SPRING BLOOMING PERENNIALS 
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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; $2.20 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; $2.20 per cozen. 
ANCHUSA DROPMORE. Stately and handsome plants be- 
longing to the Forget-me-not group. Beautiful blue flowers 
in racemes in June. 4 feet high. 25c each. 
PASQUE FLOWER—Anemone pulsatilla 
Its large odd semi-erect purplish bells are cherished by all 
in early Spring and then followed by silky, feathery seed 
pods. 3 for 60c. 
AQUILEGIA—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. All long spurred, 
Pink Shades. A yariety of lovely shades of pink. 3 for 60c; 
$2.20 per dozen. 
Blue Shades. Fine shades of blue. 3 for 60c; $2.20 per dozen. 
Longissima. A yellow variety with exceptionally long spurs. 
3 for 60c; $2.20 per dozen. 
THRIFT OR SEA-PINK—Armeria 
Globular heads arise on leafless stems from grassy tufts 
during May and July. Loves a dry, sandy soil. 
Formosa. New Giant Hybrids. Large flowers of pink to 
rose, 12 inches high. 3 for 60c. 
Laucheana. Smaller pink flowers on 6 inch stems. 3 for 60c; 
$2.20 per dozen. 
ROCK ASTER—Aster alpinus Dark Beauty. 
Beautiful lavender-blue daisies with yellow centers. 6 inches 
high. May. Tufted plants. 3 for 60c; $2.20 per dozen. 
CANTERBURY BELLS—Campanula medium 
These are biennials, but they are always a favorite. Large 
beautiful rose, blue or white 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: 
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; $2.20 per dozen. 
Her Majesty. A larger douhle white than Bristel Purity, but 
the calyx splits in wet weather. 3 for 60c; $2.20 per dozen. 
Highland Rose Hybrids. A beautiful and very varied mix- 
ture. Especially noted for their fragrance and long bloom. 
3 for 50c; $1.90 per dozen. 
Rose Dawn. Same color and habit as Rose Cushion, but 
glaucous-blue foliage. 3 fer 60c; $2.20 per dozen. 
Rose Cushion. This compact Cushion Pink is one of the 
most 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; $2.20 per dozen. 
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ROCK CRESS—Arabis Snowcap 
White flowers on 6 inch stems in April and May. Ornament- 
al foliage. Drought resistant and thrives in poor soil, Shear 
back immediately after flowering to maintain neat clumps. 
3 for 60c. 
SNOW-iIN-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; $2.20 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; $2.20 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. 
Newport Pink. Salmon-pink. 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. 
Turkey Red. The brightest red that one can imagine. 
PLUMY BLEEDING HEART—Dicentra eximia 
A compact plant with finely cut fern-like leaves and ra- 
cemes 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; $2.20 
per dozen, 
Bleeding Heart 
Dicentra spectabilis 
Everyone loves the old-fashion- 
ed Bleeding Heart. Long droop- 
ing racemes of large pink heart- 
shape flowers in May and June. 
Two feet high. Grows in sun or 
shade. You should have some of 
our very strong clumps. 40c each 
while dormant. Blooming plants 
50c 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 vellow flowers bracts in 
May. 12 inches high. Best in poor soil. 3 for $1.00. 
GLOBE DAISY—Globularia trichosantha 
Tufted plants with glossy green leaves. Fluffy blue globe- 
like flowers on 6 inch stems in May. 3 for 60c. 
CORAL BELLS—Heuchera Pluie de Feu 
Tufted clumps of heart-shaped leaves. Leafless, wiry 12 
inch stems terminated by! dainty little fiery red bells, 3 for 
60c; $2.20 per dozen. 
