WOLCOTT NURSERIES 
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AN CHUSA—Alkanet 
Hardy Perennial 
Anchusas grow readily in ordinary soil in sunny st¬ 
ations but quickly respond to good feeding. Their large 
hairy leaves and tall spikes of beautiful blue flowers 
make a hue background in borders. Physostegia is 
very effective planted in front of them, as the latter 
takes their place when through flowering. 
A. italica—“Dropmore Variety” —A beautiful variety 
of the Italian Alkanet with numerous flowers of deep¬ 
est gentian blue. In good soil will reach a height of 
six to seven feet with numerous side branches, making 
a most imposing plant. Requires staking . .35 3.50 
A. italica—“Opal” —A charming blue variety. Iden¬ 
tical with above except color.35 3.50 
A. myosotidiflora —A new and very charming variety 
of Anchusa, its dwarf habit making it suitable either 
for the rockery or front of the border. Quantities of 
bright blue flowers in May and June..... 40 4.00 
ANTHEMIS—Marguerite 
Hardy Perennial 
A. tinctoria —A very desirable plant for the hardy gar¬ 
den with pyrethrum-like foliage and a profusion of 
golden yellow flowers all summer. Fine for cutting.... .25 2.50 
A. montana —A white flowering variety of the above.25 2.50 
ANTIRRHINUM—Snapdragon 
Hardy Perennial 
The ordinary snapdragons are of too coarse growth 
to be admitted to the rock garden, but there are two or 
three species that are very charming in June. A dry, 
sunny spot and well drained soil are essential to success. 
A. Asarina —A trailing plant from the south of France 
with very attractive foliage and creamy white flowers..$ .35 $ 3.50 
A. glutinosum hybridum —A charming strain of lovely 
colors, very valuable for the rock garden.35 3.50 
A. sempervirens —A beautiful trailing plant for the 
rock garden. Flowers white with purple blotch.35 3.50 
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