Several Good Choices 



for rock gardens 



Aster, Single Perennial or Michaelmas Daisy 



[hP-3 ft.] In late autumn, when most other flowers 

 are past, this fine native of New England comes 

 into its own. The plants are sturdy, branch well 

 near the top, and produce quantities of flowers. 

 These are daisy-like in shape with small contrast- 

 ing discs and come in a variety of soft and vivid 

 colors. Placed among shrubbery or at intervals in 

 the hardy border, they supply the season's last 

 patches of color. 

 Mixed ^ oz. 65c; pkt. 10c 



AUBRIETIA [hP-R-6 in.] A dainty dwarf creeping 

 plant that is indispensable to the rock garden. It 

 is also used for bedding where a mat of 

 close foliage covered with a blanliet of 

 color is desired. It blooms in the early 

 spring, is quite hardy, and does well in 

 moderately poor soil. 



Bougainville!, Bluish Purple Pkt. 25c 



Australian Pea Vine (See Dolichos) 

 Baby Blue Eyes (See Nemophila) 

 Baby's Breath (See 



Gypsophila) 

 Baby Primrose (See 



Primula malacoides) 

 Bachelor's Button 



(See Centaurea) 



BALLOON VINE (Cardios- 

 permum) (Love-in-a- 

 puff) [hA-C-10ft.]The 

 numerous seed pods of 

 this curious vine are 

 inflated pouches re- 

 sembling balloons. It is 

 a rapid growing, grace- 

 ful climber that should 

 have somesupport. The 

 small flowers are white. 

 It succeeds well in light 

 soil. Thebotanical 

 name comes from the 

 white heart-shaped 

 spots on the black seeds 

 which are often strung 



as beads 



....Oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 



Bellis Perennis blooms with 

 Tulips in spring. 



BALSAM (Lady's Slipper) 



[hA-18 in.] These 



bushy plants are a 



valuable addition to 



the garden because 



they grow well in partial shade, develop rapidly, and stand 



transplanting when of good size. The double blossoms 



nestle close to the central stalk. If the leaves hide the 



blossoms, they may be trimmed back. The plants require 



plenty of moisture. 



Double Tall or Camellia Flowered Sorts 



Mixed M oz. 40c; 



Balsam Apple or Pear (See Momordica) 



Beans (See Scarlet Runner) 



BARTON I A [hA-1 ft.] Though a native of California, this 

 plant should be better known in other parts of the country. 

 The handsome single flowers are golden yellow, and their 

 throats are decorated with bristling stamens. The gray 

 foliage is thistle-like and glistens in the sunshine. The 

 plant does not stand transplanting and does best in full 

 sun out of the wind. A dry spot in the rock garden is a 

 suitable place for it. 



Aurea. i^ oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Beard Tongue (See Penstemon) 



A hot dry location just suits Bartonia. 



BEGONIA [tP-lft.] Of sturdy compact growth 

 with glossy foliage and a profusion of bloom. 

 They flower during an extremely long season 

 outside and if taken up will continue to bloom 

 indoors. While preferring rich soil in the sun, 

 they do well even in shady spots. 



Semperflorens Rosea Flowers bright ro.se with 

 jji lighter centers, foliage hght green. . .Pkt. 25c 



Semperflorens Vernon Vivid red blossoms with 



golden stamens, leaves margined purple 



Pkt. 25c 



BELLIS PERENNIS (English Daisy) [hP-R-8 in.] Favorites 

 for edgings, low beds, and rock gardens. The leaves form a 

 low rosette. The button-like flowers are composed of 

 numerous rows of tightly packed petals. When established 

 they are profuse bloomers for a long period. 

 Double Monstrosa Vigorous plants bear extra large flowers, 

 pkt. 10c Pink Red White Mixed 



Any one of the above: J/g oz. 60c; pkt. 15c 

 Double Mixed A choice collection of the small double type 

 in shades of white, pink, and rose . . . . M oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 

 Black-Eyed Susan (See Thunbergia) 

 Blanket Flower (See Gaillardia) 

 Blue Lace Flower (See Didiscus) 

 Boston Ivy (See Ampelopsis Veitchi) 

 Bouncing Bet (See Saponaria) 

 BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy) [hA-lOin.] Above their 

 lacy foliage the small flowers of these little plants are borne 

 during most of the summer creating spots of soft color in 

 a bed or border. A fine rock garden plant. 

 Blue. Intense shade of blue. 

 Mixed. Rich assortment of colors. 



Each of the above: J4 oz. 50c; pkt. lOc 



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