HIBISCUS - Mallow 
About one hundred and fifty to two hundred species are known, some 
annual, others perennial or as shrubs. We are dealing here only with 
the Giant Mallow of recent introduction which is a tall plant about 
three to four feet high with immense, white, pink or red, hollyhock-like 
flowers, freely produced during the summer. 
Culture. A rich, moist, well drained soil suits them best. Best planted 
as single specimens in full sun in the border or in groups of three 
or more on the lawn. Plant in fall or spring, 24 inches apart. 
Hibiscus, New Giant-Flowering 
A wonderfully improved form of our greatly admired native Marsh¬ 
mallow or Rosemallow. 
Hibiscus, Red, Pink or White in Separate Colors 
Three $ 1.00, Doz. $3.00, 1 00 $20.00 
Hibiscus, Mixed Colors Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
HOUSTON IA - Bluet or Lady's Cushion 
Low-growing, grasslike plants which in spring turn a meadow into a 
carpet of blue. The effect created by them is, in America, what the 
Gentian does in Switzerland. 
Culture. Prefer a loamy soil, richly mixed with peat and must have 
a constant supply of water at the roots. Grow in full sun and plant 
in fall or very early spring, 2 to 3 inches apart, in rock garden or along 
sunny edge of stream or pond. 
*Coerulea Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A lovely little plant for the rock garden, where it will self-seed and 
establish itself freely. Plant in fall or very early spring. 
HOLLYHOCKS - Althea Rosea 
Handsome garden flowers full of sentiment and association with the 
past. Extensively grown not only in this country, but throughout the 
world; were originally derived from Althea rosea, a Chinese species. 
When well grown, there are no finer hardy plants in the garden than 
a good group of them in full flower. At one time preference was given 
to the double-flowered kinds, but people are beginning to realize that 
the single flowered sorts have a distinct beauty and charm of their own. 
Culture. Hollyhocks require a rich, generous, well drained soil. If in 
the least degree heavy, add plenty of sand and manure to lighten it, 
and should it be inclined to be too light, dig in plenty of cow manure 
with a little heavy loam. The plants must have full sun, and they 
show to the best advantage when grouped together in bold masses. As 
the plants grow 6 to 8 feet high, they must, of course, be grown at 
the back of the border, and they should be fully eight inches apart. 
Plant in fall or spring. 
Double Triumph Mixed Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A lovely new type from England, beautifully fringed flowers of many 
new shades not heretofore seen in Hollyhocks. The unusually lovely 
fringed flowers certainly make this a worth-while addition to the garden. 
New Allegheny Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $1 8.00 
Immense semi-double flowers, with fringed edges. 
SINGLE Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Separate colors: Maroon, Mauve, Pink, White, Yellow, and Mixed. 
DOUBLE Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Separate colors as follows: Bright Rose, Maroon, Newport Pink, Red, 
White, Yellow and Mixed. 
Double Imperator Mixed Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Stately plants with formal begonia-like flowers. Charming combination 
of colors of great variety. Another valuable English novelty. 
NEW NAMED HOLLYHOCKS 
From England we received four stately new Hollyhocks. Not much need 
be said about this grand old-fashioned flower. No garden is complete 
without it. 
Palling Belle. Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A lovely double, pale pure pink. Fine form and habit. 
Pink Queen Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Very handsome, salmon-pink, fully double flowers. Very robust. 
Primrose Queen Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Large and handsome double flowers of the purest primrose-yellow. 
Prince of Orange Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A beautiful double orange variety of great charm. 
Queen of Sheba Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Beautiful buff-primrose with rosy reflection. Flowers fully double. 
Double Hollyhocks 
