WILD BROS. NURSERY CO., SARCOXIE, MO. 
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Keep Qay (Colors in your Qarden with V^ardy flowers 
The final touch of beauty in the modern garden is supplied 
by the flower beds and borders. The mere mention of hardy 
flowers brings to mind grandmother’s garden of bygone days. 
Perhaps it bordered a path, or was at the end of a walk, maybe 
against a background of evergreens, a fence or a wall. Wher¬ 
ever located, its charm depended not upon artificial arrangement 
or elaborate formal design, but upon a simple treatment with 
old floral friends. 
Let’s take a lesson from nature and plant in the oldfashioned 
garden the sturdy, hardy kinds that do not require constant 
attention, yet amply repay a little care. If we plant in masses 
and watch that we do not plant a tall growing variety in front 
of a dwarf, we can scarcely help producing a charming effect. 
We will use the more delicate flowers as nature uses them, where 
they have an opportunity to develop. Some at the front of the 
border, some in nooks and corners, some in the rock garden, 
than which there is no better place to display the dainty and 
unusual. There need not be a dull day from the time Corcuses 
and Snowdrops timidly lift their heads in spring until Chrysan¬ 
themums bid farewell to autumn. 
To aid in planning, the blooming dates for Southern Mis¬ 
souri and the height are given. Plant in masses for best effect. 
Three, six or a dozen in a group give a much better display than 
if scattered through the border. Sun or shade in the description 
indicates the condition under which the plant thrives best. Few 
plants can mature seed and continue blooming. The statement 
that a plant blooms all summer, or for a long time, assumes 
that the old flowers are cut off as they fade. It only takes a 
short time once or twice a week. This, with good garden soil, 
enriched with well rotted manure or bone meal if deficient in 
fertility, occasional shallow cultivation and watering during 
dry spells, will give excellent results. 
Plants by Parcel Post 
Plants vary in weight and there are 8 zones. For Missouri 
and adjoining states allow 1 Oc for the first and 1 ^ to 3c for 
each additional plant. Any surplus will be refunded. 
These are good, strong, outdoor grown plants, not the 
small plants offered in low priced collections. Six or more 
of a kind at the dozen rate. 
Alyssum rostratum 
Covered in June with tiny golden yellow 4-petaled flowers 
in dense clusters. Of low prostrate habit, attaining a height of 
about 12 to 18 in.; small narrow leaves 114 in. long, hoary- 
gray, Of easy culture in sun and well drained soil. I5c each, 
3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Alyssum saxatile compactum; Basket of Gold 
One of the most showy and free flowering dwarf plants for 
the border or rock garden in May, a broad mass of small 4- 
petaled, bright golden yellow flowers on stems 10 in. high; 
leaves small, velvety grayish-green, retained during winter; 
thrives in full sun. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Anchusa, Dropmore; Summer Forget-me-not 
Its large, loose clusters of flowers % to % in. across, like 
Forget-me-nots, are produced freely in latter May on well 
branched stems 3 ft. high, a good deep, rich blue which does 
not fade. Remove the old flower stalks after blooming. Suc¬ 
ceeds in sun. 20c each, 3 for 55c, $2.00 per doz. 
Arabis alpina, see Rock-Cress 
Bleeding Heart Canterbury Bells 
Blanket Flower Coreopsis 
Artemisia Silver King 
Its small leaves and network of fine stems are gray like 
frosted silver. Showy throughout summer and excellent with 
cut flowers, especially pink and yollow shades. If dried for win¬ 
ter use, hang with the tips down. Attains 2 V 2 to 3 ft. 15c 
each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Azaleamum, see Chrysanthemum, Pink Cushion 
Baby’s Breath, Bristol Fairy; Gypsophila Bristol Fairy 
One of the best flowers for producing an airy, graceful ef¬ 
fect in the garden or in vases of cut flowers. Dainty double 
white flowers 14 in. across arranged in large, loose clusters on 
stems 2 to 3 ft. tall in June. If dried for winter use cut before 
fully open and hang tips down. Thrives in sun, preferably in 
a limy soil. Strong plants, 35c each, 3 for $1.00. 
Balloon-Flower; Chinese Bell-Flower; Platycodon 
grandiflora 
So named from the odd balloon-like buds which open into 5- 
pointed broad bell-shaped blue flowers 214 to 3 in. across, at 
the tips of the branches on stems 114 to 3 ft. tall in latter 
June, sometimes at intervals during summer. It should have 
well drained soil. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Blanket Flower; Gaillardia grandiflora 
It blooms from latter May until heavy frost, in spite of heat, 
cold, wet and drouth. Flowers daisy-like, 2 to 3 in. across, 
maroon bordered yellow, as gaudy as a Navajo blanket, on 
stems 114 to 214 ft. tall. Prefers full sun. Very free from in¬ 
sects and diseases. Divide and replant every 2 or 3 years. Very 
effective in combination with Shasta Daisies. 15c each, 3 for 
40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Bleeding Heart; Dicentra spectabilis 
An old time favorite, rich in sentiment and association. 
Heart-shaped rosy-carmine flowers with protruding white inner 
petals drooping on long stems 114 to 2 ft. high, carried well 
above the foliage, in latter April. Needs rich, fairly light soil. 
Succeeds in full sun and excellent in shade. 30c each, 3 for 
85c, $3.00 per doz. 
Buttercup, Double; Ranunculus repens flore-pleno 
A creeping form with double golden flowers 1 in. across 
produced freely in latter April on stems 6 to 1 2 in. high; easily 
grown. 15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Canterbury Bells; Campanula medium 
Its spikes of somewhat bell-shaped flowers 2 in. long on 
stems 2 to 4 ft. high give a grand display in latter May and 
June; mulch lightly with straw during winter. Mixed colors, 
white, pink, purple and blue, single. 15c each, 3 for 40c, 
$1.50 per doz. 
Cerastium tomentosum; Snow-in-Summer 
Its creeping mat of small silvery foliage and profusion of 
delicately fragrant small 5-petaled white flowers on 6 in. stems 
suggest a mantle of snow in latter April and May. Excellent 
for the rockery, overhanging walls and dry, sunny situations. 
15c each, 3 for 40c, $1.50 per doz. 
