
Immense semi-double flowers, with fringed edges. 
SINGLE, Mixed Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
It is best not to transplant too heavy and big roots; finest results are 
obtained from young plants that have not yet flowered. All orders are 
filled with this vigorous young stock. 
Prince of Orange Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A beautiful double orange variety of great charm. 
DOUBLE Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Separate colors as follows: Bright Rose, Maroon, Newport Pink, Red, 
White, Yellow and Mixed. 
Double Imperator Mixed Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Stately plants with formal begonia-like flowers. Charming combination 
of colors of great variety. Another valuable English novelty. 
HYPERICUM - St. John's Wort or Rose of Sharon 
Many of the species are small, dwarf shrubs. However, there are quite 
a few that are true perennials. The flowers are yellow and noteworthy 
for the prominent group of stamens in the center. All are lovely garden 
subjects for borders as well as the rock garden. 
Culture. The dwarf species should be grown on the margin and the 
taller ones toward the front of sunny borders. Good, ordinary or sandy 
soil will suit their requirements. Calycinum is suitable for covering 
banks or massing. Plant in early spring, 8 to 10 inches apart. The 
perennial varieties may also be planted in the fall. 
-Reptans Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00* 
Distinct, prostrate, trailing species from the Himalayas. Very large, soft 
yellow flowers, tinged reddish in July and August. Good rock plant. 
Shrubby varieties for low borders and rock gardens. 
Ascyron Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
(Pyramidatum). Upright growing perennial about 2 to 3 feet high. 
Clusters of flowers in July. Each flower is about two inches in diameter. 
Good for the background in the border. 
^Calycinum Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Similar to Moserianum, except that it makes underground runners, 
which, when they come up, produce a beautiful carpet of green covered 
with large, yellow blossoms. Ground cover; hardiest of all; 20 inches. 
Henry! Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
The same as Moserianum, though slightly more upright. A lovely little 
shrub. 
^Moserianum Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
A most desirable border shrub about 20 inches high, of free and grace¬ 
ful habit, producing long, slender stems, drooping, apparently from 
the weight of the flowers and buds, although the flowers face so none 
of their beauty is lost. Color a rich golden yellow, and bloom con¬ 
tinuously the entire season. 
