RARE PERENNIALS 
ALPINE PLANTS 
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^Aurantiacus—Close tufts of dark green foliage with bright orange flow¬ 
ers on 8 to 12-inch stems, June to August. Full sun in dry location .35 
^Caucasicus—Of dwarf habit, with heads of lavender flowers on 8-in. stems .25 
^Glabellus—Heads of large, lilac-purple Asters on stems 8 to 18 inches 
high ..35 
Howellii—Large white flowers on 12-inch stems.25 
Linearis—A desert species, with grey leaves and small violet flowers 
with golden centers, on 6 to 8-inch stems.25 
*Macranthus—Formerly listed as Aster Mesa Grande Speciosa, but now 
classed by botanists as an Erigeron. Large dark purple flowers, on 
3-ft. stems during October and November.....35 
^Mucronatus—An everblooming variety. Trailer, with dark green foliage 
and small pink and white Daisy-like flowers. One of the most per¬ 
sistent bloomers in our gardens during our hot, dry summer months .25 
*Speciosum—We consider this as one of the finest plants for the fore¬ 
ground in the herbaceous border. Large rosy-mauve flowers, with 
yellow centers, on 18-inch stems, during June and July. As cut flowers 
will last for 6 to 10 days..25 
^Trifidus—A pretty native. Flattened tufts of little hairy, hand-shaped 
leaves and delicate Daisy-like flowers of pale lavender on 2 to 3-inch 
stems. A persistent bloomer. May to August. Very rare.50 
^ERINUS Alpinus—Charming little evergreen wall and crevice plant, 
forming pretty little dark green carpets, with a profusion of rosv- 
purple flowers on 4-inch stems, during May and June.25 
^Roseus—A bright pink flowering form of the preceding. New.35 
r^ERIOPHYLLUM Caespitosum (Oregon Sunshine) — A native with 
finely cut grey foliage and a profusion of yellow Daisy-like flowers 
on 12-inch stems, from June to August. For the poorest of soils, in 
a hot, dry position.......25 
^ERODIUM Chamaedryoides Roseum—-A tiny Alpine, in flower nine months 
of the year. Forms tufts of pretty glossy leaves, covered with deli¬ 
cate pink, veined flowers on thread-like 2-inch stems. Full sun in 
good light soil, with some lime.50 
ijrCheilanthifolum—Effective for its foliage alone, which is ferny and 
covered with a hoary grey down. Rather large flowers, blush-white 
with deeper veins . 1.00 
^Corsicum—Tufts of crinkly, downy leaves, amongst which nestle the rosy 
pink flowers, veined with red. Perfect drainage essential. 1.00 
^Macradenum—Soft green, ferny foliage and delicately veined pink 
flowers, marked with two larger blotches. 8 inches.50 
Manescavi (Heron’s Bill)—Valued for their steady succession of bloom 
from June to August. Rosy-purple flowers, 2 inches across, on 12 to 
18-inch stems. Will thrive in a hot, dry position. .40 
$*ERYNGIUM Bourgati—A very distinct species. Dwarf, spiny stems 
and bracts, often a bright steel blue. Flower heads blue, rarely green; 
12 inches. June to August.35 
*Planum (Sea Holly)—Used as an everlasting. Holly-like leaves and 
Thistle-like heads of deep blue flowers, 3 to 4 ft. July and August .25 
^ERYTHRAEA Diffusa Massoni—Belongs to the Gentian family, and 
often called the Pink Gentian. Of trailing habit, with neat ever¬ 
green foliage and small pink flowers during July and August. Pre¬ 
fers a light soil, in full sun or light shade; 3 to 5 inches.....25 
$ERYTHRONIUM (Dog’s Tooth Violet or Trout Lily)—While these are 
naturally woodland plants, they will thrive in shaded corners and 
crevices of rockwork. They prefer a light, rather moist, but well- 
drained soil, and planted about 3 inches deep. They have richly 
mottled foliage. The bulbs or corns should be planted in the Fall 
of the year. 
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Our Native Silenes demand sharp drainage and full sun. 
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