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ANEMONE JAPONICA (Japanese Windflower) 
Valuable plants suitable for massing- or as single speci¬ 
mens in the border. They grow rapidly and are profuse 
in bloom, gaining strength and beauty each year. The 
blooming period extends from September till mid- 
November, the large, open flowers furnishing -abundant 
cut flowers and a brilliant display in the garden. All 
are 2 to 3 feet high. 
ANEMONE (Species) 
A genius which furnishes many showy species of hardy 
A genus which furnishes many showy species of hardy 
flowers for cutting. Some commence to flower very 
early in the year, and others early in autumn. Their 
requirements are simple and all are easily grown. 
Culture. Ordinary, good garden soil which is well 
drained will suit all varieties. They do very well in 
light shade or sun, should be watered freely during dry 
weather. In temperate parts of the United States, fall 
planting is practical. Best results are obtained from 
vigorous, young plants set out in late spring. Plant 
in well drained locations, 8 to 12 inches apart and pro¬ 
tect with straw during winter. 
Culture. Because of the many species offered, most of 
which require different soils and care, cultural instruc¬ 
tions are given with each kind listed. All may be 
planted in fall or early spring. Are hardy and do not 
require the winter protection which is advised for the 
Japanese varieties. 
Alba Three $0.S5, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
Purest single white, with yellow center. 
♦Hepatica coerulea Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
(Wood Anemone). A pretty native, spring-flowering 
plant, with blue flowers; prefers shade, but will do 
fairly well in any open situation in moist, rich loam. 
We offer large clumps, each consisting of 6 to 12 
flowering crowns. 
Alice Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Large flowers of rose-pink, lilac center; excellent new 
variety. The best and strongest grower of all pink 
sorts. 
Buhler Kind 
Early double white. 
Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
*Hupehensis Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
(Early Anemone). The plant grows from 12 to 14 
inches high and from early in August until late in 
the autumn produces an abundance of flowers about 
1 15 inches in diameter, of a pleasing mauve-rose. 
Plant 8 to 10 inches apart in ordinary good garden 
soil in sun or light shade. Protect over winter. 
Xriemhilde Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Double, rich pink; of excellent form. 
Prince Henry Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Double red flowers; dwarf, but early. 
♦Pulsatilla Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
(Basque Flower). Grows from 9 to 12 inches high 
and produces violet or purple flowers during April 
and May. An interesting plant for the rockery or 
well drained border. Plant in full sun, 6 to 8 inches 
apart. 
Queen Charlotte Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
Abundant semi-double flowers, broad and perfectly 
formed; "La France” pink. 
♦Pulsatilla rubra Three $1.10, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.50 
Of dwarf habit with reddish purple flowers. 
Richard Ahrends Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Large, single shell-pink flowers with lilac hue. 
♦Pulsatilla alba Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Same habit as the Pulsatilla with beautiful white 
flowers. Very rare. 
Rubra flora plena Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Double rose colored blooms in great profusion. 
September Charm Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 1 00 $20.00 
The individual flower is of medium size, 2 inches or 
more in diameter. The color is delicate silvery pink, 
shaded with rose and mauve, presenting a beautiful 
color mass when grouped. Extremely free and attains 
an average height of 2 feet. 
♦Sylvestris Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Fine for cool, moist corner of rock garden or border. 
Large, white blossoms on nodding stems of about 12 
inches. Blooming freely in May and June.” Lovely 
cut flower. Plant 8 to 10 inches apart. 
Whirlwind Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
Excellent double white flowers. 
♦ ♦Vernalis Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50,100 $35.00 
(Lady of the Snow). A rare and exquisite alpine. 
Large, open flowers of pure white, flushed violet out¬ 
side, on short stems. Blooms very early. Easily 
grown in rich vegetable soil in full sun. Plant 4 to 6 
inches apart. 
ANTHEM IS—Chamomile 
ARAB IS—White Rock-Cress 
Free-flowering perennials with elegantly cut foliage 
and daisylike flowers. Suitable for edgings or group¬ 
ing on the margins of borders. Flowers are especially 
fine for cutting. • 
Useful plants, suitable for forming edgings to beds and 
borders, and fine for rockery or dry wall. 
Culture. Ordinary soil and a sunny position will suit 
all kinds. Plant in autumn or spring, 10 to 12 inches 
apart. 
Culture. Any good, ordinary soil that is not too damp 
will suit the Ai-abis. Plant G inches apart in autumn 
or spring. After the flowers have faded cut the strag¬ 
gling shoots back moderately to encourage a new tufted 
growth. 
Tinctoria Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
(Kelway’s Variety). Handsome, finely cut foliage, and 
large golden yellow flowers produced all summer. Suc¬ 
ceeds in the poorest soil; excellent cut flowers. 
*Alpina Three $0.85, Doz. $2.50, 100 $18.00 
Pure white flowers produced in dense masses, splen¬ 
did for border and rockery work, and last quite some 
time when cut. 
ANTHERICUM—St. Bernard's or St. 
Bruno"s 
Lily 
♦Alpina rosea Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Similar in habit to the above. The flowers are a 
delicate pale pink. 
A lovely plant with narrow, grassy leaves and lily-like 
flowers borne in graceful sprays. Useful for flowers 
for cutting; also very graceful subjects for sunny bor¬ 
ders. 
♦Alpina flore pleno Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Same as above but with double white flowers; very 
fine rock ( plant. 
♦♦Frocurens Three $1.35, Doz. $3.85, 100 $28.00 
A prostrate, creeping plant with glossy evergreen 
Culture. They' require a deep, rich, w’ell drained soil. 
Heavy and damp soils are not suitable. They will suc¬ 
ceed in sun or partial shade, and require copious sup¬ 
plies of water in dry weather. Best grown in groups 
of six. Plant in autumn or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
Top-dress annually in early spring with well-rotted 
manure. 
leaves which form a dense carpet on the ground. The 
flowers are white on upright, slender stems in April 
and May. Best grown in rock garden or rock wall 
in sheltered position; does well in light shade. 
ARNICA—Mountain Tobacco 
Elliastrum major Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Lovely spikes of white flowers 1 >4 feet high in May 
and June. A choice border plant. 
Ramosum Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A lovely graceful plant with good foliage and many 
strong thin stems covered with small lily-like white 
blooms in panicles, from June until August. Very 
graceful with other flowers. 
Several species are grown as rock plants or border 
plants in Europe. Montana is best for use in American 
gardens, producing practically leafless stems and daisy¬ 
like flowers. Good for the hardy border. 
Culture. Plant in ordinary, good garden soil in a sunny 
situation in fall or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
Montana Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
(Mountain Tobacco). An attractive border plant. 
Stems about a foot high with clusters of yellow daisy¬ 
like flowers in June and July. 
Indicates plants that 
mail be grown in Rock 
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