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The Sarcoxie Nurseries Peony Fields 
‘ChCardy Flowers, continued 
Alyssum rostratum 
Golden-yellow flowers in dense heads in summer; leaves 2 
in. long, hoary-gray; prostrate habit; of easy culture in sun and 
well drained soil; (12-18 in.) 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per 
doz. 
Alyssum saxatile compactum; Basket of Gold 
Broad masses of bright yellow flowers in early spring; dwart 
habit; makes a spreading mat of grayish-green leaves; of easy 
culture. 20c each. 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Anchusa, Dropmore; Summer Forget-me-not 
Large, loose clusters of deep blue Forget-me-not-like flowers 
1/2 to 3/4 in. across, produced freely in latter May on stems 3 
ft. high. 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Arabis alpina, see Rock Crest 
Artemisia Border Mist 
Finely cut gray-green foliage. 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 
per doz. 
Artemisia Silver King 
Its small leaves and network of fine stems are gray like frost¬ 
ed silver; showy in the perennial border and excellent as a filler 
for bouquets; may be dried for use in the winter; attains 2 Yi 
to 3 feet, 20c each. 3 for 55c. $2.00 per doz. 
Azaleamum, see Chrysanthemum Pink Cushion 
Baby’s Breath, Bristol Fairy; Gypsophila Bristol Fairy 
One of the best forms of Baby’s Breath; dainty double white 
flowers % in. across in large, loosely arranged clusters on 
stems 2 to 3 ft. tall in June, producing an airy, graceful ef¬ 
fect; thrives in sunny locations; if cut before fully opened may 
be dried for winter use. Strong plants, 50c each, 2 for 90c, 
Balloon-Flower; Chinese Bell-Flower; Platycodon 
grandiflora 
Balloon-like buds open into 5-pointed broad bell-shaped blue 
flowers 2 p 2 -3 in. across on stems 1J4-2 ft. high in latter June 
and at intervals till fall. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Blanket Flower; Gaillardia grandiflora 
Flowers 2 to 3 in. across, maroon bordered yellow, as gaudy 
as a Navajo blanket, on stems 18 to 30 in. high in latter May 
and until heavy frost; prefers full sun; blooms in spite of heat, 
cold, wet and drouth; very free from insects and diseases; di¬ 
vide and replant every 2 or 3 years. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 
per doz. 
Bleeding Heart; Dicentra spectabilis 
Heart shaped rosy-carmine flowers with the white inner 
petals protruding, drooping on long racemes; needs rich, fairly 
light soil; full sun or shade, such as the north side of a wall or 
foundation: (2-3 ft.) 40c each, 3 for $1.00, $3.50 per doz. 
Chrysanthemum Pink Cushion, also called Azaleamum, covered 
in late summer and fall with orchid-pink flowers 
Buttercup, Double; Ranunculus repens flore-pleno 
A creeping form, 6 in. to 1 ft. high; double golden flowers 
1 in. across in latter April. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 doz. 
Cerastium tomentosum; Snow-in-Summer 
A creeping mat of silvery foliage, covered in latter April 
with small snow-white flowers; for overhanging walls and dry, 
sunny situations; (6 in.) 20c each. 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Chinese Lantern; Physalis Francheti 
Its inflated orange-red seed pods may be d'ied in autumn 
for winter bouquets; 2 ft. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 doz. 
Chrysanthemums 
In October and the dull days of November when frosts creep 
into the air and the garden is nearly bare of color these keep up 
the succession of beauty; prefer full sun; will stand shade part 
of the day; hardiness depends largely on good drainage: (2-4 
ft.) Pink. red. white, yellow and bronze. 15c each, 3 for 40c, 
$1.50 per doz. 
Chrysanthemum, Pink Cushion 
Sometimes called Azaleamum. Dwarf; covered in late sum¬ 
mer and fall with orchid-pink flowers, becoming soft pink to 
almost white. 1 year, 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz., 
clumps, 50c each. 
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GARDEN TALKS 
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B. H., 1420 kilocycles, are invited to tune in each Sunday at 
1.00 P. M. for a three minute gardening talk. 
Columbine, Mrs. Scott Elliotts 
Numerous showy, dainty long-spurred flowers on many- 
branched stalks \ x /i-'l x /2 ft., tall in late April and May; neat 
clumps of foliage; attractive in the perennial border and rock¬ 
ery; prefers partial shade and well-drained soil; mixed colors, 
the pastel shades predominating. 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 
per doz. 
Coreopsis lanceolata grandiflora 
One of the most popular yellow perennials, with daisy-like 
flowers 2 to 3 in. across in May and the greater part of sum¬ 
mer if not allowed to seed; excellent planted where the yellow 
flowers will contrast with Delphinium or other blue flowers. 
(1 to 2 ft.) ; prefers sun; tolerates partial shade; divide and re¬ 
plant every 2 years. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Daisy, Arctic 
Flowers 2 to 2 Y% in. across, white with yellow center, on 
stems about 12 in. tall; neat clumps of foliage; excellent in the 
foreground of the perennial border or in the rockery for its Oc¬ 
tober flowers; sun. 15c each, 3 for 30c, $1.00 per doz. 
Columbine 
Daisies continued next page 
Delphinium 
