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AQUILEGIA—COLUMBINE 
In bloom from April to July, doing well in partly shaded position 
as well as in full sunlight. Perfectly hardy. Two year plants carried 
over in a cold frame over winter and planted out in a cool house late 
in February will give a crop of splendid spikes three weeks before the 
outdoor crop. Force same way as Delphinium. Plant a foot apart. 
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT'S HYBRIDS—Extra large, long spurred 
flowers, in all imaginable colors. There are shades of pink, red, 
yellow, blue, purple, light and dark brown, etc., never before seen 
in columbines. Of vigorous growth. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 15c; Va 
oz. 30c; oz. $2.00; lb. $25.00. 
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLUMBINE—Sepals deep blue, petals white, 
Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.40; lb. $18.00. 
ROSE QUEEN—The plants produce on long slender stalks in great 
profusion flowers of light to da-rk rose with white center and yellow 
.inters. Height 2% ft. Vs oz. 35c; T. pkt. 15c; oz. $2.60; lb. $32.00. 
LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS—Very vigorous growers with luxuri¬ 
ant foliage and frequently over 3 feet in height. The colors of the 
flowers are most gorgeous; pure white, yellow, deep blue, lavender, 
mauve, chocolate, pale lilac, scarlet, pink, salmon, cerise, etc. T. 
pkt. 10c; V a oz. 25c; oz. $1.60; lb. $20.00. 
SKINNERI—Scarlet. T. pkt 10c; 1/16 oz. 20c; oz. 35c; oz. $2.40. 
Height 30 inches. 
CHRYSANTHA—Yellow, strong tall grower. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 20c; 
oz. $1.40; lb. $18.00. Height 3% feet. 
SILVER QUEEN—Flowers pure white, long spurred. Height 3 feet. 
T. pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 35c; oz. $2.00; 1/16 oz. 20c. 
LEMON QUEEN—Robust growing variety, blooms large, long spurred 
of pleasing pale yellow. T. pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 25c; oz. $2.00. Height 
■2 feet. 
AQUILEGIA FLABELLATA—Hardy perennial rock plant only a foot 
high, not of rank growth yet long lived. Foliage dainty, charming, 
in fact, so that the plants are an asset even without Its perfectly 
shaped ivory-white flowers which are produced on graceful stalks 
10 inches above the foliage during April and May. Height 1 ft. 
T. pkt. 25c. 
AQUILEGIA DOUBLE MIXED—Many colors mixed. Height 2 to 3 
feet. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.00. 
AQUILEGIA CRIMSON STAR 
Flowers extra large long spurred, brilliant dark crimson. Height 
3 ft. T. pkt. 30c. 
AQUILEGIA OXYSEPALA—Very beautiful Siberian Columbine, 
flowers during April and May in blue, yellow and white. Hardy 
perennial 30 in. high. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
ARISTOLOCHIA—DUTCHMAN’S PIPE 
One of the best perennial hardy climbing plants. Trained against 
a house or over a trellis it is matchless. Foliage abundant, rich 
deep green, never bothered by insects. Flowers small, but very 
pretty, yellow and brown mottled and curiously shaped. Height 30 
feet. Space foot apart. 1 oz. $1.00; T. pkt. 10c. 
ARUNDO DONAX 
Giant Reed—Absolutely hardy, rapidly growing bamboo-like grass 
attaining a height from 5 to 15 ft. Succeeds in any soil. Grown for 
its showy foliage and silky plumes that appear in July and are the 
finest ornament in dry bouquets, especially when bronzed. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 60c. 
VERY FINE seed such as begonia, etc., is easily germinated if the 
seed is placed on an earthen pan, the pan placed on a brick, the brick 
placed in a pan of water, the brick about half submerged in water and 
the whole thing placed under a bench. Cover the pan with a pane of 
glass and keep shaded. The brick acts as a wick carrying the water 
up to the earthenware pan, no overhead watering and no chance to 
lose the seed by washing out. 
ARDISIA CRENULATA 
A classy decorative plant far from common, bringing 
high prices at Christmas time. It’s main attraction is the 
berry like coral-red fruit, but the beautifully shaped leaves, 
the general appearance of the whole plant, the fact that every 
part of it is fragrant, makes Ardisia an outstanding plant 
the whole year round. You will make no mistake if you will 
try Ardisia. 
Start the seed in heat in the spring (the "seed germinates 
in 6-8 weeks) then grow cool (45-50 deg.) in rich soil mixed 
with sharp sand to insure perfect drainage. The following 
spring your plants will bloom and will be a model of beauty 
at Christmas time. Half hardy perennial. Height 2-3 ft. 
Seed in berries. 25 for 25c; 50 for 45c; 100 for 85c; 1000 
for $5.00. 
ARMERIA—SEA PINK 
Hardy perennial of robust growth, producing from dense grass¬ 
like foliage masses of globe shaped flowers on long stiff stalks from 
May to August. The flowers are excellent when dried or fresh, re¬ 
taining their brilliancy for months after cut. First rate cut flower, 
fine rock plant, easily raised from seed. 
ARMERIA CEPHALOTES—Fine large heads of rosy pink on stiff 
stems two feet long. T. pkt. 10c: oz $1.00: lb. $12.00. 
ARMERIA FORMOSA RUBY—This Armeria forms extra large heads 
of the brightest and lustrous carmine pink from the end of May to 
October. Fine cut flower, rock plant, bedding plant. Height 18 in. 
T. pkt. 20c. 
ARENARIA MONTANA 
A first class hardy perennial rock plant easily raised, doing well 
in any soil fully exposed to sun. Mat forming covered with silvery 
white lovely flowers from May to August. Height 4 in. T. pkt. 20c; 
1/32 oz. 45c. 
ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA 
Butterfly Weed. Hardy plant, 2 to 3 ft. high with very showy 
flowers of brilliant scarlet, blooming in July and August. T. pkt. 
15c: 1/16 oz. 25c: Va oz. 45c. 
ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA—Half hardy perennial in bloom almost 
continually and throughout winter under glass, from seed started in 
spring. Flowers brilliant red and gold. Fine cut flower, rock and pot 
plant. Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. 
ASPERULA ODORATA—WALDMEISTER 
A hardy perennial, easily raised from seed. Requires a shaded 
position and moist soil. Height 6 inches; have plants 6 inches apart. 
The dried leaves retain their fragrance even over a period of years. 
Blooms in May. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $6.40; Vs oz. 15c. 
ASPERULA HEXAPHYLA—Hardy perennial of robust growth, eas¬ 
ily raised, furnishing from spring till frost quantities of graceful 
bright green material for filling in boquets. Flowers small, white, 
from April to August. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
ASTILBE DAVIDII 
A very beautiful hardy perennial bearing graceful spikes of 
rosy violet or mauve flowers in July and August. Fine for cutting. 
Awarded first class certificate in England by Royal Horticultural 
Society. New. Height 4 ft. Easily raised from seed. T. pkt. 20c; 
1/32 oz. 40c. 
ASTILBE HYBRIDA—Also called Spirea Japonica. Seed saved from 
finest varieties such as America, Gladstone, Gloria, Superba, includ¬ 
ing also the best new tall Arendsi varieties. Hardy perennial. Height 
15-30 in. T. pkt. 20c; 1/32 oz. 40c. 
ASPARAGUS 
Both Asparagus Sprengheri and Plumosus will stand quite cool 
growing temperature but best results are obtained if grown in a 
night temperature of 50 degrees. 
Sow in light sandy soil in well drained shallow flats at any time. 
December to April is especially good period. You can grow it in 
solid beds, benches, boxes, bulb pans and even in hanging baskets. 
To do well Asparagus needs a bed of soil 8-10 inches deep. Most 
florists cut their own asparagus fronds when the market is high 
and buy when the price is down. 
ASPARAGUS FILICINUS—Foliage Plumosus-like, highly valuable in 
flower work. Of unright growth, hardy, height 6 ft. No seed this 
year, crop failed. 
PLUMOSUS MARKET KING—Climbing asparagus producing several 
times the amount of "greens” common Plumosus does. Tender per¬ 
ennial. T. pkt. 20c; 100 seeds 60c; 200 seeds $1.00. 
SPRENGHERI DEFLEXUS—More ornamental than regular Spreng¬ 
heri leaves; wider, more substantial, of metallic lustre. Tender per¬ 
ennial. 25 seeds 30c; 50 seeds 55c: 100 seeds $1.00. 
ASPARAGUS ACUTIFOLIUS—Foliage sharp pointed and very orna¬ 
mental. Used by the florists in Germany in preference to other green 
material. Hardy perennial climber. T. pkt. 10c; 100 seeds 30c. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGHERI—100 seeds 20c; 500 seeds 65c; 1.000 for 
$1.20; 5.000 for $5.00. 
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS—100 seeds 25c; 500 for 85c; 1,000 
for $1.60; 5,000 for $7.00. 
ASPARAGUS FALCATUS 
Beautiful greenhouse climber, similar to Sprengheri, with large 
shining, dark green leaves. A rapid and vigorous grower. Height 
10 ft. 10 seeds 15c; 100 seeds $1.00; 1,000 seeds $8.00. 
