ROCK GARDEN PLANTS 
ARTHUR LEE NURSERIES 
*Pluie de Feu. (L. ) 
Large, rich scarlet flowers. Very free flowering. 
★ Rosaondi . (L. ) 
Cne of the handsomest Heucheras of the coral-pink shades. Its stiff, straight stems make it 
surpass all other varieties. A very strong grower. 1 to li ft. 
★ Sanguinea. (L. ) 
Brilliant coral-red. Very ornamental. All Heuchera 30<f ea.; $1.00 per 4; $2.50 per doz. 
HIBISCUS. Roeemallow (Marshmallow If Mallow 
Marvels). 
The perennial Mallows bear some of the 
largest flowers of any of our perennials 
and present a gorgeous sight when in 
bloom. They grow from 3 to 4 feet tall. 
The flowers resemble a single Hollyhock 
bloom, only they are much larger, some 
measuring from 0 to 10 inches across. 
They are hardy and adapt themselves 
readily to almost any planting and when 
grouped in masses the large plants pre¬ 
sent an extraordinary picture. They may 
be planted either among shrubs or used as 
a substitute for them. The plants are 
too large for the ordinary garden border 
because they require much room, but they 
can be used in large beds of mixed flowers. 
Culture: Mallows prefer a moist soil 
although they will do equally well in dry 
soil, sun or partial shade. The plants 
die down to the ground during winter and 
are about the last plants to show green 
shoots in the spring. They grow very 
rapidly and do not require much care. A 
light mulching of the plants is good for 
winter. 
New Giant Flowering. (L.) 
Separate colors: Red, Pink or White. Also in Mixture 
HOLLYHOCKS. Althea. 
A constant, old-fashioned favorite. They are stately, majestic, towering plants that add 
beauty wherever they are grown. In single plants or in groups against walls or buildings, in 
groups at the rear of a hardy border, interspersed with low shrubbery, or in bold masses along 
drives or walks they are alike effective. 
Culture: Hollyhocks will withstand adverse conditions and even utter neglect, yet give a 
beautiful display of flowers in the most uncared for garden, while with good soil, tillage, and 
water, they repay with wonderful color masses hardly to be obtained with any other garden 
flower. They prefer a good garden soil enriched with well-rotted manure; plants must have 
full sun. 
Double. fS.L.) 
Separate colors as follows: Red, Pink, White, Yellow, Amaranth Purple. 
New A)legheny . (S.L. ) 
Immense semi-double Pink flowers, with fringed edges, 
Exquisite Mixed. (P.L.) 
New large flowers with curled, fringed, white-margined petals, each adorned with a large blotch 
in various shades of rose, violet and purple. All Hollyhocks 2C4 ea.; 50 per 3; $1.50 per 
dozen; $10.00 per 100. 
HYPERICUM. St. John's Wort. 
These flowers seem to be made of gold. Real pleasure is derived from growing this plant. They 
are especially good to use in borders for shrubs or the perennial beds of flowers or in the 
rock garden. 
Culture: The plants do best in a light, warm, sandy soil. The flowers last longer if they are 
shaded slightly. All of the Hypericums are shrubby in nature, the woody growth and some of the 
leaves remaining on during winter months. New growth starts from the base of the plant. 
★ Fragile. (L. I 
Distinct prostrate trailing species, with large soft yellow flowers in July and August. A very 
hardy plant. A drought and mo ; sture do no harm to this lovely plant. 35tf each; $1.CC per 3; 
S3.50 per dozen 
IBERIS. Candytuft. 
Although these plants are perhaps more generally grown in the rockery, they are equally 
appropriate subjects for the margins of herbaceous borders or as edging to garden walks. When 
in flower in spring and covered with a mass of snow-white blossoms, they add considerably to 
the attractions of the garden. They are of shrubby growth, with dark green, evergreen 
f oliage. 
Culture. Grow in good, ordinary soil in the rock garden or on the margins of a sunny border, 
or as an edging to garden walks. Plant in fall or spring, six inches apart. When plants be¬ 
come straggly, trim them into shape directly after flowering. Mulch with straw for winter 
protection. 
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