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Myosotis 
(Forget-Me-Not) 
Alyssum 
Saxatile 
Mertensia 
Virginica 
Spring lowering Perennial Plants 
An interesting group of lovely spring flowering plants. Set out this fall, they will produce a 
riot of spring flowers. They are delightful and excellent substitutes for the usual bulbous flowers 
like Crocus, etc., which cannot be imported this fall. Besides, being perennials, they will make 
a permanent display in the garden. 
ALYSSUM SAXATILE. (Hardy Alyssum.) A 
dwarf perennial Alyssum for rock gardens 
or edging a flower border. Popularly known 
as ‘“The Basket of Gold.” The deep yellow 
flowers are produced in large clusters; 
blooms in May. Height, 34 foot. 
ARABIS ALPINA. (Rock Cress.) A_ fine, 
dwarf perennial, largely used for rock gar- 
dens. Flowers pure white, blooming early 
in the spring. 
CHEIRANTHUS ALLIONI. (Siberian Wall- 
flower). A perennial Wallflower having 
bright orange colored flowers, with dark 
green foliage. 
Iberis Sempervirens 
Primula Veris 
Plants are delivered, transportation paid, within 50 miles of New York City. Beyond this 
area, they are shipped by express, charges collect. 
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DORONICUM EXCELSUM. (Leopard’s 
Bane.) Delights in a sunny position, pro- 
ducing large, yellow, daisy-like flowers in 
May, on 2-foot stems. Fine for cutting. 
IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS. (Hardy Candytuft.) 
Admirably adapted for permanent front 
rows of borders or for low clumps or beds. 
Very valuable for early decoration. Com- 
pletely covered with beads of white flowers 
in spring. Height, 1 foot. 
MERTENSIA VIRGINICA. (Virginian Blue 
Bells.) An interesting May flowering native 
plant; 1-114 ft. Pinkish buds opening to 
clear blue flowers. Prefers partial shade. 
MYOSOTIS PALUSTRIS. (Forget-Me-Not.) 
The popular, old-fashioned hardy blue 
Forget-Me-Not. 
PHLOX—Spring Flowering 
Divaricata. (Canadian Phlox.) A _ native 
species, producing large, fragrant, bluish 
to lavender flowers on 10-inch stems. 
Prefers shady location. 
Subulata. (Moss Pink.) Also known as 
Mountain Pink. Covered with lovely 
rose-pink flowers; height, 6 inches. 
Subulata Alba. (Moss Pink.) 6 inches. 
Pure white form of Phlox Subulata 
Rosea. Ideal for borders. 
PRIMULA ELATIOR. (Polyanthus.) An early 
blooming Primrose for spring flower beds 
or pot culture. The large umbels of flow- 
ers of various colors, edged and laced, are 
borne on stalks 8 inches tall. Mixed colors. 
PRIMULA VERIS. (Cowslip.) This beautiful 
spring flowering dwarf, hardy perennial 
bears clusters of fragrant flowers of vari- 
ous colors; 6 inches high. 
VIOLA CORNUTA—Pansy Violets 
Blue Gem or Jersey Gem. Look like large 
single violets and are produced on 6 
inch stems; color a pleasing shade of 
violet-blue. If not. permitted to go to 
seed, it will produce flowers from May to 
frost. Thrives in partial shade or in a 
sunny location. 
Apricot Gem. Apricot shading to deep or- 
ange center. 
Arkwright Ruby. Ruby-red with terra- 
cotta markings. 
Price, any of the above: 
25¢ each; $2.59 doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
Viola, Blue Gem 
