FERNDALE NURSERY—ASKOV, MINNESOTA, 1940 
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—BS—Rosamond. A most desir¬ 
able coral-pink, producing a 
profusion of pink flowers on 
graceful raceme in June- 
July. Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
—BS—splendens. A bright scarlet 
form. Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
Hibiscus (mallow marvel). 
A wonderful improved form 
of our greatly admired na¬ 
tive marsh mallow. Flowers 
2 to 4 inches in diameter, 
in shades of deepest red, 
pink and white. Easily 
grown in ordinary, good 
garden soil in open, warm 
situation. Each 25c, 3 for 
60c. 
Hepatica (liver-wort). 
*•—RS—acutiloba. One of the lovli- 
est little woodland flowers. 
A low growing native per¬ 
ennial with three lobed 
leaves which remain green 
throughout the winter. 
Flowers in varying hues of 
pink, white and blue in 
earliest spring. At home in 
rich woods, neutral or slight¬ 
ly alkaline soil in shady sit¬ 
uation. Plant very early in 
spring or in Aug.-Sept. Each 
15c, 3 for 40c. 
—RS—triloba. Not as strong a 
grower as acutiloba from 
which it differs mainly in 
the shape of its leaves and 
being at home in acid soils. 
Otherwise as acutiloba. 
Each 15c, 3 for 40c. 
Hesperis 
—BC—matronalis (sweet rocket). 
Beautiful border plant grow¬ 
ing to 2 ft. Flowers range in 
color from white through 
lilac, purple. Very fine for 
cutting. Easily grown in any 
sunny garden. Each 20c, 3 
for 50c. 
Hollyhock 
—Althaea purpurea. A very 
popular biennial admired 
for its tall spikes and bril¬ 
liant flowers appearing over 
a long period. Given a rich, 
well drained soil and a sun¬ 
ny location, hollyhocks will 
grow to surprising heights. 
Double, mixed colors only. 
Each 20c, 3 for 50c. 
Houstonia 
Houstonia (Quaker lady). 
*—RS—s erphyllif olia (bluets). 
Spring flowering and beau¬ 
tiful American wild flower. 
Flowers deep blue, about Vi 
inch in diameter on stems 
6—8 inches. At home in 
mountain meadows and 
along stream banks. Thrives 
in good soil in shady loca¬ 
tion. Each 30c, 3 for 75c. 
Hypoxis 
—R—A grass-like perennial herb 
commonly called star-grass. 
Small starlike flowers in 
terminal clusters. Of easy 
culture in open sandy soil. 
Each 30c, 3 for 90c. 
Iberis (hardy candytuft). 
—RB—sempervirens. A sheet of 
white flowers in spring, cov¬ 
ering dark green foliage. 
Excellent for edging or low 
border and rock garden. 
Thrives in any garden. Each 
25c, 3 for 60c. 
If perennials are wanted by prepaid parcel post add 15c for 3 or 30c for 10 plants. 
