J here is an increasing demand for plants that arc perfectly hardy, and we are well pleased to note how steadily a knowledge of growing and massing 
hardy flowers is gaining, and the consequent improvement in our gardens. A strong point in favor of hardy flowers is the use that can be made of them for 
house and table decoration. The effectiveness of the many combinations and arrangements that can be made with them excites the admiration of all lovers of 
the beautiful. With a good collection of hardy plants and bulbs we have not omy a flower garden, but also ti garden of flowers; and lhat is what we want. This 
department is devoted entirely to Bulbs and Plants that will bear a Northern winter without injury, like the Lilies, Peonies, Hardy Shrubs, etc. All Plants 
and Bulbs will be delivered at your Post Office at prices given (except as noted), unless specially ordered otherwise , or when in our judgment the 
expressage would be too costly. As it is much more difficult to pack to carry with safety a single plant than a larger number, we trust our customers 
will order accordingly. For economy and safety in packing it is best to order at least a dollar's worth of plants. When Seeds and Bulbs or Tender 
Plants are ordered together, if not safe to send all, on account of cold weather, the Sheds will be sent at once, and the Bulbs and Plants as soon as 
safe. Should the weather be unfavorable, or the ground not prepared on their arrival, Hardy Plants, Roots, etc., would better be placed in the cellar, 
the Lily and the Peony being covered with about two inches of moist (not wet) soil, while shrubs and grasses, like the Hydrangea, Deutzia, Eulalia, 
etc., require only their roots covered, with the soil made firm around them. 
ANEMONE 
Whirlwind. This new double variety has tne habit, and all the other good 
qualities of the Single White Japan Anemone, with the additional ones of 
greater hardiness and more lasting blooms. The flowers are two and a half to 
three inches across, and have several rows of white sepals. The plants grow 
very evenly, from two and a half to three feet in height, and have large and 
beautiful foliage. Each, 20 cents : per dozen, $2.00. 
Queen Charlotte. Early-flowering, vigorous grower. Begins flowering in 
August, and continues until November, becoming more attractive each day. 
Flowers semi-double, broad, perfectly formed, and of a delightful shade of 
silvery pink. Each, 20 cents ; per dozen, $2.00. 
Coup d’Argent. Double white, but much dwarfer than Whirlwind. Each, 
20 cents; per dozen, $2.00. 
The set of three Anemonies for 50 cents. 
ACHILLEA 
** The Pearl.” The blossoms are of purest white, and so large lhat they re¬ 
semble a Pompon Chrysanthemum. Hardy, and will thrive in almost any 
situation. Very desirable for the garden or cemetery. Blooms nearly the 
whole season. Each, 20 cents ; three for 50 cents. 
Millefolium roseum. Foliage finely cut; flowers pink. A continuous 
bloomer. Each, 20 cents; two for 30 cents. 
AQUILEGIA 
Chrysantha. 'I he beautiful golden-yellow Columbine. Each, 20 cents. 
Coerulea. The true Rocky Mountain Columbine. Flowers blue. Each, 2ocents. 
Skinneri. Scarlet and yellow. Each, 20 cents. 
HARDY ASTERS—Michaelmas Daisies 
The hardy Asters produce an abundance of bloom in the fall, when other 
flowers are scarce. Each, 20 cents ; per dozen, $2.00. 
Lady Trevelyan. Pure white. Dwarf. Pyramidalis. Light blue. Dwarf. 
Mrs. F. W. Raynor. Light crimson. White Queen. Pure white. Tall. 
HIBISCUS 
Crimson Eye. Pure white, with a velvety crimson center. Each, 20 cents ; 
two for 35 cents. 
Large-Flowering. Perfectly hardy in any place. Color deep pink. Each, 
20 cents; two for 35 cents. 
Militaris. Delicate flesh-pink flowers, tinged with deeper color towards the 
center. Each, 20 cents ; two for 35 cents. 
BLEEDING HEART. Dicentra spectabilis. Bears heart-shaped, 
deep pink flowers, a dozen or more being borne in a graceful drooping raceme 
a foot in length. Each, 30 cents. 
CAMPANULA PERSICI FOLIA. Blue, produces an abundance 
of blue flowers during June and July. Each, 20 cents 
Persicifolia. White. A pure white form of above. Each 20 cents. 
CLEMATIS DA VIDIAN A. A vigorous, hardy plant, two to four 
feet high, flowers bell-shaped, deep lavender or violet in color, very fragrant, 
and are produced in clusters in great profusion. Strong plants, each, 25 cents ; 
two for 40 cents. 
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HOLLYHOCK 
We have excellent healthy plants, grown from seed, that will flower the first 
summer, and usually'for three or four summers after. Give the plants a light 
covering of coarse litter for winter protection. 
Double, Assorted colors. Each, 20 cents ; six for $1.00. 
“Allegheny.” New Fringed Perpetual-Blooming. A great improve¬ 
ment in Hollyhocks. The flowers come single, semi-double, and double. 
Each 20 cents ; six for $1 .00. 
MONARDA DIDYMA 
An exceptionally fine hardy perennial for planting among bulbs or in a mixed 
border. The plant grows about 2J 4 feet high, branching freely, and bears 
multitudes of bright red, showy flowers which are surpassed in intensity of 
color only by the cardinal flowers. For a mass of color it is very striking. 
Each, 15 cents; two for 25 cents. 
MONARDA DIDYMA 
