1 HERACLEUM MANTEGAZZIANUM—Dk(3) 100. Spectacu- 
lar large perennial with lobe-cut leaves to 3 feet, and little 
flowers of creamy white in wide, close umbels that may be 
four feet across. From the Caucasus. Pkt. 20c. 
3 HERMODACTYLUS TUBEROSUS— (2) 15. Fingers 
of Hermes. Strange, tuberous rooted Iris cousin 
with: somewhat campanulate flowers of velvety 
black, green in reverse. A weird beauty, illustrated LN 
opposite. Tubers, spring or fall, each 35c; 3 for [if 
$1.00; 10 for $2.90. 
1 HESPERALOE PARVIFLORA—k(w) (3)50. Called 
Red Yucca. Rose to red flowers. Needs sheltered 
position, and winter protection, when grown out- 
side north. Sometimes handled as large pot or tub 
plant. Pkt. 15c. 
1 HEUCHERA or CORAL BELL 
SANGUINEA SPLENDENS — eerkt(2-3)20. Deep crimson, 
varying to scarlet, are the sprays of gracefully carried flowers. 
Delightful in rock garden or border. It cuts. Pkt. 20c; Wo 
oz. 35c; 46 oz. 60c. Plants, each 55c; 3 for $1.55; 10 for 
$4.85. 
UNDULATA—erbkt(9)30. Foliage as lovely as Galax, un- 
dulate, rose-bronze at cool ends of season. Airy racemes of 
tiny white flower bells suffused with elfin green. Pkt. 20c. 
Plants, strong divisions. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
CORAL BELL HYBRIDS — ecrkt(2-3)25. Lithely graceful 
sprays. Called Coral Bells, but flowers are likely to be mostly 
bright red to crimson, with occasional plants in rosy pink to 
coral. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. Plants, each 55c; 3 for $1.55. 
OFFER 106A9—One pkt. each of the three for 55c. 
1 HEUCHERA ROSAMUNDI—A dainty, long-blooming va- 
riety with airy blossoms in a lacelike profusion, enchanting 
pink to rosy coral. Plants, each 55c; 3 for $1.55. 
1 HEUCHERA RAIN OF FIRE—Brilliant red, truly in effect 
of showers of fire, are the graceful sways of blossoming. 
Long-lived; long blooming. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.60. 
1 HIBISCUS or ROSE MALLOW 
Gorgeous color here. There are few more showy perennials. 
MILITARIS — ebk(2-3)50. Campanulate flowers in striate 
pink, leaves halberd shaped. Splendid for perennial, divider 
hedge or screen planting. Seeds may be sown right in posi- 
tion. Pkt. 15c; 44 oz. 80c; 1 oz. $1.00. AVALON HYBRIDS— 
(3-4)50. New hybrid strain, Miltaris x Coccineus. Different 
in flower-form, foliage, season, plant habit and blossom color- 
ings. The flowers have hint of bell shape, and vary from palest 
blush through tones of pink, then rose, culminating in reds 
of rich vividness. Center eyes are rare, but oddly rotate, 
unsymmetrical stainings of deeper color often appear. Par- 
ticularly long blooming season. Pkt. 20c. Plants, mixed, 
each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.00; 25 for $9.25. GIANT 
MALLOW MARVELS—ebx(3)50. Magnificent flower-bowls, 
from palest blush through pure pink, to rose, with snowy 
white and pure crimson. Center eyes often appear. Pkt. 15c. 
Plants, mixed, each 45c; 3 for $1.20; 10 for $3.65. SYRIACUS 
—ebk(4). This is the shrub or small tree commonly called 
Althea. Flower colorings of white, blush, diverse pinks, 
rosy red, blue-violet and the like. Pkt. 15¢c; % oz. 25c; Y oz. 
40c. MUTABILIS—hk (3-4) 150. Confederate Rose. Handsome 
Chinese species for the South. They open pale blush, deepen- 
ing to red by nightfall. Pkt. 20c. PEDUNCULATUS — 
ebx(3-4)50. Attractive South African species with flowers of 
deep rose color on long slender peduncles. Give protection 
in cold areas. Pkt. 25c. OFFER 107A9—One pkt. each of 
the eeae together with one of Hibiscus paramutabilis, 
for $1.00. 
1 HIBISCUS PARAMUTABILIS — Rare shrubby Hibiscus 
from central China, fully winter-hardy at Old Orchard. Big 
flower-bowls with silky, somewhat fluted petals, pure white 
but with dark crimson center. Blossoming continues for 
months. Great downy leaves, sometimes a foot across. 
bkt(8)150. Pkt. 20¢; 46 oz. 35c; % oz. 60c; %& oz. $1.00. 
Plants, each $1.00. 
1 HIBISCUS AVALON RED—This splendid hybrid shows 
perhaps the most brilliant red blossoms of any fully hardy 
Hibiscus yet introduced. The coloring is richer and deeper 
than in H. coccineus, the flowers fuller, rounder and of 
better form. A robust grower, reaching to 8 or 10 feet in 
established plants, many flower-filled stems. Blooming season 
is long, July, well into October. Foliage of distinctive, digi- 
tate form, deep green. Needs no winter protection. Plants, 
divisions or rooted cuttings, each $1.50. Will bloom freely 
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1 HESPERIS MATRONALIS—ebnx(3)35. It is Sweet Rocket 
or Dame’s Violet, and it can be very gay in its bright, Phlox- 
like manner, vivid in the border, or rich color when allowed 
to naturalize. Scatter it about widely, and all who see it will 
be glad you have done so. Pkt. 10e; %& oz. 20c; %4 oz. 35c. 
1 HESPERIS NIVEA—erx(2)10. Dense, branching raceme- 
spikes of snowy white. Desirable horticulturally, though of 
uncertain botanic position. Pkt. 15c. 
1 HESPEROYUCCA WHIPPLEI — bdk(3)130. Our Lord’s 
Candle. Massive white-belled spires above blue-green leaf- 
swords. Beautiful beyond belief. Needs protection. Pkt. 20c. 
1 HIERACIUM BOMBYCINUM — erx(2)8. A _ lovely rock 
plant with rosetted leaves of glistening silveriness, blossoms 
above wrought in golden artistry. Pkt. 25c. 
1 HIERACIUM VILLOSUM—erx(2-3)12. Silver-shag. Big 
golden suns of blossoms over silky, silvery foliage. Pkt. 25c. 
1 HIERACIUM HELDREICHI—ebx(3)35. A really good per- 
ennial for the mixed hardy border. Great, loose, globose 
panicles of golden flowering. Foliage an attractive blue- 
green. Pkt. 15¢c; 3 pkts. for 40c. Plants, each 45c. 
1 HOLLYHOCK PEERLESS DOUBLES — ebx(2-4)60. We 
think we have here about as fine and varied blend of Double 
Hollyhocks as it is possible to produce. Many of the flowers 
will be five inches across, usually charmingly frilled and 
fringed. All the oldtime Hollyhock colorings, along with new 
pastel tones, soft apricots and oranges, others with contrast- 
ing blotchings. Pkt. 20c; 4% oz. 45c; 4 oz. 80c. Plants, each 
40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.30. 
1 HOLLYHOCK FINE SINGLE MIXED—ebx (2-4)80. The 
old-fashioned Hollyhock that goes with white houses and 
picket fences. Many showy colorings. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c. 
3 HOMERIA—*ek(w). Rather Tigridia-like bulb flowers for 
gardens or pots. Quite easy. H. COLLINA—salmon orange. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14g oz. 40c. H. LILACINA—Lilae, blotched purple. 
Pkt. 20c. 
HONESTY—ecx(3)30. Lunaria. Purple flowers, followed by 
pods having translucent partitions that make attractive win- 
ter decorations. Sown early, will usually bloom first season. 
Pkt. 15e; 1% oz. 25¢; Y% oz. 40c, 
1 HOUSTONIA COERULEA—ernatx (1-3) 6. Exquisite little 
blue stars, myriads of them. Delightful, never more so than, 
when spread in great azure drifts through the meadows, it 
reflects April skies. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50ce. 
5 BLUE HYDRANGEA—We offer the variety BLUE CHINA, 
a reasonably hardy sort for outdoor planting. Will need some 
winter protection in cold areas. On most soils the big, 
showy flower-trusses come bright blue. On alkaline soils 
they come carmine, but can be changed to blue by putting 
aluminum sulphate in the soil to acidify it. Plants, each 
80c; 3 for $2.25. 
* HUNNEMANNIA FUMARIAEFOLIA SUNLITE—ex(3)24. 
Santa Barbara Poppy. Tulip-shaped blossoms of satiny yel- 
low. Easy and showy. Full sun. Pkt, 15c. 
10 HOVENIA DULCIS—k 30 ft. Japa- 
nese Raisin Tree. Deciduous tree, hardy 
to Boston, grown both for its ornamental 
foliage, and for the odd, edible “fruits,” 
supposed to have flavor of raisins. 
Pkt. 20c. 
3 CROWN-BEAUTY 
Hymenocallis, the Crown-beauty, shows 
many a desirable and lovely form, but 
most of _the species are rather on the 
tender side and require special cultural 
conditions. This one, though, HYMENO- 
CALLIS OCCIDENTALIS, is of full year- 
around winter hardiness here, needing no 
digging. The stems grow to 20 inches, 
each crowned with an airy cluster of 
ribbon-draped white chalice blossoms. 
Illustrated opposite, Bulbs, each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.00. 
* HIBISCUS ANNUAL 
HIBISCUS TRIONUM—ex (2-4) 30. Ivory-toned cup blossoms, 
with violet patches and golden center tasseis. You are pretty 
sure to like it. Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 25e. 
HIBISCUS MANIHOT—ebk (4-5) 90. Golden Bowl. Towering 
spires of big lemon-yellow bowl-blossoms, blotched purple- 
showy. Valued for spectacular accents 
i : to fill 
spot in the mixed hardy border, Pkt. iba 4g a Rippin 

