Gypsophila Pacifica is a Pink Baby's Breath 
CENTIANA 
A very interesting group both for the alpine garden and for the peren¬ 
nial border. Considered by many to be the most suited for the true alpine 
garden. They are not easy from seed, but when sown early to get the benefits 
of early Spring freezing your results will be much better. They are all worth 
trying. 
"ACAULIS. A gem from the Swiss Alps. Large, brilliant blue trumpet-shaped 
flowers covering a carpet of deep green. An early Spring bloomer. 3 
inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
S: ANDREWSI (Closed Gentian). A pretty American native with clusters of 
deep blue flowers on short ten inch stems. Ideal for the shady part of 
the rockery. Comes in bloom during July. Pkt. 20c. 
*ANDRESWI ALBA. A very rare white form of the above. Tufts of closed 
white flowers on erect stems. Very unusual and makes a fine addition 
to a collection of rarities. Pkt. 25c. 
ASCLEPIDEA. Showy in the border with erect stems, 15 inches high, bearing 
large blue flowers. 
<: CLUSI. An improved form of G. acaulis. The trumpet shaded flowers are 
larger and of a dazzling rich blue. An early bloomer, it gives a brilliant 
touch to the rock garden. Prefers a lime soil. Pkt. 25c. 
CRUCIATA. Makes a bright clump of dark blue. 12 inches. 
HASCOMBENSIS. A lovely hybrid that won an Award of Merit by the 
R. H. S. of England. Large flowers of bright blue speckled with 
white at the base. Erect, 18 inches high, it blooms in July. Pre¬ 
fers a cool situation. Pkt. 25c. 
LUTEA. Tall robust species with tawny yellow flowers on 3 foot spikes. 
*FREYNIANA. A trailing variety with glossy foliage and large heads of 
bright blue. Fine for the rockery. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
*LACODECHIANA. A beautiful creeper for the full sun. Flowers are light 
blue on 6 inch plants. Pkt. 20c. 
“PARRYI. An American alpine for the moist shady part of the rockery. Deep, 
vivid blue flowers in clusters. 1 foot. Pkt. 20c. 
PURPUREA. A strong growing variety for the border. Three foot stems bear¬ 
ing rich blue flowers. 
*PURDOMI. Recently introduced from Tibet, it has long stems covered 
with large blue trumpets blooming in the late summer. Recommended 
for the alpine garden. 4 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
*PRZEWALSKI. A strong growing, handsome sky-blue variety. 1 foot. Pkt. 
1 5c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
*SEPTEMFIDA. Large sapphire-blue flowers in clusters on erect 1 foot stems 
in late July. Attractive in the rockery. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
*FARRERI. One of the most beautiful delicate blues of all. It is a charm¬ 
ing trailer enhancing the rockery from August until frost with hundreds 
of pretty blossoms. Pkt. 25c. 
'GERANIUM 
SANCUINEUM. A native gem well adapted for the cool spot in the rockery. 
Striking deep green lacinated foliage, covered with bright crimson 
flowers during the summer. 8 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
GLAUCIUM 
BURBANK'S HYBRIDS. A profusion of Poppy-like flowers of rich shades of 
orange, yellow, and bright red covering glaucous colored foliage. 2 feet. 
PHOENICIUM. Dazzling crimson Poppy-like flowers. 
*GEUM 
BORISI. A vivid scarlet single for the alpine garden. The foliage is finely 
cut. Blooms in June. 1 foot. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
HELDRICHI. A fi ne dwarf from Greece with deep orange red flowers. 1 foot. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
HELDRICHI MACNIFICUM. Large, bright orange flowers on 1 '/2 foot stems. 
Very showy. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
LADY STRATHEDEN. The popular and pretty double golden yellow. The 
dainty flowers are borne on erect 18 inch stems in July. 
MRS. BRADSHAW. The bright scarlet double flowers rise about 18 inches 
above the compact lacinated foliage. One of the best. Easy from seed. 
MONTANUM. An interesting alpine with large bright yellow flowers on 
stocky 6 inch stems. Pkt. 20c. 
ORANCE QUEEN. A grand novelty in a striking shade of deep orange. The 
flowers are double and of extra size. A fine spot of color for the 
rockery. 18 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
GLOBULARIA 
CORDIFOLIA. Pretty globe-shaped blue flowers in June which rise above 
the rosettes of dark evergreen foliage. 6 inches. 
TRICOSANTHA. Ball-shaped flowers of dark blue on erect 10 inch stems in 
June. 
NANA. A beautiful minature for the alpine garden. Forms mats of deep 
green, and in June it is studded with little buttons of bright blue. Ideal 
for among the rocks. 4 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
CNAPHALIUM 
DECURRENS. A white everlasting belonging to the Edelweiss family. 15 
inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
GUNNERA 
SCABRA (Giant Rhubarb). Highly ornamental for the tall border. Heavy 
foliage. 6 feet. Pkt. 20c. 
GYPSOPHILA 
ACUTIFOLIA (Pink Baby’s Breath). A tall branching type with a shower 
of small rose pink flowers. 3 feet. 
*CERASTOIDES. A very rare alpine with small white flowers delicately 
veined with red. 3 inches. Pkt. 35c. 
PACIFICA. A new blush rose variety that is rapidly advancing in popularity. 
Comes into bloom after the White Baby's Breath, and is an excellent 
cut flower, 3 feet. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
PANICULATA (Baby's Breath). The old favorite which makes a grand show 
in the border during June. Splendid for cutting. 
PANICULATA DOUBLE. Seed is taken from the true extra large doubles. 
Will show a fair percentage of doubles from seed. A valuable cut 
flower. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
*REPENS. A fine dwarf, 6 inches high, that is a mass of white. 
* ; REPENS ROSEA. The pretty pink form of above. A nice touch of color 
among the rocks. 
HEDYSARIUM 
CORONARIUM (French Honeysuckle). Pretty flowers on upright foliage. 3 
feet. Red, White, or Mixed. 
SNECLECTUM. A neat semi-dwarf for the back of the rockery. Spikes of 
light purple. 1 5 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
HELLEBORUS 
NICER (Christmas Rose). The popular winter blooming dwarf. Single white 
flowers veined with red. Handsome deep green leaves. Much better re¬ 
sults when the seed is sown early to get the benefit of freezing. 12 
inches. 
ORIENTALIS (The Lenten Rose). Comes in bloom during Lent with large 
flowers, sometimes 3 inches across, in varying shades of red, pink, 
white, and maroon. A robust grower about 15 inches high. Comes into 
bloom three years from seed. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
CEUM “ORANCE QUEEN” 
A striking rich color 
GENTIANA CLUSI —One of the finest of the Alpines with large trumpet shaped flowers of rich 
indigo blue. Forms a mat of rich green covered in the early Spring with the dazzling flowers. 
Pkt. 25c. 
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