CHAMPION CITY GREENHOUSES, SPRINGFIELD. OHIO 
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Hardy Plants and Perennials—Concluded 
HEMEROCALLIS FLAVA (The Lemon Lily)—This is entirely 
hardy, and bears flowers of a lemon-yellow color. Very de¬ 
sirable. Dozen, 50c; hundred, $3.00. 
HIBISCUS CRIMSON EYE —Belongs to the family of Mallows; 
flowers six inches across; color pure white with pronounced 
eye of deep crimson. Dozen, 50c; hundred, $3.50. 
HIBISCUS, MEEHAN’S MALLOW MARVELS— We have four 
varieties of this handsome hardy perennial bearing large 
extremely showy flowers. Dozen, 75c; hundred, $5.00. 
HYACINTH US CAN DI CANS -Large spikes of pure white. The 
hardy Hyacinth. Dozen, 30c; hundred, $2.00. 
PLUMBAGO LARPENTEA, or LADY LARPENT— Deep royal 
blue flowers. This is an elegant plant. Dozen, 60c; hun¬ 
dred, $4.00. 
HARDY SCOTCH, or SWEET MAY PINKS— These are the 
pinks of our mothers' gardens. Four varieties: Abbots¬ 
ford, Essex Witch, Laura Wilmer and the famous pure white 
flowering variety, Her Majesty. Dozen, 50c; hundred, $3.00. 
PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUM (Bush Clematis)— A free- 
flowering plant covered with flowers that resemble somewhat 
the Clematis; two colors, deep blue and pure white. Dozen, 
50c; hundred, $3.50. 
PYRETHRUM —Handsome garden flowers, like huge daisies. 
Dozen, 50c; hundred, $3.50. 
RUDBECKIA LACINIATA (Golden Glow) —Grows six to eight 
feet high, bearing hundreds of double yellow blossoms ; it is 
very desirable. Dozen, 50c; hundred, $3.00; thousand, $25.00. 
RUDBECKIA PURPUREA— Purple cone flower. Dozen, 60c. 
SAGE, HOLT’S MAMMOTH —A variety of unusual substance, 
strong flavor and superior quality. Dozen, 50c; hundred, 
$3.00. 
STOKES IA CYANEA, or CORNFLOWER ASTER— Grows eight¬ 
een to twenty-four inches high. Two kinds of flowers, of 
lavender-blue and pure white, four to five inches in diam¬ 
eter, borne from June to October. Dozen, 50c; hundred, 
$3.50. 
SWEET WILLIAM—A Fine Collection of all Colors— White, 
scarlet, maroon, pink, red on white ground, violet on white 
ground. Holborn Glory or Auricula-flowered. Dozen, 50c; 
hundred, $3.00. 
VALERIANA —Garden Heliotrope. Entirely hardy, very showy 
plant; lavender flowers; very fragrant. Dozen, 50c; hun¬ 
dred, $3.00. 
VIOLET, HARDY DOUBLE ENGLISH— A perfectly hardy dou¬ 
ble Violet; a beautiful blue color. Dozen, $1.00; hundred, 
$ 6 . 00 . 
Iris Kaempferi, Japanese Iris 
The improved forms of this beautiful, perfectly hardy flower, 
producing a dozen flower spikes, each spike bearing from two 
to four enormous blossoms eight to ten inches across, are not 
outrivaled by any flower in existence. They are of the most 
delicate and beautiful colors, markings and combinations. 
Coming into flower about the middle of June and continuing 
for a month, they fill a period when flowers of this attractive 
type are particularly welcome. They will thrive in almost 
any situation, but require plenty of water when they are 
forming their buds and developing their flowers. Wo offer 
eight choice varieties embracing a wide range of color. Per¬ 
fectly hardy. 75c per dozen; $6.00 per hundred; $50.00 per 
thousand. 
Iris Germanica, German Iris 
The “Fleur de Lis” of France 
Xo other flower has so many combinations of color, espe¬ 
cially of the delicate and unusual shades, and the name 
Bainbow flower is most fitting. They are absolutely hardy, 
as beautiful in form, texture and coloring as any Orchid, and 
many are delightfully fragrant. They are not particular as 
to soil; will grow where anything will, but do better in well 
drained locations. There is nothing prettier than the German 
Iris, blooming from May 10th to June 10th. The colors are 
gorgeous and they completely hide the plant. Be sure and 
plant some German Iris. 
FLORENTINA ALBA — Creamy-white, faintly flushed laven¬ 
der; fragrant and early. This is the Orris root of com¬ 
merce, being used for the manufacture of toilet powder. 
The roots are delicately perfumed. Price, 50c per dozen; 
$3.00 per hundred. 
HONORABLE (Sans Souci)— Standards golden-yellow, falls 
rich mahogany-brown; very effective. Price, 50c per dozen; 
$3.00 per hundred. 
MADAME CHEREAU — Standard and falls white, elegantly 
frilled with a wide border of clear blue; very beautiful. 
60c per dozen; $4.00 per hundred. 
PALLIDA DALMATICA. or HEAVENLY. BLUE -Standard 
delicate lavender; falls clear deep lavender; flowers very 
large and extra fine. $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per hundred. 
PURPLE PRINCE —Standard intense deep violet-blue; falls 
velvety dark purple; exceedingly rich and striking. 50c 
per dozen; $3.00 per hundred. 
Hardy Lilies 
LILIUM 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. 75c per dozen; $6.00 
per hundred. 
LANCIFOLIUM RUBRUM —A beautiful bright rose; spotted 
with a dark velvety crimson. $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 
hundred. 
LANCIFOLjUM ALBUM— V ery fragrant; large flowers; a pure, 
white, with a green band running through the center of 
each petal; one of the best. $1.00 per dozen; $7.00 per 
hundred. 
TIGRINUM FLORE PLENO (The Double Tiger Lily)— Bright 
orange; spotted black and very double. 75c per dozen; 
$5.00 per hundred. 
TIGRINUM SIMPLEX —The single flowered Tiger Lily. This 
is a great favorite. There is no better Lily grow-n. 75c 
per dozen; $5.00 per hundred. 
Lilium Giganteum 
The true Bermuda Easter Lily. 60c per dozen; $5.00 per 
hundred. 
Lily of the Valley 
The Lily of the Valley is one of those delicate, sw’eet little 
flowers that not only easily wins our love, but keeps it for 
ever. Fine pips, $1.25 per hundred; $10.00 per thousand. 
Japanese Iris—Nothing Finer. 
