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Strcckcr’s Hardy Plants 
dozen. Three, dozen and hundred prices apply only to 
plants of the same kind and variety, and all prices include 
postage and packing. Six of a kind will be sent at dozen 
prices, and twenty-five of a kind at hundred prices. 
THE ROCK CARDEN 
The rock garden is one in which conditions necessary to 
the growth of Alpine and Saxatile plants are provided. 
Like any other garden, something of interest other than 
plant life should be provided, such as, pools, paths and 
rustic seats. If the room for an elaborate rock garden is 
not available, a smaller garden can be provided in which the 
tiny Alpines brought many miles from their native homes 
may be made happy. 
Perfect drainage is essential and a somewhat elevated 
position is preferable since it serves to provide such drain¬ 
age and also to display the plants to better advantage. The 
rocks should be placed in a natural arrangement and in a 
manner to best display the plants to be arranged among 
them. 
Stone of uniform composition should be chosen, weath¬ 
ered limestone, tufa or sandstone are usually quite satis¬ 
factory. Hard impervious rock, or those which crumble with 
age, such as, shale should be avoided. Bear in mind that 
the rocks, garden accessories, and evergreen and foliage 
plants must provide the center of interest during that part 
of the year when blossom is scarce or absent altogether. It 
is best to use only a few large rocks, placed in key positions 
and smaller stones throughout the rest of the garden. No 
strict rules can be given, as each site presents its own par¬ 
ticular problem. The wisest plan is to consult a specialist, 
one nearby if there be one available, however, many 
amateurs derive untold pleasure and satisfaction in build¬ 
ing and designing their own gardens and planting as many 
interesting plants therein, as they are able to secure. Such 
gardens, although exceedingly interesting are quite different 
from more formal gardens in which artistic design is the 
main objective. Simplicity is the essence of a good garden 
and follow the cultural requirements mentioned elsewhere 
in this catalogue. 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
In the following lists, plants especially recommended for 
rock gardens are designated by (*) ; those especially recom¬ 
mended for walls, by (w) ; those recommended for stone 
paths, by (s) ; and those suitable for cut flowers, by (c). 
*Acaena Inermis (Tufted Burr) —A creeping plant, very attractive, 
pinnate foliage. Flowers inconspicuous, but an unusual and 
attractive plant. Well drained soil in shade. 35 cents each. 
Achillea (Yarrow) —Fine for dry places in full son. The best are; 
' : Argentea —finely divided silvery foliage, flowers white. June 
to August. 4 in. 
:;: Clavennae —Beautiful silvered foliage. Flowers white, June to 
September. 6 in. 35 cents each. 
Millefolium Roseum (Milfoil) —Finely cut green foliage, rosy 
pink flowers in heads from June until fall. 18 in. (c). 
Ptarmica, Perrys White —Masses of small double white flowers 
from June on. Fine for cutting. 1 1/2-2 ft. (c). 
*Tomentosa (Wooly Yarrow) —heads of bright yellow flowers, 
from June fo September. Attractive finely cut foliage. 6 in. 
*Aconitum Anthora —Pale yellow monkshood flowers in June and 
July. Rich soil in light shade. Aconitums should be given light 
protection the first winter, if planted in fall. They should be 
left undisturbed at least three years. Rich, rather moist soil. 
1 5 in. (c). 
Aconitum Fisheri (Monkshood) (Helmet Flower) (Wolfbane) — 
Sun or shade. Attractive glossy foliage, large spikes of dark 
blue flowers in Sept, and Oct. 21/2 ft- All Aconitum tubers 
are poisonous if taken internally. Excellent cut flowers. Rich 
Soil, part shade. Light winter protection, (c). 
Aconitum Napellus —Tall spikes of dark blue flowers in July. 3’A 
ft.. 35 cents each. 
Aconitum Napellus Bicolor —Similar to Napellus but flowers are 
blue and white, (c). 50 cents each. 
