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21 ALLIUM THIBETICUM—erkt(3)9. Softest silver-veiled 
rose, cloud-tones of a summer sunrise, blossom-stars in com- 
pact clusters. Pkt. 20c. (Plants, each 30c.) 
21 ALLIUM TUBEROSUM—ecbkt(3)36. Sweetly fragrant 
flower-clusters, upfacing snowy stars, top each spiraling 
yard-high stem. Cuts excellently. Makes big, showy border 
clumps. Good commercial. Formerly listed as A. odorum. 
ao 10c; % oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. (Plants, each 20c; 3 for 
c. 
OFFER 10A1—One pkt. each of the 26 Alliums offered above 
in seed form, for $3.75. 
ALLIUM PLANT OFFER 11Al—One plant each of ten fine 
Alliums, each kind labeled, being Tanguticum, Cyrilli, Spe- 
eiosum, Pyrenaicum, Farreri, Controversum, Mt. Cenis, Am- 
mophilum, Cernuum and Tuberosum for $2.45. Here are 
hardy perennials of high decorative value, but ones that 
are still quite unusual in gardens. 
OTHER GOOD ALLIUMS—Seeds of the following Alliums 
can be supplied at uniform price of 15c the pkt. Plants 
of many of them are available, also seeds by weight. Let 
us quote. Acutangulum, Albidum, Albopilosum, Altaicum, 
Angustiprasum, Bulgaricum, Cernuum, Cinereum, Chamae- 
moly, Darwasicum, Dichlamydeum, Fistulosum, Helleri, Hu- 
teri, Japonicum, Karatavense, Libani, Margaritaceum, Mona- 
delphum, Moschatum, Mutabile, Nutans, Pallens, Rotundum, 
Rubens, Schoenoprasum, Sibiricum, Senescens, Schuberti, Stel- 
lJarianum Ibum, Triquetrum, Unifolium, Urceolatum, 
Validum, Winklerianum. 
‘OFFER 12A1—One pkt. each of the 84 kinds listed under 
thead ‘‘Other Good Alliums” for $4.00. 
ALLIUM ORNAMENTAL BLEND—eerbk. A mightly inter- 
esting mixture that we blend ourselves. There is a bit of 
every kind that we list included; though not by any means 
ain equal proportions. Particularly recommended. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 85c; % oz. 60c; 1 oz. $2.25. 
45 THE SUCCULENT ALOES 
Few succulents are more satisfying for pot culture in 
-window garden or conservatory than the Aloes. Always 
‘they are attractive, in rare flower particularly so, and they 
are of rugged constitution and consequent easy handling. 
‘Then, too, they grow readily from seed. In form and colora- 
‘tion they are interestingly varied, from triangular pie- 
‘wedges of leaves in dense rosettes, to long, curving serrate 
-swords. Sometimes the thick fat leaves are stacked almost 
like a child’s pile of blocks, but again they may be spaced 
on prolonged stems until climbing habit is approached. 
‘Often they are marbled, stained, silver-powdered, color- 
.edged, or blued like tempered steel. Panicied inflorescence, 
usually in buff, red or cinnabar. Splendid mixture. Pkt. 
‘15¢3 1/1, Oz. ‘Vdc. 

There are those who, in gardens, see visions; but 
others see only from weed to weed. 

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45 ALOINOPSIS RUBROLINEATA—w. Odd and rare 
South African succulent, a Mesambryanthemum segregate 
that simulates a miniature Aloe. Pkt. 20c. 
*ALONSOA CAULIALATA—ebx(8)25. A pretty annual, 
easiest and quickest of the Alonsoas. Oddly formed flowers 
hee may be either purest pink, or ruddy cinnabar. Peru. 
teenlocs 
22 ALSTROEMERIA 
The flowers are spectacular in their massed beauty of 
cluster, as well as interesting in the markings of the 
individual blooms. Often the inner segments show contrast- 
ing splashings. Here in New Jersey the roots winter over 
well, providing they have been protected a bit with a mulch- 
ing of straw or litter applied in late autumn. At Old 
Orchard we have several really magnificent clumps of Alstro- 
emeria that seem as thriving and permanent as any 
perennial in our plantings, flowering with the greatest of 
freedom from earliest May to July. We have them in full 
sun, and they seem happy there, although they are usually 
thought to prefer a bit of shade. We have spread old 
straw about their roots to keep the soil cool, and perhaps 
that is the secret of their robust growth. In cold climates, 
or in exposed situations, it would be safest to plant Al- 
stroemeria against a house wall, or perhaps even in a 
cold frame. In the extreme north, the tuberous roots are 
dug and stored in sand in cellar over winter. Definitely “‘y’’ 
culture is indicated so far as sowing of the seed is con- 
cerned. Seeds sown in fall in open ground seed beds usu- 
ally germinate strongly in spring, but at times we have 
had it lie dormant until the second spring, when we think 
every seed must have sprouted. Illustrated page 57. Mixed 
colors. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; % oz. T5c; 1 oz. $2.75. 
22 ALSTROEMERIA AURANTICA — eby(2-3)28. Great 
clusters of somewhat Amaryllis-like flowers in soft yellow 
to richest orange, the upper petals streaked with carmine. 
Long in bloom. Showy. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; 44 oz. Tic. 
22 ALSTROEMERIA CHILENSIS—cby(2-3)36. Here we 
have attractive variations, from soft pink to rose-tinged 
orange, or in approach to red. Pkt. 1l5c; 14 oz. 40c; % oz. 
75c; 1 oz. $2.80. 
22 ALSTROEMERIA PELEGRINA—cby (2-3)40. An unusu- 
ally vigorous species with large flowers of dark red, green- 
tipped, and spotted brown within. A striking plant when 
in full bloom. Pkt. 20c. 
22 ALSTROEMERIA PELEGRINA ALBA—Here the flow- 
ers are immaculate bridal white, otherwise like last. It is a 
very lovely thing. Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 14A1—One pkt. each of the four for 60c. 
ALSTROEMERIA ROOTS—Dormant roots of Alstroemeria 
aurantiaca are usually available for October and November 
delivery; also sometimes those of other Alstroemerias. Let 
us quote. 

In horse-and-buggy days we at least knew where we 
were heading. We had time for thought, time to 
savor pleasant things as we passed ;—and we’ll swear 
by all the Einsteinian relativities that the joys of 
life stretched farther then. 

21 HARDY BORDER ALTHAEAS 
Excellent hardy perennials. Do not confuse with the 
shrub called Althaea, for that is a very different thing, 
technically an Hibiscus, which see. 
21 ALTHAEA TAURINENSIS—ebx(2-5)70. Many slender 
stems, the whole graceful sheaf of them leafed in downy 
silver-ash, and set for months with inch-wide saucer-bells of 
dusky violet. A fully hardy and enduring perennial that we 
at Old Orchard like very much. Pkt. 15c; special large pkg. 
for 35¢e. (Plants, each 25c; 3 for 70c.) 
21 ALTHAEA PALLIDA—ebx(3)60. Flowers of purest 
pink, slightly campanulate, with silken, deeply notched 
petals. Distinctive border species of high merit. From 
plains of Hungary. Pkt. 15c; %& oz. 35c. (Plants, each 25c.) 
21 ALTHAEA ROSEASH BLEND—ebx(3-4)60. Althaea 
taurinensis is type of this, but the blend will show pleasing 
variation in form, foliage and flower coloring. Pkt. 15c; 
1/43 oz. 25c. 
ALTHAEA “SPECIES—-At 10c the pkt. unless otherwise 
priced. Armeniaca 15c, Cannabina, Chinensis, Heldreichi, 
Krajagyvacensis 15c, Multiflora, Narbonensis 15c, Nudiflora, 
Pontica, Sulfurea, Tourneforti. For Althaea rosea, see 
Hollyhock. ' 
