Wild Bros. Nursery Co., Sarcoxie, Mo. 
25 
Sweet William; Dianthus barbatus 
Gorgeous in mid May with their flat clusters of flowers 
ranging from pure white through different shades of pink to 
red and almost black, or variegated red and white; stems 12 to 
20 in. high. The clusters are sometimes 4 in. across with 20 
to 30 florets which do not all bloom at once so they last a 
considerable time. Useful in the perennial border, rockery and 
for cut flowers: prefer full sun; any good well drained soil. 
Mixed colors only, 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz.; 2 doz. 
for $2.50, 4 doz. for $4.00. 
Veronica rupestris 
A fine rockery plant; small, deep green, thickly matted foli¬ 
age covered in late April or early May with bright blue flowers 
stems 3 to 4 in. high. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Violets, Sweet Russian 
Everybody can grow this hardiest of violets as it is of easy 
culture, and of vigorous growth, soon making large clumps; 
fragrant, deep, rich blue flowers in early spring, and again, 
though not so profuse, in the fall when the days are cool; good 
in the rockery, at the front of perennial borders, along walks, 
or any place a low growing plant is desired; prefers partial 
shade. 10c each, 3 for 25c, 75c per doz., 25 for $1.25. 
Yucca filamentosa; Adam’s Needle 
Stiff, sharp-pointed evergreen leaves 1 in. wide in dense 
clumps 18 in. high; white flowers in early summer; (4-6 ft); 
effective on dry banks and in the rockery. 25c each. 
Yucca, Variegated 
Similar to filamentosa but the edges of the leaves widely bor¬ 
dered with yellow. 25c each. 
Veronica rupestris at Sarcoxie Nurseries 
Bright blue flowers in late April or early May (Page 25) 
The Kiddies’ Outdoor Play Room 
Youngsters love the outdoors and should be given the oppor¬ 
tunity to spend as much time as possible in the fresh air, play¬ 
ing their wholesome games and enjoying the beauty and interest 
of living and growing things. There is no surer way of inspir¬ 
ing a love of home than by providing beautiful surroundings 
outside as well as within. 
The front belongs more or less to the public, the back is our 
opportunity to develop an outdoor living room for recreation 
and enjoyment. In most cases one corner may be made a chil¬ 
dren’s outdoor play room with just a little fixing up. Perhaps 
a tree or two, a few shrubs to partially screen it from the rest 
of the yeard, and some flowers for color and interesting detail. 
Give the kiddies a sand pile, a swing, perhaps a teeter board. 
Here, away from the dangers of the street, they may amuse them¬ 
selves for hours, and develop naturally without too much re¬ 
straint. As they become older, give them a little hardy garden. 
Haven’t you observed how eagerly they watch for the first flow¬ 
ers of spring, how they enjoy picking the flowers in the woods, 
free to all who come? Teach them to care for flowers and they 
will love them all the more. In their own little garden, where 
all summer long they feel free to gather flowers for themselves 
and their childhood friends, they will early learn the joy of giv¬ 
ing. and will unconsciously carry into later life the lessons they 
have learned. 
Sweet William 
Lily, Higgcd, Lilium regale 
. A magnificent Chinese lily; white, center flushed yellow, 
sometimes tinged pink; outside of petals tinged purplish; de¬ 
lightful fragrance; easily grown; vigorous, reaching, when the 
bulbs become large, a height of 4-5 ft.; blooms freely. 4-5 in. 
around. 15c each. 3 for 3 5c, $1.25 per doz. Postpaid, 20c 
each. 3 for 45c, $1.45 per doz. Two year size, 5 for 50c, 12 
for $1.00 postpaid. 
Regal Lilies at Sarcoxie Nurseries 
“For trees, you know, are friends indeed. 
They satisfy such human need; 
In summer shade, in winter fire, 
With flower and fruit meet all desire, 
And if a friend to man you’d be, 
You must befriend him like a tree.’’ 
Chas. A. Heath 
BOOK OF PERENNIALS, BY ALFRED C. HOTTES 
Contents. The Perennial Garden: Planning the Perennial 
Border; Garden Operations. Insects and Diseases; Plants for 
Shady Places: Rock Gardens and Plants: Lists of Twenty-fives: 
Noteworthy Perennials: Hardy Ferns; Ornamental Grasses: 
Herbs. Postpaid, cloth bound $2.15. 
