RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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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, vuth good garden 
loam. Sharp drainage and adequate sup¬ 
ply of root moisture are essential. Light 
shade during summer months, 
♦calostrotum —A lovely dwarf species, with 
narrow, grey leaves and large rosy or 
purple red flowers. Four to five year 
old plants, $2.00 to $2.50 each. 
*ciliatum—A dwarf shrub, up to 2 ft., with 
large foliage and huge white flowers, 
tinged with rose. Three to four year old 
$1.50 each. 
*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, 
* imped itum —Very dwarf, dense, grey¬ 
leaved shrub, 8 to 12 inches high, with 
purplish-blue flowers. $1.00 to $1.50 ea. 
*keleticum — Semi-prostrate shrub, small 
dark green leaves, with reddish flowers. 
4 to 5 year old plants, $2.00 to $2.50 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. 
75c. $1.00 and $1.25. 
*radicans —One of the most dwarf of all 
Rhododendorns, prostrate habit, with 
small dark green leaves and large pur¬ 
plish flowers. Four to five year old 
plants, $2.50 to $3.00 each. 
Rhododendron 
ROSA Oakington Ruby —A dwarf rose, hardy, 
not fussy about soil and blooms all sum¬ 
mer. Its double flowers are deep crim¬ 
son in bud and open to a rich ruby- 
carmine, which is maintained until the 
petals fall. 75c and $1.00 each. 
* Alpines or Rock plants. 
