Mertensia” rings the bell” au Blue 
MERTENSIA VIRGINICA (Virginia Bluebells) 
For growing outdoors Hardy Plant 
Drooping bell-shaped blooms in handsome clusters. In the bud they are 
pink; in full bloom they become a pinkish lavender which gradually deep- 
ens to a lovely shade of bright blue. The plants grow to a height of about 
18 inches and the foliage is a pleasing light green. 
These charming native wild flowers are recommended for planting in 
woodland nooks, under trees and shrubs, or in shady portions of the peren- 
nial border. They bloom at the same time and combine beautifully with 
yellow Daffodils. 35 cts. each, 90 cts. for 3, $3.30 per doz. 
SPRING-BLOOMING CROCUS 
Hardy bulbs For growing outdoors 
One of the earliest flowers of Spring, the Crocus is also one of the most 
graceful and lovely. Planted in September and October in clumps and 
masses, they are perfectly hardy and may remain in the ground indefinitely. 
They should be planted in scattered drifts in the grass, under shrubs or 
in the rock garden. 
Mixed, All Colors. $1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100 


Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia) 
ERYTHRONIUM (Dog’s-tooth Violet) 
For growing outdoors on woodland 
settings 
Mixed. Lovely woodland plants 
with prettily mottled foliage and 
graceful, Lily-like flowers. Flower 
stems 6 to 8 inches tall. Plant as 
soon as received, about 3 inches 
deep and allow them to remain 
undisturbed. They make a fine 
underplanting for shrubs and will 
multiply rapidly in moist soil, rich 
in leafmold. tr ao 
80 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100 Spring-Blooming Crocus 
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