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HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS, continued 
Prices, unless otherwise noted, 15c. each, 2 for 25c., 
12 for Si. 10, postpaid; $7.50 per 100, by express. 
Digitalis Foxglove. Assorted kinds. The bold, 
—2-‘ pointed racemes of cone-shaped flowers are 
very odd and attractive, and bloom abundantly 
through June and July. They prefer a moderately 
shaded, somewhat moist place, but will do well 
almost anywhere. Height, 3 feet. (See illustration.) 
Eulalias Ornamental Grasses. Perfectly hardy, 
- - grow 6 to 8 feet high, and in the fall 
bear feathery plumes which may be cut and kept 
indoors all winter. For lawns and parks they are 
graceful and effective ornaments. Three kinds. 
Gracillima. Most graceful. 
Zebrina. Cross-bands of yellow. 
Variegata. Striped lengthwise. 
15c. each, 12 for 81.25, postpaid; or in clumps, 81.50 
per doz., by express. 
Funkia grandiflora. 
-2- Lily, or Plantain Lily. A 
handsome plant with broad leaves of light green 
and large clusters of lily-like flowers, very sweet- 
scented, and waxy white. 20 cts. each, postpaid. 
Undulata variegata. Blue flowers and long narrow 
leaves, fluted and edged with white. 20 cts. each. 
OFFER Xo. 59. The 2 Funkias for 30c., postpaid. 
Hollyhocks have a very distinguished 
appearance 
Hollvhock Double. Its long spikes of short-stemmed 
- - - - rose-like flowers are particularly well suited 
to plant against the wall or fence, or in the background 
of a hardy perennial border. We offer the four best 
colors— Yellow, Crimson, White and Fink. These 
are strong over-winter plants that will bloom this 
season. (See illustration.) 
Single. Some people think tltese are even prettier 
than the doul)le on<-s. ( enters often show a bright 
<-ye. I’riei', mixisl colors, 10 cts. each, 3 for 25 cts., 
fI |>er do/.., poslp.iid. 
Helianthui d'Or or Sunot Gold. Has quilled 
■ ■ I * jM'lals, not unlike a d.ihlia; 4 feet; August 
and Seidember. This is one of the hardy |K-rennial Sun¬ 
flowers. Color, a bright golden yellow, and is one of 
the most effective bortler plants you can get. 
Hemerocallis. Golden Double Crown LUy. 3 to 4 
- leet. Bears .spleiulnl large, lily-like 
flowers, golden yellow with carmine marking. Price, 10 
cts. each, 3 for 25 cts., 75 cts. per doz., postpaid. 
.Hardy Ferns in a shady place will prove a constant delight 
Digitalis, or Foxgioves 
Gaillardia grandiflora 
Blanket'Flower. Round, 
daisy-like flowers, 2 to 3 
inches across, borne on tall 
stems; begins to flower in 
June and continues a mass 
of bloom the whole season. 
Color, dark red, finely 
marked with rings of scar¬ 
let and crimson; flowers are 
very durable and fine for 
cutting. 
GoldenGlow® ] ® 
Rudbeckia. 
Grows 6 to 8 feet. Blooms 
during July and August, 
the first season, and bears 
immense masses of large, 
round, golden yellow flow¬ 
ers, perfectly double and 
2 or 3 inches across, mak¬ 
ing a sheet of splendid 
golden yellow flowers for 
weeks. Large clumps, 20 
cts. each, by express. 
Hibiscus, or Marsh Mallows 
Hibiscus Crimson-Eye, or Marsh Mallow. A grand, 
-! hardy flowering shrub-like plant. No trouble to 
grow, bears immense flowers as large as dinner-plates, 6 to 
7 inches across; pure white, with bright crimson center; 
very grand and showy. Price, 15 cts. each, postpaid; 2-yr. 
roots, 25 cts.; 3-yr. old roots, 40 cts., by express. 
These are entirely hardy, and will make beautiful green 
beds in shady places where other things will not thrive. 
They also do well on the north side of a portico or house. 
We offer three varieties: 
CINNAMON FERN {Osmunda cinnamomea). 
EVERGREEN CHRISTMAS FERN (Aspidium acrosti- 
choides). 
GOSSAMER FERN {Dicksonia punctilohula). 
Price, 25c. each, 3 for 65c., postpaid; 82 per doz., 814 P®r 100, 
by express. 
HARDY FERNS FOR SHADY PLACES 
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