ANEMONE (An-em’-on-nee) Japonica— 
Windflower 
One of the most important of all hardy plants. Begins 
blooming in August and continues until cut down by 
frost. True aristocrats of the garden. Hasiest culture. 
Perfectly hardy if given 3” of straw or leaves for winter 
protection. 
alba—Large snowy white, like a glorified narcissus. 
35c each; 3 for 85c; doz. $3.00 
Alice—Pink form of above. 3’. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
Kriemhilde—Large double rich pink. Free blooming and 
excellent form. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
Prince Henry—Double red flowers. An early dwarf sort. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
Queen Charlotte—Very large semi-double LaFrance pink. 
3’. (See color cut in center color section.) 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
rubra flore pleno—Double flowered deep rose-red. 2’. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
September Charm—A beautiful new early bloomer. Flow- 
ers a lovely silvery pink shaded with rose and mauve. 
216’. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
Whirlwind—Large semi-double white. 3’. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
One each of the 8 Anemones, $2.25 
ANEMONE (Species) 
*canadensis—A white flowering native blooming all sum- 
mer. 15”. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.00 
*hupehensis—A Chinese sort blooming from early August 
until frost. Deep rose flowers 114” in diameter. Profuse 
bloomer. 10”. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
*North Dakota—The wild crocus of the middle west. Really 
a red form of pulsatilla. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*pulsatilla—Large crocus-like purple flowers in April, fol- 
lowed by fluffy seed plumes. The downy fern-like leaves 
appear after the flowers have passed and remain all 
season. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*sylvestris—Large fragrant white flowers on 12” stems, 
blooming in early spring and again in the fall. 25¢ each 
One each of the above 5 Anemones $1.25; 3 for $3.50 
ARTEMISIA (Ar-te-mis’-i-a) —Southernwood 
A striking group for a sunny location greatly beloved 
for their aromatic foliage which is unsurpassed for use 
with cut flowers. 
lactiflora—A most attractive plant with astilbe like fra- 
grant creamy white flowers, scenting the whole garden 
in August and September. 4’. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
Silver King (Ghost Plant)—Striking variety with leaves 
like frosted silver, forming perfect mounds of white. 
Should be in every garden. 4’. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
One each of the 2 Artemisias 45c 
ANTHEMIS (An’-thi-mis)—Golden Marguerite 
Moonlight—A new fine companion to the above, having 
soft, pale yellow flowers. 35¢ each; 3 for 95c. 
Perry’s Variety—A new greatly improved form of this 
popular cut flower having 2” to 3” daisy-like flowers of 
deep golden yellow all summer and fall. Perfectly hardy 
anywhere and quite indifferent to soil and moisture. 
Truly a fool-proof plant. 2’. 35c each; 3 for 85c 
Rodger Perry—A 1942 novelty of sterling merit. Dark gol- 
den yellow flowers of real brilliance, excellent for cutting 
and garden display. Does not seed but remains neat and 
compact. A really worthy addition to this family. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $3.75 
One each of the 3 Anthemis $1.05; 3 each $2.85 
ASCLEPIAS (As-klep’-ia-as) —Butterfly Weed 
tuberosa—Remindful of the Foxtail Lily and sometimes 
known as the “Poor Man’s Eremurus.” Rich, glowing 
orange flowers growing 18” tall. Best in a sandy, well 
drained, but moist, soil in full sun. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
ASARUM (As-ar’-um) —Wild Ginger 
A native ground cover for shady moist places. Excellent 
for growing along the pool or stream, under trees, 
bushes, etc., or for covering bulb beds. 
*caudatum—Dark evergreen heart-shaped leaves from a 
creeping root stalk and dark red flowers all season. 
35c each; 3 for 85c 
ANDROSACE (An-dros’-a-see)—Rock Jasmine 
Among the choicest of alpines come the Androsace. No 
other family puts on quite such a parade as these, chang- 
ing their entire appearance several times each year 
and always remaining an interesting and lovely subject 
whether rolled into a small furry burr in late fall or gaily 
displaying its dainty flowers to the sun, or again busily 
increasing the colony after the blooming is over. 
*sarmentosa—Forming many silvery rosettes of silky foli- — 
age which throw up dainty heads of verbena-like bright 
pink flowers. Indescribably lovely both as to flowers 
and year around foliage. Should be in every collection. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
*watkinsi—Tight rosettes of silver grey and pink flowers. 
Very rare. 50c each 
One each of the 2 Androsace 65c 
ARENARIA (Air-ee-nair’-i-a) —Sandwort 
Dainty little creepers for the rockery or between step- 
ping stones. 
*kingi—A new sort from India. Exceptionally fine deep 
green foliage. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*laricifolia—A new little sub-shrub of much _ branched 
prostrate growth. An excellent trailer. Satiny white 
blooms. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*montana—Mossy tufts covered with small silvery white 
flowers in early summer. 25¢ each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*purpurescens—A unique form having rosy-lilac flowers 
which fairly hide the glossy foliage. 35c each 
*verna aurea—Mats of bright yellow foliage resembling 
true moss. Wonderful carpet for stones in partial shade. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
One each of the 5 Arenarias $1.20 
ARMERIA (Ar-meer’-ia) —Thrift or Sea Pink 
A most satisfactory family of rock or wall plants form- 
ing neat grassy clumps which never get out of bounds. 
*alpina—Diminutive tufts and bright rose flowers on 3” 
stems. A persistent bloomer. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*formosa—A strong grower with bright pink flowers on 15” 
stems. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*laucheana—Brilliant heads of rosy-red flowers continuous- 
ly from May to September. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*maritima alba—Dainty heads of pure white flowers, bloom- 
ing all season. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*maritima brilliant—A constant bloomer, with brilliant 
cherry-red flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*setacea—Dainty rosy-pink flowers above slightly silvered 
cushions. About the most persistent bloomer in our 
garden. 3”. 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
One each of the 6 Armerias $1.25 
ASPERULA (As-per-eu’-la) —Sweet Woodruff 
Very dainty foliage making fine mats which lend an 
airy grace to their surroundings. 
*cynanchica—A lovely little trailer which, however, never 
gets out of bounds, producing myriads of tiny pink flow- 
ers the whole season through. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*odorata—Creeping stems and whorled leaves surmounted 
by heads of filmy white flowers all season. Has the fine 
scent of new mown hay. Likes some shade. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
One each of the 2 Asperulas 45c; 3 for $1.10 
ASTER ALPINUS, Dwarf Spring Flowering 
A distinct species that should rightfully be classed as 
prostrate shrubs. They form a woody little plant with 
evergreen leaves and bloom as soon as the snow disap- 
pears. Justly popular for walls, rockeries and borders. 
*Dark Beauty—An unusual deep purple form. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*Goliath—Mammoth lilac blooms. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*Polar Queen—Large pure white flowers freely produced 
in early spring. 35c each; 3 for 85c 
*rubra—Very. large rosy-purple flowers. 10”. 35c each 
*Star of Wartburg—Large deep lilac-blue. 12”. 35c¢ each 
One each of the above 5 Asters for $1.40 


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