AQUILEGIA coerulea 
Columbine has been popular through the ages, but the recent long-spurred developments are a gor- 
geous spectacle in late spring and early summer, and account for the renewed interest in this flower. 
All prefer partial shade and do best if 10 inches apart in sou enriched with peat moss or humus. 
LONG -SPURRED VARIETIES 
The graceful flowers, on strong wiry stems, are delightful for cutting and are unusually beautiful in garden beds. 
Blue Shades (Special Strain). Pkt. 25c; d0z. 35c; Woz. $1; Woz. $1.75; oz. $5.25 
This is a very excellent selection and must not be confused with the ordinary strains offered. The plants attain a 
height of 3 to 4 feet and bear huge long-spurred blue flowers. 
Copper Queen. ; Ue. Pkt. 15c; J50z. 45c; oz. $1.35; oz. $4 
arge flowers of copper-red with longspurs of a darker shade, and striking straw-yellow corolla, on 21%4-foot plants. 
Crimson Star. : Pkt. 20c; zy0z. 35c; zs0z. 65c; 4oz. $2; oz. $6 
Huge long-spurred flowers of rich crimson with white centers. This is a very outstanding and attractive variety. 
Rose Queen. . Pkt. 15c; z50z. 45c; oz. $1.35; oz. $4 
A profusion of beautiful, large flowers in shades of rose with white corolla and yellow centers, on 3-foot plants. 
Longissima. ; ; Pkt. 35c; Trade pkt. 75c; gz. $1.25 
A beautiful species with long 4-inch spurs on gracefully held flowers of a delicate pale yellow. These are very 
attractive on plants 214 feet high. 
Snow Queen. ; Pkt. 15c; #;0z. 45c; goz. $1.35; oz. $4 
The large, pure white flowers are held erect on strong, wiry stems. ‘The vigorous plants grow about 3 feet high. 
Dobbies’ Imperial Hybrids. ; Pkt. 20c; j50z. 35c; oz. $1; oz. $3 
These long-spurred, 3-foot Columbines are unequalled for their colors and sturdiness. They are very attractive. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Hybrids. : Pkt. 20c; #50z. 35c; oz. $1; oz. $3 
A mixture of delightful shades including many soft pastel tones. The large flowers with broad guard petals and 
very long spurs are gracefully poised on long stems, on 3-foot plants. 
ORDINARY STRAIN 
Not to be confused with the newer long-spurred strains, but are preferred by many for the dwarfer growth. 
Double, Mixed. ; ; } Pkt. 10c; Moz. 35c; oz. $1; Ib. $3 
The flowers of this strain come in the same delicate hues, but have more petals, giving each a double appearance. 
ARABIS 
Rock Cress. For edgings, rock-gardens or dry walls. Plant 6 inches apart in good soil, in sun or shade. 
Alpina. : Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; oz. 60c; 14 Ib. $1.75 
Forms a dense, 6-inch carpet of small, pure white single blooms in early spring. Often seen after the last snow. 
Alpina, Rose. Pkes20e: 750z. 50c; Yeoz. 90c; oz. $1.50; oz. $4.50 
This variety is similar in habit to the white form, but the flowers are a delicate pale pink color. 
Alpina, Snowcap. Rehr a2 5:02 407245c; Moz. 85c; oz. $2.50 
A better strain with much more compact, dwarf 6-inch plants and shining, snow-white cushions of flowers. 
ARMERIA 
Sea Pink. Fine for edgings and rock-gardens, with bright, globular flower-heads above grassy tufts 
from May to July. Set the plants 6 to 8 inches apart in dry, sandy soil and in a sunny position. 
Alpina. ; Pkt. 20c; 14202. 40c; oz. $1.25 
Fine for edgings and reck-gardens with compact, grasslike tufts, 3 inches high, covered with bright rose flowers. 
ASTER 
Starwort. Beautiful daisy flowers so popular for mixed borders. For other Asters see Annual List. 
Alpinus. Pkt. 15c; yso0z. 40c; Yfoz. $1.25; oz. $3.75 
This is a compact, dwarf variety, 10 inches high, having deep mauve, daisy flowers with yellow centers in May and 
June. It will do well in any good soil and ts very attractive for rock-gardens or border edges. Plant 8 inches apart. 
Michael Daisies, Mixed. . Pkt. 15c; ys0z. 45c; oz. $1.35; oz. $4 
Plente see ae in full sun to beautify your border in September and October. The plants are 24% feet high. 
AUBRIETIA 
Fine as a rock-plant, this also forms beautiful carpets for beds planted with bulbs. Set the plants 6 
inches apart in any well-drained soil. On heavy, damp soils they are apt to freeze out in winter. 
Monarch Mixture. Pkt. 25c; #s0z. 85c; 140z. $2.50; oz. $6 
A superior strain in size of bloom and including every shade of deep red, rosy violet, rose, violet- 
lavender, pink, purple, mauve, etc. Spreading needle-leaved plants forming a carpet 6 inches deep. 
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Arabis alpina 



Aquilegia, Long-spurred 
Blue Shades 




Aubrietia, Monarch Mixture 
Armeria alpina 
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Aster alpinus 
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