ANEMONE (Continued) 
Anemone japonica — Whirlwind 
WHIRLWIND ANEMONE 
2 to 3 feet. September to mid-November. Large double white 
flowers on long thin stems. Excellent for cutting. 
‘Anemone pulsatilla 
EUROPEAN PASQUEFLOWER 
9 to 12 inches. Produces violet or purple flowers during April 
and May. Plant in full sun in the rockery or border. 
‘Anemone sylvestris 
SNOWDROP ANEMONE 
9 to 12 inches. A large flowered, pure white variety which 
blooms in May and June. Plant in a cool, moist location in the 
rockery or border. 
ATHEMIS — CAMOMILE 
Remarkable free flowering plants with finely cut, 
aromatic foliage and daisy-like blossoms. Especially 
fine for cutting. 
CULTURE. Any ordinary soil in a sunny position will suit 
them. Plant 12 inches apart in spring or fall. 
Anthemis kelwayi 
KELWAY CAMOMILE 
2 to 3 feet. Golden yellow flowers produced all summer. 
AQUILEGIA — COLUMBINE 
Graceful plants with interesting foliage and 
charming flowers. A favorite of the old fashioned 
gardens which has been greatly improved in size 
and richness of flowers. The species are very beauti¬ 
ful and interesting but the hybrids have surpassed 
them in popular favor. One of the best cut flowers. 
CULTURE. Columbines succeed in any good garden soil 
containing plenty of humus but they prefer partial shade. Plant 
in fall or spring, 8 to 12 inches apart. 
Aquilegia — Long-Spurred Hybrids 
COLUMBINE—MRS. SCOTT ELLIOT 
Large size, long spurred flowers in all shades, the lighter, 
more delicate shades predominating. 
Aquilegia chrysantha 
GOLDEN COLUMBINE 
2 Vi to 3 feet. Very slender, dainty, long spurred Columbine 
of a golden yellow color, blooming later than the long-spurred 
hybrids. Late June and July. 
ARABIS — ROCKCRESS 
Beautiful spring flowering plants forming carpets 
of bloom when planted six inches apart. Adaptable to 
the rockery or for growing in dry walls. 
CULTURE. Not particular as to soil but does not like a damp 
location. The straggling shoots should be cut back after flowering 
to induce a new compact growth. Plant in spring or fall, about 6 
inches apart. 
‘Arabis alpina 
ALPINE ROCKCRESS 
10 to 12 inches. Producing masses of pure white blossoms. 
ARMERIA — THRIFT 
Dense tufts of grass-like leaves growing six inches 
in height from which the long, slender flower stems 
arise bearing globular blossoms of delicate shades. 
Blooms from May until the end of July, making very 
desirable plants for low edgings. Also effective in the 
rockery. 
CULTURE. Prefers a dry, sandy soil in sunny location. Plant 
6 to 8 inches apart in spring or fall. 
Armeria formosa, Hybrids 
HYBRID FORMOSA SEA PINK 
Light and dark shades of rose and pink, large blossoms on 
stems 2 feet in height. 
‘Armeria maritima (Statice armeria) 
COMMON THRIFT 
Rosy magenta flowers on one foot stems. 
Common Thrift (ARMERIA) 
ASCLEPIAS — MILKWEED 
Startlingly vivid plants for the perennial border or 
for growing in front of shrubbery. 
CULTURE. This variety requires a dry sandy soil in full sun. 
Plant in fall or spring 6 to 8 inches apart. 
Asclepias tuberosa 
BUTTERFLYWEED 
18 inches in height. Brilliant orange flowers produced during 
July and August. Lovely for cutting. 
ASTER — MICHAELMAS DAISY or 
STARWORT 
Fall flowering perennials coming into bloom in 
early autumn and continuing until frost. There are 
many varieties to pick from embracing blue, white 
and pink shades. Very valuable as a cut flower and 
suitable for planting in the perennial border or in 
borders by themselves. 
CULTURE. Michaelmas Daisies will grow and thrive under 
the most trying conditions but they will reward generous treat¬ 
ment with increased loveliness. Allow plenty of room when plant¬ 
ing and lift, divide and replant every three years. Plant in sunny 
locations in either early spring or fall. 
CLIMAX ASTER 
One of the best and showiest varieties. It is a rich lavender- 
blue with large pyramidal flower heads. It is a mass of color 
in the late fall. Height 4 to 5 ft. 
WHITE CLIMAX ASTER 
A large pure white counterpart of the above. 
Aster novae — angliae 
NEW ENGLAND ASTER 
A very popular variety. Deep purple flowers in late summer. 
Height 4 to 5 ft. 
Aster novae — angliae roseus 
ROSY NEW ENGLAND ASTER 
Almost red in color and a very profuse late summer bloomer. 
Height 4 to 5 ft. 
ST. EGWIN ASTER 
A compact dwarfish plant producing rosy-pink flowers 1 Vi 
inches in diameter. The plant assumes an almost round shape 
that is completely covered with blossoms in late summer. Height 
2 Vi ft. 
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