AN ALPINE ABC 



APHYLLANTHES MONSPELIENSIS (8-12 in.). 

 Deep blue. 



Plant in wet ground in peat and loam. In- 

 crease by dividing the roots in the spring. 



AQUILEGIA ALPINA (10-20 in.). Blue. 



CJERULEA (9-12 in.). Blue. 



GLANDULOSA (9-12 in.). Blue. 



Plant south in deep gritty loam with a little 

 manure. They want renewing every year or 

 two by seeds, or by dividing in September the 

 root stock. They are beautiful but difficult 

 things. 



ARABIS ALBIDA (6 in.). White. 



Plant south in a dry spot and increase by 

 seeds. Cuttings may also be taken. The 

 double-flowered variety is the better. 



ARABIS AUBRIETIOIDES(6-i2in.). Pink'&white. 

 Plant south in rock crevice in sandy loam. 



ARENARIA BALEARICA (i in.). White. 



Plant near a rock and it will soon cover it. 

 It likes shade. 



GESPITOSA (6-8 in.). White. 



Plant in a sunny spot in sandy loam. Increase 

 both the above by division. 



MONTANA (3-6 in.). White. 



Plant north-west in loam and lime on a slope 

 behind a rock where it can hang over it. Pro- 

 pagate by cuttings or seed. 

 ARMERIA C^ESPITOSA (1-2 in.). Pale lilac. 



LAUCHEANA (3 in.). Crimson. 



Plant in half shade. Seed or division. 



MARITIMA (Common Thrift) (1-2 in.). Pink 

 or white. 



Plant these south in loam and lime between 

 two rocks. Divide the tufts. 

 ARNEBIA ECHIOIDES (9-12 in.). Yellow with spot. 

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