
Anchusa Italica, Dropmore Pkt. 10¢. 
Anchusa Alkanet, Bugloss 
3710 italica Dropmore Plants grow 4 to 
5 ft. tall, much branched, and bear their 
large, bright blue forget-me-not-like flowers 
in great profusion in June and July. Do 
best in deep, well-drained soil and a shel- 
tered location. Plants should be staked. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; Vy oz. 45¢. 
Annual Anchusa, see page 68. 
A ra bis Rock Cress 
Showy dwarf, spreading border and rock 
garden plants, 8 to 12 in. tall. Succeed in 
any, good well-drained soil and a sunny 
location. A mass of bloom in early spring. 
Flowers last quite some time when cut. 
3720 Alpina Pure white flowers are pro- 
duced in great profusion during April. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 30¢; 1% oz. 50¢. 
3625 Alpina rosea Masses of light pink 
flowers in May. Pkt. 25¢; %6 oz. 75¢. 
Armeria Sea Pink 
Attractive plants of dwarf, tufted growth 
above which rise many stiff, wiry stems 
topped with a dense, globe-shaped flower, 
Useful in rock garden, edgings and border; 
fine for cutting. May and June. Do best 
in a dry, sandy soil and a sunny position. 
3627 Formosa, Large Flowered Hybrids 
Deepest to lightest rose shades, various 
shades of pink and coral and light red—a 
very charming mixture. 11% to 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 20¢; 46 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
3628 Laucheana Bright rosy red flowers 
are freely produced on dwarf, compact 
plants, 6 in. high, during May and June, 
and sometimes appear later in the season. 
Pkt. 15¢; 46 oz. 60¢; ly oz. $1.00. 
4066 Sutton’s Giant Pink Clear rose- 
pink flowers, 2 in. across, are freely borne on 
straight, strong stems, 1 to 1% ft. above 
the low-growing, mat-like plants. Useful 
in borders and highly prized for cutting. 
Pkt. 25¢; %46 oz. 75¢; VY oz. $1.25. 



Aubrictia, Large Hybrids 
Aubrietia 
Rainbow Rock Cress RO 
3722 Large Flowering Hybrids One of 
the very finest dwarf, spreading plants for 
borders, rock gardens, and dry walls, Masses 
of rosy purple, blue, and lilac blooms are 
produced during April and May. 6 in. 
Pkt. 20¢; %46 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
Pkt. 20¢. 
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Pkt. 20¢. 
Aster subcoeruleus 
Hardy Asters 
Easily grown popular class of perennials. 
The dwarf and semi-tall types are especially 
valuable for rock gardens or borders; the 
tall hybrids for a grand display in late fall. 
3919 Alpinus Mixed RR] Large, single 
flowers in white and shades of blue; golden 
yellow centers. May and June. 6 to 12 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; 146 oz. 50¢; Y% oz. 85¢. 
3936 Subcoeruleus [R] Bluish violet, 
orange-yellow centered, daisy-like flowers, 
3 in. across, during June and July. 15 in, 
Pkt. 20¢; 46 oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.00. 
3701 Large Flowering Novi Belgii Hy- 
brids Improved Michaelmas Daisies. 
Large flower-heads in many bright colors 
during October until hard frost. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 20¢; 46 oz. 60¢; 1% oz. $1.00. 
Annual Asters, see pages 58, 59, 60. 
Ba ptisia False Indigo 
3705 Australis Showy clusters of dark 
blue, lupine-like flowers during June and 
July. Strong growing plants, 3 to 4 ft. tall, 
with attractive dark green foliage. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1% oz. 40¢; 
4, oz. 70¢. 
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Pkt. 15¢. 
Bignonia radicans 
Bignonia Trumpet Vine § O 
3960 Radicans An easily grown hardy 
climber with brilliant orange-scarlet, trum- 
pet-shaped blooms in July and August. 
The vines will cling to wood and rocks. 
Prefers a rich, rather moist soil. Vigorous. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 60¢; VY oz. $1.00. 
Catananche = cupia’s Dart 
3645 Coerulea Beautiful bright blue daisy- 
like flowers freely borne on slender stems 
from June until September. Splendid for 
cutting. Best grown as a biennial. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 10¢; 4% oz. 40¢; 4 oz. 70¢. 
Centaurea 
3763 Montana (Hardy Cornflower) 
Lovely, clear, deep blue flowers somewhat 
resembling the annual cornflower, but grow 
much larger. June until September. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 10¢; 4 oz. 30¢; Y2 oz. 50¢. 
3769 Pulcherrima Deep rosy lavender 
Sweet sultan-like flowers, 24 in. across. 
Pleasantly scented. Desirable color. 15 in. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1% oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
Annual Centaurea, see page 72. 

Cerastium tomentosum Pkt. 15¢. 
Cera stium Snow-in-Summer 
3767 Tomentosum A creeping, mat-like 
plant with silvery white woolly foliage and 
masses of pure white, star-shaped flowers 
during May and June. When in full bloom, 
the plants appear as if covered with snow. 
Easily grown. Valuable for rock gardens, 
borders, or for carpeting dry, sunny spots. 
Does well in poor soil. 6 in. high 
Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 35¢3; 4 oz. 60¢. 
Cheiranthus 
Best grown as a biennial. Often blooms the 
first year from seed. May and June. — 
3765 Allionii (Siberian Wallflower) Unu- 
sually showy and delightfully sweet-scented 
brilliant orange-yellow flowers on stems 
1 ft. high. Prized for cutting and borders. 
Pkt. 10¢; 4 oz. 25¢; 14 oz. 40¢. 
3745 Golden Bedder Plants usually pro- 
duce 10 to 15 spikes, 12 to 18 in. high, 
which are covered with pure golden yellow, 
Sweet-scented flowers, larger than Allionii. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 35¢; 2 oz. 60¢. 
3766 Linifolius (Alpine Wallflower) The 
showy, clear lavender blooms are borne 
in abundance on well-branched, compact 
plants growing 9 to 12 in. tall for a long 
time. Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
Chrysanthemum, Korean Hybrids 
Pkt. 35¢. 
Chrysanthemuma 
3776 Korean Hybrids Gorgeous single, 
semi-double and double flowers in a wide 
range of colors. Begin blooming in Septem- 
ber and continue until killed by hard frost. 
Will flower the first year if sown early. 
2 to 2% ft. high. Pkt. 35¢; 2 pkts. 60¢. 
Annual Chrysanthemums, see page 70. 
Clematis § 
3646 Tangutica An attractive woody 
climber, 6 to 10 ft. tall, blooming the first 
year if seed is sown early. Flowers are 
bright, light cadmium, and as they are 
globe-shaped and hang in an inverted posi- 
tion, they resemble miniature golden lan- 
terns. The plumy seed heads which follow 
are most fascinating. Light and graceful. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4 oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 



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