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KEY TO SYMBOLS 



h Hardy B Biennial 



Resists low temperatures Lives two seasons; often 



blooms second year only 



hh Half-Hardy p pennial 



Needs protection where tem- r„ , ,• r 



, , lends to live from year to 



peratures are low ■^ 



year 



t Tender C Climber 



Will not endure frost Requires support 



A Annual R Rocl< Plant 



Lives only one season Suitable for rock gardens 



Where quantities are offered, the weights mentioned are the 



smallest units we supply. 



All prices quoted include delivery by mail in U. S. A. 



ABRONIA (Sand Verbena) [hA-R-6 in.] This graceful trailing plant 



bears verbena-like flowers rosy-lilac in color and especially fragrant 



toward evening. It thrives in poor dry soil making it particularly 



suited to rock gardens and to window boxes in full sunshine. 



Umbellata Grandifiora 3^ oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



ACHILLEA (Sneezewort, Yarrow) [hP-2 ft.] Many clusters of small 

 double satin-white flowers during a long season. Prefers a sunny 

 exposure. 

 Ptarmica, The Pearl Pkt. 15c 



ACROCLINIUM [hhA-15 in.] Double daisy-like blooms about one inch 

 across are borne singly on long stems. Their best use is in winter 

 bouquets for which they should be cut when in bud. 



•Double Mixed Oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



Each plant of African Daisy (Dimorphotheca) is a 

 moss of flowers for a long season. 



^Our choice. Ir 



ADONIS (Pheasant's Eye) [hA-1 ft.] Dark green feathery foliage; small 

 cup-shaped flowers of deep crimson with dark centers. As a cut 

 flower in water, the buds wiU open and the flowers continue to 

 grow for several days. Sow seed in the open, spring or fall, prefer- 

 ably the latter in California. Somewhat slow to germinate. 



Aestivalis Oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



AFGHAN GILLIFLOWER (Erysimum) [hA-12 in.] This plant shows 

 off gorgeously if the gardener will plant it thickly. The upright 

 flower spikes bear clusters of small four-petaled blossoms of an 

 intense orange color. It is easily grown and blooms for a long time. 



*Perofskianum H oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



AFRICAN DAISY (Dimorphotheca) [hA-12 in.] Spreading plants cov- 

 ered with a wealth of large daisy-like blossoms which expand in 

 full sun but close toward nightfall. Dark centers, common to all 

 varieties, enhance their beauty. A splendid winter flower in Cali- 

 fornia and the Southern States if sown in late fall. 



• Hybrids Lemon yellow to deep orange J^ oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



African D.\isy (See also Arctotis, Gerbera) 



AGERATUM (Floss Flower) [hA] Dense clusters of small fuzzy blos- 

 soms. The taller type is fine for cutting while the dwarfs are suit- 

 able as edging plants. 



• Blue Perfection [12 in.] Soft lavender-blue 3^ oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



Blue Ball [8 in.] Clear blue; compact Pkt. 10c 



Tom Thumb (Little Blue Star) [4 in.] The finest variety for neat 

 edgings Pkt. 15c 



AGROSTEM MA (Rose of Heaven) [hP-18in.] Downy foliage of silvery 

 gray contrasts with vivid blood-red flowers shaped like single pinks. 



Coronaria Atrosanguinea J^ oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



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ALYSSUM, SWEET The annual varieties of this plant bloom almost 

 continuously from early summer to frost, and the fragrance is de- 

 lightful. 



•Carpet of Snow (Procumbens) [hA-4 in.] The finest edging variety, 

 producing a flat, rounded mass of snow-white flowers. Also called 

 "Carpet of Snow" M oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



• Little Gem (Compactum erectum) [hA-6 in.] A graceful dwarf with 



honey-scented white blooms in terminal clusters. 

 14 oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Lilac Queen (Compactum erectum) [hA-6 in.] Delicate lavender 

 flowers 3^ oz. 40c ; pkt. 10c 



•ALYSSUM, MARDY (Saxatile compactum) [hP-R-9 in.] For perma- 

 nence in the border and rock garden. Sometimes called Basket of ;'l 

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

 blossoms in late spring 34 oz. 45c; pkt. 10c ' 



Amaranthus Tricolor (See Joseph's Coat) 



ANAGALLIS [hA-8 in.] Bushy plants produce numerous small five- 

 petaled blossoms of clear deep blue. Useful as edgings or in a sunny 

 rock garden. 



Grandifiora Blue J^ oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



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