HABENARIA (Hab-cn-air'-i-a)—Fringed Orchid 
Hardy terrestrial Orchid delighting in a cool damp spot 
with partial shade. They are not at all difficult if grown 
in leaf mold and given a top dressing of leaves or grass 
clippings occasionally. 
*psycodes —Daintily fringed lilac flowers in dense spikes 
growing about 15" tall and blooming in July. 50c each 
*dilitata —Pure white fringed orchid with delightfully spicy 
fragrance. 50c each 
HABERLEA (Hay-ber-lee'-a) 
Closely allied to the Romondias and one of the choicest 
rock plants. Should be given a crevice with a northern 
aspect in leaf mold and loam. 
♦Ferdinand Coburgi —Makes a flat rosette of saw-toothed 
leaves covered in early summer with sprays of lilac- 
lavender flowers like a small streptocarpus beautifully 
speckled with gold in the throat. $1.00 each 
HEDERA, English Ivy 
Albany Ivy —A new dwarf ivy that is unexcelled for low 
borders or edging, because of its compact habit. Needs 
no trimming to keep it in bounds. Naturally forms a 
shapely mound of deep green leaves. Also excellent for 
growing in low dishes for table decoration where it will 
do well under the most adverse conditions. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.00 
♦conglomerata minima —Another non-climber with quaintly 
twisted stems and tiny leaves. Very rare. 50c each 
HELENIUM 
HELENIUM (He-lee'-ni-um)—Helen's Flower 
Another gorgeous border plant blooming profusely in 
late summer. A very useful cut flower. 2 V 2 ’ to 4'. 
autumnale superbum —Broad heads of deep golden yellow. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.55 
autumnale rubrum —Bright terra cotta, suffused with wall¬ 
flower-red. 25c each 
HELEN IUM— Continued 
bruneum coccineum —Rich bronze red. 2^/^'. 25c each 
Crimson Beauty— Deep crimson-red blooms in profusion. 
One of the darkest Heleniums. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
gaillardiaefolium —Glowing bronzy red petals with just a 
tip of golden yellow. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
nanum luteum —A new one with extremely handsome 
golden yellow flowers on 2l^' stems. 35c each 
♦pumilum magnificum —One of the most free flowering 
yellow daisies in existence. Grows only about 12" tall 
and fully as broad. Just a bouquet of pure gold. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
Riverton Beauty —Clear bright yellow with deep purple 
center. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
One each of the 8 Helenium $2.25 
HELIANTHEMUM (Hee-li-an'-thi-mum) — 
Sun Rose 
One of the finest evergreen rock plants or ground covers 
ever introduced. Prostrate little shrubs with fine foliage 
and countless thousands of beautiful flowers over a long 
period. Excellent on dry banks or any sunny position 
with good drainage. As all Helianthemum resent moving 
we ship only small plants that will establish easily. 
♦Ball O’Copper —Fine new double orange. 50c each 
♦Ben Ledi —Large flowers of rich crimson lake. New. 
35c each 
♦Ben Nevis —Deep yellow with rusty crimson eye. Very 
rare. 35c each 
♦Boule de Feu —Perfectly formed double flowers of deep 
red. 25c each 
♦Brunette —Burnt orange flowers with center of crimson- 
rust. Exquisite. 35c each 
♦Buttercup —Very fine golden yellow. 25c each 
♦Canary —Free flowering pale yellow. 25c each 
♦Clara Middleton —Crimson overlaid with bronze. 25c each 
♦Golden Bronze — Very glossy foliage and deep bronze 
blooms. 25c each 
♦Golden Nugget^ —Distinct new sort with very prostrate 
branches of glossy leaves and deep yellow flowers. 
35c each 
♦Peach —One of the finest with excellent foliage and ex¬ 
tremely large pink flowers stained with gold. 25c each 
♦Praecox —Pale yellow with silvery foliage. 25c each 
♦Rhodanthe Carneum —Exquisite pink with silvery foliage. 
25c each 
♦Rose Queen —Deep rose pink. 25c each 
♦Sun Fleck —A pale golden yellow double. 35c each 
♦Wild Rose —Very delicate pink. Large flowers, silvered 
foliage. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
One each of the 16 sorts $3.85 
HELIOPSIS (Hce-li-op'-sis)—Orange Sunflower 
Attractive plants for massing in the border making a 
gay display in early autumn. Especially good grouped 
with Michaelmas Daisies. 
lemoines —Lovely deep golden yellow flowers of thick 
heavy texture fully 2" across. Good cut flower. 25c each 
Ecabra excelsa —An almost double sort with soft chrome- 
yellow flowers becoming brighter as they age. In con¬ 
stant bloom from July to September. 25c each 
One each of the 2 sorts 45c; 3 for $1.15 
HELLEBORUS (Hell-i-bor'-us) 
Plant in spring or fall but give a cool moist position 
with light shade from the noonday sun for best results. 
After blooming a dressing of well-rotted manure is bene¬ 
ficial. 
♦niger altifolius (Christmas Rose) —A lovely winter bloom¬ 
ing plant that will actually flower under the snow. 
Large palm-like leaves form a lovely setting for the 
waxy pink-tinted flowers. Split the stem when cutting 
and they will last for weeks in water. Strong blooming 
sized plants. 75c each 
♦orientalis (Lenten Rose) —A spring blooming type of 
easiest culture with flowers in odd shades of red and 
brown. Interesting and unusual. 50c each 
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