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VlteX. Chaste, or Hemp Tree 
Weigela. Diervilla 
EACH 10 
4 to 6 ft., very heavy. So 50 $4 00 
3 to 4 ft., well branched . 35 3 00 
2 to 3 ft., branched. 25 2 00 
Vitex Agnus-castus. This is a valuable shrub, or 
medium-growing tree. Flowers in spikes, lilac color, 
blooming early in May and lasting for a long time. 
V. Agnus-castus alba. Same as above, but with white 
flowers. 
WHITE FRINGE. See Chionanthus 
WISTARIA (Standard, or Tree). See p 46. 
Hardy, profuse blooming shrubs of spreading habit. 
These are amongst the showiest of the garden shrubs, 
producing in early April great masses of showy flowers. 
each 10 100 
3 to 4 ft., bushy.$0 40 $3 00 $25 00 
2 to 3 ft., well branched .... 25 2 00 15 00 
Weigela Candida. Pure white; excellent. 
W., Eva Rathke. Flowers deep carmine-red; profuse 
bloomer and continues in bloom for a long time. 
W., Gustav Mallet. Light pink, margined white; very 
good. 
W. Van Houttei. Crimson. 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Of all the plants that are grown for ornamental purposes there is no class which will lend themselves 
to such latitude in climatic and soil conditions. They are most satisfactory for an open border, or mass¬ 
ing in front of shrubbery. I he flowers show a wide range of colors, and, by a proper selection of varieties, 
blooms may be had from F ebruary to November. With a good collection of perennials, you have not only a 
flower garden, but a garden of flowers, and that is what all of us want. Some varieties of hardy perennials 
require almost no attention, but you will have most satisfactory results when you keep the soil loosened 
and well cultivated during the growing season. Perennials do well in almost any garden soil, but it should be 
enriched with well-decomposed manure, bone meal or sheep manure, deeply dug into the soil and well 
pulverized. Do not plant too close. Give each plant ample room to allow it to develop fully. As a rule, 
varieties which attain a height of 2 feet or less should be planted 12 inches apart, and all others should 
be planted at a distance of one-half their ultimate height. In planting a herbaceous garden the season of 
bloom of the different varieties should be considered; therefore, plant the different varieties so as to give 
each portion of the garden some blooms at the same season; thus leaving no part flowerless. It is well to 
remove old flower stems and decayed foliage. 
The list of perennials offered by us has given excellent results in this locality. In nearly all instances 
the plants are sent out in the form of dormant roots. 
Hibiscus. Meehan’s Mallow Marvels 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine). A graceful and beautiful 
hardy plant, with showy flowers of various colors. 
Strong. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
CAMPANULA (Bellflower). Hardy garden flowers of 
great variety of form, some being tall, while others 
are dwarf. Will give best results in a partially 
shaded situation. Good assortment of colors. 
15 cts. each, Si.25 for 10. 
COREOPSIS lanceolata (Lance-leaved Tickseed). 
A beautiful free-flowering plant, with large, showy, 
long-stemmed golden yellow flowers. 
15 cts. each. Si.25 for 10. 
DELPHINIUM (Larkspur). A very popular and hardy 
plant of easy cultivation. Great variety of color and 
form* 15 cts. each, Si.25 for 10. 
DIANTHUS barbatus (Sweet William). The most 
satisfactory of all hardy garden pinks. We offer 
many of the new varieties. The coloring and va¬ 
riegations are numerous. Single and double sorts, 
in mixture. 15 cts. each, Si.25 for 10. 
DIGITALIS gloxiniaeflora (Foxglove). An old-time 
favorite. Should be in every garden. Mixed va¬ 
rieties. 15 cts. each, Si.25 for 10. 
FUNKIA (Day Lily, or Plantain Lily). Very hardy. 
Flowers lily-like in form. Thrive in any rich, well- 
drained soil, in either sun or shade. 
Several varieties, 15 cts. each, Si.25 for 10. 
GAILLARDIA grandiflora (Blanket Flower). One 
of the showiest hardy plants. Flowers are very 
striking; combining red, brown, crimson, orange and 
vermilion. Commence to flower in June and con¬ 
tinue the entire season. 15 cts. each, Si.25 for io. 
HELIANTHUS (Hardy Sunflower). The perennial 
Sunflowers are most attractive for massing or plant¬ 
ing among the shrubbery. They succeed in almost 
any soil. Best sorts, 15 cts. each, Si.25 for 10. 
HEMEROCALLIS (Yellow Day Lily). This popular 
plant adapts itself to varied conditions of climate, soil 
and exposure. They will give best results in a rich, 
partially shaded situation, but do almost equally 
well when exposed to the full sunlight. 
Several varieties, 15 cts. each, Si.25 for 10. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow). Meehan’s Mallow Marvels. 
Tall, hardy plants, with very large and showy 
flowers. They thrive in any good rich garden soil 
and in full sunlight. Throughout the entire summer 
they produce large, single flowers, sometimes 6 to 
8 inches in diameter. We offer a fine lot, different 
sorts in named colors—white, flesh, pink, crimson 
and red. Strong 2-year roots, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
IBERIS sempervirens (Hardy Candytuft). A most 
desirable dwarf plant with evergreen foliage. The 
plant is covered with innumerable small, pure white 
flowers the entire season. 
15 cts. Qach, $1.25 for 10, 
