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ARABIS (Rock Cress) 

 Hardy Perennial 

 964 AL.PINA. One of the earliest and prettiest spring- flowering- 

 perennials, the plant attaining a height of not over 6 inches. Grows 

 in a spreading tuft. Flowers white, deliciously fragrant, and in the 

 early spring make a pleasing contrast with the yellow flowers of 

 Alyssum Saxatile Compactum. 



Packet, 10 cts,; % ounce, 25 cts. 



ARCTOTIS (African Daisy) 

 Hardy Annual 



966 GRANDIS. Forms branched 

 bushes 2 to 3 feet high; flowers pure 

 white on the upper surface, the re- 

 verse of the petals being lilac blue. 

 Easily grown, blooming all summer 

 until frost. Valuable for cutting. 



Packet, 10 cts.; *4 ounce, 25 cts. 



ARISTOLOCHIA 



(Dutchman's Pipe) 



964 Arabis, Alpina 

 970 SIPHO. A vigorous and 



Hardy Perennial Climber 



rapid grower with large, heart- 

 shaped leaves, having curious flowers which resemble pipes. Grows 

 50 feet or more in a season. Its handsome light green leaves give a 

 quick dense shade. Flowers brownish purple. 



Packet, 10 cts. 



ARMERIA 



(Sea Pink or Thrift) 

 Hardy Perennial 

 971 FORMOSA. Height, 1! 



966 Arctotis, Grandis 



inches. Very useful in the hardy 

 border and excellent for cutting, as the long-stemmed rose-colored 

 flowers retain their brilliant appearance for a long- while after being 

 cut. Blooms early; valuable for spring gardening or rockeries. 

 Packet, 10 cts.; ^4 ounce, 30 cts. 



AMARANTHUS 



(Joseph's Coat) 

 Hardy Annual 



919 SUNRISE. The most brilliant 

 Amaranthus yet introduced. Foliage 

 is bronzy-crimson; the leaves at the 

 end of each branch becoming fiery 

 crimson. This plant, of such flam- 

 ing- brilliancy, is sure to attract at- 

 tention wherever grown. 



Pkt., 15 cts. 



972 ARTEMISIA 



(Summer Fir) 

 Hardy Annual 



970 Aristolochia, Sipho 



Forms pyramidal shaped bushes with rich, dark green foliage, 3 

 to 5 feet high, branching freely, giving it the appearance of a nicely 

 developed Christmas tree. It is pretty as a pot plant or may be 

 grown successfully as a solitary specimen, clump or hedge. 



Packet, 10 cts.; 3 packets, 25 cts. 



SOW MAULE'S SEEDS 



"There are none better" 



974 Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus 



Asparagus, Sprengerii 



ASPARAGUS (Lace Fern or Emerald Feather) 

 Half Hardy Perennial 



For house use as pot plants, in hanging baskets, vases, etc., few- 

 plants equal the Asparagus Fern. . They thrive under conditions 

 which would kill other plants. The foliage, when cut, retains its 

 color and freshness for a long: time. 



974 PLUMOSUS NANUS. A desirable pot plant of wonderful 

 beauty. Cheerful, green, fern-like foliage, of delicate texture. Indi- 

 vidual fronds or leaves grow from 4 to 8 inches across. Very grace- 

 ful when used In bouquets. 



Packet, 15 cts.; 100 seeds, $1.00 



976 SPRENGERII. This plant is especially adapted to suspended 

 baskets, window boxes, vases, etc.; 1 to 4 feet. An excellent house 

 plant, as it withstands a dry atmosphere, succeeding practically 

 everywhere. If they are given proper care, plants will grow luxuri- 

 antly the year round. 



Packet, 10 cts.; 100 seeds, 50 cts. 



