ROCK GARDEN PLANTS 
ARTHUR LEE NURSERIES 
★Palustris, Pink Beauty. (S.L.) 
Fink-flowered form of the above. Very fine variety. 
Biennial Varieties: 
This is a dwarf Forget-me-not growing from 6 to 10 inches high. These varieties are widely 
grown. The flowers of which are borne in clusters. These plants are compact in growth; are 
not reliably hardy, except when kept in cold frames for the winter. Their blooming period is 
in April and Kay, which makes them especially valuable as they bloom before the perennial 
variety. By the judicious planting of biennial and perennial kinds, flowers may be had all 
spring, summer and fall. 
★Alpestrus. (S.L. 
Blue Fye. Early bright 
blue with a white eye. 
★Alpestrus robusta grandi- 
flora improved. (S.L.) 
An improved blue variety, 
growing 10 to 12 inches 
high. 
*Stricta. ( C .L. ) 
Indigo Blue. The best 
dark blue. Dwarf and 
compact plant, 5 to S 
inches high. Any of 
above 3 kinds - Large 
plants: 15<f ea.; 40<f 
per 3; $1.50 per dozen; 
$10.00 per 100. Email 
Flants: 35 <t doz.; $2.50 
per 100. 
NEPETA. Ground Ivy. Catmint. 
Veil suited for massing 
in the garden; used as 
an edging for the border 
and the walk, and for 
bold masses for the rock 
garden or rock wall. The 
foliage in aromatic and 
silvery gray, the multitude small flowers are lavender-blue. 
Culture: They require very little attention and are actually tolerant of neglect, and are 
usually successful in sun or partial shade. They are adapted to a wide range of soil con- 
ditions. 
Catarica. (S.L.)(Catnip) 
A sweet scented lavender blue flowers on 2 foot stems. 
★ Mussini . (S.L. ) 
An excellent plant for any position, but especially useful in the rock-garden. Of dwarf, com¬ 
pact habit, producing masses of bloom of a beautiful shade of lavender. 1 ft. 
Nervosa. (S.L.) 
A splendid plant for the larger type of rock-garden and much superior for this purpose to 
Mussini. The flowers are of a clear light blue. Blooms from July to September. 
Souvenir d'Andre Chaudron. (L.) Novelty. 
A very distinct, upright-growing plant, 14 to IB inches high. Silvery gray foliage and large 
dark blue flowers from June to August. Suitable for dry, sunny border. 35 <t each; S1.C0 per 3; 
$3.00 per dozen. 
OENOTHERA. Evening Primrose. 
The Oenotheras are chiefly used for rockery and border culture. The species named below are 
specially suitable for growing on the margins of sunny borders and rock gardens, and all make 
a continuous and brave display of color throughout the summer with little attention. 
Culture: All require a well drained, medium sandy soil, freely intermixed with well-decayed 
manure, and a sunny position to grow and flower freelV. Show to the best advantage when grown 
in groups. Plant eight inches apart in spring or fall. They are apt to perish in winter if 
grown in heavy, damp soils. 
★Missouriensis. (L. ) 
A low species with prostrate, ascending branches; profuse bloomer. Solitary flowers, often 4 
inches across. Good for rock garden or border; in bloom from June until August. 
Youngi .(L. ) 
A strong, stocky, large-leaved plant with firm, shiny foliage, numerous bright lemon-yellow 
flowers on stems about 24 inches tall from, June to August. 
PAN$Y. 
Perhaps the best known and most beloved of our spring blooming plants. They are indifferent to 
cold often being in full bloom by the first of April. Pansies, because, of their long blooming 
season, are used in porch boxes, as for edging plants; and as rock garden subjects. Often they 
are planted in solid beds by themselves, where they make a beautiful show for two or three 
months. 
Culture: They are easy plants to handle, not being difficult to satisfy. Any good garden loam, 
or ordinary soil will give good results; however, the addition of well-rotted manure worked into 
the soil or a top dressing of commercial fertilizer will produce flowers which are larger and 
of finer texture. Contrary to popular belief, they do not mind hot weather, but they must have 
plenty of moisture, as the combination of heat and lack of moisture, causes the plants to 
finally stop blooming. After the plants have been in flower for several weeks, and become 
straggly, cut back about half way down; which will give the plant a rest, and induce it to make 
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