AN ALPINE ABC 



ALLIUM CSRULEUM (12-18 in.). Blue. 



Plant south in sandy loam and propagate by 



offsets. 

 ALYSSUM ARGENTEUM (3 In.). White. 



MONTANUM (2-4 in.). Yellow. 



PYRENAICUM (8 in.). White. 



SAXATILE (12 in.). Yellow. 



There is a double form, and a light yellow one 

 (sulphurea). 



SPINOSUM (7-8 in.). White. 



Plant all above behind a stone or between 

 stones on the slope in gritty soil. Propagate by 

 cuttings, division or seed, and raise new plants 

 every two years. 

 ANDROSACE CARNEA (3-4 in.). Pink. 



LAGGERI (3-4 in.). Pink. 



Plant these on the flat in sand, loam and grit, 

 with a little peat. Most Androsaces dislike 

 excessive moisture, and should be protected 

 from rain in winter. They should be planted 

 in chinks or between stones. Most do well in 

 the moraine. Propagate by division or cut- 

 tings or seed. 



LANUGINOSA (v. Leichtlini) (6-8 in.). Rose. 



Plant south in loam and lime behind a rock so 

 that it may hang down. Cut back each year. 



SARMENTOSA (v. Chumbyi) (5-8 in.). Rose. 



Plant south in gritty loam with a little lime 

 or in the moraine. 



VILLOSA (2-4 in.). Light rose. 



Treat like A. Carnea. 



ANEMONE ALPINA (also SULPHUREA) (12-24 

 in.). White or yellow. 



Plant south in good loam and lime. 



APPENNINA (6 in.). Blue. 



Plant in half shade in sandy loam. 

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