RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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PE NTST EMO N— Continued. 
*caespitosum —Makes silky-grey mats, not 
over an inch or two high, with small 
heads of fluffy white blooms on 2 to 3 
inch stems in late summer. A very rare 
and choice shrub. $1.00 to $1.50 each. 
*cinerascens —Foliage somewhat greener 
and longer than that of preceding 
species, with white flowers on 6 inch 
stems. Very rare, but easier than pre¬ 
ceding. $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
*hendersoni — More shrub-like in growth, 
making small mounds or domes 4 to 6 
inches high, the foliage turning to a 
bronzy-red in fall and winter. Small 
heads of fluffy white blooms on 4 to 6 
inch stems. Also very rare and choice, 
being a little earlier than P. caespitosum. 
$1.00 and $1.50 each. 
PHYLLODOCE *empetriformis — Native of 
high Cascades in Oregon and Washing¬ 
ton, where it is called Alpine Heather. 
Dwarf and compact, with needle-like, 
vivid green foliage and pitcher-shaped 
bright reddish-pink flowers. Very hardy, 
preferring a little shade in summer, with 
acid soil, composed of leaf mold or peat 
and good loam. 50c to $1.00 each. 
POLYGALA *chamaebuxus — A rare, ever¬ 
green shrublet, of creeping habit. Ex¬ 
cellent ground cover for the finer bulbs 
of the alpine section. Makes neat clumps 
and mats, spreading slowly by under¬ 
ground runners. The pretty pea-shaped, 
yellow flowers, with white wings which 
turn to a rose and crimson may be seen 
throughout the summer and fall. Will 
thrive in either full sun or partial shade, 
in a sandy peat or loam. Not over six 
inches high. 50c each. 
PUTORIA calabrica —A small, low growing 
shrub, resembling a Daphne cneorum, 
both in foliage and flowers. The heads 
of rosy-pink Daphne-like flowers cover 
the shrub from July to Sept. For a limy 
soil in full sun. 75c and 50c each. 
PYXIDANTHERA barbulata —An evergreen 
creeping plant or sub-shrub, found in 
cushion-like masses in the sandy pine 
lands of New Jersey to North Carolina. 
The prostrate stems are much branched 
at base and clothed with many small, 
linear leaves of leathery texture. Small 
white flowers. Grows best in moist, 
sandy soil. Should have water from be¬ 
neath, and have a little protection from 
excessive rains during winter. Very rare 
in cultivation and worthy of any little 
extra work necessary for its success. 
$1.00 each. 
RHODODENDRON — We list only a few of 
the more rare dwarf species. Can supply 
plants of many other very rare species. 
Write us your wants. 
They require a spongy rooting medium of 
leaf-mold and peat, with good garden 
loam. Sharp drainage and adequate sup¬ 
ply of root moisture are essential. Light 
shade during summer months. 
*fastigiatum — Very beautiful little grey- 
green leaved shrub with lavender blue 
flowers. Will stand more sun than some 
of the other species. $1.50 and $2.00 each. 
*ferrugineum — Makes low bushes, with 
dark green leaves which have a rust col¬ 
ored reverse. Rose colored flowers in 
clusters. $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
*racemosum —A choice species with vari¬ 
able habit of growth, some being very 
dwarf and compact, while others more 
loose and upright. Small leaves and 
beautiful pale pink flowers which are 
produced in racemes in early spring. All 
2 yr. old, upright habit, 75c, $1.00 and 
$1.25. 
We can supply such species as ambigium, 
ciliatum, impeditum and many others, at 
from $1.50 to $5.00 each. 
ROSA *rouletti —An uncommon little dwarf 
rose, seldom more than 6 inches high. 
Covered with sweet scented, double pink 
roses, from % to 1 inch across, from May 
to Oct. This is the true plant, propagated 
from stock imported from Europe. Very 
hardy, making it invaluable for alpine 
garden work, and may be potted and 
used for house plant if kept in rather 
cool room. 35c, 50c and 75c each. 
ROSEMARY officinalis —An excellent ever¬ 
green shrub-like plant for dry places in 
the rockery or border. Spikes of leafy, 
grey and green, aromatic foliage, with 
small clusters of lilac flowers. Should 
be pruned back each year. 35c and 50c 
each. 
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SHORTIA *galacifolia —A lovely little ever¬ 
green with glossy round leaves, turning 
red in winter. Pearly, fringed bell-shaped 
flowers in early spring. For a shady, 
moist place in acid soil. 35c and 50c ea. 
SPIREA *bullata — (crispifolia) A dwarf, 
huddled shrub from Japan, for the rock 
garden. Tiny crinkled leaves, and flat 
little corymbs of deep crushed raspberry 
flowers. 12 inches. 75c and $1.00 each. 
