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“Dreer’s Long Spurred” Hybrids —Remarkably grace¬ 
ful perennial which has lovely, long spurred flowers 
in many shades of blue, purple, pink, red and yel¬ 
low. Is ideal for the border, and flowers are highly 
prized for cutting. One of our finest strains. Each 
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
ARABIS—Rock Cress 
*Alpina —A low growing rock plant which has silvery- 
green foliage and white blooms. It grows about 6 
in. in height and blooms in early spring. Thrives 
in any good, ordinary soil with good drainage. Each 
20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
*BiIlardeiri Rosea —A striking new plant for the 
rockery. Plants are more compact, with shiny 
green foliage, and flowers of a beautiful rose color. 
Blooms in spring and is very valuable in the rock 
garden or for edging. Does Well in sun or partial 
shade in any good garden soil. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.00. 
ARMERIA—Thrift or Sea-Pink 
Armeria Formosa Grandiflora Hybrida —A new intro¬ 
duction and prized for its hardiness as foliage re¬ 
mains green all year. Numerous ball-shaped flowers 
are borne on upright stems 16 inches high, in colors 
of pale and bright pink, coral red, violet and pur¬ 
ple. Good for cutting. Requires sun and does well in 
ordinary good soil. Each 20c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
*Laucheana —Dwarf-growing perennial with grassy 
leaves and bright rosy red flowers which resemble 
clover blossoms. Blooms in May and June. They 
prefer a dry, sandy soil and a sunny position. They 
grow from 3 to 6 inches high and are suitable for 
Alpine Gardens. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
ARTEMESIA—Sage Family 
Silver King —A striking, shrubby, white-leaved contrast 
plant. Its beautiful silvery sprays are used for set¬ 
ting off bouquets. Pretty, planted in front of shrub¬ 
bery. Thrives in ordinary soil and prefers sun; 
height, 30 inches. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
ASCLEPIAS—Butterfly Weed 
Tuberosa —A bushy border plant with brilliant orange 
flowers which bloom during July and August. It 
grows about IV 2 ft. high. Flowers are lovely for cut¬ 
ting and lasts a long time. Thrives best in sandy 
soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
ASTER—Starwort 
*AIpinus Rubra —A very showy rock plant, producing 
rose-purple flowers in May and June. Does well in 
good ordinary soil but prefers alkaline, and sunny 
position. Flowers are attractive for cutting. Height, 
6 to 10 inches. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
