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Almost as soon as winter is over, Alyssum saxatile compactum becomes a mass oF 

 yellow gold — a Fine companion to spring bulb Flowers. 



ANAGALLIS[hA-8iii.] 



This lovely dwarf 

 is one of the out- 

 standing species 

 with clear deep 

 blue flowers. The 

 bushy plants pro- 

 duce numerous 

 small five-pet aled 

 blossoms. They are 

 useful as edgings 

 or in the rock 

 garden where thej' 

 should be given a 

 good deal of sun. 



Grandiflora Blue. . . 



J^oz. 50c;pkt.l0c 



AGROSTEMMA [hP-18in.] Downy foliage of silvery gray 

 contrasts well with the vivid blood-red flowers of this 

 hardy plant. The blossoms are shaped like single pinks. 

 They are showy both in the border and as cut flowers. 



Coronaria Atrosanguinea H oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



ALYSSUM The annual sorts of this plant are among the 

 easiest flowers to grow. They bloom almost continuously 

 from early summer to frost, and the fragrance of the 

 flowers is delightful. For permanence in the border and 

 in the rock garden the perennial variety is most useful. 



Sweet (Maritimum) [hA-10 in.] Clusters of these small, 

 white, four-petaled flowers, delicately scented, are delight- 

 ful in small bouquets Oz. 35c; pkt. 5c 



Procumbens (Carpet of Snow) [hA-4 in.] The finest 

 edging variety, producing a flat, rounded mass of snow- 

 white flowers obscuring the foliage . . J^ oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Compactum erectum, Little Gem, White [hA-6 in.] A 

 graceful dwarf form producing honey-scented blooms in 

 firm terminal clusters 3^2 oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Compactum erectum, Lilac Queen [hA-6 in.] A mass of 

 delicate lavender flowers cover this attractive dwarf plant 

 Yt. oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Saxatile compactum [hP-R-9 in.] Sometimes called Basket 

 of Gold. It grows compactly and is covered with a wealth 

 of golden blossoms in late spring. . . . J^ oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



AMARANTH US [hA] These robust plants, related to the 

 Celosias, afford brilliant contrasts of color. They do best 

 in open sunny spots. They thrive in good soil, but the 

 colorings are more vivid in poorer ground. 



ANCHUSA (Summer Forget-Me-Not) Graceful sprays with 

 clusters of small flowers something like Forget-me-nots. 

 Stalks and foliage are somewhat rough and hairy. The 

 color of the flowers, an intense shade of deep gentian blue, 

 is their best feature. They are ornamental both in the 

 garden and as cut flowers. 



Capensis, Bluebird [hA-2 ft.] Sprays of clear, bright blue 

 flowers with white eyes. Very similar to the Forget-me-not, 

 but the flowers are larger, and their color is brighter . . . 

 Pkt. 10c 



Italica, Dropmore [hP-3 ft.] A handsome tall plant pro- 

 ducing an abundance of flowers of deepest gentian blue 

 in drooping sprays. It does well in a rather dry situation 

 and prefers partial shade J^ oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



ANEMONE CORONARIA (Wind Flower) [hhP-R-10 in.] 

 In early spring these wind flowers make a brilliant show. 

 The delicate cup-shaped blooms with their contrasting 

 velvety tufted centers are carried on strong stems. They 

 thrive in rich soil and are excellent for cutting. 



Single, Giant de Caen, M ixed The gay flowers of this French 

 sort appear in blue, red, and white. . }/i oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Semi-Double, St. Brigid, Mixed A large and free flowering 



' Irish variety producing blossoms in a great variety of 



striking colors 3^ oz. 60c; pkt. 15c 



Annual Poinsettia (See Euphorbia) 



Aquilegia (See Columbine) 



Caudatus (Love Lies Bleed- 

 ing) |3ft.] A rapid growing 

 sort with long, drooping 



crimson flower spikes 



3^2 oz. 35c; pkt. 5c 



Tricolor (Joseph's Coat) [23^2 

 ft.] The brilliant leaves of 

 this variety appear in red, 



yellow, and green 



3^oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



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ARABIS (Rock Cress) [hP-R-6 

 in.] One of the showiest and 

 earliest of spring flowering 

 plants. Its blanket of pure 

 white flowers will brighten 

 the edge of any border or a 

 sunny spot in the rock 

 garden. It is easy to grow 

 and very hardy. 



Alpina. . . 34 oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



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