
Mertensia Virginica 
MERTENSIA 
VIRGINICA (Bluebells). This is indispensable in the 
garden for color effect; a lovely soft pink and porcelain- 
blue combination. The plant grows from 1 to 2 feet high, 
bearing a panicle of flowers about 1 inch long in short 
pendent clusters. It is splendid for the open border or 
for naturalizing along the woodland path, in the dell, 
along the brook or pond; it flowers from the time the 
daffodils are in bloom, continuing while the May-flower- 
ing tulips are at their best. Extra heavy clumps that will 
flower abundantly next spring if planted early this fall, 
$1.85 for 10; $16.00 per 100. 
MUSCARI 
ARMENIACUM. While there are several kinds of mus- 
cari, we consider this variety the best for mass planting. 
The flowers open just about the time that the chionodoxas 
and crocuses are going off. They do very well in the wild 
garden and also in the grass if it is not too rank. Nice 
under trees and along the borders where they may be 
left undisturbed. They will seed themselves and make 
pretty effects when established. $1.25 for 10; $7.50 per 
100. 
BOTRYOIDES ALBUM. The white form which is very 
pretty planted with the blue variety of this type. $1.25 
for 10; $10.00 per 100. 
ORNITHOGALUM 
UMBELLATUM (Star of Bethlehem). The hardy type 
of this genus; flowers are white with black eye, carried 
in umbels of three or more flowers. Extra fine for 
naturalizing in woodland, also fine for forcing indoors 
in glasses. $0.85 for 10; $6.00 per 100; $57.50 per 1000. 
POLYGONATUM 
COMMUTATUM (The Great Solomon’s Seal). Indis- 
pensable for planting in wildflower sanctuaries or along 
woodland paths. Drooping greenish white flowers are 
produced in June. Height, 3 to 6 feet. Extra strong 
roots. $1.75 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 
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Muscari Armeniacum 
SCILLAS - Wood Hyacinths 
These flourish in sun as well as in shade under trees. 
Not particular about the soil in which they grow; ideal 
for the wild garden but not to be despised in the border, 
especially if left alone for 2 or 3 years without being 
disturbed in any way; splendid in the rock garden. Pro- 
duce drooping bell-like flowers. The following varieties 
are the best: 
CAMPANULATA BLUE. Porcelain-blue, candelabra- 
shaped bells, blooming with the May-flowering tulips. 
Plant 4 inches deep. $1.00 for 10; $7.50 per 100. 
CAMPANULATA MAXIMA ALBA. The pure white 
form. $1.00 for 10; $7.50 per 100. 
CAMPANULATA ROSEA. This is a soft lilac-rose form 
of this type. $1.00 for 10; $7.50 per 100. 
NUTANS BLUE (The True English Bluebell). Shep- 
herd’s crook-shaped flowers; very showy and vigorous; 
very effective planted with the May-flowering tulips. 
$1.00 for 10; $7.50 per 100. 
NUTANS ALBA. The white form of this type. $1.00 
for 10; $7.50 per 100. 
Eranthis Hyemalis (See page 38) 

