MISCELLANEOUS OUTDOOR BULBS, continued 
OKNITHOGALUM 
l tnhelld I ll tn. Tufted, grassy plants with light green 
leaves striped with white. The white, starry flowers, borne 
in clusters, are striped with green on the outside and 
marked with a showy black center. 
70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 
SNOWDROPS . Galaiillms Elwesii 
The earliest flowers of spring, blooming before the snow 
goes. Especially desirable for naturalizing in groups on 
sunny banks. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100 
SNOWFLAKE . Leucojum aeslivum 
Similar to the snowdrop, but has six white petals tipped 
with green, instead of three. $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100 
CRAN-COVER 
A product of Cape Cod cranberry bogs, and pro¬ 
claimed by those that have used it as the perfect winter 
covering for gardens. 
Packed in bales, containing enough to cover 200 
square feet of surface, at $2.25 each (transportation 
extra). 
SCILLAS . Squills 
These are among the hardiest spring-flowering bulbs 
and increase to a very gratifying extent when naturalized 
in suitable places. 
(Ainipaimlatd alhu maxima. A late-flowering 
variety growing 1 to iV^ feet tall. The long spike of droop¬ 
ing, pure white flowers somewhat resembles a hyacinth. 
Very effective with May-flowering tulips. 
70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 
('ampatmlata., Excelsior. Tall graceful spikes 
of deep blue flowers. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 
Campaniilata, Peach Itlossom. Rosy pink va¬ 
riety of the same habit. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100 
Italica, Lovely, light blue, fragrant flowers growing 
to a height of about iy 2 feet. Blooms later than other 
varieties. $1.60 per doz.; $12.00 per 100 
Sihirica . Plant about 5 inches high, bearing clusters 
of brilliant indigo-blue flowers of nodding habit. The 
bluest of all blue flo wers, and a most accommodating rock- 
garden and naturalizing plant. 
60 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100 
Sihirica alba. A pure white form of the above. 
60 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100 
EARLY-FLOWERING PERENNIALS FOR YOUR 
SPRING 
ALYSSUM saxatile citrinum. Lovely, pale yel¬ 
low flowers to contrast with the pink or lavender flowers 
of early spring. Low edging plant useful in the rock- 
garden or dry wall. 
Plants, 35 cts. each; $1.00 for 3; $3.50 per doz. 
ARABIS alpina (Alpine Rockcress). Low edging 
plants which bloom so profusely as to form a white mat of 
flowers during April and May and a soft grayish green car¬ 
pet throughout the rest of the season. An excellent rock- 
garden plant. 
Plants, 30 cts. each; 85 cts. for 3; $3.00 per doz. 
CHEJRANTHUS Allioni (Siberian Wallflower). 
Erect plants about 18 inches high crowned with flat heads 
of dazzling orange flowers during May. 
Plants, 30 cts. each; 85 cts. for 3; $3.00 per doz. 
DICENTKA spectahilis (Bleeding-Heart). Droop¬ 
ing clusters of rosy red heart-shaped flowers on 2-foot 
bushy plants from late April until July. A fine old-fash¬ 
ioned flower that will thrive in either sun or partial shade. 
Plants, 40 cts. each; $1.10 for 3; $4.00 per doz. 
DORONICUM caiicasicu m (Caucasian Leopard- 
bane). Large, yellow, daisy-like flowers on 1-foot stems 
during May and June. Succeeds well in any reasonably 
good garden soil. Excellent for cutting. 
Plants, 35 cts. each; $1.00 for 3; $3.50 per doz. 
IBERIS sempervirens (Evergreen Candytuft). 
Attractive plant of spreading habit with distinct narrow 
evergreen foliage. It grows about 10 inches high and is 
completely covered with flowers of pure white during May. 
Splendid for rock-gardens or for edging beds and borders. 
Plants, 30 cts. each; 85 cts. for 3; $3.00 per doz. 
POLEIVIONIUM reptans (Creeping Polemonium). 
A compact plant growing about 8 inches high and bearing 
showy masses of clear blue, bell-like flowers from April 
until June. The foliage is attractive throughout the sum¬ 
mer. A splendid companion to Darwin or Cottage Tulips. 
Plants, 35 cts. each; $1.00 for 3; $3.50 per doz. 
GARDEN 
PHLOX SPECIES 
Divaricata (Wild Blue Phlox). 1 ft. April and May. 
Flat heads of large fragrant lilac-blue flowers borne on 
slender, erect stems. Beautiful with pale yellow tulips or 
planted in large drifts in open woodlands. 
Plants, 25 cts. each; 70 cts. for 3; $2.50 per doz. 
Divaricata Laphami. 1 ft. May and June. 
Flowers of a deeper blue than those of Divaricata in wide, 
spreading heads. A splendid improvement which blooms 
over a much longer period. 
Plants, 30 cts. each; 85 cts. for 3; $3.00 per doz. 
Sllhlllata (Moss Pink). 4 in. May and June. A 
superb ground-cover and rockery plant forming a carpet 
of moss-like foliage covered with pink flowers. 
Plants, 25 cts. each; 70 cts. for 3; $2.50 per doz. 
Sllhlllata alha (White Moss Pink). 4 in. A form 
of Subulata, equally valuable with charming white flowers. 
Plants, 25 cts. each; 70 cts. for 3; $2.50 per doz. 
Sllhlllata atropiirpurea (Crimson Moss Pink). 
4 in. A crimson form of the above. Striking in large masses. 
Plants, 25 cts. each; 70 cts. for 3; $2.50 per doz. 
Suhiilata catnlaensis (Camla Phlox). Flowers 
salmon-pink. Blooms both spring and fall. Very attractive 
foliage. Plants, 40 cts. each; $1.10 for 3; $4.00 per doz. 
Sllhlllata, G. F. Wilson. 6 in. Soft lavender- 
blue. Plants, 30 cts. each; 85 cts. for 3; $3.00 per doz. 
Sllhlllata lilacina. 4 in. Soft lilac flowers. Charm¬ 
ing with flowers of pale yellow. 
Plants, 25 cts. each; 70 cts. for 3; $2.50 per doz. 
Sllhlllata, Vivid. 3 in. Clearest bright pink. Very 
bright and entirely free from magenta tones. A compact 
grower with fine, dark green foliage. 
Plants, 30 cts. each; 85 cts. for 3; $3.00 per doz. 
VIOLA, Jersey Gem. 8 in. May to Sept. The best 
Viola of all. A compact grower with lovely large violet- 
blue blossoms on 6-inch stems. If trimmed back after 
flowering it will produce a succession of bloom from May, 
throughout the summer to early fall. 
Plants, 30 cts. each; 85 cts. for 3; $3.00 per doz. 
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