RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 

~RAOULIA *australis— The: choicest of all 
moraine or sandy soil carpeters, for 
warm, sunny locations. Creeping mats of 
glistening silver, less than an inch high. 
Rare. 50c each. 
*glabra—An emerald green replica of the 
preceding. 50c each. 
ROMNEYA coulteri — (California Tree or 
Bush Poppy) Fine glaucous leaves and 
huge white poppy-like flowers, 6 to 8 
inches across, which have many golden 
anthers and are very fragrant. Should 
be planted in full sun, in well drained 
soil. 6 to 8 ft., 50c and 75c each. We 
recommend spring planting for this 
plant. 
RUDBECKIA—Will thrive in almost any soil 
which has not been fertilized too heav- 
ily, in full sun, with very little water 
during the summer months. 
Golden Glow—25c each. 
Golden Globe—An improved globular form 
of Golden Glow. Large, double, golden- 
yellow flowers, not unlike a pom-pom 
dahlia, on 4 to 5 ft. stems. 35c each. 
purpurea—Purple Cone-Flower. See Echin- 
- acea purpurea, page 18. 
SAGINA— 
- *subulata—Mossy green cushions, studded 
with white flowers during May and June. 
For stepping stones and ground cover in 
semi-shady places. 25c each. 
SALVIA *azurea grandiflora — For sunny, 
dry places. Masses of sky-blue flowers 
on 3 to 4 ft. stems, Aug. to Oct. 35c each. 
bertoloni—Large basal leaves of dark green 
and dark blue flowers on stems 2 to 3 
ft. high. August to Oct. 50c each. 
pitcheri—Gentian blue form of S. azurea 
-  grdf. One of the brightest blues in the 
border from Aug. to Oct. 35c each. 

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ROMNEYA COULTERI 
superba—Formerly listed as virgata nemo- 
rosa. A most attractive plant for the 
sunny border, the foliage being very 
handsome in the early spring, followed by 
long spikes of brilliant purple flowers 
with red bracts, from June to Sept. 2 to 
3 ft. 50c¢ and 75c each. 
SAXIFRAGA. KABSCHIA SECTION—This 
section contains the most rare and pret- 
tiest of all the Saxifrage. They ask, and 
deserve, more care than the rest, requir- 
ing a light and rich soil, half loam, quar- 
ter leaf-mold and quarter sand, surfaced 
with limestone chips. Old mortar rubble 
may also be incorporated into the soil. 
They detest being parched as much as 
water-logged, and should have a well- 
drained position, with light shade from 
the hottest summer sun, with an assur- 
ance of moisture at their roots during 
the dry season, They are all of dwarf, 
compact habit, and the majority have 
their foliage more or less encrusted with 
silvery lime deposit. Their flowering 
period is early spring, from Feb. to May. 
*amatie—Silvery cushions and pale lilac 
flowers. 2 inches. $1.00 each. 
*arco-valleyi—One of the pygmies of this 
section, with large soft rose flowers. 
$1.00 each. 
