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TUTTLE BROTHERS NURSERIES 
*AIUGA reptans. An indispensable ground cover for shaded locations as it will 
flourish under trees and shrubs where grass will not grow. The plant roots as it 
grows, spreading a thick carpet of medium sized bronzy-green leaves. In spring 
a generous sprinkling of 2-inch blue spikes provide an added attraction. Flats of 
100 at $1.70. Rooted divisions, bare root, $1.50 per 100. We also grow a large- 
leaved variety. 2 V' 2 -inch pots; gal. containers. 
ALYSSUM 
^Rostratum. Trailing plant. Dense heads of golden yellow in May and June. Sun. 
21 / 4 -inch pots; gal. containers. 
Saxatile sulphureum (citrinum). Sulphur yellow flowers for a long period in 
spring. Sun. Grows to 1 foot tall. Gal. containers. 
AMARYLLIS, mixed hybrids. Huge lily-like flowers in early summer. Gallon 
containers. * 
ANCHUSA 
Capensis Blue Bird. Dwarf, compact plants covered in spring and summer with 
pure blue forget-me-not-like flowers. Sun or part shade. 214-inch pots; gal. 
containers. 
Italica Dropmore. A hardy perennial, growing from 3 to 5 feet and bearing an 
abundance of rich gentian blue flowers in early summer. Sun or partial shade. 
2 V' 2 -inch pots; gal. containers. 
'■'Myosotidiflora. A dwarf species that produces in late spring and early summer, 
sprays of charming forget-me-not-like flowers. The large, nearly round leaves 
are interesting, too. Grows about 1 foot tall. Give it some shade. Gal. containers. 
ANEMONE Japonica (Windflower). Japanese anemones are particularly 
suited to shady locations, are easily grown and bloom over a long period 
—from August or September until winter. Their large flowers—1 to 3 
inches in diameter—are profusely borne above the glossy green foliage. 
The different varieties vary greatly in height; the single white grows to 6 
feet and the other varieties to intermediate heights. We consider these 
anemones among the very best of the larger growing perennials. 
Prince Henry. Low growing deep pink. Gal. containers. 
Queen Charlotte. Semi-double medium pink. Gal. containers. 
Single White. Gal. containers. 
ANEMONE St. Brigid. Mixed colors, single and double. Hard to beat for spring 
color. Give them some shade. 214-inch pots. 
ARABIS 
*Alpina (Snow on the Mountain). Low, spreading, white flowered perennial. 
Excellent for rock gardens. Sun. 214-inch pots; gal. containers. 
*Alpina rosea. Masses of pink flowers in late spring and early summer. Low, 
spreading plant to 8 inches. Sun. 214-inch pots; gal. containers. 
ARCTOTIS hybrids (Annual). Large daisies on long stems in shades of yellow, 
orange, bronze and red. Plant in sun in well drained soil. Excellent for cutting. 
21 / 2 -inch pots; gal. containers. 
* AREN ARIA balearica. Hardy grass-like perennial for ground cover or for use 
between stepping stones. Forms a soft mat of rich green. Flats, $1.70. 
ARISTEA Capitata. Iris-like foliage and blue flowers in spring that resemble the 
native California Sisyrinchium. Plant in the sun. 3-inch pots; gal. containers. 
(*) PARTICULARLY USEFUL IN ROCK GARDENS 
