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Anchusa Italica. Dropmore 
ARABIS 
(ROCK CRESS) 
“^nrin«x fharm ” A new European 
spring inarm. nove it y i n a rich, 
intense carmine color. The foliage resembles a 
varnished rosette, low and compact. One of 
the most vivid of the Spring flowering rock 
plants. Pkt. 25c., Tr. Pkt. 65c. 
Alpina. A mass of white in April and May. 
12 in. Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 20c., y 8 oz. 30c. 
Alpina nana compacta. An improved neat 
dwarf. Smothered with white flowers. 6 in. 
Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Alpi na rosea. The beautiful pink Rock Cress. 
Pkt. 15c., Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
ARENARIA 
Grandiflora. Rugged little tufts of dark green 
covered with star-like white flowers in June. 
6 in. Pkt. 15c., Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
Montana. A delightful gem for a dry sandy spot 
in the rockery. A myriad of lustrous white 
flowers on trailing plants. 4 in. Pkt. 15c., 
Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
Formosa. Starry white flowers on grass-like 
foliage. Recommended for a dry crevice 
among the rocks. 10 in. Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 
50c. 
ARMERIA 
(SEA PINK) 
Bee’s Ruby. Large, ball-shaped flowers of 
glowing red on stiff 18 in. stems. Varies from 
seed but very interesting. Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 
50c. 
Formosa New Hybrids. A reselectd large- 
flowered strain. Globe-shaped in shades of 
red, rose, and pink. A choice cutter. 18 in. 
Pkt. 15c., Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
Laucheana. A neat rockery subject. The 
tufted deep green foliage is covered with round¬ 
ed bright rose flowers in June. Pkt. 15c., 
Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
ARNICA 
Montana. The bright yellow Mountain To¬ 
bacco. A colorful dwarf. 1 ft. Pkt. 15c., 
Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
ASPERULA 
(SWEET WOODRUFF) 
Cynanchica. A beautiful creeper with blush 
pink flowers. 4 in. Pkt. 15c., Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
Odorata. Fragrant, small white flowers on 
compact, 6 in. plants in June. Pkt. 10c., 
Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
ASCLEPIAS 
(BUTTERFLY WEED) 
Incarnata. A handsome native with fragrant 
purple maroon flowers in clusters on 3-ft. 
stems. Attractive cut flower and blooms in 
midsummer when color is scarce. Pkt. 15c., 
Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
Tuberosa. One of the most vividly colored of all 
American natives. Rich orange flowers, long 
stems makes it ideal to cut. Combines beauti- 
fully with Shasta Daisies in a bouquet. 
Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 25c., V B oz. 50c. 
ASPHODELUS 
Luteus. Spikes of bright yellow arising from 
sword-like tufts of fragrant leaves. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 15c., Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
ASTER 
Choice Dwarf Varieties 
Alpinus Blue. Large single flowers of bright 
blue in the Spring. 10 in. Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 
25c. 
Alpinus “Dark Beauty.’’ An improved rich 
purple of extra size. Pkt. 15c., Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
Alpinus “Goliath.” A giant-flowered delicate 
soft blue. Pkt. 15c., Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
Alpinus Large Flowered Hybrids. New 
shades of extra fine quality. Pkt. 10c., 
Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Forresti. A rare little Alpine with violet flowers 
having an orange center. 6 in. Pkt. 25c. 
“Wartburg Star.” Big lavender flowers with 
contrasting center of gold. A Spring bloomer 
equally effective as a rock garden subject or 
for cutting. Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Tall Hardy Asters 
Amellus Choice Hybrids. Fall blooming in 
brilliant shades taken from fine named varie¬ 
ties. 2 ft. Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Large Flowered Mixed. All of the better tall 
Fall Asters. 3 to 4 ft. Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Arabis Alpina compacta 
ASTILBE 
Davidi. A nandsome Chinese native with large 
plumes of rose overcast with light purple. 
Useful in shady situations. 4 ft. Pkt. 15c., 
Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
New Pink Hybrids. Striking rich coral pink. 
The huge spikes are delicately tipped shell 
pink. Grand for cutting. 2 ft. Pkt. 20c., 
Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Aubrietia “Gloriosa Hybrids” 
AUBRIETIA 
(PURPLE ROCK CRESS) 
These tidy, dwarf plants are perfect subjects 
for the rockery or for rock walls. In full glory 
during May and June. 
Bougainvillea. Clear dark blue. Pkt. 15c., 
Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
Crimson King. Shades of deep crimson. Pkt. 
20c., Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Eyeri. The best large violet. Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 
25c. 
Gracea. Bright lavender blue. Pkt. 10c., 
Tr. Pkt. 25c., Y oz. 40c. 
Leichtlini. A compact, rosy carmine. Pkt. 15c., 
Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
Moerheimi. A beautiful lilac pink. Pkt. 20c., 
Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Large Flowered Hybrids. A fine mixture of all 
colors. Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 25c., Y% oz. 50c. 
“Gloriosa Hybrids.” A recent introduction. 
Giant flowers in glorious shades of rose, car¬ 
mine, and vivid pink. An outstanding novelty. 
Pkt. 25c. 
AZALEA 
Comparatively easy from seed if handled 
right. Start the seed inside in the early Spring. 
Sow in soil that is well mixed with a liberal 
amount of peat moss. Transplant to flats and in 
late April or May move into beds outside. They 
will bloom in three years. Very interesting and 
worth trying. 
Kaempferi. The beautiful Japanese Flame 
Azalea. Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Mollis. Vivid rich orange. Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 
25c. 
BAPTISIA 
(FALSE INDIGO) 
Australis. Blue Lupin-like spikes on bushy, 
attractive plants. Very useful for long hedges 
and a group of them in the June garden makes 
a bright show. 4 ft. Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 20c., 
Y oz. 30c., Oz. 75c. 
Seeds That Should Be Frozen 
There are certain Alpine and Perennial 
seeds that need freezing weather to aid them 
in germinating. We advise sowing the follow¬ 
ing varieties before March 15th; Acanthus, 
Aconitum, Adonis, Asperula, Camassia, 
Colchicum, Dicentra, Dictamnus, Doroni- 
cum, Eremurus, Gentiana, Helleborus, 
Heracleum, Iris, Lewisia, Oenothera, 
Pardanthus, Phlox, Primula, Sidalcea, 
Thermopsis, Trollius and Tulip . Order 
now for best results. 
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