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HARDY PERENNIALS 
Golden Glow —Cont. 
where, spreads rapidly; should be transplanted occa¬ 
sionally. Blossoms very profusely from July into 
September. When through, cut to ground and new 
shoots will spring up and blossom in October near the 
ground. Is excellent for a background for other peren¬ 
nials or low shrubs. Flow^ers are good for cutting. Is 
best in clumps here and there, and in large landscap¬ 
ing plans is very effective when massed in large 
plantations. 
Gypsophila. See Baby’s Breath. 
Helianthus (Hardy Perennial Sunflower). Grows 
five to seven feet tall. Has light green rough foliage 
on Ltems branching from the graceful, erect main 
stalk. It blossoms in late August or September and 
continues through the Autumn. Has large, dahlia¬ 
like golden yellow blossoms, which are prized for cut¬ 
ting at a season when flowers grow scarce. This tall 
showy plant may be used to accentuate the borders, 
or as a background for lower plants, or in front of tall 
green shrubs. Is at its best when seen in masses in 
perspective. Very hardy and very desirable. 
Hibiscus or Mallow. Is a very beautiful plant with 
attractive foliage growing 3 to 4 feet tall. Blossoms 
are large, several inches across, showy, waxlike. Very 
hardy everywhere from Canada south. Thrives in 
either dry or moist places but prefers a moist soil. It is 
one of the most profuse bloomers of any plant, blos¬ 
soming from late June to October, It is a fine plant 
to have where continuous bloom is desired without 
much care. This makes it a good cemetery plant. Is 
excellent in shrubbery beds and borders; makes a 
good summer flowering hedge in front of flowering 
shrubs or taller perennials, like the Hollyhock, Par¬ 
ticularly attractive along the banks of streams, or 
around the garden pool. In fact, is useful everywhere. 
In planting, the hole should be large enough so the 
large roots may be spread out. It is advisable to 
mulch with leaves or other material the first winter; 
after that, mulching is not necessary. We grow and 
sell the two most popular varieties as follows: 
Hibiscus Mallow, Crimson-Eye. Immense flowers of 
pure white petals, with large center or “eye” of deep 
velvety crimson in the center. 
PHLOX—R. P. STRUTHERS 
Colorful blooms excellent for cutting 
Hibiscus Mallow, Giant Flowering. A variety that 
in size and brilliancy and freedom of bloom is unsur¬ 
passed, The colors of flowers are red, or pink, or white. 
Hollyhock, Double. It grows 5 to 8 feet tall. Ithaslarge 
attractive leaves and the flowers are borne on tall, 
sturdy stalks in perfect rosettes. It blossoms from 
July on through the season with colossal spikes of 
color, producing a bold effect that can be secured from 
no other perennial. It prefers deep rich soil to be at 
its best, but will grow well anywhere except in ground 
where water stands. It is one of the indispensable 
favorites—a plant of strong, vigorous, upright growth, 
one of the most aristocratic, stately and artistic of all 
the perennials. Nothing is more effective than a large 
mass of these on a hillside. Once established, they will 
grow for years, spreading and re-seeding, even in the 
grass. Mingled in clumps among the shrubbery, 
planted along the fences, against the buildings, as a 
background for the perennial border, or to separate 
smaller plants in the border and to give emphasis, it is 
magnificent. It is one of the stateliest and most digni¬ 
fied plants for the formal garden; is appropriately 
placed at the entrance to the house; in fact, is charm¬ 
ing almost anywhere but is happiest in a sunny situa¬ 
tion. It makes a fine floral hedge alone or with other 
perennials, such as Phlox or Hibiscus, in front of it. 
We grow the double-flowered in colors of red, white, 
pink and yellow. 
Heliopsis (Orange Sunflower). A most effective 
flower for growing in masses, where their deep golden 
yellow flowers make a brilliant background for the 
perennial border. Need fairly rich soil and should be 
divided every third year. Bloom in July and August. 
Grow 3 feet high. 
Heliotrope. Not to be confused with the Heliotrope 
that grows from seed. It is a variety of Valerian, and 
is hardy; grows to about three feet in height and in 
June and July produces dainty rose-pink flowers in 
dense clusters. The foliage is delicate and graceful, 
light green in color. Both foliage and flowers have 
a decided heliotrope fragrance, delicate and haunting. 
The fragrance gives the plant its name and is its chief 
charm. An excellent border plant and the cut flowers 
give out a pleasant odor in the house. 
*Heuchera (Coralbells) Special Hybrids. Graceful 
low-growing perennials, bearing an abundance of 
crimson flowers on slender stems 12 to 18 inches high. 
Good cut flowers, and the plants are excellent for edg¬ 
ing walks or flower beds or for the rockery. They like 
fairly rich, but not too heavy soil, well drained, and a 
sunny position. Should be divided every third year 
for best results. They bloom in June and July. 
*lberis (Hardy Candytuft). Grows 6 to 12 inches in 
height. Has white flowers in May and June—in early 
locations, in April. It is a compact dwarf plant, with 
good foliage, which is usually evergreen. It is a fine 
plant for the front of the border, or for edging; one of 
the best for the rock garden; is very hardy and will 
grow in any good soil. 
Iris 
{Listed in the order in which they bloom) 
Pumila Hybrid. Blooms in April and into May. In 
some places, in late March. Grows to a height of from 
6 to 12 inches. Leaves 2 to 3 inches long. Flower en¬ 
velopes green and’slender. The blossom is the true 
Iris flower, large and showy, rising usually about eight 
inches from the ground. Flowers somewhat frag¬ 
rant. Will do well in dry places and rock gardens. Is 
fine for forcing in pots for house culture. There are 
three colors, Cyanea, blue or purple; Excelsa, lemon- 
yellow; Bride, white. These blend well with other 
flowers, and are excellent for edging borders of any 
planting. They sometimes have scattered blossoms 
in November. 
