flowers. In May it is covered with tiny blight yellow flowers, almost 
'dazzling. Indispensable for the rock garden. 
ANEMONE 
A. JAPONICA. (Wind Flower) Rose or White; 3 ft. Oct. These 
lovely perennials blossom just before the killing frosts of autumn, and 
during their glory they are well worth the space and trouble which they 
demand. 
AGROSTEMMA 
A. CORONARIA. (Mullein Pink) crimson, 2 ft. June-July. The soft 
grey green foliage, and brilliant red flowers of this hardy perennial are 
very pleasing. 
A. CORONARIA ALBA. A white flowered form of the above. 
ANCHUSA 
A. ITALICA. (Alkanet). Blue. 4-5 ft. June. This big perennial 
is rather coarse if seen closely, but at a distance its gentian blue flowers 
and dull red sepals are very lovely. 
ANTHEMIS 
A. TINCTORIA. (Marguerite). Yellow. 2 ft. June-August. A hardy 
rampant grower this plant will "get ahead" anywhere. 
AQUILEGIA 
The Columljinc needs no description as it is familiar to everyone, at 
least in its native form "canadensis". The improved strains are well 
^worth planting. ^ Grows 2 ft. May-June. 
A. CHRYSANTHA. clear yellow. 
A. CHRYSANTHA ALBA. White flowered form of the above. 
A. COERULEA. (Rocky Mountain Columbine) Blue and white. 
A. CANADENSIS. The native red and yellow. 
A. VULGARIS. Common Purple. 
A. SHORT SPURRED MIXED. Vigorous plants comprising many 
colors. 10c each; $1.00 per 12. 
A. LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS. Splendid collection of beautiful 
colors. The lovely rose and white columbine is often found in these 
collections. 
ARABIS 
A. ALPINA. (Rock Cress). White. 6 inches. April-May. A fit com- 
panion for Alyssum saxatile in the rock garden. It also does well in the 
hardy border and blooms with the yellow daffodils. 
ASCLEPIAS 
A. TUBEROSA. (Butterfly Flower). Orange, 2 ft. July-Aug. Very 
.brilliant. 
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