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Alyssum saxatile compactum 
Campanula carpatica. See page 28 
Arabis alpina 
Rock-Garden Favorites 
For the convenience of rock-garden enthusiasts, we list here varieties that are eminently suited 
for the rock-garden. Here we might point out both the necessity and desirability of departing, to a 
large extent, from the true alpine plants so much favored in the milder climate of Europe. (These 
are largely for the connoisseur.) Any good, low-growing, hardy perennial is desirable for the rock- 
garden, and occasional individuals or groups of the spready, stronger kinds should be used to avoid 
a monotonous flatness. For winter effect, an occasional evergreen shrub or evergreen, used as an 
accent on prominent points, will add a touch of warmth and, incidentally, a sheltering background for 
some tender subject. The Japanese Yews, Andromedas, Rock Cotoneasters, and Pygmy Spruces 
serve well here. By all means experiment with alpines, but for the main effect, use the dwarf perennials 
that are rugged and will withstand the severity of winter as well as our dry summer conditions, and 
be sure to retain some pockets for the midsummer-flowering annuals. These are essential for color- 
touches from July until September, when the fall-flowering perennials again appear. These same 
pockets should be planted in fall with bulbs for early spring flowering, and many of the low-growing 
bulbs can be interspersed among the late-flowering hardy plants to advantage. 
ACTINEA herbacea. A highly desirable new rock- 
garden plant producing golden yellow, daisy-like 
blossoms freely from earliest spring until June. Plant 
in groups of three. Height, 9 inches. 50 cts. each, 
$1.25 for 3, $5 per doz. 
ADENOPHORA polymorpha. Ladvbell. Erect, wiry, 
campanula-like spikes of fine blue flowers attaining 
a height of 2feet in midsummer. 35 cts. each, 
$3.50 per doz. 
/ETHIONEMA schistosum. Stone-cress. One of the 
most attractive rock-garden subjects for midsummer 
blooming. Clean-cut, bluish green foliage at all 
times, and covered during June and July with lovely 
rose-colored spikes. Height, 9 inches. 35 cts. each, 
$3.50 per doz. 
AJUGA reptans. Carpet Bugle. A sturdy, creeping 
plant splendid for carpeting in poor soils and dry 
areas. Numerous blue flowers on 6-inch stems during 
May and June. 
ALYSSUM rostratum. Yellow-head Alyssum. Dense 
heads of golden yellow flowers. Dwarf, shrub-like 
habit. At home in an open, dry situation. Height, 
1 foot. June, July. 
Saxatile compactum. Dwarf Golden Tuft; Basket of 
Gold. More compact than preceding and earlier. 
Useful for planting in between crevices. Height, 9 to 
12 inches. April, May. 
To secure full advantage of the dozen rate 
where quantities between 1 and 12 of a kind 
are ordered, refer to the scale of prices shown 
on order blank. 
ANCHUSA myosotidiflora. Forget-me-not-flowering 
Anchusa. Height, IEj feet when in bloom during 
April and May, making a tidy, compact plant, 
entirely lacking the coarseness of the taller Anchusas, 
forming a mound of dainty blue flowers resembling 
the forget-me-not, but borne in branchy sprays. 
Foliage is robust and has a healthy, attractive ap¬ 
pearance throughout the entire season. It is best 
located where the cold winds of early spring are 
avoided. Strong plants, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Field clumps, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
ANEMONE pulsatilla. European Pasque Flower. 
Downy buds appear in April and May and unfold to 
miniature tulip-like flowers of violet-purple. Height, 
9 inches. 
Pulsat'lla alba. A fine white form of the preceding. 
Sylvestris. Snowdrop Anemone. Pure white, sweetly 
scented, nodding flowers in May and June. At home 
in partial shade and requires good drainage. Height, 
1 foot. 
ARABIS alpina. Alpine Rock Cress. Masses of pure 
white flowers in April and May. Splendid for mass¬ 
ing or under-planting for bulbs. Height, 9 inches. 
Alpina flore-pleno. A double white form of the pre¬ 
ceding. and more showy, flowering over a longer 
period. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz. 
Grandiflora superba. Profusion of single, pure white 
flowers in tarly spring. Height, 6 inches. 
ARENARIA montana. Mountain Sandwort. A very de¬ 
sirable evergreen trailing plant. Large white flowers 
in May and June. Height, 4 to 6 inches. 
ASPERULA odorata. Sweet Woodruff. Familiarly 
known to Europeans as Waldmeister. Fragrant white 
flowers. Nice ground-cover for semi-shade. 
All Perennials on this page, 65 cts. for 3 of one kind, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100, unless otherwise noted 
