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THE ELIZABETH NUBSEBY COMPANY. 
HARDY PERENNIAL 
Bi-acteauiin—Immense, broad, deep crimson flow¬ 
ers, with black blotch at base (jI petals, and with 
leafy bracts and flower stems. Flowers often 
measure S inches across. l.oc.to 25c. 
Orieiitalc—Showy orang’e scarlet flowered variety. 
Oj)e of the most proliflc bloomers. 15c. 
PENTSTEMOjN. Beard Tong:ue. 
Few surpass the Pentstemons for their usefulness 
and oruameiital character in the mixed border or 
rockery, or for planting in beds by themselves. Their 
flowering season commences about June, and con¬ 
tinues until liard frost. 
P. Laevigaiiis vai*. Digitalis—3 feet. Large 
spikes of long, pure white flowers, witli purple 
spotted throats. 20c. 
HARDY PHEOX. 
For hardy clumps of brilliantly colored masses of 
flowers on the lawn or among shrubbery, Hardy 
Perennial Pholx tcxkes the very first rank. The great 
showy heads of bloom are produced in gorgeous pro¬ 
fusion, from midsummer until checked by frost. We 
offer choice named sorts, field-grown plants. 
Field grown, 15c. each, $1.25 per dozen. 
P. Queen—Pure white; fine grower and very fine 
flower. 
P. Richard AVallace—A very fine grower; profuse 
bloomer, with large heads of cherry white flowers 
with violet centre. A^ery large flower. 
P. Tcito XeiLve—A very effective variety, with 
grayish lilac flowers, centre violet, tinted white. 
P. Bouquet Fleiii-i—White, carmine eye; large 
truss. 
P. Alceste. 
P. Hector. 
P. Caraii d' Ache—A large flower of most perfect 
form, of a rosy carmine color, centre violet, tinged 
with rose. 
P. Ej)opoe—Immense flowers of a clear violet, mar¬ 
bled with rose, and a bright, fiery center. 
P. Jules Jouy—.V clear lilac rose; large white 
centre. 
P. liOthair —Bich salmon color, crimson eye; 
large spreading spike; choice variety. 
P. Premier 31iiustcr—Bosj' white, centre deep 
rose; fine. 
P. AVliite Swan—A variety of great merit; im¬ 
mense trasses of large snow white flowers, with a 
bright pink centre, and one of the earliest in bloom. 
P. Aincjeua — Bright pink flowers in dense heads, 
each held well above the tufted evergreen foliage by 
a clean, wiry stem. Fine for cutting. 15c. 
P. Carolina—Amer. Forms a dense, well branched 
plant completely enveloped by its showy heads of 
bright pink flowers. 15c. 
P. Siibulata (Aloss Pink) — Handsome, moss-like, 
creeping, evergreen foliage, which in early spring is 
completely hidden bj^ the clouds of deep purplish 
pink. 1-flne for bedding or carpeting purposes. 15c. 
each, $1.25 per dozen, $8 per 100. 
P. J. H. Slocum — Large flowmrs, deep rose pink 
with crimson eye. loc. 
P. Aurora Boreale — Flowers large, in dense 
panicles. Orange wdth purple centre. 20c. 
P. 3Iadaiu(‘ P. LaTigicr — Bright geranium red, 
vermilion centre. 15c. 
PEATYCOOCX. Chinese Bell-Flower. 
P. granditlora—o feet. July to September. Showv 
deep bine flowers. 25c. 
P. Mariosii—Beautiful dwarf species with broad, 
thick foliage and larger flowers of tlie deepest violet 
blue: from late July until late September. A’ery 
choice. 30e. 
PLANTS.—Continued. 
PEUMBAGO, Leadwort. 
P. Larpeiita?—A handsome, low growing plant, 
forming a neat mass of foliage, and in late autumn 
completely enveloped with clouds of brilliant blue 
flowmrs. 20c. each, $1.50 per dozen, $10 per 100. 
POEEMOXIUM. 
Tliese plants are easily grown and have hand¬ 
some, fern-like foliage, which sets otf the spikes of 
flow'ers to advantage. 20c. each. 
PYKETHBUM. Feverfew. 
P. Uligiiiosiim^(Great Ox-eye or Giant Daisy)— 
One of the noblest and choicest, forming a stout, 
upright bush with fern-like foliage, and in autumn 
bearing a profusion of the choicest pure white 
flowers, with bright yellow centres, two to three 
inches across. Each flower has a good stem, ad¬ 
mirably adapting it for cutting purposes. Quite 
indispensable. 25c. 
RUDBECKIA, Cone Flower. 
Handsome border plants of easiest culture in any 
ordinary garden soil, forming broad, self-supporting 
bushes, and give a wealth of showy flowers well fitted 
for cutting purposes. 
R. Maxima—Immense flowers, often 6 inches across, 
with a tall, cone-like centre, and long, drooping, 
bright yellow rays. Choice for the border or the 
shrubbery. 20c. 
R. Si^eciosa (Newmainii) — Dark orange yellow 
flowers with deep purple, cone-like centres', each 
flower on a stiff, wiry stem, admirably fitting it for 
cutting purposes. 20c. 
RUDBECKIA. Golden Glow. 
(Novelty.) 
This is a superb new hardy perennial plant, grow¬ 
ing 8 feet high, branching freely and bearing by the 
hundreds, on long, graceful stems, exquisite double 
flowers of the brightest golden color, and as large as 
Cactus Dahlias. The stalwart plants, laden with 
sheaves of golden blossoms as large as fair Chrysan¬ 
themums, and all having an elegant, graceful appear¬ 
ance, is a sight not soon forgotten. As cut flowers 
the blooms last well. It is a strong grower, is per¬ 
fectly hardy, and blooms continuously throughout 
August ami September. We regard it as one of the 
most effective decorative plantsincultivation. Strong 
plants, 15c. each, 10 for $1.25; plants which will 
bloom freely this season, lOc. each, $1 per dozen. 
SAXTOEIXA. Lavender Cotton. 
S. Cliamfccyparissiis var. liicana— A shrubby 
evergreen, forming a broad, densely branched bush 
with intensely silvery foliage and minute deep yel¬ 
low flowers in compact, button-like heads. For 
contrast effect of foliage with other plants this is 
very effective on the border or on rockwork, thriv¬ 
ing in ordinary soils. 20c. 
SEDUM. Stone Croi>. 
For planting on dry, sunny banks, where other 
vegetation refuses to grow, these plants will thrive 
and make pleasant objects, both for summer and 
winter decoration. 
S. Spectabilc—Japan. Effective, broad, oval, light 
green foliage, and immense, showy, flat heads of 
handsome, rose-colorcd flowers. A fine border 
plant, forming a broad bush. Quite indispensable 
as a late blooming plant. Fine for massing. 15c. 
S. Siiectabile Alba— A white variety of above. 15c. 
S. Fabaria—Pinkish white. 15c. 
S. Jap.Marginata Alba—A prettily variegated 
variety, loc. 
S. Maxiniiiin—Bed. 15c. 
