Perennial (gardens are Sasily Built and 
RESPOND GENEROUSLY TO MINIMUM CARE 
We specialize in growing rock garden plants. 
Above is shown one of ihe really delightful spots 
in our nursery—a rock garden full of new and 
interesting plants 
PRICES 
The perennials on the following 
pages are priced at 25c., 12 for $2.50, 
with the exception of a few choice and 
new varieties. 
Westchester’s Best in Perennials 
For many years, our founder, Mr. Richard Langle, has devoted himself to 
the raising of perennials. The time has come when our nursery is being recog¬ 
nized as the foremost growers of fine and unusual perennials in Westchester 
county. 
Beautiful perennial gardens are easily built providing the builder uses care, 
judgment and knowledge. The safest method of producing satisfactory results 
is to seek the advice of a competent nurseryman. We feel that our varied experi¬ 
ence qualifies us to give you the needed advice. However, if you wish to create 
this type of garden yourself, we have listed on the following pages all the informa¬ 
tion you will need to guarantee good results in your perennial garden. 
The first step in the making of a permanent perennial bed or rock garden is 
the preparation of the ground. The soil should be thoroughly spaded to about 
a foot in depth, breaking up all lumps, removing stones and raking very fine. 
Excess use of commercial fertilizers tend to burn the delicate roots. We have had 
very good results from spading, or raking into the soil shredded cattle manure, 
which is a mild but effective fertilizer. A little peat moss tends to conserve 
moisture and keep the soil from baking. It is very beneficial to loosen the soil 
around plants after a rain or watering. 
In the selection of the plants you should bear in mind the relative heights of 
the various types. Naturally the tallest should be placed in the rear graduating 
down to the lowest in the front. 
It has been often said that nature provides color harmony. This is not 
literally true as certain colors clash whether they are produced by man or by 
nature. This can be controlled by careful selection for color harmony. 
When our perennials are in bloom, come and see them. You will find many 
new and interesting varieties. Our many years of experience in creating this 
type of garden is at your disposal for the asking. 
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