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T HIS class of plants is fast attaining popularity, and to meet the growing demand we offer this choice selection of sorts, which 
contains only such as exhibit the greatest contrast of color with profusion of bloom. They flower at different periods, and 
vary in natural height, so that a succession of bloom with a picturesque effect can be obtained by planting this entire collection. 
All the plants offered arc in fine condition, and can be planted at any time when the ground is ready to receive them. 
Achillea, “The Pearl,” Flowers are pure white, in clusters. 
Achillea Tomentosa. Flower heads flat, good yellow. 
Anemone Japonica. One of the most valuable fall-flowering per¬ 
ennials, producing showy rose-colored flowers on long stems. 
Anemone Japonica Alba. Flowers of the purest white. 
Aquilegia (assorted). Columbine. A pretty assortment. 
Armeria (Sea Pink). Beautiful dark pink flowers. 
Astilbe Japonica. White; plume-like spikes of flowers. 
Asclepias Tuberosa. Flowers rich orange. August. 
Campanula (“Canterbury Bells”). Assorted colors. 
Clematis Davidiana. Unlike the other sorts, this forms a bush 
about 3 feet in height and in the fall is covered with deep blue, 
very fragrant flowers. 30 cts. each, $3.00 per dozen. 
Coreopsis Lanceolata. This is, without doubt, one of the finest 
hardy perennials. Golden yellow flowers all season. 
Cowslip (Primula Elatior). Assorted colors. 
Delphinium Formosum. Beautiful purplish blue flowers. 
Delphinium Chinensis, var. alba. Finely cut foliage and finely 
branched heads of purest white flowers, borne on stiff, wiry 
stems. The plant is almost constantly in bloom from June 
until hard frost. 25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz. 
Doronicum plantagineum, var. excelsum. Early-blooming, 
large, showy, yellow, aster-liko flowers, 2 inches across. 25 cts. 
each, $2.25 per doz. 
Digitalis (Foxglove). Very pretty. Assorted colors. 
Dicentra Speotabilis (Bleeding Heart). An old favorite. 
Eringeum amaethystinum. One of the oddities in hardy peren¬ 
nials, with the general appearance of a Thistle, broad flower 
heads, intense silvery blue. 25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz. 
Euphorbia Corollata. White flowers; grand for bouquets. 
Funkia Subcordata (White Day Lily). Pure white flowers. 
Funkia Undulata Variegata. Foliage variegated with white. 
Gaillardia Grandiflora. Crimson and orange flowers. Blooms all 
summer and fall. Ono of the grandest of all hardy plants. 
Glechoma Hederacea, Var. Prettily marked with pure white on 
a bright green ground. It is hardy and of vigorous growth. 
Helianthus Multiflorus. Dark golden-yellow color; 3 to 5 feet. 
Helianthus Maximilianii. A large-growing, very free-flowering 
species, intense yellow, remaining in bloom till late autumn. 
Heliopsis Fitcherianus. Grows 3 feet high, and is a constant 
bloomer. Flowers golden yellow, fine for cutting. 
Hemerocallis Aurantiaca Major. Magnificent lily-like flowers; 
color deep orange, very fragrant, ltecently introduced from 
Japan, and one of the grandest plants yet offered. 50c. each. 
Hemerocallis Sieboldiana. Lilac colored flowers. 
Hemerocallis Flava. Orange-yellow flowers. Very sweet-scented. 
Heuchera Sanguinea. Dwarf compact habit, usually 2 feet high. 
Flowers rich coral red. Price, 25c. each, $2.25 per doz. 
Lobelia Cardinalis. Tall-growing, bright scarlet flowers. 
Lychnis (Double Bose). This is very attractive and covered with 
rose-colored flowers from spring to fall. 25c. each, 5 for $1.00. 
Lychnis Chalcedonies. Large flower heads, bright scarlet. 
Monarda Didyma. A scented herb with crimson flowers. 
Mountain Fleece. Feathery white panicles, delightfully perfumed, 
CEnothera Frazerii. Large golden yellow flowers. 
Phalaris Arundinacea Var. A striped grass, green and white. 
Phlox Amcena. A profusion of bright pink bloom. 
Phlox Subulata (Moss Pink). A low-growing species, and 
splendid rock and cemetery plant. We offer pink and white. 
Platycodon Grandiflorum. Large bell-flower; attains a height of 
2 to 3 feet; flowers 3 inches across; indigo-blue to pure white. 
Plumbago Larpentae. Deep blue, blooms all summer. 
Polemonium Ceruleum (Jacob’s Ladder). Blue flowers. 
Pyretlirum Hybridum. Splendid plants; assorted colors. 
Pyrethrum UUginosum. Large white flowers. 
Rudbeckia Speciosa. Flowers orange-colored, with a black disc. 
Spiraea Palmata. Plume-like flowers, deep pink. 25 cts. 
Sweet William. A fine variety. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 
Titroma Grandiflora Major. Spikes a foot in length and 3 
inches in diameter, of the brightest orange and scarlet. 25c. each. 
Yucca Filamentosa (Adam’s Needle). The great sprays of white 
flowers are a pleasing object in any landscape. 25c. each, 
doz., except where noted. 
Any of the above, 15c. each, $1.50 per 
ABRIDGED LIST. 
Lack of space forbids us giving extended descriptions 
of the following well-known and useful plants. 
Each. Do z. 
Allamanda Hendersonii. Large yellow flowers.30c. 3.00 
Amaranthus (“Joseph's Coat”). Three sorts, May 1st. 10c. 1.00 
Antirrhinum. Choicest mixed, all colors. April 1st.. 10c. 1.00 
Asters. All colors mixed. Ready April 15th.10c. 1.00 
Calendula Meteor. Bright orange flowers; blooms all 
summer. Ready April 15th.10c. 1.00 
Castor Oil Bean. Ready May 15th.20c. 2.00 
Clerodendron Balfourii. r The body of the flower is 
bright crimson enveloped in a creamy white calyx... .40c. 4.00 
Convolvulus Mauritanicus. Blue flowering vino.15c. 1.50 
Cosmos. White and mixed. May 1st.10c. 1.00 
Coronilla Glauca. Bright yellow flowers.15c. 1.50 
Cockscombs. All colors mixed. Ready May 1st.10c. .75 
Cocoloba Platyclada. Fine for baskets, etc.15c. 1.50 
Ctiphea Platycentra (Segar Plant) .10c. 1.00 
Cuphea Llavae. Scarlet, blue and white.15c. 1.50 
Cyclamen Persicum. Assorted colors.25c. 2.25 
Daisies, English. White and pink, dwarf, hardy._,10c. .75 
Daisies, Giant Marguerite. Large white flowers.15c. 1.50 
Daisies, Yellow Paris. Single flowers.10c. 1.00 
Echeverias. Well-known succulents.10c. 1.00 
Erythrina Hendersonii (“Coral Plant”).15c. 1.50 
Euonymus Radicans Var. Loaves variegated white 
and green, a rapid-growing climbing plant.20c. 2.00 
Farfugium (“Leopard Plant”). Spotted leaves.30c. 3.00 
Feverfew, Double White. Useful forsummer flowers. 15c. 1.50 
Gazania Splendens. A most useful plant for vases, of 
drooping habit, with large yellow flowers.15c. 1.50 
Genista Racemosa. Tho flowers are pure golden- 
yellow, and literally cover the plant when full grown.,30c. 3.00 
Ivy, Kenilworth. (Liniaria Cymballaria).10c. 1.00 
Ivy, German Ivy. Well known as “ Parlor Ivy.”.10c. 1.00 
Jasmine Grandiflorum (Star Jessamine).15c. 1.50 
Jasmine Revolutm. Bright yellow.15c. 1.50 
Jasmine, Cape (Gardenia).30c. 3.00 
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Lemon Verbena. A universal favorite, and invaluable 
for its fragrant leaves, useful for bouquets.15c. 
Linum Trigynum. Yellow flowers, ever-blooming-15c. 
Lysimacliia (“Creeping Charlie”). An old favorite.. .10c. 
Maurandia Barclayana. A. flowering vine. May 1st..10c. 
Mesembryanthemums. Fine for rock work, etc.10c. 
Marantas. Beautiful foliage plant.35c. 
Mahernia Odorata. Golden Honey Bell.15c. 
Manettia Bicolor. A twining plant, literally covered 
with flowers in season, flame color tipped yellow... ,15c. 
Manettia Cordifolia. A crimson variety.15c. 
Morning Glory. Double-flowered, very pretty.15c. 
Musk Plant. Delicious musk odor. Ready May 1st. ..10e. 
Myosotis (Forget-me-not). Tho best blue variety... .10c. 
Olea Fragrans (“Sweet Olive”). Very fragrant.50c. 
Panicum Var. Pretty grass for baskets, etc.10c. 
Passifloras (Passion Flower). White, blue and purple. .10c. 
Pilogyne Suavis. Beautiful outdoor climber.15c. 
Pilea (“ Artillery Plant”). Rpendid for baskets, etc.. .10c. 
Plumbago Capensis Alba. Pure white flowers.15c. 
Plumbago Capensis. Beautiful sky-blue flowers.15c. 
Plumbago Coccinea. Sprays of bright red flowers-25c. 
Primula Chinensis (Chinese Primroses). Assorted 
colors, crimson pink, white and variegated.25c. 
Saxifraga Sarmentosa (“Mother of Thousands”).10c. 
Sedums. Fine for rock work. (Hardy).10c. 
Selaginellas (Mosses). In variety.10c. 
Stevia. Three varieties; white flowers.10c. 
Stocks. Best assorted. Ready April 1st.10c. 
Thunbergia. Summer-blooming vine. (Ready April 15.) 10c. 
Thyme. Gold and silver varieties.10c. 
Torenia Fournerii. Blue tubular flower.10c. 
Tradescantias, Vulgaris, Repens, Multicolor, etc... ,10c. 
Tropceolum. Crimson, yellow, etc.10c. 
Vinca (“Madagascar Periwinkle”). Rose and white.. .10c. 
Zinnias. Assorted colors. Ready May 1st.10c. 
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