SCOTCH HEATHER 
ERICA (Heath and Heather) 
A compact, low-growing evergreen, It is an ideal plant for covering banks, for individual 
groups in the rock-garden, or in the foreground of evergreen plantings. When large plantings 
are intended, remember not only the beauty of the flowers but consider the amazing fall 
coloring of the foliage in some varieties. We recommend an annual clipping or shearing to 
keep it trim-looking. Grows best in a peaty soil. 
Vulgaris alba spicata. Tall White Heather. 
Grows about 20 to 24 inches high. July. 
Vulgaris Alporti. Crimson Heather. Dark 
crimson. Deep bluish green foliage. Bushy, 
medium grower. July, Aug. 
Vulgaris aurea. Foliage golden in summer 
and red in winter. Pink flowers. 
Vulgaris cuprea. Foliage yellow, turning to 
almost glowing red in fall. Flowers purple. 
12 to 151m. June, July. 
Vulgaris Hammondi. A handsome, pure 
white Heather. Free flowering. 1% ft. 
Vulgaris hypnoides. Late-blooming. Low, 
compact, spreading growth. Foliage soft 
deep green. Flowers deep pink. 
Vulgaris Searlei. Clear white. 
foliage in fall. 1 ft. July, Sept. 
All Heathers, any 3 for $1.50; any 10 for $4; any 100 for $35 
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Stricta. Corsican Heath. A compact, erect 
grower with pink flowers from July to Sep- 
tember. 1 to 2 ft. 
Vulgaris (Calluna vulgaris). Scotch Heather. 
The pretty bell-shaped flowers are rosy 
lavender and occur in great profusion toward 
tops of the shoots. 
Vulgaris alba. White Heather. The nodding 
white flowers are the only difference from the 
preceding. A pleasing contrast. 
Vulgaris alba elata. Tall White Heather. 
Late-blooming. A very straight grower. 
Foliage soft, very deep green. Flowers white. 
1% to 2 ft. 
Vulgaris alba minor. Dwarf form of E. vul- 
garis alba. 
Fine green 

GROUND-COVERS 
In addition to the varieties of plants ilustrated on this page—all of which are excellent 
ground-covers—the following are admirably suited for ground-covering purposes. They will be 
found invaluable for planting in difficult places on the home-grounds where grass cannot be grown. 
Locations under trees and on exposed slopes can be beautified by the choice of the right plant. 
Why Not Plant an Herb-Garden ? 
Herbs are more important than ever, now that you are 
planning your Victory Garden. Here, indeed, is an inter- 
esting group of plants to add zest to your food. Herb 
flavorings are decidedly popular. Why not grow your 
own? 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS Uva-ursi. Bearberry. 
One of our native ground-covers, making a mat 
of gray-green foliage a few inches high. Bears 
small flowers followed by large, handsome, red 
berries. An acid-loving plant; thrives equally 
well in boggy places and on hot, dry slopes. 
Pot-grown plants, 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50; 
100 for $40. 
GERMANDER (Teucrium Chamedrys). Com- 
pact bushes with small, spmy dark green 
leaves. Practically evergreen, it may be 
clipped to any desired height, and, being 
hardier, it has taken the place of dwarf box- 
wood for edging. 1 ft. July, Aug. 3 for 85 cts.; 
10 for $2.50; 100 for $20. 
LAVENDER COTTON (Saniolina incana). 
Dwarf evergreen perennial growing about 11% 
feet high. Silvery white foliage. Small yellow 
flowers in July. Fine for edging. 3 for 85 cts.; 
10 for $2.50; 100 for $20. 
NEPETA Mussini. Ground Ivy. Mauve flow- 
ers. Blooms constantly. Forms a springy tuft 
or mat of soft velvety gray-green, aromatic 
foliage. Cutting the plant back after it blooms 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis. Japanese 
Spurge. Most useful for planting in dense shade 
where few other plants will grow or for border- 
ing walks and drives. The glossy foliage re- 
mains green winter and summer. Its incon- 
spicuous greenish white flowers are produced 
in May and June. 6 to 9 in. Our pot-grown 
plants are incomparably superior to the field- 
grown ones usually offered. 10 for $1.50; 100 
for $12; 1000 for $90. 
PULMONARIA angustifolia azurea. Lung- 
wort. This is among the first plants to 
flower in the spring. Attractive dark green 
leaves and lovely heads of deep gentian-blue, 
funnel-shaped flowers. One of the finest blues 
to be found. 1 ft. April, May. 35 cts. each; 
3 for $1; 10 for $2.50. 
PLUMBAGO Larpentz (Ceratostigma plum- 
baginoides). Blue Leadwort. One of the finest 
dwarf, spreading plants for the rockery and the 
border. Deep blue flowers completely cover 
the compact plant Jate mm summer. Very 
attractive in the fall because of the reddish 
brown leaves. 6to 12 in. Aug., Sept. 3 for 
85 cts.; 10 for $2.50. 
will encourage it to be very compact. 8 in. 
April-June. 3 for 85 cts.; 10 for $2.50; 100 for $20. 
Phlox subulata 
Moss Pinks 
Masses of bloom 5 inches 
high in April and May. Vivid 
Pink, Blush-White, White, Li- 
lac, and Blue, in separate colors. 
3 of one color 85 cts. 
10 of one color for $2.30 
100 of one color for $20 
Lily-of-the -Valley 
Our clumps are the true 
large-flowering type and are 
perhaps the best ground-cover 
for situations In dense shade. 
They are best planted in late fall. 
Peonies are best 
planted in autuinn, at 
which time a list of 
varieties will be 
available. 
Large clumps, 40 cts. each; 
10 for $3.50; 100 for $30 

Vinca . Periwinkle 
An evergreen trailer that is fine 
for covering bare banks and places 
under trees. 
Minor. Lilac-blue flowers. 3 in. 
April, May. 3 for 60 cts.; 10 for 
$1.50; 100 for $10; 1000 for $80. 
Minor alba. A white variety of 
the above. Very useful as a 
ground-cover. 3 in. April, May. 
10 for $2.50; 100 for $20. 
Minor, Bowles’ Variety. This ts 
an Improvement over the old 
V. minor, having richer foliage 
and larger, deeper blue flowers. 
It blooms profusely tn early 
spring and again in the fall. 3 in. 
April, Oct. 10 for $2; 100 for 
$15; 1000 for $120. 
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All Herbs, 30 cts. each; 3 of one variety for 85 cts.; 
10 of one variety $2.50, except where otherwise noted 
Chives. The leaves add a real zest to salads and soups. 
Lavender. Foliage and flowers are sweetly fragrant and 
most decorative in the garden. 3 for $1; 10 for $3. 
Mint 
Apple Mint. A small, round-leaved variety that is 
deliciously fragrant. 
Spearmint. Indispensable plant for kitchen gardens. 
Rhubarb. Everyone likes Rhubarb sauce. 
Rosemary. The fragrant foliage adds pep to soups and 
a pleasant fragrance to pot-pourri. 3 for $1; 10 for $3. 
Sage. Another tndispensable kitchen herb. 
sweet Marjoram. A mild, sweet delicious flavoring 
plant. 
Tarragon. It adds an unusual flavor to salads and 
makes fine vinegar. 
Thyme. Has many culinary uses and is delightfully 
fragrant. 


VINCA minor, Bowles’ Variety. 10 for $2 
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