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PLANTING AN D CARE 
A 11 rock plants require firm planting, good drainage and stone 
Qy± chips over the surface of the soil and under the foliage. The 
rare and diminutive types of alpines should have a section to them¬ 
selves to prevent the encroachment of plants of a more robust or 
rampant nature. Most alpines should be cut back after the blooming 
period is past which will ensure a second bloom in many species. 
While not absolutely necessary, a light covering of salt hay should 
be placed over the rock garden in winter in climates where cold 
frosty winds prevail and there is no protecting blanket of snow. In 
spring a top dressing of sand and leaf soil is very beneficial, adding 
lime for plants which require it. 
A CAREFUL PERUSAL OF OUR CATALOGUE WILL 
ENABLE YOU TO MAKE A SELECTION OF PLANTS 
WHICH WILL PRODUCE A PROFUSION OF BLOOM 
AT CERTAIN SEASONS, OR CONTINUOUS BLOOM 
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 
This catalogue includes only a partial number of the many species 
and varieties of alpine and rock plants which we can supply, and, in 
case you do not find the plants you desire listed, kindly write us your 
requirements. 
The following list of plants have been tested for hardiness. All 
our plants are thoroughly acclimatized in this section before being 
sent to the customer. We have found after they become accustomed 
to our climatic conditions in New England that their growth and 
cultivation present very few difficulties or losses when transplanted 
into other gardens. 
WE HAVE A TRAINED GROUP OF MEN, WHO ARE 
THOROUGHLY EXPERIENCED IN THE CONSTRUC¬ 
TION OF ROCK GARDENS, AND THE BUILDING OF 
WALLS AND POOLS. ADVICE GIVEN FREELY ON 
THESE SUBJECTS. 
We strive to the best of our knowledge and ability to have our 
plants true to name, but cannot be held responsible in case mistakes 
sometimes occur. 
TERMS OF SALE 
Sufficient money must be added to order to cover cost of postage. 
Our terms are strictly cash, but we will ship C. O. D. provided 
25% of the amount of the order is remitted. 
Where two prices are mentioned, the last is quoted for specimen 
size plants. 
Plants leave our nurseries in fine, healthy condition. All plants 
are inspected and carefully packed according to the best methods to 
insure safe transportation. 
We cannot be liable for cases of failure due to transportation or 
other causes. 
10% discount is allowed on 10 plants of one variety. 
