Christmas Roses will brighten winter^s dull days 
Helenium, Riverton Beauty 
^Helianthemum 
Rock- or Sun-Rose 
Perry’s Hybrids. Low-growing, evergreen 
plants, forming broad clumps which, dur¬ 
ing their flowering season, July to Septem¬ 
ber, are hidden by a mass of bloom. Very 
suitable for the front of the border, the 
rockery, or a dry sunny bank. 35c. each; 
3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
Geum, Princess Juliana 
*Gcum • Avens 
Well-known plants noted for their rich 
coloring and freedom of flowering. Useful for 
cutting and the rockery or border. May— 
July. 
Borisi. One of the finest of the Geums. 
Forms neat foliage tufts with many 
branched stems 8 to 12 inches high, 
covered with large, vivid orange-scarlet 
flowers from May to October. 
Fire Opal. Dazzling rich scarlet flowers with 
orange sheen, often measuring 3 inches in 
diameter. Very free flowering. A striking 
Geum. May-Oct. 
Princess Juliana. An excellent new hybrid 
with large, double, pure orange flowers on 
stout stems. Exceedingly free flowering. 
Early June-Oct. 
Any of the above, 50c. each; 3 for $135; $5.00 per 
doz.; 25 for $9.00 
Gypsophila, Rosy Veil 
Gypsophila • Baby’s Breath 
During August and September this is a 
mass of delicate white flowers. These may be 
used as fresh cut-flowers, also for a semi¬ 
everlasting effect. They keep for months 
without water. 
Bristol Fairy. A wonderful improvement 
over G. paniculata Jl.-pl. It is a distinct 
new form, producing immense panicles of 
pure white, double flowers very early in 
the season and continuing until frost. We 
offer strong plants that will flower this 
season. 50c. each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per 
; 25 for $9.00. 
Oldhamiana. Abundant masses of white 
flowers delicately tinted pink. In bloom 
from August until late fall. A welcome 
addition for the border and for cutting. 
314 ft- 50c. each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
Paniculata. Feathery sprays of white 
flowers. Useful for effects in bouquets. 
ARepens. Beautiful trailing plant for the 
rockery, with clouds of small white and 
pink flowers during July and August. 
Rosy Veil. Dwarf. A real pink, free- 
flowering, double Gypsophila. Flowers 
are about the same size as Bristol 
Fairy and bloom continuously until 
frost. 50c. each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 
per doz.; 25 for $9.00. 
All Gypsophilas, except where noted, 30c. each; 
3 for 85c.; $3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50 
Helleborus 
Niger. Christmas Rose. Particularly valu¬ 
able hardy plants on account of their very 
early flowering, usually coming into bloom 
in sheltered, well-drained, partially shaded 
positions during February or March. 
Flowers white, flushed with purple, about 
2 inches in diameter. 1 ft. $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.75; $10.00 per doz.; 25 for $18.00. 
Helenium • Sneezeworf 
These desirable perennials succeed in 
almost any soil in a sunny location. The 
flowers are excellent for cutting. 
Autumnale nanum luteum. Very erect, 
strong branching habit. Large, pure yel¬ 
low flowers. 3 ft. 
Autumnale rubrum. Bright terra-cotta 
red. 4 ft. 
Moerheim Beauty. A valuable border 
plant of erect, strong habit. Broad bronzy 
red petals, shading to orange at the tips. 
Aug., Sept. 2J4 ft- 
Peregrina. Unquestionably the finest and 
largest-flowered Helenium. Blooms shining 
dark mahogany with the edges of the 
petals faintly seamed golden yellow. A 
most impressive July and August flowering 
perennial, growing about 3 feet high and 
excellent for cutting. 50c. each; 3 for $1.35; 
$5.00 per doz.; 25 for $9.50. 
Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, 
with large purplish black cone. 4 ft. 
Aug., Sept. 
AH Heleniums, except where noted, 35c. each; 
3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50 
Helleborus Niger 
Gypsophila Repens Bodgeri 
A new, dwarf, double white Gypsophila, 
tinted pink, attaining a height of about 
2 feet. It blooms at least two weeks 
earlier than any other double-flowering 
variety, which makes it particularly de¬ 
sirable either for garden display or for 
cutting. 50c. each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per 
doz.; 25 for $9.00. 
Helianthus 
Hardy Sunflower 
Very effective in borders, among shrub¬ 
bery, or as clumps on the lawn, etc. They 
produce masses of flowers during summer, 
until frost, which are excellent for cutting 
and decorative purposes. 
Multiflorus fl.-pl. Large, double, golden 
yellow flowers. July, Aug. 4 ft. 30c. each; 
3 for 85c.; $3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50. 
VARIETIES MARKED ★ ARE SUITABLE FOR ROCK-GARDENS 
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