AQUILEGIA coerulea 
Columbine has been popular through the ages, but the recent Iong-spurred developments are a gor- 
eeous spectacle m 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 soil 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. 20c; s0z. 35c; Yoz. $1; oz. $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. ; Pkt. 15c; poz. 45c; Woz. $1.35; oz. $4 
Large flowers of copper-red with long spurs of a darker shade, and striking straw-yellow corolla, on 214-foot plants. 
Crimson Star. ; : : Pkt. 25c; y;0z- 65c; }goz. $1.75; 1oz. $3.35; oz. $10 
Huge long-spurred flowers of rich crimson with white centers. This is a very outstanding and attractive variety 
Rose Queen. ’ : f : Pkt. 15c; j;0z. 45c; woz. $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. 60c; oz. $1; s;0z. $3 
A beautiful species with Iong 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; 7;0z. 45c; 1goz. $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; 7502. 35c; woz. $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. f ‘ Pkt. 20c; j;0z. 35c; Woz. $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 Iong-spurred strains, but are preferred by many for the dwarfer growth. 
Double, Mixed. Discontinued 
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. PEti loc; 4 o7.40e% 07, o1.255 ly Ibeah3i75 
Forms a dense, 6-Inch carpet of small, pure white single blooms in early spring. Often seen after the last snow. 
Alpina, Rose. Pkt. 20c; zs0z. 50c; Ygoz. 90c; Moz. $1.50; oz. $4.50 
This variety is stmilar in habit to the white form, but the flowers are a delicate pale pink color. 
Alpina, Snowcap. : eEPkte25c; Yg07, 45653402. 85c; 02492.50 
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; Yeoz. $1.25 
Fine for edgings and rock-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, Goliath. Pkt. 15c;_ sy0z. 50c; yg0z. 90c; 40z. $2.75; oz. $8.25 
This is a compact, dwarf variety, 15 inches high, having soft blue, daisy flowers with yellow centers in May and 
June. It will do well in any good soil and Is very attractive for rock-gardens or border edges. Plant 8 inches apart. 
Michaelmas Daisies, Mixed. Not Available 
Plane fect apart in full sun to beautify your border in September and October. The plants are 21% 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. } i Pkt. 25c; ye0z. 85c; 14oz. $2.50; oz. $6 
A superior strain in size of bloom and includmg 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, 
Goliath 
