A rabis Alpina Rosea is beautiful in the early spring 
Anemone palsatil- 
la lilac and alba are 
two fine subjects for 
the alpine garden. 
They are among the 
first to greet the 
Spring. 
They are hardy 
and do well in the 
rock garden. Their 
attractive blossoms 
as they nod on erect 
eight inch stems, 
give a cheer and a 
grace to the rockery. 
The foliage is be¬ 
coming at all seasons. 
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ANCHUSA 
ITAL1CA DROPMORE. A worthy subject for the 
back border with its tall graceful clusters of 
rich blue flowers in June. A sturdy grower of 
rugged habit reaching a height of five feet. 
Each 20c, per 10 $1.00, per 25 $2.00. 
MYOSOTI DIFLORA. A handsome dwarf from Rus¬ 
sia that is ideal in the rockery. Sprays of 
charming blue flowers cover the plant from 
May until July. The vivid blue flowers are the 
shape of Forget-me-nots. Recommended. Each 
20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
ANEMONE 
PULSATILLA. One of the most interesting Alpine 
plants. One of the first in the Spring with its 
silvery lilac bloom rising like a Crocus from at¬ 
tractive serrated foliage. 8 inches. Each 20c, 
per 10 $1.20. 
PULSATILLA ALBA. The rare and unusual white 
variety. Compact and low growing with pretty 
white flowers, showing a center of golden yel¬ 
low. A gem for the alpine garden. Each 20c, 
per 10 $1.50. 
AQU1LEGIA 
(Columbine) 
The most popular of all the plants in our list. The 
grace and beauty of these pastel shaded flowers 
have earned for themselves their merited place in 
the affections of all flower lovers. A perennial bor¬ 
der is incomplete without them. They are at their 
best during June. All varieties unless noted other¬ 
wise, each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
ALPINA COERULEA. A dwarf variety for the 
rockery. Deep blue flowers. 
ALPINA SUPERBA. Dwarf blue and white. A 
stocky variety with light green foliage. 
CHRYSANTHA. Tall and graceful with golden long 
spurs. 
CHRYSANTHA “SILVER QUEEN.” One of the 
prettiest long spurred white varieties. 
COERULEA. The dainty Rocky Mountain Colum¬ 
bine. Long spurs of blue and white. 
DOBBIE’S IMPERIAL HYBRIDS. A new English 
strain of improved long spurred hybrids. The 
finest blending of pastel colors with extra long 
spurs. A recommended variety. Each 25c, per 
10 $1.50. 
FARQUHAR’S PINK. These fine plants are grown 
from seed of selected pink shades. A delightful 
mixture of pink and rose shades. 
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT LONG SPURRED HY- 
BRIDS. The recognized strain of fine Aquilegias. 
An excellent mixture of soft tones in mauve, 
lavender, blue, yellow, pink, rose, and white. 
Mixed only. 
ARABIS 
(Rock Cress) 
ALPINA. A fine dependable alpine plant. Sheets 
of clear white flowers in early Spring. The 
compact grey green foliage remains attractive 
all summer. 6 inches. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, 
per 25 $2.50. 
ALPINA ROSEA. This is a splendid addition to 
the rock garden. Dainty blush pink flowers. 
Each 25c, per 10 $1.50. 
ARENARIA 
CAESPITOSA. An excellent miniature for use be¬ 
tween rocks or in an alpine wall. Dark green 
tufts covered with minute white flowers in the 
early Spring. 3 inches. Recommended. Each 
20c, per 10 $1.20. 
GRANDIFLORA. A low growing green carpet with 
bright star-like flowers covering the plant in 
the Spring. A vigorous grower yet never over¬ 
runs the garden. Neat in habit among the 
rocks. 6 inches. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20. 
ARMERIA 
LAUCHEANA. A most dependable and satisfactory 
item for either the rockery or the border. Forms 
a bright green compact plant with a profusion 
of brilliant rose flowers throughout the summer. 
Does well in either partial shade or full sun. 
9 in. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
MARITIMA SPLENDENS. Same habit as above 
except for light lavender pink flowers. Very 
showy. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
ARTEMISIA 
LACTIFLORA. A delightfully fragrant and pleas¬ 
ing plant for the back border. Simply covered 
with many branched panicles of white flowers 
from the middle of August until late September. 
Its sweet fragrance and charm makes it a wel¬ 
comed addition to the perennial border. Four 
feet. Each 20c, per 10 $1.00, per 25 $2.00. 
SILVER KING. A fine hardy novelty for winter 
bouquets or for the border. The attractive 
foliage is frosted silver, mixing splendidly with 
the darker green of the border. Recommended 
as a filler for cut flowers. Two feet. Each 20c, 
per 10 $1.00, per 25 $2.00. 
ASCLEPI AS 
(Butterfly Weed) 
TUBE ROSA. One of the most brilliantly colored of 
all American native plants. A rich glowing 
orange on stems two feet tall. Blooms through 
July and August. Gives a bright touch of color 
to the perennial border. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, 
per 25 $2.50. 
ASTER 
ALPINUS. A fine addition to the alpine garden. 
Large single flowered blooms on 8 inch stems. 
A pretty shade of lavender blue. Blooms 
throughout June. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20. 
MICHAELMAS DAISIES. Among the showiest of 
our late flowering hardy plants. Most of them 
are natives of the northern and middle states, 
and acclimate themselves freely. Each 20c, per 
10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
Blue Gem. A large flowered type with rich blue 
blossoms. 
Climax. A late bloomer with light lavender blue 
flowers. 
Climax White. A profusion of white flowers. 
Elta. An unusual double lilac. 
Feltham Blue. Large sky blue flowers with a 
bright yellow center. 
Mauve Cushion. A delightful plant for the rock¬ 
ery. Uniform in growth, and forms a compact 
mass of large mauve daisies in September. Rec¬ 
ommended. 
Mrs. F. W. Raynor. A large flowered variety. The 
nearest to red of any Aster. Scarce. 
Nova Anglae. The bright purple native Aster. 
Very showy when under cultivation. 
Tartarica. Forms large flat blooms of a light 
purple. A handsome Aster. 
St. Egwin. A striking and different Aster. Very 
uniform in its growth. In September the plant 
is a mass of large dull pink flowers. Has been 
awarded a medal by the Royal Horticultural So¬ 
ciety. 
AUBRIETIA 
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA. One of the finest al¬ 
pine plants in the list. Forms compact clumps 
of violet and lavender flowers in the early 
Spring and lasts well into the Summer. Color¬ 
ful gems for the rockery. Each 25c, per 10 
$1.50. 
AZALEA 
MOLLIS. These are grown from selected seeds. 
Wintered outside for five years in this cold cli¬ 
mate. They should prove hardy to the Cana¬ 
dian line. The colors which are gorgeous in the 
Spring range from glowing orange, through 
flame pinks, to bright yellow. One of the most 
ornamental shrubs. Plant in woods loam and 
for best results give partial shade. Shipped by 
Express with roots balled and burlaped. 12 to 
15 inches 85c, 18 to 24 inches $1.50. 
