Wild Bros. Nursery Co., Sarcoxie. Mo. 
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Much of the charm of the hardy garden lies in the pleasing 
changes constantly taking place. Each day during the growing 
season brings something new to interest and delight. Before 
the snow is gone the Crocuses and Snowdrops are in bloom. 
How eagerly we watch for the Violets and Bleeding Heart, fol¬ 
lowed by a host of flowers—Peonies, Irises, Delphiniums 
Sweet Williams and early Daisies. Then the summer flowers. 
Phlox. Coreopsis, Blanket Flower, late Daisies, etc. Even after 
frosts the Chrysanthemums keep up the succession of beauty. 
Haven’t you noticed the luxuriant tangle around the door¬ 
way of an old, neglected homestead? Observation reveals nooks 
of elegant foliage effects and the old, neglected flower beds in 
luxuriant bloom. Why? Nature has had her gardener at work, 
crowded out the weak growers that had no place in the inform¬ 
al garden and placed in their stead strong growers and profuse 
bloomers that delight in the rich soil, sunlight or shade in which 
you find them. 
Why can’t we flower lovers take a lesson from nature and 
plant in the informal garden or perennial border the sturdy, 
hardy kinds that grow in spite of neglect yet amply repay a lit¬ 
tle care? Let’s not omit the more delicate flowers but use 
them, as nature does, where they have opportunity to develop. 
Some at the front of the border, some in nooks and corners to 
themselves, some in the rockery, than which there is no better 
place to display the dainty and unusual. 
How to Plan Your Planting 
As a rule place the taller plants at the back, the lower to the 
front, but not so uniformly the planting looks artificial. An oc¬ 
casional tall plant toward the front avoids monotony, but plan 
so it does not hide lower flowers blooming at the same time. To 
aid in planning the blooming dates for southern Missouri and 
the height is given. For example (12-18 in.) means 12 to 18 
inches when in bloom. Plant in masses for best effect. Three, 
six or a dozen in a group give a much better display than if 
scattered through the border. Sun or shade, indicate whether 
the plant succeeds best in sun or shade. 
Don’t Allow the Flowers to Seed 
The statement that a plant blooms all summer or for a long 
time assumes that the flowers are cut off as they fade. It only 
takes a short time twice a week, and few plants can mature seed 
and continue blooming. This, with good garden soil, enriched 
if deficient in fertility, with well rotted manure or bone meal, 
an occasional light stirring of the soil and watering during dry 
spells, will give excellent results. We give our residences, of¬ 
fices and stores daily attention. Then why expect the flowers 
to do their best with none? 
Plants by Parcel Post 
Plants vary in weight and there are 8 zones. For Missouri 
and adjoining states allow 10c for the first and W 2 to 3c for 
each additional plant. Any surplus will be refunded. 
Good, strong, out door grown plants. Six or more of a 
kind at the dozen rate. 
Agrostemma coronaria; Rose Campion 
Downy silvery-gray leaves; bright cerise-crimson circular 
flowers 1 V 2 in. across on many-branched stems in late May and 
June; (1-2ft.); sun; 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Alyssum rostratum 
Golden-yellow flowers in dense heads in summer; leaves 2 
in. long, hoary-gray; prostrate habit; of easy culture in sun and 
well drained soil; (12-18 in.) 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per 
doz. 
Alyssum saxatile coinpactum; Basket of Gold 
Broad masses of bright yellow flowers in early spring; dwarf 
habit; makes a spreading mat of grayish-green leaves; of easy 
culture. 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Baby’s Breath. Bristol Fairy; Gypsophila Bristol Fairy 
One of the best forms of Baby's Breath, with dainty double 
white flowers 34 in. across in large, loosely arranged clusters on 
stems 2 to 3 ft. high, producing an airy, graceful effect in early 
summer; thrives in sunny situations; may be dried for winter 
bouquets. 60c each. 
Blanket Flower; Gaillardia grandiflora 
Flowers 2 to 3 in. across, maroon bordered yellow, as gaudy 
as a Navajo blanket, on stems 18 to 30 in. high in latter May 
and until heavy frost; prefers full sun; blooms in spite of heat, 
cold, wet and drouth; very free from insects and diseases; di¬ 
vide and replant every 2 or 3 years. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 
per doz. 
