HEUCHERA - Alum Root; Coralbells 
Neat-growing and graceful flowering perennials yielding an abundance 
of flowers suitable for cutting; effective subjects for the margins of bor- 
ders, 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. 
Matin Bells Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00, 100 $47.50 
A very fine variety with coral-red flowers produced in great quantities. 
Spikes are straight and stiff and about 18 inches tall. When not in 
bloom, the handsome foliage continues to make this a fine low border 
plant. 
Pluie de Feu Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00, 100 $47.50 
This fine stand-by has been grown for years in thousands of gardens. 
Its graceful, rigid spikes, as many as 12 to 15 on each plant, are made 
brilliantly showy by dozens of fiery coral-red blooms which last for 
several weeks: Lovely for cutting as well. When not in bloom, the 
handsomely marked foliage, almost evergreen, is pleasant to see. 
Fine for edging walks or beds. 
*Rosamundi Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50, 100 $37.50 
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 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00, 100 $40.00 
Flowers bright crimson, on 12- to 18-inch stems in June to September; 
very free flowering. Nice for cutting. Excellent for rock garden. 
Bressingham Hybrids 
Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00, 100 $47.50 
These are the new English Hybrid Heucheras in a beautiful range 
of colors. The shades are from white to pink to coral and red in 
a charming combination of tints. The flowers are excellent for cut- 
ting and unsurpassed in the garden where their graceful airy dis- 
play never fails to draw attention. Perfectly hardy and lovely ever- 
green foliage. All Heucheras are the finest of garden plants and 
particularly good for edging walks. 
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 gar- 
den 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 amona 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 $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $13.00 
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 
ae 7s which last tor weeks, are produced regardless of cold or snow. 
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| Orientalis (Lenten Rose) Each $1.80, Three $4.75, Doz. $15.00 
'y Helleborus Niger Orientalis is kriown 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. 
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 flowered sorts 
have a distinct beauty and charm of their own. ‘ 
Culture. Hollyhocks require a rich, generous, well drained soil. If in 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 18 inches apart. Plant in fali or spring. 
Double Three $1.60, Doz. $5.00, 109 $22.50 
pr perate colors as follows: Newport Pink, Red, White, Yellow and 
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Single Mixed Colors Three $1.60, Doz. $5.00, 100. $22.50 
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. 
POMPADOUR HOLLYHOCKS IN MIXTURE 
(See color illustration on page 45.) 
Tall, stately spikes of bloom. The tops are solidly covered with big, 
ruffled, fully double, ball-like flowers in a beautiful artistic range of 
colors and shades of pink, rose, yellow, copper, red, scarlet, violet, purple, 
maroon, etc. Here is a selection of colors rarely seen in hardy flowers. 
Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00, 100 $32.50 
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