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[Hardy Herbaceous Plants—Concluded.] 
Aster Alpinus. (Blue Mountain Daisy.) This rare species is a 
native of the European Alps, and when in flower docs not exceed ten 
inches in height. It forms vigorous leavy tufts and bears handsome 
bright blue flowers two inches in diameter. 25 cents each; §2 per dozen. 
Calandrina Umbellata. A dwarf-growing rock or border plant, 
not more than three or four inches in height, and producing numerous 
flowers which are of the most intense magenta crimson color. One of 
the most attractive perennials of which we are possessed. 20 cents 
each ; $2 per dozen. 
Clematis Davidiana. A very beautiful species, with large axil¬ 
lary clusters of fragrant blue Hyacinth-like flowers. Grows three 
feet high and is erect in habit. 25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Conoclinum Celestinum. (Mist Flower.) Resembles the well- 
known Ageratum, and is entirely covered with dense heads of light 
blue flowers in September and October. Grows about one foot ; ex¬ 
cellent for massing or for edging. 20 cents each ; $2 per dozen. 
Desmodium Penduliflorum. (Tick Trefoil.) A handsome 
shrub-like plant, bearing long graceful shoots of violet-purple pea- 
shaped flowers, produced in wonderful profusion in the fall. 50 cents 
each ; $5 per dozen. 
Dianthus Dentoses. (Amoor Pink.) A distinct and pretty 
species ; dwarf, with violet-lilac flowers, more than one inch across, 
the margins toothed at the edge, the base of each petal having a 
regular dark violet spot, which produces a dark eye one half inch 
across in the center of the flower. Continues in bloom all summer. 
15 cents each ; Si.50 per dozen. 
Epilobium Augustifolium. (French Willow.) A strong-grow¬ 
ing plant, with showy crimson flowers. A magnificent plant when 
allowed to run wild in the shrubbery, the wild-garden, or on the edge 
of a stream. 25 cents each ; $2 per dozen. 
Eulalia Gracillima. A grand hardy plant. Foliage very narrow 
and of a beautiful green color, midrib silvery white. This variety is 
not only very useful as a hardy plant, but also very desirable for 
vases or pot plants for decorative purposes, being even more beautiful 
than Dracena Indivisa, and much more cheaply grown, as it is per¬ 
fectly hardy, standing our severe winters without protection. We 
believe this to be one of the most valuable hardy plants in existence. 
Strong roots 50 cents each ; $4.50 per dozen. 
Festuca Glauca. (Fescue Grass.) A pretty dwarf hardy grass, 
forming dense tufts of leaves of a soft blue color. It makes a pretty 
edging plant, and when so used the flower spikes should be cut away 
as soon as they appear. 15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen. 
Gypsophilla Paniculata. Plants of the stichwort family ; forms 
a dense compact bush three feet or more in height and as much 
across. The flowers are small, white, exceedingly numerous, and 
arranged on thread-like stalks in much-branched stems, with the 
light, airy, graceful effect of certain ornamental grasses. Very useful 
for cutting. 25 cents each ; $2 per dozen. 
Helenium Autumnale. (Snccze-wccd.) A showy perennial, four 
to six feet high. Flowers in August, continuing till destroyed by 
frost; yellow, resembling those of a sun-flower, but smaller; rays 
long, deeply cut into segments. Valuable for shrubbery groups or the 
wild garden. 20 cents each ; $2 per dozen. 
Lupinus Polyphyllus. One of the handsomest of all hardy 
plants. It grows from three to six feet high, has elegantly divided 
foliage, and tall, stately flower-spikes crowded with small blossoms, 
varying in color from blue and purple to reddish purple and white. 
It flowers in summer and continues long in beauty, and thrives in any 
soil or situation. 25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Menyanthes Trifoliata. (Buckbean.) A beautiful aquatic plant, 
with trifoliate leaves. Flowers in early summer. Corolla white 
inside, tinged with red outside, bell-shaped. Margins of ponds and 
streams. 25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Mertensia Virginica. (Lungwort.) Leaves glaucous-green. 
Flowers in gracefully drooping racemes of the most beautiful blue. 
The leaves die down soon after blooming. The roots should be sel¬ 
dom disturbed, for when well established they bloom more abun¬ 
dantly. One of the handsomest blue flowers in cultivation ; very 
hardy. 25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Morina Longifolia. (Whorl Flower.) Singular in aspect, and 
ornamental both in leaf and flower; two to three feet high. Flowers 
white, changing to a handsome rose-color, which passes into a lively 
carmine. Leaves about one foot long, with wavy margins. 30 cents 
each ; $3 per dozen. 
Ocypodium Folis Variegata. Leaves resembling those of the 
Elder, broadly margined with white. Flowers white, in early spring. A 
handsome plant for the shrubbery border. 20cents each ; $2 per dozen. 
Ononis Rotundifolio. Flowers in early summer; rose-colored, 
with the standard veined crimson, usually in pairs in the axils of the 
upper leaves. Leaves margined with triangular teeth, and thickly 
clothed with viscid hairs. 30 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Onopordon Alcxandrianum. (Cotton Thistle.) Large thistle- 
like plants with handsome white foliage ; purple flowers ; grows four 
feet to six feet high. Valuable for large borders or for shrubbery 
groups. 25 cents each ; $2 per dozen. 
Osmunda Cinnamonea. An elegant large-growing fern, with 
pale green fronds ; very hardy. Strong plants, 25 cents each ; $2.50 
per dozen. 
Phlox. (The Bride.) Similar to the Phlox Vivid in habit of 
growth. Flowers pure %vhite, with a conspicuous red center. 15 
cents each ; $: 50 per dozen. 
Phlox Divaricata. A very distinct and handsome plant, larger 
than the creeping or Subulata Phlox, attaining a height of one foot, 
and bearing large lilac-purple blossoms. May. 10 cents each ; $1 per 
dozen. 
Phlox Variegata. This is one of the handsomest variegated 
hardy plants ever produced. The leaves are broadly edged, creamy- 
white ; the points of the shoots and the young leaves are pink ; 
flowers rosy purple. The variegation of this Phlox is much finer than 
that of most foliage plants used in ribbon gardening. 25 cents each ; 
$2.50 per dozen. 
Phlox Vivid. A creeping variety, forming a dense carpet of fine 
evergreen foliage. Flowers bright fiery-rose with rich carmine centers ; 
one of the best of this class. 15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen. 
Polygonum Amplexicaule. Extensively advertised as “ Moun¬ 
tain Fleece ” It forms a bush three to four feet high, with great 
feathery white panicles from nine to twelve inches long ; blooms in 
September and October. 25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Primula Japonica. One of the largest and most showy of the 
hardy Primulas, forming rosettes eighteen inches across; stems one 
to two feet in height, supporting whorls of brilliant purplish-crimson 
flowers an inch across. Should be planted in partial shade. 25 cents 
each ; $2. 50 per dozen. 
Santolina Incana. (Lavender Cotton.) Flowers in summer; 
rather small, pale greenish-yellow. Leaves and stems covered densely 
with white down. A fine edging plant for borders or shrubbery 
groups. 20 cents each ; $2 per dozen. 
Spirea Ulmaria Picta. (Variegated Meadow Sweet.) Flowers 
white ; broad band of yellow in center of leaves. 25 cents each; 
$2.50 per dozen. 
Symphitum Variegatum. (Comfrey.) A very handsome plant 
on account of its bold and striking variegations. In the spring the 
leaves form rosettes near the ground, and later in the season the stems 
rise to a height of three feet, bearing numerous pendulous flowers. 
Does best in moist soil in the shade. 25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Trifolium Rubens. (Dark Red Clover.) Europe. Twelve to 
eighteen inches high. A very showy and useful plant, with rose or 
purplish-red flowers in spikes four inches long, which become very 
downy and showy after the flowers have fallen. Will grow in any 
soil ; if dry, all the better. 25 cents each ; $2 per dozen. 
Tunica Saxifraga. (Rock Tunica.) A delicate spreading dwarf 
plant, with a profusion of small rosy-white flowers. All summer. 
Six inches high. Excellent for carpeting sandy banks. 15 cents 
each ; Si.50 per dozen. 
Verbena Venosa. A beautiful hardy Verbena, growing one foot 
high and producing in the greatest profusion its handsome purple- 
violet flowers For growing in large masses, it is one of the most 
effective plants in cultivation. It should be planted in a well-drained 
position and protected in winter with litter. It is not entirely hardy 
north of Washington, though a mass of it has been growing in our 
grounds the past three years, without injury from frost. 15 cents 
each ; $1.50 per dozen. 
Veronica Marginata Variegata. A remarkably handsome 
variety, it forms a compact tuft of deeply serrated leaves with white 
edges. The flowers are bright blue, borne on spikes about one foot 
high, produced profusely throughout the summer. One of the most 
valuable plants in our collection for massing or for edgings. 25 cents 
each •, $2.50 per dozen. 
