. Gypsophila Paniculata Fl. Pl. HelianthuS (Hardy sunflower) The perennial sunflowers are among the most eft"ective hardy plants for large borders for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps on the lawn. They are remarkably free-flowering, wUI succeed in any soil, and are invaluable for decorative purposes, or as cut flowers during the summer and autumn. Giganteus. A native variety, with medium-sized bright canary- yellow flowers in September and October; 6 feet. Maximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine golden- yellow flowers in long, graceful sprays during October, when all oth
. Gypsophila Paniculata Fl. Pl. HelianthuS (Hardy sunflower) The perennial sunflowers are among the most eft"ective hardy plants for large borders for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps on the lawn. They are remarkably free-flowering, wUI succeed in any soil, and are invaluable for decorative purposes, or as cut flowers during the summer and autumn. Giganteus. A native variety, with medium-sized bright canary- yellow flowers in September and October; 6 feet. Maximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine golden- yellow flowers in long, graceful sprays during October, when all others have finished flowering; invaluable for cutting; 5 to 7 feet. Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers with downy white foliage; blooms in August and September; 4 feet. Rigidus Japonicus. One of the most desirable varieties, begin- ning to bloom early in July and continuing until fall; flowers golden-yellow, with dark centre; 5 feet. Wolley Dod. The best of the September flowering varieties with deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 6 feet. Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; One each of the 5 sorts for $ per doz.; $ per 100. Heleniltm Heliopsis (Orange Sunflower) Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower earlier in the season; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding three feet in height; very valuable for cutting. Pitcheriana. Flowers deep golden-yellow, about 2 inches in diameter, of very thick texture. Scabra Excelsa. Double golden-yellow flowers closely resembling a Zinnia. Price. 25 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Hepatica (Liver Leaf) Triloba. A pretty native spring-flowering plant, with light blue flowers, useful as a rock plant or for a shady spot in the border, 25 cts. each; per doz. NOTE—Bulbs, Roots or Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on the order blank and inside of front cover of this catalogue.
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