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I present here a small but select list of Hardy plants especially suited to the small rock garden, or for small beds, for edg¬ 
ing purposes, or for planting along walks or paths. In fact, for any location where low growing plants are desirable. Once 
planted they will take care of themselves, reappearing with a greater profusion of flowers each successive season. For a 
permanent planting, try the group listed on this page. 
All Orders of $2.00 or Over Postpaid Anywhere in the U. S.; on Smaller Orders Add 20c for Postage and Packing 
AQUILEGIA (Colum¬ 
bine)—15 to 18 in. Ev¬ 
ery gardener loves the 
dainty Columbines. The 
long-spurred Hybrids I 
am offering are a 
great improvement 
over the older vari¬ 
eties. There is a wide 
range of delicate soft 
colors and rich pastel 
shades. Large, healthy 
2-yearfield-grown plants. 
3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 
12 for $2.00. 
HARDY CARNATIONS 
IMPROVED CRIMSON 
KING—This is by far 
the finest of all Hardy 
Carnations, flowering perpetually throughout the entire 
Spring, Summer, and Fall. The color is a dazzling crimson 
and the stems are long enough to make it suitable for cut 
flowers as well as an excellent garden subject. 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.50. 
GRENADIN PINK—A I ovely delicate pink Hardy Carna¬ 
tion, that is equally fine in the garden and for cut flowers. 
3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.50. 
GRENADIN WHITE—A wonderful white form of the above. 
3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.50. 
CHRISTMAS ROSE (Helleborus) — This very rare and 
unusual plant produces its white flowers during the Winter 
months, regardless of snow or freezing weather. Its leathery 
foliage is evergreen and will withstand sub-zero weather. 
Prefers a damp shady spot. Plant in the Spring. Strong 
Plants $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00. 
CORAL BELLS (Heuchera Rosamundi) — Graceful bell¬ 
shaped flowers of coral pink. Fine for cutting. The best of 
the "Coral Bells". 50c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.50. 
MINIATURE DAYLILIES—The following list of Miniature 
Daylilies are all ideal for the rock garden, either in full sun 
or semi-shade. The foliage is grass-like and the flowers are 
charming. All are of the easiest culture. Height about 12 
to 18 inches. 
DUMORTIERI—Rich deep orange Daylily. May, June. 50c. 
GRACILIS—Dainty lemon yellow Daylily. May, June. 50c. 
MINOR—A pleasing primrose yellow Daylily. June. 50c. 
ORANGEMAN—Very early. Medium yellow Daylily. 50c. 
DIANTHUS GRANITICUS—6 to 8 in. A very lovely, sym¬ 
metrical, low growing Dianthus of rather dense growth, 
smothered with myriads of attractive tiny pink, red and 
white flowers. Assorted colors only. 35c each; 3 for 85c; 6 
for $1.50; 12 for $2.50. 
DIANTHUS DELTOIDES BRILLIANT—Similar to above in 
one color only, a glowing crimson red. 50c each; 3 for $1.00; 
6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.00. 
DIANTHUS ROSE CUSHION—A very free flowering uni¬ 
form true rose pink. 50c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; 
12 for $3.00. 
MINIATURE BEARDED IRIS FOR THE ROCK GARDEN— 
Flower in April and May on Long Island—Earlier in the 
South. The following varieties are all fine. 
ATROVIOLACEA—5 in. Earliest to bloom. Red-purple with 
white throat. 15c. 
BETSY PRESBY—5 in. Fine deep yellow. 15c. 
BRIDE—6 in. Best pure white. 15c. 
COERULEA—6 in. Soft sky blue. 15c. 
CYANEA—6 in. Rich crimson-purple. 15c. 
ROSE MIST—8 in. Soft mauve-pink. 35c. 
I each, above 6 varieties $1.00; 3 each $2.75; 6 each $5.00 
OTHER MINIATURE IRIS FOR THE ROCK GARDEN 
CRISTATA—4 in. Dainty soft amethyst-blue. Crabapple 
fragrance. Prefers semi-s hade. 20c. 
CRISTATA ALBA—4 in. White form of above. 50c. 
GRACILIPES—6 in. A tiny pinkish-lilac J apanese Crested 
Iris. 50c. 
GRAMINEA—Prefe rs shade. Very fragrant. Reddish violet. 
50c. 
LACUSTRIS—3 in. Very early. Tiny lilac flowers. 50c. 
VERNA—6 in. Rich blue. Much like a miniature Siberian Iris 
in appearance. 25c. 
RUTHENICA—8 in. Delightfully fragrant, brilliant royal 
purple. Miniature form of Laevigata. Rare. $1.00. 
PRISMATICA—12 in. Dainty white flowers veined violet. 
Prefers a moist spot. 50c. 
ROSA ROULETTI—(A true miniature Rose)—This lovely 
miniature Rose is ideal for the rock garden North or South, 
as it stands any degree of sub-zero weather, as well as the 
heat of the tropics. Popular a century ago, it was com¬ 
pletely lost to commerce until recently re-discovered grow¬ 
ing in a window box in Switzerland by M. Correvon, the 
famous plant collector. The tiny deep pink flowers are fully 
double, about an inch in diameter, and borne profusely 
from early Summer until killed by frost. The equally tiny 
leaves are also very ornamental. It grows only 6 to 12 inches 
tall, depending upon the richness of the soil, and about the 
same width. Once planted, it requires no further care. A 
real gem. 75c each; 3 for $1.50. 
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