DIAPENSIACEAE 
An ancient family of few genera and few species. For the most part 
they are woodlanders, preferring half-shade and cool acid soil. A 
mulch of pulverized sphagnum once a year is beneficial. Beautiful 
ground covers among rhododendrons and for choice places in the 
rock garden. 
+ Diapensia lapponica. Arctic-alpine; shrubby; 1-2 in. Large white 
fiowers on short stems; stony ground with peat and leaf mold; con¬ 
stant wetness below. $2.50. 
Galax aphylia. Tufts of leathery shining reniform leaves that turn 
crimson in winter. Small fiowers in 12 in. spikes. 50c - $1.00. 
4* Shortia galacifolia. Tufts of smaller oval leaves, crimson in winter; 
an abundance of crimped pearly bells in March. 50c-75c. 
S. uniflora grandIflora. One of the most astonishingly beautiful plants; 
carpets of leathery oval leaves, shining and crimson in winter; funnel¬ 
like bells 11/4 in. across; free blooming; early spring. $1.50-$3.50. 
Schizocodon soldanelloides. Much larger in the leaf than Shortia; 
leaves more or less toothed; maroon in winter; flowers bell-shaped, 
fringed, deep rose-pink. % in. across, crowded on short stems. Apr. 
Large plants $2.00. 
S. Ilicifolius, Smaller in the leaf than above with leaves conspicuously 
toothed and crowded. $1.50. 
DIPSACACEAE 
Scabiosa Parnassi. Mounds of gray crimped foliage and scabious flowers 
of pink on 3 in. stems. A dry place in the sun. Blooms from early 
summer till late fall. 35c. 
ERICACEAE 
There is no family more useful in the rock garden and for foreground 
plantings, for long blooming period, lively color, permanence and 
fullness of beauty than the heath family and as a whole none more 
tractable. They are a congenial group and have such strong family 
resemblances and affinities that there is only harmony when planted 
together. A cool root run and acid soil are their chief requisites. All 
are woody and most are evergreen. 
Arcterica nana. A 3 in bush; branching and creeping from the base; 
small oval dark green leaves; small white urn-shaped flowers in 
spring. $1.00. 
4* Andromeda glaucophylia. A beautiful compact twiggy shrublet, all 
parts covered with white bloom; pinkish waxy urns. 75c. 
4- A. polifolia. 14 in,; a wiry bush with narrow pale leaves and pale 
pink bells. Likes bog-conditions; tolerates much drier places. 50c. 
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