GEMS for the ROCK GARDEN 
and for SMALL BEDS and MARGIN PLANTING 
I present here a small but select list of Hardy plants especially suited to the small rock garden, 
or for small beds, or for edging purposes. 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. 
ROSA ROULETTI (A true minia¬ 
ture Rose)—This lovely minia¬ 
ture 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 completely lost to 
commerce until recently redio- 
covered growing in a window 
box in Switzerland by M. Cor- 
, revon, the famous plant collector. 
Aquilegia (Columbine) The t; n y Jeep pink flowers are 
fully double, about an inch in diameter, and borne profusely from early Sum¬ 
mer 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 
SUN OR ROCK ROSE —Very showy dwarf evergreen shrubby plants; for a 
dry sunny place in the rock garden. Continually loaded with tiny flowers. 
Colors white, yellow, red and pink, one color or assorted. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
CHRISTMAS ROSE (HELLEBORUS) —This very rare and unusual plant pro¬ 
duces 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. Strong plants. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; 6 for $5.00 
VIRGINIA BLUE-BELLS (Mertensia Virginica)—12 to 18 in. This is one of 
the most delightful of all early Spring flowers, and there are so many 
ways to make use of them. While a few plants will be the outstanding 
attraction of a small garden, a mass planting naturalized in a meadow or 
along a woodland path or on grassy banks is a never-to-be-forgotten sight. 
In the rockery, or in the border, or the wild garden, in a quiet corner, or 
a conspicuous spot, they are equally at home. The flowers are of a lovely 
porcelain blue, intermingled with pink florets, and the flowers grow in 
graceful clusters. They flower throughout the month of May on Long 
Island. Try these Virginia Blue-Bells on my recommendation, and you will 
be delighted with them.... 40c each; 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25; 
100 for $15.00 
CANDYTUFT (Ibiris)—This hardy Candytuft is a very profuse bloomer, liter¬ 
ally covering the plant with a blanket of snow white flowers in early Spring. 
For the balance of the year the rich dark green leathery foliage is quite 
ornamental. 50c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75 
MINIATURE DAYLIUES —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. May, June $ .50 
GRACILIS —Dainty lemon yellow. May, June. .50 
MINOR —A pleasing primrose yellow. June. 50 
ORANGEMAN —Very early. Medium yellow. 50 
One of each for $1.75; 3 of each $4.50 
DIANTHUS GRANITICUS— 6 to 8 in. A very lovely, symmetrical, low grow¬ 
ing 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 uniform true rose pink. 
50c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.00 
BLUE BELLS OF 
SCOTLAND 
(Campanula R o - 
tundifolia)-—6 to 
10 in. Attractive 
tiny blue bells 
freely produced 
from June to Au¬ 
gust. Does well 
in light shade. 
50 each; 3 for 
$ 1.00 
AQUILEGIA (Co¬ 
lumbine) — 15 to 
18 in. Every gar¬ 
dener loves the 
dainty Colum¬ 
bines The long- 
spurred Hybrids I 
am offering are a 
great improve- 
m e n t over the 
older varieties. 
There is a wide 
range of delicate 
Iris Reticulata soft colors and 
OTHER MINIATURE IRIS FOR THE ROCK GARDEN 
CRIST ATA—4 in. Dainty soft amethyst-blue. Crabapple fragrance. 
Prefers semishade .20 
CRISTATA ALBA—4 in. White form of above.50 
GRACILIPES—6 in. A tiny pinkish-lilac Japanese Crested Iris.75 
LACUSTRIS—3 in. Very early. Tiny lilac flowers. .50 
GRAMINEA—Prefers shade. Very fragrant. Reddish violet.75 
VERNA—6 in. Rich blue. Much like a miniature Siberian Iris in 
appearance . 25 
RUTHENICA—8 in. Delightfully fragrant, brilliant royal purple. 
Miniature form of Laevigata. Rare. 1.50 
PRISMATICA— 12 in. Dainty white flowers veined violet. Prefers a 
moist spot .50 
RETICULATA—12 in. March blooming. Attractive rich pansy- 
violet, with a pronounced violet fragrance.Doz. 2.00 
VIOLAS —These Violas are the result of crossing the violet with the larger 
flowered pansies, giving us the large flower of the Pansy, with the hardi¬ 
ness of the Violet, and with more continuous and greater freedom of 
bloom than either. 
JERSEY GEM —Pure rich deep violet. Slightly fragrant. One of the 
best. 
WHITE PERFECTION —Pure snow white. Large flowers. 
APRICOT —Very handsome yellow. 
PERFECTION —A very lovely light blue. 
Price on all of above 35c each; 3 for 85c; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.50; one 
color or assorted 
PENSTAMON BLUE GEM —6 to 12 in. This very lovely miniature has at¬ 
tracted the attention of everybody visiting my gardens. The color is a 
very lovely shade of blue, and it is a profuse bloomer. Very rare. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.50 
rich pastel shades. Large, healthy 2-year field-grown plants. 
3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.00, Postpaid 
HARDY CARNATIONS 
IMPROVED CRIMSON KING —This is by far the finest of all Hardy Carna¬ 
tions, 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 lovely delicate pink Hardy Carnation, 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 
CORAL BELLS (Heuchera) 
ROSAMUNDI —Graceful bell-shaped flowers of coral pink. Fine for cut¬ 
ting. 50c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.50 
TRILLIUM GRANDIFLORUM (Wake Robin) —10 to 12 in. This is the best 
of all Trilliums, producing large star like blossoms in the Spring. The 
Trillium is a native woodland plant, known as wood-lilies or Wake Robins. 
Fine for a shady nook in the garden or for naturalizing in the woodland. 
When once planted they continue to multiply and require no care. 
3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25 Postpaid 
MINIATURE BEARDED IRIS FOR THE ROCK GARDEN 
Flower in April on Long Island—Earlier in the South. 
ATROVIOLACEA —5 in. Earliest to bloom. Red-purple with white 
throat .$ -15 
BETSY PRESBY —5 in. Fine deep yellow. 20 
BRIDE —6 in. Best pure white. . 20 
COERULEA —6 in. Soft sky blue. .20 
CYANEA— 6 in. Rich crimson-purple. 20 
ROSE MIST —8 in. Soft mauve-pink. .50 
I each, 6 varieties $1.25; 3 each $3.00; 6 each $5.00 
Miniature Bearded Iris 
