THE DAWN OF SPRING 



Iberis Sempervirens, and its varieties. March 



Iris Cristata. — Blue, spring bloomer. 16-3I 



Mertensia Virginica. — Blue, spring bloomer. 

 Myosotis (Forget-me-not). — Of several kinds, such as Alpestris, 



Rupicola, Dissitiflora, and Sylvatica. 

 Omphalodes Verna. — Blue, a spring bloomer. 

 Ourisia Coccinea. — A very distinct and pleasing little plant, with 



scarlet flowers, quite dwarf, and blooming in late spring. 

 Parnassia Palustris. — White flowers in summer, a great lover of 



moisture. 

 Polemonium Reptans. — Blue, spring bloomer. 

 Polygonum Afifine. — Rose, dwarf, a summer bloomer. Some of the 



Polygonums are very large plants, and could not be used in 



rockwork. 

 Polyanthuses and Primroses. — Best raised from reliable strains of 



mixed seed in early summer for blooming the following year. 

 Primula Japonica. — Purplish rose, thrives in moist spots near 



water. 

 Primula Rosea. — Bright rose, thrives in moist spots near water. 

 Ramondia Pyrenaica. — A beautiful Alpine, with lilac-blue flowers in 



summer. There is a white variety, which is dearer than the 



species. 

 Ranunculus Amplexicaulis. — White, a spring bloomer. 

 Saxifraga Granulata Flore Pleno. — White, spring, a free-blooming, 



very useful plant. 

 Shortia Galacifolia. — White, spring, a dainty little plant. 

 Sisyrinchium Grandiflorum. — Purple flowers in spring. There is a 



white variety. Album. 

 Soldanella Alpina. — A blue spring bloomer. 

 Spigelia Marylandica. — Crimson, a summer bloomer. 

 Tiarella Cordifolia (Foam Flower). — White flowers in spring, a 



very graceful plant. 

 Trillium Grandiflorum (Wood Lily). — A lovely white-flowered bulb 



that may be planted in autumn for flowering in spring. 



References to other beautiful kinds will be made 

 from time to time in the various chapters. 



Marguerite Carnations. — These are a minor class to 

 the Carnation specialist, as China Roses are to the 

 rosarian, and Cupids to the Sweet Pea exhibitor. But 

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