Spring Blooming Perennials 
BUGLE—Ajuga genevensis 
Tufted clumps of shiny deep green foliaged plants that, 
carpet the ground, especially in the shade 6 inch spikes of 
deep blue flowers in May and June. 3 for 60c; $2.10 per 
dozen. 
BASKET OF GOLD—Alyssum saxatile compactum 
Cheeriest of the early spring blooming plants. Never fails 
to delight. Masses of golden yellow flowers in April and 
May. 12 inches high. Indispensable for the rockery or front 
of border. Needs good drainage. 3 for 60c; $2.10 per dozen. 
AQUI LEG I A—Columbine 
Columbines grow in ordinary soil, but develop better, grow 
larger and last longer when grown in partial shade in a 
soil containing lots of humus. The foliage is ornamental 
whether the plant is in or out of bloom. 
Dobbies Imperial Hybrids. This is the best strain of the 
lovely long-spurred hybrid Columbines. Range of colors as 
of the rainbow. For shade or sun. 2 feet. Mixed colors. 3 for 
60c; $2.10 per dozen. 
ROCK CRESS— Arabis albida 
White flowers on 6 inch stems in April and May. Ornamental 
foliage. Drought resistant and thrives in poor soil. Shear 
back immediately after flowering to maintain neat clumps. 
3 for 60c. 
CANTERBURY BELLS—Campanula medium 
These are biennials, but they are always a favorite. Large 
beautiful rose or blue bells in late May and June. 2 feet 
tall. State color. 3 for 50c. 
GARDEN PINKS—Dianthus 
No garden is complete without a liberal planting of the 
various Pinks. They may be used in the rock garden, rock 
wall, or massed in the border. No place too hot or dry for 
them. Soil should be well drained and contain some lime. 
Best varieties are: 
Bristol Purity. Large double white flowers. 3 for 60c. 
Maiden Pink (D. deltoides). Prostrate mats of small, glossy 
green leaves, which are completely covered in June with 
bright rose-pink blossoms. 3 for 50c; $1.90 per dozen. 
Brilliant Maiden Pink. A variety of the above with crimson- 
red flowers. 3 for 50c; $1.90 per dozen. 
Furst Bismarck. An everblooming Cluster Pink with a deep 
rose color. 3 for 60c; $2.10 per dozen. 
Her Majesty. A larger double white than Bristol Purity, but 
the calyx splits in wet weather. 3 for 60c; $2.10 per dozen. 
Highland Rose Hybrids. A beautiful and very varied mixture. 
Especially noted for their fragance and long bloom. 3 for 
60c; $2.10 per dozen. 
Rose Cushion. This compact Cushion Pink is one of the mos 1 
desirable of the Pinks for the rock garden. It does not 
sprawl and when not in flower the plant is a neat little 
round mound. Rosy-pink flowers in June. 6 inches high. 
3 for 60c; $2.10 per dozen. 
Rose Dawn. Same color and habit as Rose Cushion, but 
glaucous-blue foliage. 3 for 1 60c; $2.10 per dozen. 
Spring Beauty. Double giant-flowered carnation-like in form 
and size and with a beautiful color range. Very fragrant. 
3 for 50c; $1.90 per dozen. 
SNOW-IN-SUMMER—Cerastium tomentosum 
A real good name. Broad prostrate spreading mats of silvery 
foliage. White flowers in May. 6 inches high. Sun-loving. 
3 for 60c: $1.90 per dozen. 
MEMORIAL DAISY(Or Improved Hartje and Elder Daisy) 
This is the newly improved variety with larger single white 
daisies and longer stems. In full bloom for Memorial Day. 
18 inches tall. Very good for cutting. 3 for 60c; $2.10 per 
dozen. 
SWEET WILLIAM—Dianthus barbatus 
A well-known, attractive, free-flowering hardy biennial. May 
and June. Splendid effect in beds and borders. Reseeds it¬ 
self readily. Following varieties are best: 
Blood-Red. 3 for 50c; $1.90 per dozen. 
Pink Beauty. Salmon-pink. 3 for 50c; $1.S0 per dozen. 
Exhibition Auricula-eyed. 3 for 50c; $1.90 per dozen. 
Dwarf Midget. Plants are 4 to 6 inches high, yet free bloom¬ 
ing—a mound of flowers. Showy for rock garden or front 
of border or for bedding effects. 3 for 50c; $1.90 per dozen. 
PLUMY BLEEDING HEART—Dicentra eximia 
4. compact plant with finelv cut fern-like leaves and racemes 
of small pink heart-shaped flowers throughout the summer. 
Grows in sun or shade so can be used in the rock garden, 
perennial garden or wild flower garden with equal success. 
1 foot tall. Every garden needs it. 3 for 60c; $2.10 per dozen. 
Bleeding Heart 
Dicentra spectabilis 
Everyone loves the old-fashioned 
Bleeding Heart. Long drooping 
racemes cf large pink heart- 
shape flowers in May and June. 
Two feet high. Grows in sun or 
shade. You should have some of 
our strong clumps. 40c each. 
SILVERY SPURGE—Euphorbia myrsinites 
Valued for its prostrate bluish foliage branches, Attractive 
appearance when hanging over rocks. 6 inches high. 3 for 60c. 
CUSHION SPURGE—Euphorbia polychroma 
Very effective as specimens in the rock garden. Always 
attracts much interest. Mounds of yellow flower bracts in 
May. 12 inches high. Best in poor soil. 3 for $1.00. 
GLOBE DAISY—Globularia trichosantha 
Tufted plant with glossy green leaves. Fluffy blue globe-like 
flowers on 6 inch stems in May. 3 for 60c. 
SUN ROSES—Helianthemum 
Low. spreading, evergreen shrubby plants. Very good for 
mass effects in sunny rock gardens, terraces, and hillsides. 
Prefers sandy soil. 
Apricot. Single saucer-shaped apricot flowers. 3 for 60c. 
Buttercup. Single golden yellow saucer-shaped flowers. 
;3 for 60c. 
Fireball. Double dull red flowers. 3 for 60c. 
Rhodanthe carneum. Single saucer-shaped pink flowers. 
Silvery foliage. 3 for 60c. 
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