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MOUNT ARBOR NURSERIES, SHENANDOAH, IOWA 
Salvia (Meadow Sage) — 
A handsome species of 
the well-known Sage, 
with a profusion of 
crimson flowers In Au- 
gust and September. 
Stokesia Cyanea — A grand 
large flowered, hardy 
perennial, growing 18 to 
24 inches high, and cov- 
ered with centaurea- 
like flowers of a beau- 
tiful lavender - blue 
shade, and often 4 to 5 
inches across. Of earli- 
est possible culture, 
flourishing wherever 
given an open, sunny 
exposure. As a single 
specimen plant, used in 
mixed borders or in 
large masses by itself, 
it is equally valuable, 
and by its use, some 
very effective planting may be worked out. 
Blooms from July to October continuously. 
Tritoma (Red-Hot Poker) — These are tall and 
striking plants of much beauty when well 
placed and properly grown. The great spikes 
of flowers sent up from the center of a broad 
circle of green leaves, have quite a rich and 
Crocus 
tropical appearance. Give some protection In 
cold climates. Bloom from July to September. 
Yucca, Filamentosa (Adam's Needle) — Very con- 
spicuous plant. The flower stalks 3 and 4 
feet high are covered with large, whitish, 
bell-shaped flowers. 
Hyacinths 
HARDY BULBS FOR FALL 
PLANTING 
Crocus — These are delicate and tasteful 
in form and varied and gay in color. 
Until the flowering of the Hyslcinth, 
and through the most changeable and 
unpleasant of the spring weather, the 
garden depends almost alone upon 
the Crocus for its brightness. Plant 
the bulbs in autumn about 3 inches 
apart and cover with 2 inches of soil. 
Cover in fall with a little straw or 
coarse manure to keep the bulbs 
from being thrown out by frost. 
Freesia (Refracta Alba) — Bears clus- 
ters of pretty white flowers of the 
most delicious fragrance. Early 
spring. 
Galanthus (Snowdrop) — This Is the 
earliest of spring-flowering bulbs, is 
universally admired for its elegant, 
snow - white, drooping blossoms. 
Plant thickly in groups in some 
sheltered spot, and the flowers will 
surprise you before the snow is all 
gone. 
Hyacinths— Among all the bulbs used 
for winter flowers, the Hyacinth 
stands foremost. Flowers may be 
produced by placing the bulbs in a 
glass filled with water or placed in 
pots or boxes in soil; colors, blue, 
red, white, with various shades. 
Jonquils— Sweet scented, yellow. It is 
one of the early blooming bulbs. 
