WILD BROS. NURSERY CO., SARCOXIE, MO. 
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Keep Qay (Colors in your Qarden with c iKardy flowers 
View at the Sarcoxie Nurseries 
The final touch of beauty in the modern garden is supplied 
by the flower beds and borders. The mere mention of hardy 
flowers brings to mind grandmother’s garden of bygone days. 
Perhaps it bordered a path, or was at the end of a walk, maybe 
against a background of evergreens, a fence or a wall. Wher¬ 
ever located, its charm depended not upon artificial arrangement 
or elaborate formal design, but upon a simple treatment with 
old floral friends. 
Let’s take a lesson from nature and plant in the oldfashioned 
garden the sturdy, hardy kinds that do not require constant 
attention, yet amply repay a little care. If we plant in masses 
and watch that we do not plant a tall growing variety in front 
of a dwarf, we can scarcely help producing a charming effect. 
We will use the more delicate flowers as nature uses them, where 
they have an opportunity to develop. Some at the front of the 
border, some in nooks and corners, some in the rock garden, 
than which there is no better place to display the dainty and 
unusual. There need not be a dull day from the time Corcuses 
and Snowdrops timidly lift their heads in spring until Chrysan¬ 
themums bid farewell to autumn. 
To aid in planning, the blooming dates for Southern Mis¬ 
souri and the height are given. Plant in masses for best effect. 
Three, six or a dozen in a group give a much better display than 
if scattered through the border. Sun or shade in the description 
indicates the condition under which the plant thrives best. Few 
plants can mature seed and continue blooming. The statement 
that a plant blooms all summer, or for a long time, assumes 
that the old flowers are cut off as they fade. It only takes a 
short time once or twice a week. This, with good garden soil, 
enriched with well rotted manure or bone meal if deficient in 
fertility, occasional shallow cultivation and watering during 
dry spells, will give excellent results. 
Plants by Parcel Post 
Plants vary in weight and there are 8 zones. For Missouri 
and adjoining states allow 10c for the first and IV 2 to 3c for 
each additional plant. Any surplus will be refunded. 
These are good, strong, outdoor grown plants, not the 
small plants offered in low priced collections'. Six or more 
of a kind at the dozen rate. 
Achillea rosea; Pink Yarrow; Rosy Milfoil 
Small pink flowers in dense flat-topped clusters on stems 18 
to 24 in. high, in summer and early fall. Foliage deep green, 
finely cut, somewhat feathery or fern-like. Useful mainly for 
its long blooming period, pink color, and foliage effect in the 
garden. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Agrostemma coronaria; Rose Campion; Mullein Pink 
The bright cerise-crimson 5-petaled flowers lM in. across, on 
stems 1 to IV 2 ft. high in latter May and June, contrast well 
with the downy silvery-gray stems and leaves, with the texture 
of plush. Thrives in full sun. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per 
dozen. 
Alyssum rostratum 
Covered in June with tiny golden yellow 4-petaled flowers 
in dense clusters. Of low prostrate habit, attaining a height of 
about 12 to 18 in.; small narrow leaves IM in. long, hoary- 
gray. Of easy culture in sun and well drained soil. 20c each, 
3 for 55c. $2.00 per doz. 
Alyssum saxatile compactum; Basket of Gold 
One of the most showy and free flowering dwarf plants for 
the border or rock garden in May, a broad mass of small 4- 
petaled, bright golden yellow flowers on stems 10 in. high; 
leaves small, velvety grayish-green, retained during winter; 
thrives in full sun. 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Anchusa, Dropmore; Summer Forget-me-not 
Its large, loose clusters of flowers V 2 to % in. across, like 
Forget-me-nots, are produced freely in latter May on well 
branched stems 3 ft. high, a good deep, rich blue which does 
not fade. Remove the old flower stalks after blooming. Suc¬ 
ceeds in sun. 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Arabis alpina, see Rock-Cress 
Artemisia Silver King 
Its small leaves and network of fine stems are gray like 
frosted silver. Showy throughout summer and excellent with 
cut flowers, especially pink and yollow shades. If dried for win¬ 
ter use, hang with the tips down. Attains 2 V 2 to 3 ft. 20c 
each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Azaleamum, see Chrysanthemum, Pink Cushion 
