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TRITOMA 
Equally distinctive as a cut flower or in the garden, the old-fashioned Red Hot 
Poker, or Flame Flower, is enjoying renewed popularity. The plants are very 
showy, while the sturdy upright flowers, borne on thick stems, never fail to 
attract attention. Blooming season, late July and August, just about the time 
that color is relatively scarce in the garden. 
Pfitzeri — though an old variety, it is still one of the best. Profuse bloomer. 
Flowers flame red. $3.25 per dozen, $25 per 100. 
Pfitzeri Hybrids. Color, 
white, various shades of 
yellow and coral-pinks. 
$2.60 per dozen, $20 
per 100. 
Rufa. Tall orange-yellow 
flowers. $2.60 per dozen, 
$20 per 100. 
MERTENSIA 
VIRGINICA 
(VIRGINIA BLUE BELLS) 
An early Spring-flowering 
plant. Indispensable for the 
garden and for color effect 
among naturalized Narcissi. 
The plants grow from one to 
two feet in height, with 
drooping panicles of hand¬ 
some porcelain-blue flowers, 
turning pink with age. One 
of the most interesting of the 
American Native Spring 
flowers. Extra heavy clumps. 
$2.30 per dozen, $17.50 per 
Mertensia virginica or Virginia Blue Bells. 
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BULBS FOR YOUR ROCK GARDEN 
Rock gardens are here to stay! Originally the fad of a few, they are now the 
hobby for all garden enthusiasts looking for new experiences—and excitements, 
may we add. For in all the realm of gardening nothing holds or may hold the 
element of hidden surprises in a greater degree than the Rockery. 
There is one group of materials, however, that, except in rare cases, is as yet 
not looked upon as representing possible citizens of the rockery. Those are the 
early Spring flowers from bulbs. And yet what more ideal conditions can one 
imagine than the cozy nooks created by the rocks and plants, sheltering, for in¬ 
stance, Snowdrops, Grape Hyacinths, Blue Bells, etc., etc. 
Here are favorites that quickly make themselves at home in the rock garden 
and do a great deal toward making it more fascinating than ever: 
Chionodoxa—Glory of the Snow 
Scillas of various classes 
Muscari or Grape Hyacinths 
Crocus 
Daffodils and Tulip — Species 
Eranthis or Winter Aconite 
Fritillarias 
Leucojum vernum or Spring 
Snowflake 
Galanthus or Snowdrops 
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