HELLEBORUS - Christmas Rose or Lenten Rose 
There are two distinct types, one, Christmas Rose, flowering in late 
winter, and the other, Lenten Rose, in spring. Both are valuable for 
garden decoration because of their flowering during the dull period of 
the year. 
Culture. Require to be grown in a cool, moist, shady position, such as 
under the shade of trees or among ferns. The ideal soil is a retentive 
loam, freely mixed with leaf mold and well-rotted manure. As Helleborus 
are impatient of disturbance at the roots it is advisable to select a 
position for them where they will not be required to be disturbed for 
many years. Planting may be done in fall or spring, 12 inches apart. 
Each autumn add a top dressing of leaf mold and well-rotted manure, 
and let it lie on the surface. In summer give plenty of water. 
Niger (Strong, flowering plants) 
Each $1.10, Three $3.00, Doz. $10.00 
Helleborus Niger is a dwarf growing hardy plant, able to withstand 
temperatures many degrees below zero. Its palmlike leaves are ever- 
green and of leathery substance. In December, January and Feb- 
ruary, depending upon locality, large, single, white, bell-like flowers 
which last for weeks, are produced regardless of cold or snow. 

Orientalis (Lenten Rose) Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $8.50 
Orientalis is known as the ‘‘Lenten Rose.” The colors of its flowers range 
from pale green through white from pale brown to the deepest tones of 
chocolate-red. Easier grown than Niger, very interesting plants for 
shady nooks. Can only be supplied in mixed. colors. 
HEUCHERA - Alum Root; Coralbells 
Neat-growing and graceful fwarihe perennials yielding an abundance 
of flowers suitable for cutting; effective subjects for the margins of 
borders, as edgings to walks, flower beds, and excellent for the rock 
garden. They have heart- shaped leaves and bear their dainty blooms 
in graceful panicles or racemes. 
Culture. Heucheras require a well-drained, fairly rich, and not too heavy 
soil, also a sunny position. Plant 6 inches apart in autumn or early 
spring. Each spring top dress with well-decayed manure. Lift, divide and 
replant every third year for best results. 
*Perry’s White Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Pure white flowers, which go well with the red and pink varieties, flower- 
ing from June to September. 
*Pluie de Feu Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
A lovely coral-red variety and lovely for the rock garden. 
*Rosamundi Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
We have carefully tested several varieties of Heuchera in all the pink 
shades during the past few years, and we find that this is the most 
desirable of the coral-pink sorts. It is a strong grower, not subject to 
any blight, and produces an abundance of fine coral-pink blossoms on 
tall, strong stems, which last over two months. 
*Sanguinea Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Flowers bright crimson, on 12- to 18-inch stems in June to September; 
very free flowering. Nice for cutting. Excellent for rock garden. 
HIBISCUS - Mallow 
About one hundred and fifty to two hundred species are known, some 
annual, others perennial or as shrubs. We are dealing here only with 
the Giant Mallow of recent introduction which is a tall plant about 
three to four feet high with immense white, pink or red, hollyhock-like 
flowers, freely produced during the summer. 
Culture. A rich, moist, well drained soil suits them best. Best planted as 
single specimens in full sun in the border, or in groups of three or more 
on the lawn. Plant in fall or spring, 24 inches apart. 
Giant-Flowering Mallows 
A wonderfully improved form of our greatly admired native Marshmallow 
or Rosemallow. We supply 3-yr. flowering plants. 
Red, Pink or White in Separate Colors 
Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Mixed Colors and Shades Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
HOLLYHOCKS - Althea Rosea 
Handsome garden flowers full of sentiment and association with the past. 
Extensively grown not only in this country, but throughout the world; 
were originally derived from Althea rosea, a Chinese species. When well 
grown, there are no finer hardy plants in the garden than a good group 
of them in full flower. At one time preference was given to the double- 
flowered kinds, but people are beginning to realize that the single flow- 
ered sorts have a distinct beauty and charm of their own. 
Culture. Hollyhocks require a rich, generous, well drained soil. If iri the 
least degree heavy, add plenty of sand and manure to lighten it, and 
should it be inclined to be too light, dig in plenty of cow manure with a 
little heavy loam. The plants must have full sun, and they show to the 
best advantage when grouped together in bold masses. As the plants 
grow 6 to 8 feet high, they must, of course, be grown at the back of the 
border, and should be fully eight inches apart. Plant in fall or spring. 
Double Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.09 
Separate colors as follows: Bright Rose, Maroon, Newport Pink, Red, 
White, Yellow and Mixed. 
Double Triumph Mixed Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
A lovely new type from England, beautifully fringed flowers of many 
new shades not heretofore seen in Hollyhocks. The unusually lovely 
fringed flowers certainly make this a worth-while addition to the garden. 
Single Mixed Colors Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
This mixture contains a beautiful blending of colors. The types selected 
are hardy and persistent, and will self-sow and reproduce freely, spread- 
ing into charming and artistic bold masses. Here is a simple way to 
make a small piece of highway near your home attractive and gay. 
HOSTA. (See Funkia, page 45.) 
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Helleborus Niger 
IBERIS - Candytuft 
Although these plants are perhaps more generally grown in the rockery, 
they are equally appropriate subjects for the margins of herbaceous 
borders or as edging to garden walks. When in flower in spring and 
covered with a mass of snnw-white blossoms. they add considerably to 
the attractions of the garden. They are of shrubby growth, with dark 
green, evergreen foliage. 
Culture. Grow in good, ordinary soil. Plant in fall or spring, 6 inches 
apart. When plants become straggly, trim them directly after flowering. 
*Little Gem (true form) Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Owarf, pure white flowers in June. Its uniform, neat habit makes it one 
of our best compact low formal edging plants; perfectly hardy. There 
is nothing much better for edging small flower beds. 
*Sempervirens Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
Covered with a sheet of white flowers in spring, completely covering its 
rich dark green foliage; a particularly fine plant for the border. Does 
well in light shade and therefore excellent as a ground cover in front of 
shrubs. May be used for edging to parks or walks. Little Gem, however, 
is more formal and upright for these purposes. 
*Snowflake Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
In growth more compact than Sempervirens, the flowers are fully three 
times as large, covering the plant completely when in bloom. A charm- 
ing plant for edging walks or flower beds, as well as in the rock garden. 
Being all grown from cuttings, the effect created is beautifully uniform. 
INCARVILLEA - Trumpet-Flower 
Fleshy rooted perennials of striking beauty. They have handsome, coarse- 
ly toothed or pinnate leaves, and showy, trumpet-shaped flowers borne in 
terminal racemes. Choice plants for the sunny border. 
Culture. All require a deep, rich, loamy and well drained soil and a 
sunny position. Not suitable for heavy or damp soils. Best planted in 
March and grown in groups of six or more. Plant 8 inches apart. 
Delavayi Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
Rose-pink flowers produced in large trusses on stiff, 18-inch stems. 
Iberis, Snowflake 

