Seeds of Perennials 
Geum (Avens) 
Nat. Ord. Rosacea 
Tho plant in appearance reminds one of a strawberry, with divided foliage held 
upright by stiff leaf stems. From a perfect rosette of such foliage arise several 
straight wiry flower-stems, which grow to a height of. 2 feet and branch toward the 
top, each side-shoot producing a beautiful double flower, the form of a perfect 
Ranunculus or Buttercup. These flowers make their first appearance in June, and 
continue with little interruption until fall. The flowers ore of a rich, brilliant crim¬ 
son, and when fully open show a golden disc which helps to illuminate the rich color 
of the petals. The flowers are excellent for cutting. The plant is used advan¬ 
tageously in the foreground in borders or in rockeries. Space, 10 inches. 
8800. — Oocclneum. Orange scarlet.Pkt., $ .10 
§8806. — Mrs. J. Bradshaw (New). Flowers are double the size.Pkt., .25 
Ornamental Grasses 
They are graceful and decorative. They help to relievo the stiffness of shrubs 
and add beauty to tho landscape. They grow easily and require almost no care. 
8810. — Arundo Donax. Stout stalks resembling our field corn, grow to a height 
of 20 feet, having broad green leaves of a very light color. They are fine, 
when arranged in clusters, as the background for perennials.... Pkt., $ .10 
8815. - Variegata. The Bame with foliage, which is light green striped 
white.Pkt., $ .15 
8820. — Erianthus Ravcnnae (Pampas Grass). Grows from 10 to 12 feet high, 
frequently throwing up twenty flower-spikes, resembling a pampus plume. 
Pkt., $ .10 
8825. — Eulalia Japonica. Between the long, narrow leaves, which gracefully 
curve like a fountain spray, arise numerous flower-stalks growing 4 to 6 
feet, with feathery heads. Foliage is totally green.Pkt., $ .10 
8830. - Variegata. Just like above in character, but having foliage which is 
striped white with green along the entire length of foliage.Pkt., $ .15 
8835. - Zebrina. Foliage is somewhat broader than the foregoing, with stripes 
of yellow across tho foliage at regular intervals. It resembles the marking 
of a zebra .Pkt., $ .15 
8840. — Gynerium Argenteum (True Pampas Grass). Silvery plumes are produced 
on stems 8 to 10 feet high. It is one of the most imposing of all grasses. 
Pkt., $ .10 
8845. — Stipa Pennata. One of the finest leaved grasses, deep green in color, 4 
feet high .Pkt., $ .10 
Helenium (Sneeze-wort) 
Nat. Ord. Compositae 
A golden glory of the fall. Stout stems grow upright and terminate in an open 
well-expanded head, composed of slender flower-stems which bear a number of beau¬ 
tiful flat flowers, the whole head being in bloom at one time. They present a 
glorious spectacle when in bloom during August and September. They are of 
easiest possible culture, and will succeed even under adverse conditions. They 
belong in the main body of the border. Space, 18 inches. Helenium seeds ger¬ 
minate slowly. 
8860. —Autumnale Superbum. Grows 4 feet high and blooms in August. . Pkt., $ .15 
8865. — Bigelowi. Each bloom is produced on individual stems during June. 
Height, 2 feet.Pkt., $ .25 
Please Order by Numbers only. 
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