HELENIUM - Helen’s Flower 
A showy and useful family of plants for the summer and autumn decor- 
ation of the border, and lovely copper shaded or yellow flowers for 
cutting. The period of bloom is just before the outdoor Chrysanthemums, 
and they give us that first touch of autumn tints. Particularly valuable 
for those sections of the country where the Chrysanthemum is not hardy. 
No garden is complete without them. 
Culture. All will thrive in good, ordinary light soil, all require a sunny 
position. May be grown singly or two feet apart in masses. Plant in 
autumn or spring. 
Chippersfield Orange Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Grows 4 feet tall with large heads of copper and gold blooms. A fine 
new variety blooming in August and September. 
Peregrina Each 95c, Three $2.50, Doz. $8.00 
Unquestionably the finest and having the largest flowers. They are a 
shining dark mahogany with the edges of the petals faintly seamed 
golden yellow. A most impressive July and August flowering perennial. 
Height 3 feet. A worth-while plant for the summer border. Excellent for 
cutting. 
HELIOPSIS - Orange Sunflower 
Aliied to the perennial Sunflower, belonging to the same order, and 
natives of America. They bear their large, orange colored flowers on 
long, wiry stems, and are invaluable for cutting. 
Culture. Grow in ordinary rich soil in a sunny border. They make a most 
effective feature grown in bold masses. Plant in autumn or spring, 12 
inches apart. Lift, divide and replant every third year. 
Gold-Greenheart Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
This new variety was received a year ago from Europe where it is rec- 
ognized as well as in the United States as the best of the Heliopsis. It 
grows into a fine floriferous plant about 3 to 4 feet high with clean 
foliage. It produces a prolific display of fully and closely double 
buttercup-yellow flowers which are superb for cutting. It makes a 
wonderful display in the garden. An added interest is the small emerald- 
green heart which shows when the flowers are opening. This disappears 
when the blooms are fully developed. The recurving petals, its clear 
yellow color as well as freedom of bloom make this a wonderful plant. 
Absolutely hardy anywhere and of easiest culture. 
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 moid 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 on locality, large, single, white, bell-like flowers 
which last for weeks, are produced regardless of cold or snow. 
Orientalis (Lenten Rose) Each $1.80, Three $4.75, Doz. $15.00 
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. 
Gypsophila Repens, Rosy Veil (See page 62) 
HELIANTHUS - Perennial Sunflower 
Very showy and attractive plants for border decoration, massing in the 
wild garden or flowers for cutting. ; , 
Culture. Ordinary soil and a sunny position will suffice to grow Heli- 
anthus. Lift, divide and replant every second or third year to keep the 
plants compact and shapely. Few plants can equal the Heliantnus for 
providing a gay display of color in the autumn garden. Plant in fall or 
spring, 12 inches apart. 
Multiflorus fl.-pl. Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Clear yellow; closely resembling a small Dahlia in shape and finish. 
4 feet high. 
HEUCHERA - Alum Root; Coralbells 
Neat growing and graceful flowering 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 
scil, 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. 
*Rosamundi Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50, 100 $37.50 
We have carefully tested severel 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. 
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, 25 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 
Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00, 100 $40.00 
Mixed Colors and Shades Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50, 100 $37.50 
NEW SUPER GIANT HIBISCUS 
Blooms 10 to 12 inches in diameter. 
When, many years ago, the Giant Hibiscus were introduced, they 
created quite a lot of comment. The New Super Giants in many in- 
stances produce flowers which are 50% bigger or even more. A well 
grown plant with its immense flowers is quite a sight to behold. 
The varieties offered were all produced from selected plants noted 
for their size and freedom of bloom. Increase from divisions is slow 
but the results justify the extra effort. Give these plants ample room 
and grow them in full sunlight, watering freely. 
Clown. White with pink veins. Each $3.50 
Crimson Wonder. Bright brilliant vermilion-red. Each $3.50 
Fresno. Light silvery pink giant blooms. Each $3.50 
Satan. Deep dark crimson-red. Each $3.50 
Poinsettia. Bright scarlet. ; Each $3.50 
Super Giant Hibiscus in Mixture 
Each 90c, Three $2.40, Doz. $7.50 
See page 54 for color illustration of just 3 examples of these mag- 
nificent hybrids which contain a wide variation of colors and forms. 
They are superb. 
IBERIS - Candytuft 
When in flower in spring and covered with a mass of snow-white blos- 
soms, 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 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00, 100 $40.00 
Dwarf, 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. 
*Purity Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00, 100 $40.00 
A neat, evergreen, compact and low-growing plant with immense pure 
white flowers which cover the plant entirely when it is in bloom. 
This new variety is in our opinion the best of the dwarf Iberis. Its neat, 
compact habit and rich deep evergreen foliage make it an A No. 
edging plant for flower beds or along walks. Its uniform habit creates 
a very neatly finished little edging. 
*Sempervirens Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00, 100 $40.00 
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. 
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