Seeds of Perennials 
Hemerocallis Flava (Yellow Day Lily) 
The well known Day Lily with its Lily-like flowers of pale yellow on stout 
stems, 18 inches tall; in June. Space, 18 inches. 
8872. — .Pkt., $ .10 
Hesperis (Sweet Rocket) 
Nat. Ord. Crucifera 
A true biennial, which should be sown each year. The branching plants, which 
grow about 2 feet high, terminate at each side shoot in a spray of lilac-like blos¬ 
soms which remain on the plant for nearly six weeks. They are ideal to combine 
with German Iris, as they are in bloom at the same time. After the flower drops 
the seed-pods are equally attractive. 
§8873. — Hesperis Lampsanifolia (Sweet Rocket). A new biennial Sweet Rocket 
from the mountains of Montenegro. The very robust growing, numerous 
branched plants attain a height of 3 feet, and during July and August aro 
glowing with pyramidal upright clusters of brilliant purple flowers. Another 
valuablo acquisition to give us flowers during July and August. .Pkt., $ .25 
8875. — Matronalis. Purple.Pkt., .10 
§8880. - White .Pkt., .10 
Ileuchera (Alum Root) 
Nat. Ord. Saxifragacea 
In a perfect dense mound, 12 inches high, the foliage appears on the ground 
and resembles a laciniated galax leaf. They are persistent enough to remain through 
the winter. Thin, wiry, smooth, straight leafless flowering stalks arise, almost from 
50 to 100 on a single plant, between the leaves to a height of 18 inches, and each 
one produces a spray of small coral-like blossoms, which are exceedingly graceful 
and decorative, both for the garden and for cutting. The flowering season is from 
May until August. Space, 1 foot. 
8885. — Sanguinea. Coral-colored flowers .Pkt., $ .15 
§8886. — Pluie do Feu (New). Flower stems grow to a height of 18 inches and 
terminate in a huge but airy corymb of exquisite, small, brilliant fiery scarlet 
flowers .Pkt., $ .25 
§8887. — Shirley (New). Sprays of coral scarlet flowers, very free.... Pkt., .25 
8890. — Sanguinea Hybrida (New). Spikes attain a height.of 2 feet. Clusters 
are much larger, in most beautiful shades.Pkt., $ .25 
§8892. - White Empress. Pure white flowers on 18-inch stems.Crop failed 
Hibiscus (Mallows) 
Nat. Ord. Malvacea 
Numerous smooth woody stalks appear in clusters from the root, spreading like 
a bouquet in all directions, growing to a height of 4 to 6 feet, and producing toward 
their terminals in the leaf-axils enormous mallow flowers from July until October. 
Foliage, which accompanies the stems, is large, light green and varies in form ac¬ 
cording to the variety. Their natural desire is to grow in moist situations, but they 
will grow equally well in dry, open situations. They look well in the border, and 
associated -with shrubs they are ideal. 
8895. — Moscheutos Roseus. Pink flowers.Pkt., $ .10 
§8900. - Albus. White flowers.Pkt., .10 
§8901. — Giant Red. Enormous flowers of bright red; our own saving. .Pkt., .25 
Please Order by Numbers only . 
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