The Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn. 
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ADAM’S NEEDLE. Perfectly hardy in exposed locations. 
Yucca f Uamentosa (Hdam’s JVeedle.) 
T 'HE only strictly hardy member of this interesting class of decorative plants, and it is 
really one of the most attractive of the order. The above illustration, taken at the 
Nursery this past summer, gives a good idea of the airy effectiveness of the plants 
when in full flower, where a number of plants are grouped together, after the plants are 
well established, these flower heads often reach six to seven feet in height, bearing in great 
freedom these pure white pendant lilies. Hardly a garden plan but where they can be ar¬ 
ranged effectively. The flowering season is July and August, a season of comparative 
scarcity, of effective blooming garden material. As desirable a plant as this Yucca is in 
bloom, it is only one of its good points, as its foliage is quite evergreen, remaining, even in 
very exposed situations, unaffected in the severest weather, and as the character of its 
growth is so very different from any other hardy garden plant we have, it always forms 
a strong and pleasing contrast. Again, this Yucca thrives in very light sandy soil and can 
be established in reeky dry places often with telling effect. For prices see page 34. 
phlox Bublata (JVIoss pink*) 
T HIS is the plant that forms a low mat of evergreen foliage and in early Spring is com¬ 
pletely covered with masses of bloom. 
, , . Newer sorts listed below are clear and distinct colors. No better plant can be 
ad tor carpeting or bordering and as a plant for the sunny rockery it is splendid. It will 
grow in the dryest locations. 
Ttiricttcs* 
type with ros Y lilac fl°w ers . SUBULATA VAR. SADIE. Clear white with 
U tu ALBA. A white form of the slightest shading of lilac producing 
SIIRii? at° 4 V w a r\ a very effective tint. 
SUBULATA VAR. ATRO-RUBRA. Clear deep 
c aret ' For prices sec page 34. 
Phlox Sublala, showing its adaptability for the rock garden. 
POR SPECIAL DISCOUNTS SEE INSIDE FRONT COVER RAGE. 
