. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. Helianthus Sparsifolius HelianthuS (Hardy Sunflower) The perennial Sunflowers are among the most eSective hardy plants for large borders for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps on the lawn. They are remarkably free-flowering, will succeed in any soil, and are invaluable for decorative purposes, or as cut flowers during the summer and autumn. 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. M
. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. Helianthus Sparsifolius HelianthuS (Hardy Sunflower) The perennial Sunflowers are among the most eSective hardy plants for large borders for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps on the lawn. They are remarkably free-flowering, will succeed in any soil, and are invaluable for decorative purposes, or as cut flowers during the summer and autumn. 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. Multiflorus Fl. PI. Large, double Dahlia-like golden-yellow flowers in great profusion during July and August; 4 feet. Sparsifolius. Produces during August and September very large, gracefully formed flowers. One of the best for cutting. 6 feet. Wolley Dod. The best of the September-flowering varieties, with deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 6 feet. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. One each of the 5 sorts for $ Heliopsi-S (Orange Sunflower) Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower earlier in the season; July and August; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 3 feet in height; valuable for cutting. Pitcheriana. A desirable variety. The flowers are of a beautiful deep golden-orange-yellow, about two inches in diameter, of very thick texture and a useful cut flower. Scabra Excelsa. Rich chrome-yellow flowers, turning to a bright yellow as they mature. These are almost double, having from 4 to 5 rows of petals, and are produced very profusely. The plant is of robust growth, about 3 feet high, and makes an effective display. 25 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Heiichera (Coral Bells or Crimson Bells) At home in any half shaded or sunny position in the mixed border or in the rockery, or for mass planting. T
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