. Adonis Amukensis. ACONITUM NAPELLUS. Achillea " The ; ACHILLEA. (Milfoil, or Yarrow.) PtarmicaFl. PI. "The ; Flow- ers borne in the greatest prolusion the entire summer on strong, erect stems, 2 feet high, of the purest white; as a sum- mer cut bloom it is of great value. (See- cut. ) Filipendula (Noble Yarrow). A vigor- ous, showy species, with golden-yellow flowers in dense flat corymbs; in July; height 2 feet. Millefolium Roseum {Rosy Milfoil). P~inely-cut, deep-green foliage, flowers pink, in dense heads; 18 inches high and flowers all summer. — Cerise Que
. Adonis Amukensis. ACONITUM NAPELLUS. Achillea " The ; ACHILLEA. (Milfoil, or Yarrow.) PtarmicaFl. PI. "The ; Flow- ers borne in the greatest prolusion the entire summer on strong, erect stems, 2 feet high, of the purest white; as a sum- mer cut bloom it is of great value. (See- cut. ) Filipendula (Noble Yarrow). A vigor- ous, showy species, with golden-yellow flowers in dense flat corymbs; in July; height 2 feet. Millefolium Roseum {Rosy Milfoil). P~inely-cut, deep-green foliage, flowers pink, in dense heads; 18 inches high and flowers all summer. — Cerise Queen. A variety of the above, with rich amaranth-red flowers. Tomentosa ( Woolly Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow flowers in a multitude of flat heads during June; height about 12 inches. Eupatorium {Fern-leaved Yarrow). Neat, finely-cut foliage and brilliant yel- low heads of flowers, lasting in full beauty all summer; 4 to 5 feet. 15 cts. each; § per doz.; § per 100, One each of the 6 varieties for 75 cts. ACONITUM (Monkshood, or Helmet Flower). All the varieties offered form bushy clumps, and are invaluable for planting under trees or in shady or semi-shady positions. Mrs. H. Rutherfurd Ely says: " Aconitum or Monkshood may be set out either in October or in early spring. The Monkshood grows about 4 feet high, and blooms in clusters of beautiful blue flowers, of which there are several varieties, from August until killed by very cold ; Autumnale. Deep purplish-blue flowers. Napellus. Large, dark-blue flowers. — Bicolor. Large blue-and-white flowers; one of the prettiest. Fischeri. A dwarf variety, growing 18 inches high, with very large, pale blue flow- ers in September and October. Lycoctonum. Are early and free-flowering pale yellow sort, blooming in June and July- ' Stroekianum. Beautiful rich deep blue in large spikes. 25 cts. each; § per doz.; § per 100. Set of 6 varieties, § ADONIS (Bird's Eye). One of the
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