Arabis alpina. rock-cress 
Too much cannot be said in behalf of this charming little alpine plant, which 
readily makes itself at home in the garden or rockery, rendering the place more beloved 
by its glaucous foliage and profusion of dainty, sweet-scented white flowers, which are 
borne in heads in early spring ; resists drought. April and May. 6 to 9 inches. 25 cts. 
each, $1.75 for 10. 
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi. bearberry 
Although with a true woody stem and rightly classed among shrubs, this native 
plant is very low and a charming plant for use in herbaceous or rock-gardens or under 
shrubbery, for it does well in partial shade Its stems creep along the surface of the 
ground, soon making a large patch of glossy evergreen leaves. In the spring it is covered 
with a profusion of little pink bell-shaped flowers of the blueberry type, which are suc- 
ceeded in late summer and fall by round, bright red berries, about one-fourth inch in 
diameter. In the fall, too, there is often a second flowering period. May and June. 4 to 
6 inches. 20 cts. each, $1.75 for 10, $[5 per 100. 
Armeria cephalotes. thrift, sea pink 
Round heads of pink or crimson flowers on tall stems shoot up from the small tufts 
of linear grass-like leaves. It is very useful in borders and in rockeries, and thrives 
exceedingly well near the sea. June. 12 to 18 inches. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
Arundo Donax. giant reed 
A tall perennial grass, which much resembles bamboo, its broad leaves and large, 
showy plumes making it useful in the background. It is often used, too, to hide unsightly 
objects, as it is a rapid grower. Summer and fall. 6 to 8 ft. 20 cts. each, $1.75 for 10. 
Asclepias tuberosa. butterfly weed 
The most brilliant member of the Milkweed family, with broad heads of flaming 
orange and scarlet flowers ; does well in any soil and is particularly happy in light sandy 
land and near the sea. July and August. 2 to 3 feet. 25 cts, each, $2 for 10. 
Asphodelus albus. asphodel 
A spring plant with drooping, grass-like foliage, and spikes of white liliaceous flow- 
ers May. 2 feet. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
Asphodelus luteus 
Similar to Asphodelus albus, but its foliage is upright, its flower-stalk taller and 
its flower yellow and sweet-scented June and July. 3 feet. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
Aster longifolius long-leaved aster 
This is a very attractive native Aster of medium height, with light lavender flowers 
and very narrow, long leaves ; an excellent plant for swamps and low lands. August to 
October. 1 to 3 feet 20 cts each, $1. 50 for 10. 
10 EASTERN NURSERIES, M. M. DAWSON 
