Spring Blooming Rock Plants 
In addition to being good rock plants, most of these plants have other places in which they may very well be used, depend¬ 
ing upon the height and habit needs; such as the perennial border or garden, terrace- plantings, rock walls, covering hillsides, 
edging and a few for shady locations. The Dwarf Phloxes, which are amongst the finest of Spring Blooming Rock Plants, are 
listed on another page. 
ALLIUM RUBY GEM. Upright chive¬ 
like plants with many long lasting 
deep rose one-inch globe-like flower 
heads on S inch leafless stems in June. 
3 for 60c; $2.00 per dozen. 
BASKET OF GOLD—Alyssum saxatile 
compactum 
Cheeriest of the early spring bloom¬ 
ing plants. Never fails to delight. 
Masses of golden yellow flowers in 
April and May. 12 inches high. Indis¬ 
pensable for the rockery or front of 
border. Needs good drainage. 3 for 
50c; $1.80 per dozen. 
DOUBLE ROCK CRESS—Arabis albida 
flora pleno 
Double white flowers, resembling 
Stocks, on 8 inch stems in late April 
and May. Ornamental foliage. Drought 
resistant and thrives in poor soil. 
Shear hack immediately after flower¬ 
ing to maintain neat chimps. 3 for 
60c; $2.00 per dozen. 
SNOW-IN-SUMMER—Cerastium tomentosum 
A real good name. Broad prostrate spreading mats of silvery 
foliage. White flowers in May. 6 inches high. Sun-loving. 
3 for 60c; $1.80 per dozen. 
GARDEN PINKS—Dianthus 
No garden is complete without a liberal planting of the vari¬ 
ous Pinks. They may lie used in the rock garden, rock wall, 
or massed in the border. No place too hot or dry for them. 
Soil should be well drained and contain some lime. Best 
varieties are: 
Bristol Beauty. Very large flowers of the double Clove Pink 
type, almost carnation size. A lovely rich pink color and 
very fragrant. Pine for garden display and cutting. 8 to 12 
inches high. Begins blooming in June and blooms through¬ 
out the summer. 3 for 60c; $2 00 per dozen. 
Bristol Purity. Same type as Bristol Beauty in double white 
flowers. 3 for 60c. 
Rose Cushion. This compact Cushion Pink is one of the most 
desirable of the Pinks for the rock garden. It does not 
sprawl and when not in flower the plant is a neat lPtlo 
round mound. Rosy-pink flowers in June. 6 inches high. 
3 for 60c; $2.00 per dozen. 
Rose Dawn. Same color and habit as Rose Cushion, but 
glaucous-blue foliage. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per dozen. 
Spring Beauty. Double giant-flowered carnation-like in form 
and size and with a beautiful color range. Very fragrant 
3 for 60c; $2.CO per dozen. 
PLUMY BLEEDING HEART—Dicentra eximia 
A compact plant with finely cut fern-like leaves and racemes 
of small pink heart-shaped flowers throughout the summer. 
Grows in sun or shade so can be used in the rock garden, 
perennial garden or wild flower garden with equal success. 
1 foot tall. Every garden needs it. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per dozen. 
SILVERY SPURGE—Euphorbia myrsinites 
Valued for its prostrate bluish foliage branches. Attractive 
appearance when hanging over rocks. 6 inches high. 3 for 60c. 
CUSHION SPURGE—Euphorbia polychroma 
Very effective as specimens in the rock garden. Always 
attracts much interest. Mounds of yellow flower bracts in 
May. 12 inches high. Best in poor soil. 3 for $1.00. 
SUN ROSES—Helianthemum 
Low, spreading, evergreen shrubby 
plants. Very good for mass effects in 
sunny rock gardens, terraces, and hill¬ 
sides. Prefers sandy soil. 
Apricot. Single saucer-shaped apricoc 
flowers. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per dozen. 
Buttercup. Single golden yellow 
saucer-shaped flowers. 3 for 60c; $2.00 
pe.* dozen, 
Fireball. Double dull red Mowers. 3 for 
60c; $2 00 per dozen. 
RhodanthD carneum. Single saucer¬ 
shaped pink flowers. Silvery foliage. 
3 tor 60c; $2.CO per dozen. 
SNOWFLAKE CANDYTUFT — Iberis 
semparvireno Snowflake 
The best variety of the well-known 
Hardy Candytuft. Dwarf evergreen 
bushlets completely hidden by dense 
heads of larger pure white flowers in 
May and June. 8 inches high. 3 for 
60c; $2.00 per dozen. 
DOUBLE LYCHNIS—Lychnis viscaria splendens fl. pi. 
Umbels of double, deep red fragrant flowers in June on 12 
inch spikes. Brilliant. 3 for 60c. 
CATMINT—Nepeta mussini 
From masses of soft gray foliage come clouds of lavender- 
blue flowers from May through July. 8 to 12 inches high. 
3 for 60c. 
PRIMROSES—Primula veris 
A flower that everybody loves. Most beautiful and interest¬ 
ing of May bloomers. 6 inches high. Lovely when massed 
in a half shady spot or when planted behind stones in the 
rock garden. Mixed colors of white, yellow, and rich red. 
3 for 60c; $2.00 per dozen. 
SOAPWORT—Saponaria ocymoides splendens 
Prostrate, trailing plant, 2-3 feet in diameter with a cloud 
of dainty pink flowers in late May and June. 6 inches high. 
3 for 60c. 
DOUBLE COAT FLOWER—Tunica saxifraga rosea fl. pi. 
Slender-stemmed graceful rock or wall plants covered with 
lovely, small double pink Baby’s Breath-like flowers all 
summer. 6 inches high. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per dozen. 
WOOLLY SPEEDWELL—Veronica incana 
White woolly plants with 6 inch blue spikes in June. At¬ 
tractive plants throughout the year. Useful in rockery or for 
edging paths and flower beds. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per dozen. 
ROCK SPEEDWELL—Veronica rupestris 
Splendid prostrate creeping plants with dainty spikes of 
bright blue flowers in May. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per dozen. 
VIOLA—Tufted Pansies 
Very popular bedding plants blooming from early spring 
until late Autumn, if old blooms are kept picked off. Best 
in rich soil and will thrive in a bit ol' shade. Very beautii- 
ful planted in masses. Partially perennial. Following vai ■ • - 
lies are excellent: 
Admiration. Deep violet. 3 for 45c; $1.50 per dozen. 
Arkwright Ruby. New. Ruby-red velvety appearance, mark¬ 
ed with maroon in center. 3 for 45c; $1.50 per dozen. 
Chantreyland. The finest pure apricot yet developed. Superi¬ 
or to the older Apricot. 3 for 45c; $1.50 per dozen. 
Yellow Queen. The finest deep golden yellow. 3 for 45c: $1.50 
per dozen. 
