NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 
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Hardy Herbaceous Plants 
These are the old-time favorites found in every old-fashioned garden—plants that 
have been neglected for a number of years, but which of late are receiving again the proper 
recognition due them on account of their many good qualities. 
In the first place, they are inexpensive plants, not only in their original cost, but con¬ 
sidering that when once planted they grow and increase from year to year, while cost of 
maintenance is very slight. 
With a good assortment of Hardy Perennials a continuous show of flowers can be 
kept from the early spring until the frost cuts down all vegetation. With a judicious 
selection of these plants, not only can flower beds and borders be made attractive, but 
when proper kinds are chosen the ponds and marshes can be turned into objects of admi¬ 
ration. Barren rocks and sand hills alike can be made beautiful, while, if planted in an 
informal, caieless way, the pleasing effect of a wild garden is produced. 
CULTURE. The best time for planting Hardy Herbaceous Plants is from March to 
May, and fiom September to November. They require good, rich loam to grow them to 
perfection, while if the soil is perfectly drained, no protection is needed in the winter, with 
the exception of a slight cover to prevent the sudden thawing and freezing. 
.To save our customers trouble, we make a selection for any purpose that might be 
desired of the best kind suitable for the purpose wanted. 
Price: 20c. each; $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. 
To anyone interested, we will be pleased to send a special list of Plardy Herbaceous 
Plants. 
Conifers or Evergreen Resinous Trees 
One of the greatest classes of vegetation for outdoor ornamentation. From the 
loftiest trees, three hundred or more feet in height, to low prostrate shrubs rising barely 
a foot above the ground. These we consider as the most useful and most ornamental of 
our hardy trees, and which should be in every garden, either small or large. They can 
be used as isolated specimens for groups, hedges, windbreaks or shelters. 
We have a grand stock of nearly two hundred varieties, in all sizes, from one foot 
to twenty feet in height, and would be pleased to send a special list of sizes and prices 
to intending purchasers. 
Wish to state that the quality of our stock speaks for itself, suffice to say that we 
have swept the deck of all the prizes at the International Horticultural Exhibition in Bos¬ 
ton, having taken first prize in the collection of Evergreens; first and second prizes for 
six specimens; first and second prize for three collections; first and second prize for two 
collections, and first and second prize for specimens of evergreens. 
We will make the following special offer: 
6 fine plants in variety of tall or low-growing Evergreens for $5.00. 
12 fine plants in variety, of either tall or low-growing Evergreens, for $10.00, which 
will include the beautiful Colorado Blue Spruce. 
Water and Bog Plants 
Never were aquatics appreciated more than they are at the present time. During the 
past season this branch" of floriculture has formed the center of attraction in the public 
gardens and at public exhibitions throughout the country. 8 
Price 
Our selection of best Water Lilies, 6 in 6 varieties. $5.00 
Our selection of best Water Lilies, 12 in 12 varieties. 10.00 
6 Bog Plants, our selection . 1.50 
12 Bog Plants, our selection . 1.25 
12 Bog Plants, our selection . 2.50 
Bulbs for Spring Planting 
There is no class of plants with which there can be made such a display (for so 
small an outlay) as with bulbs; while they hardly require any care to grow them to 
perfection. 
