Perennial Plants 
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HELENIEM 
RIVERTON GEM—A strong- growing- perennial 3 to 5 feet 
high, bearing in late summer and fall masses of large, 
Daisy-like flowers, which are old gold, changing to wall¬ 
flower-red as they mature. Clumps. Each, 25c; 3 for 
60c; doz., $2.00. 
Hi:i.I \M Ili:>H >I —Sun Rose 
Low spreading evergreen plants which for months in the 
summer are almost hidden by thin dainty flowers which are 
usually single and resemble little roses. Excellent for a 
sunny rockery or in front of the border. They are drought 
resistive but respond wonderfully to rich soil and care and 
are lime lovers. 
Single Pink, Single Orange, Single Yellow, Double Yellow 
and Double Red—3-inch pots. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
The following varieties are larger flowered, larger foliaged, 
and are more vigorous growing than the old type: 
AMERICAN BEAUTY—Wine-red. 
APRICOT—Light orange. 
CALIFORNIA—Mid-orange, deep center. 
CORREVON’S PINK—Fine rose-pink. 
GOLDILOCKS—Lemon yellow. 
PORTLAND PARKS—Bronze with yellow center. 
ST. MARY—Pure white. New and very fine. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
HELIOTROPE 
A half-hardy plant, growing 4 to 8 feet high; small flowers 
borne in graceful clusters and very fragrant; forms a large 
plant and requires a sunny situation; can also be grown 
against a wall and made to assume the character of a 
climber. Protect from frost until established. 
LIGHT BLUE—4-inch pots. Each, 35c. 
BLUE—Medium dark blue. 4-inch pots. Each, 35c. 
DARK BLUE (From cuttings)—Each, 40c. 
HELLEBORES 
ORIENTALIS (Lenten Rose)—An erect growing variety with 
large, divided leaves. The flowers vary from 3 to 4 inches 
in diameter and are upright. The color varies from lav¬ 
ender to deep red. A very desirable plant. Each, 85c. 
Geum 
HEMEROCALLIS —Day Lily 
Popular hardy plants belonging to the Lily family. They 
succeed everywhere and should be included in every border 
of old-fashioned hardy plants. The flowers are produced 
in spikes from six to a dozen blooms, opening in succession. 
FLAVA (Yellow Day Lily)—Fragrant deep lemon-yellow 
flowers in June and July; 2 y 2 to 3 feet. Each, 25c; 3 for 
60c; doz., $2.00. 
FULVA (Tawny Day Lily)—Coppery orange with darker 
shadings, June and July; 3 feet. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c.; 
doz., $2.00. 
KWANSO FL. PL.—Double orange with darker shadings. 
July and August; 3 feet. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00; doz., $3.50. 
HOLLYHOCK 
A hardy perennial of upright growth, 5 to 8 feet high. 
Double Rose Pink, Double Red, Double Pure Pink, Double 
Yellow, Double Maroon, Double White. Strong field 
grown plants. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
* HYPERICUM 
OLYMPICUM—A trailing species for the rock garden, with 
slender evergreen foliage and bright yellow flowers. 3-inch 
pots. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00. (6 at the dozen rate.) 
IMPATIENS— Touch-Me-Not 
HOLSTII HYBRIDS—A low growing plant, excellent for pot 
culture or breeding. The attractive flowers are in shades 
of pink to red, and the plants bloom continuously. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
OLIVERI—A half hardy showy plant growing 4 to 6 feet 
high. Flowers pale lilac, 2% inches across. In bloom for 
a long time and excellent for the shady border. 4-inch 
pots. Each, 35c. (Protect from frost until established.) 
IRIS FIMBRIATA 
A variety with small, lovely orchid-like flowers of lilac 
and gold; the flower stems which usually appear in Febru¬ 
ary are much branched and the individual flowers are so 
numerous that the display continues for weeks. Each, 25c; 
3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
LIN ARIA 
*CYMBALARIA (Kenilworth Ivy)—A trailing variety for 
rocks and walls, with small lilac flowers. 3-inch pots. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
LINEM —Flax 
*FLAVUM (Golden Flax)—Flowers golden yellow, free 
blooming, 1 foot tall. 3-inch pots. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c; 
doz., $2.50. 
LIPPIA REPENS 
Used in place of grass for lawns. It does not require 
much water and makes a fairly good substitute. Strong 
rooted plants, $2.00 per 100. Flat 14x24 inches, $1.50 by ex¬ 
press F.O.B. San Francisco. 
* LITIIOSPERMEM 
PROSTRATUM, HEAVENLY BLUE—One of the most beau¬ 
tiful of the trailing plants, with small deep green leaves 
and masses of pure blue flowers during spring and early 
summer. Should be in every rock collection. 3-inch pots. 
Each, 35c. 
LOBELIA 
CARDINALIS ‘Queen Victoria”—A most brilliant colored 
hardy perennial, succeeding best in a moist, deep loam. 
The rich, fiery cardinal flowers are produced on spikes 
often 24 to 30 inches high; foliage, dark red. In bloom 
from early in August to late in September. 3-inch pots. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
LOTUS BERTHELOTII 
A silvery-green foliaged trailing plant, fine for hanging 
baskets or the rockery. Likes partial shade. The scarlet 
pointed flowers hang in clusters and fade out to an orange 
color. 4-inch pots, 25c. 
LYCHNIS —Campion 
*ALPINA—A very dwarf plant for the rockery. Produces 
clusters of rose-pink flowers in spring and early summer. 
4 to 6 inches high. 3-inch pots. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; 
doz., $2.00. 
CHALCEDONICA—A favorite summer blooming perennial 
bearing large clusters of vivid scarlet flowers. Height, 
3 feet. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c: doz., $2.00. 
Perennial Bedding Plants—See page 87 
