Herbaceous Perennials 
THE ELM CITY NURSERY COMPANY 
GERMAN IRIS, see page 4®■ 
♦GEUM HELDREICH1. 10 to 12 inches. May to August. Pretty border plant, 
producing beautiful orange-red flowers in great profusion. 
♦GEUM HELDREICHI VAR. SPLENDENS. New variety even more showy 
than preceding. 
GIANT REED, see Grasses. 
GLOBE-FLOWER (Trollius Asiaticus). 1 to 1| feet. May. Resemble beautiful 
double buttercups, rich clear yellow. 
GLOBE-FLOWER VAR. FIRE GLOBE (T. Asiaticus var.). Deep orange blooms. 
One of the best varieties. 
GLOBE-FLOWER VAR. ORANGE GLOBE (T. Asiaticus var.). A variety with 
deepest orange color. 
GOLDEN BANDED LILY. See page 44• 
GOLDEN GLOW, see Rudbeckia. 
GOLDEN-ROD (Solidago), in variety. 
GOUTWEED, see Aegopodium. 
GRASSES ORNAMENTAL. The following are all desirable. 
ARUNDO DONAX or Giant Reed. 6 to 12 feet. Very effective. 
ERIANTHUS RAVENNAE. 6 to 8 feet. Resembles the true Pampas grass 
and is perfectly hardy. 
♦MISCANTHUS SINENSIS (Eulalia Japonica). 6 to 8 feet. This and the 
next following are what are generally known as Japan plume grasses. 
Thev are very ornamental in growth. In Fall showy plumes appear. 
♦MISCANTHUS SINENSIS VAR. VARIEGATUS. 6 to 8 feet. Foliage 
striped with white, otherwise like preceding. 
♦MISCANTHUS SINENSIS VAR. ZEBRINUS. 6 to 8 feet. Foliage 
striped with yellow, very attractive. 
♦MISCANTHUS SINENSIS VAR. GRACILLIMUS. 6 to 8 feet. White mid¬ 
rib very graceful, one of the best. 
PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA VARIEGATA (Ribbon grass). 2 to 3 feet. 
UNIOLA LATIFOLIA. 2 to 3 feet. Graceful grass with graceful nodding 
heads. 
GROUND IVY (Nepeta). Splendid for covering embankments and for the rockery. 
GYPSOPHILA, see Baby’s Breath. 
HELEBORUS, see Christmas Rose. 
HELENIUM AUTUMNALE or Sneezeweed. 6 to 7 feet. August and September. 
One of the best tall-growing plants. Golden-yellow, excellent for cut flowers. 
HELENIUM VAR. PUMILUM MAGNIFICUM. 2 to 3 feet. June to October. 
Golden-yellow flowers, freely produced, very attractive. 
HELENIUM VAR. RIVERTON GEM. 4 to 5 feet. July to September. Flowers 
of the deepest bronzy red, a most desirable plant. 
HELIANTHUS, see Sun-Flower. 
♦HELIOPSIS LAEV1S. 4 to 5 feet. July to November. Splendid hardy plant with 
rich yellow daisy-like flowers in great profusion, splendid for cut flowers. 
HEMEROCALLIS, see Lillies, page 45. 
HEUCHERA SANGUINEA (Coral Bells), li to 2 feet. July to October. The 
leaves are circular, with delicately fringed edges and of an attractive grayish 
marble green and evergreen. Flowers, coral red, small, and produced in loose 
clusters 
HEUCHERA SKINNERII. 1 foot. June and July. Prettily cut and marbled 
foliage, small bright pink flowers. 
HIBISCUS, see Mallow. 
HOLLYHOCKS. 
The Hollyhock is one of the grandest flowers for the back of herbaceous 
borders. A most popular garden plant and deservedly so. We can supply strong 
plants in the following colors: 
Double Red. Double Maroon. Double White. Double Salmon-rose. 
Double Yellow. Double Mixed. Double Pink. Allegheny, semi-double. 
10 cents each, 80 cents per 10, $7.00 per 100. 
IBERIS, see Candytuft. 
♦JACOB’S LADDER (Polemonium Coeruleum). 10 to 12 inches. May and June. 
A favorite old garden plant producing a quantity of attractive blue blooms. 
JAPAN IRIS, see page 43. 
KANSAS FEATHER, see Liatris. 
KNIPHOFIA ALOIDES, see Lily Torch. Page 44- 
LARKSPUR (Delphinium). 3 to 6 feet. June to September. These handsome 
plants are invaluable for the hardy border, while for massing their gorgeous 
effects are unrivalled. The prevailing color in the group is blue, which is the 
the most uncommon color in Herbaceous plants, varying from the palest laven¬ 
der to deepest purple. Few plants are so striking or produce a more brilliant 
effect during early Summer and Fall. They are easily grown, but at all times 
show a generous appreciation for liberal treatment. 
10 cents each, 80 cents per 10, $7.00 per 100. 
FOR PRICES OF THE ABOVE HERBACEOUS PLANTS SEE PAGE 38. 
FOR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER PAGE. 
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