Alyssum, Carpet of Snow 
Annual Alyssum ® A 
Sweet Alyssum, Madwort 
1071 Carpet of Snow. Of dwarf, com- 
pact habit, but 4 inches tall. It begins 
to bloom when quite small and the 
plants are a solid mass of white from 
spring to late autumn. It is the best 
white-flowering edging plant to be had. 
Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 30c; %4 oz. 50c; 
oz. $1.25. 
1073 Compactum minimum. This 
special strain of Alyssum is most 
desirable on account of its ex- 
tremely dwarf, compact growth. The 
plants grow about 2% inches tall 
and are covered with white blooms. 
Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 30c; 4% oz. 50c. 
1075 Lilac Queen Improved. A very 
pretty, deep lavender-lilac. Of dwarf, 
compact habit ; 6 inches tall. Pkt. 10c; 
large pkt. 30c; % oz. 50c; oz. $1.25. 
1077 Tom Thumb or Little Gem 
(Benthami compactum). Oi dwart, 
compact growth; excellent for edging; 
white flowers; 6 inches. Pkt. 10c; 
large pkt. 30c; %4 oz. 50c; oz. $1.25. 
1079 Sweet Alyssum (A. maritimum). 
Of trailing habit, covered with white 
flowers all season long. 9 inches. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
1078 Dwarf Violet Queen. This new 
annual Sweet Alyssum is indeed sur- 
prisingly beautiful because the dwarf 
compact plants are simply covered 
with unique bright violet-blue flow- 
ers throughout the summer and fall. 
Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50c; %4 oz. 75c; 
oz. $2.25. 
Hardy Alyssum [ap] A 
1085 Saxatile compactum (Basket of 
Gold, Gold Tuft, Rock Madwort). 
An exquisite hardy perennial in- 
dispensable for it brings to the April 
garden glorious masses of bright yel- 
low blooms arranged so densely that 
no foliage is visible. It is perfectly 
hardy and is valuable for the border 
or rock garden. 1 foot. Pkt. 15c; 
large pkt. 40c; 14 oz. 60c. 
1082—citrinum. A vigorous grower 
with bright lemon-yellow blooms. 
Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 75c. 
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Amaranthus Aurora 
Amaranthus—4™¢ranth © 
Annuals with brilliant foliage thriving 
best in a warm, sunny location and a soil 
that is not too rich but contains an am- 
ple supply of lime. 3 to 5 feet tall. 
1089 Aurora. A brilliant carmine head 
above red, yellow, and dark green 
foliage. 3 ft. tall. Pkt. 25c; large 
pkt. 75c. 
1091 Sunrise. Bronzy crimson foliage 
terminated by a large tuft of bright 
scarlet-carmine leaves. Very effective. 
Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50c. 
1093 Tricolor splendens (Joseph’s 
Coat). Showy foliage variegated with 
shades of bronze, green, scarlet, and 
gold. Pkt, 15c; large pkt. 40c. 
Anemone—¥ indflower [nur] 
1117 St. Brigid. © Glorious semi- 
double and double flowers in a won- 
derful array of brilliant colors. Blooms 
in June. 18 inches. Requires winter 
protection. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 60c. 
1118 Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower). An 
interesting plant for the rockery or 
well-drained border bearing during 
April and May. attractive violet- 
purple bloom. Grows 9 to 12 inches 
tall and should have a sunny loca- 
tion. Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 75c. 
1119—alba. Resembles the preceding 
but has showy white flowers. Pkt. 
25c; large pkt. 75c. 
* Ampelopsis [71 © s 
Boston Ivy 
1099 Veitchi. A hardy perennial 
climber with olive green leaves which 
turn to bright scarlet in the autumn. 
Highly valued for covering brick or 
stone walls. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50c. 
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Anchusa capensis, Blue Bird 
Anchusa © & [xr] © 
Alkanet, Sea Bugloss 
1103 Capensis Blue Bird (Cape 
Forget-Me-Not). @) Brilliant indigo 
blue flowers on compact plants 15 
inches tall. Blooms throughout the 
summer. Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 30c. 
1105: Italica grandiflora, Dropmore. | 
{ap] Rich Gentian blue flowers on 
plants 3 to 5 feet tall. Perfectly 
hardy. Pkt. 15c; ™%4 oz. 40c. 
1108 Italica grandiflora, Opal. [xp] 
Stately plants 6 feet tall with im- 
posing large light blue flowers borne 
in attractive trusses during June 
and July. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 60c. 
1111 + Myosotidiflora. [xP] A © A 
distinct dwarf hardy species, grow- 
ing but 10 to 12 inches high, produc- 
ing during April and May sprays of | 
beautiful Forget-Me-Not-like flow- 
ers of a rich blue. An excellent plant 
for the rock garden. Pkt: 25c; large | 
pkt. 75c. 
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Anchusa italica grandiflora, Opal 
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