The Rock Garden 
T O many gardeners, the little plants of the rock garden are most appealing. The soft colors of the miniature 
perennials are the first to appear in the spring. The tiny annuals are bright and gay all summer. All together 
make a rock garden a source of great delight. It should be remembered that both perennials and annuals are needed 
for continuous bloom. Perennials spread from year to year, fill the chinks and crevices of the rocks, and give an ever 
increasing charm. Many of these, however, bloom only in the spring and leave no color for succeeding months. The 
annuals then may be sown nearby and changing color effects achieved. The majority of rock plants are easily growm 
from seeds. Garden soil mixed with plenty of sand and humus is usually all that is required, as it is better not to hav'e 
the soil too rich. Good drainage is essential and moisture for the moisture-loving varieties. Winter protection in the 
form of leaves or marsh hay is necessary in northern sections. 
The following perennials and annuals are suggested as attractive for the rock garden. 
Perennials 
Alyssum Saxatile Gitrinum. Lemon yellow. Pkt. 10c 
Anchusa Myosotidiflora. Blue. Pkt. 25c. 
Arabis Alpina. White. Pkt. 10c. 
Armeria Laucheana. Rose. Pkt. 15c. 
Aubrietia Leichtlini. Rose. Pkt. 15c. 
Campanula Carpatica. Blue. Pkt. 15c. 
Gerastium Tomentosum. White. Pkt. Ipc. 
Gheiranthus Allioni. Orange. Pkt. 10c. 
Gheiranthus Linifolius. Lavender. Pkt. 15c. 
Convolvulus Mauritanicus. Blue. Pkt. 15c. 
Dianthus Allwoodi Alpinus. Rose. Pkt. 25c. 
Dianthus Deltoides Erecta. Rose. Pkt. 25c. 
Gentiana Acaulis. Blue. Pkt. 25c. 
Gypsophila Repens, Rosea. Rose. Pkt. 15c. 
Linum Perenne. Blue. Pkt. 15c. 
Lychnis Viscaria Splendens. Rose. Pkt. 15c. 
Meconopsis Cambrica. Yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
Myosotis, Star of Love. Blue. Pkt. 25c. 
Nepeta Mussini. Lavender. Pkt. 15c. 
Nierembergia Hippomanica. Pkt. 25c. 
Oenothera Macrocarpa. Yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
Primula Gashmeriana. Rose. Pkt. 15c. 
Saponaria Ocymoides. Rose. Pkt. 15c. 
Silene Schafta. Rose. Pkt. 15c. 
Statice Dumosa. Rose. Pkt. 15c. 
Tunica Saxifraga. Rose. Pkt. 10c. 
Trollius Ledebouri. Yellow. Pkt. 25c. 
Veronica Prostrata. Blue. Pkt. 15c. 
Annuals 
Abronia Umbellata. Lilac. Pkt. 10c. 
Ageratum, Blue Gap. Blue. Pkt. 10c. 
Alyssum, Lilac Queen. Lavender. Pkt. 10c. 
Anagallis Goerulea. Blue. Pkt. 10c. 
Arctotis Breviscapa. Orange. Pkt. 10c. 
Brachycome. Azure Fairy. Blue. Pkt. 10c. 
Boltonia, Latisquama Nana. Pink. Pkt. 10c. 
Gandytuft. Miniature Gem. White. Pkt. 10c. 
Dianthus Heddewigi, Pink Beauty. Pink. Pkt. 10c. 
Dimorphotheca. Golden West. Yellow. Pkt. 10c. 
Echium, Blue Bedder. Blue. Pkt. 10c. 
Eschscholtzia. Ramona. Yellow. Pkt. 10c. 
Felicia Bergeriana. Blue. Pkt. 10c. 
Gazania Splendens. Orange. Pkt. 10c. 
Gilia, Micrantha. Pastel shades. Pkt. 10c. 
Gypsophila Elegens, Garminea. Rose. Pkt. 10c. 
lonopsidium Acaule. Lavender. Pkt. 10c. 
Leptosiphon, French Hybrids. Pastel shades. Pkt. 10c. 
Linaria, Fairy Bouquet. Pastel shades, Pkt. 10c. 
Lobelia, Sapphire, Blue. Pkt. 10c. 
Mesembryanthemum Griniflorum. Various. Pkt. 
10c. 
Phacelia Gampanularia. Blue. Pkt. 10c. 
Nemesia Strumosa. Various. Pkt. 10c. 
Phlox Drummondi. Various. Pkt. 10c. 
Portulaca. Various. Pkt. 10c. 
Ursinia Pulchra. Orange. Pkt. 10c. 
Zinnia Linearis. Orange. Pkt. 10c. 
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