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Hardy Plants and Perennials—Continued 
BURBANK’S SHASTA DAISIES 
Shasta Daisies —(Xew.) The Shasta Daisy is one of the most 
marvelous productions in the flower line that lias ever been 
brought to the notice of floriculturists. It is the flrsl of a new- 
type which has been obtained by hybridization and rigid selec¬ 
tion through a series of years. Its first qualification is extreme 
hardiness. Second, it is perennial, blooming belter and more 
abundantly each season. Third, it is not particular as to soil. 
Fourth, it blooms for several months. Fifth, the flowers are 
extremely large and graceful, averaging about four inches in 
diameter, with petals of the purest glistening whiteness, which 
are borne on single, long, stiff, wiry stems. Sixth, the blooms 
when cut remain perfectly fresh and in good condition for two 
weeks or more. No other flower can compare with it in use¬ 
fulness. 50 cents per dozen; $3.50 per hundred. 
DAISY, KING EDWARD. - The giant of giants in the Daisy 
family. Snow-white, yellow disc. 75 cents per dozen; $5.00 
per hundred. 
The New Hardy Ever-blooming Carnation, 
“MARGARET WHEELER” 
Let Mr. Joseph Wheeler, of Oklahoma, describe this wonder¬ 
ful plant: “Its chief merits are: Color. Bright rose-pink at 
base of the petals shading to cream on edges. Size will average 
two and one-eighth inches in diameter without removing buds. 
Very full flower but seldom breaks the,calyx. Strong vigorous 
grower; perfectly hardy in this latitude." Let us add that it 
blooms all summer long, covering itself with its beautiful pink 
flowers and has the glorious clove fragrance in a marked de¬ 
gree. Think of it! A hardy ever-blooming pink Carnation 
for your garden. For plants to bloom this summer, dozen, 
$3.50; hundred, $25.00. 
PLUMBAGO 
Lady Larpent —The hardy deep blue variety. Makes a fine 
border plant. Price, 40 cents per dozen; $3.00 per hundred. 
EULALIAS (Hardy Grasses) 
Price, 50 cents per dozen; $3.00 per hundred. 
GRACILLIMA, UNIV1TTATA — A beautiful ornamental grass, 
with narrow, graceful foliage. Very valuable. 
VARIEGATA —Deep green foliage, broadly striped lengthwise 
of the leaf. Pure white. Very handsome. 
7EBRINA. Zebra-Striped Eulalia —One of the most beautiful 
of ornamental grasses. Foliage marked crosswise with band 
of white and green. 
FUNKIA SUBCORDATA 
GRANDIFLORA 
The White Day Lily —The Funkias all make handsome, showy 
plants, and this is the best of its class. Beaut'ful, broad, 
ovate leaves, with large, lily-like, pure white, fragrant flowers. 
Price, 75 cents per dozen; $5.00 per hundred. 
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA 
(Blanket Flower) 
A hardy perennial useful for cutting: large Daisy-like flow¬ 
ers. The center is dark reddish-brown. Petals marked with 
rings of brilliant crimson-orange. 40 cents per do^en; $3.00 
per hundred. 
HEMEROCALLIS FLAVA 
(Lemon Lily) 
This is entirely hardy: soon makes a large clump and throws 
numerous stalks surmounted with Lemon Lily flowers. A fine 
garden ornament. 40 cents per dozen; $2.50 per hundred; 
$20.00 per thousand. 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS 
An excellent bulbous plant for summer and autumn. Its 
white, pendent, bell-shaped flowers are produced on stalks three 
to four feet high, each stalk having from twenty to thirty 
flowers. 30 cents per dozen; $2.00 per hundred; $15.00 per 
thousand. 
Hardy Hibiscus, “CRIMSON EYE” 
This magnificent Hibiscus is unequaled among hardy plants 
for gorgeous beauty. The flowers are immense in size, often 
measuring twenty inches in circumference. The color is the 
purest white, with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in the 
center of each flower. A well-developed plant will produce 
several hundred of these flowers in a season. \Ye offer both 
seeds and roots. Good strong plants, to bloom this year, 50 
cents per dozen; $3.00 per hundred. 
HARDY LILIES 
LI LIU M AURATUM (Golden-Rayed Queen of Lilies) This is 
the grandest Lily grown, and a never failing delight. The 
perfume is exquisite—light, yet penetrating. Also known as 
“Gold Banded Lily from Japan." $1.00 per dozen; $7.50 
per hundred. 
CANDIDUM (The Ascension Lily) —The well-known hardy 
garden Lily. Snow-white, fragrant blossoms. One of the 
best and an established favorite. Price, 75 cents per dozen ; 
$6.00 per hundred. 
LANCIFOLIUM RUBRUM -A beautiful bright rose, spotted 
with a dark velvety crimson. Price, $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 
per hundred. 
LANCIFOLIUM ALBUM —Very fragrant; large flowers: a pure 
white, with a green band running through the center of each 
petal: one of the best. Price, $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 
hundred. 
TIGRINUM FLORE PLENO (The Double Tiger Lily) Bright 
orange; spotted black and very double. 60 cents per dozen; 
$5.00 per hundred. 
LILIUM GIGANTEUM 
The True Bermuda Easter Lily. 
This peerless Lily is the greatest acquisition to floriculture 
made in many years. Their profusion of bloom, the remarkably 
short time required to bring them into flower, and the cer¬ 
tainty to produce abundant bloom, and also the ease with 
which they can be manipulated to be flowered at any desired- 
period. such as Christmas. Easter and other special occasions, 
make them invaluable. Price, 60 cents per dozen; $5.00 per 
hundred. 
TIGRINUM SIMPLEX 
The single Tiger Lily, imported. This is a great favorite. 
There is no better Lily grown. Price, 60 cents per dozen; $5.00 
per hundred. 
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA 
(Spanish Dagger) 
Blooms every year, bearing long stalks surmounted with 
large heads or umbels of white bell-shaped flowers. An old- 
time favorite. Price, 50 cents per dozen; $3.00 per hundred; 
$25.00 per thousand. 
German Iris, Pallida Dalmatica. 
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