
Helleborus niger (Christmas Rose) 
HELLEBORUS NIGER (Christmas Rose) 
A legend about the Christmas Rose concerns a girl named Madelon who lived near Bethle- 
hem. On the first Christmas Eve she followed her brother, who was a shepherd, to the manger 
of the Christ Child. But since she had no gifts to offer like those of her brother and his friends, 
she turned sadly away. The Angel Gabriel asked the cause of her unhappiness. When he 
learned that she was too poor to make an offering to the new King, he caused Christmas Roses 
to appear on the ground in front of Madelon. Gathering these, she presented them to the Holy 
Child. 
This charming story accounts for the most unusual thing about this plant—the fact that 
it blooms in the winter. The flowers are slightly cupped and star shaped. Purplish tints appear 
on the buds, then the flower is white, pinkish, and finally pale green. A partly shaded location 
is best, and the soil should be enriched with equal parts of manure, leaf-mold, sand, and good 
loam. Plenty of water is needed. This hardy perennial will arouse great interest wherever It is 
planted. 95 cts. each; 3 for $2.50; $9.50 per doz. 

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Pyrethrums, Single and Double 
PYRETHRUM 
(Painted Daisy) 
Pyrethrums are special favorites with us 
because of their stmple beauty of form, their 
wide use as cut-flowers, and their attractive 
appearance in the garden. 
All Pyrethrums are 55 cts. each; 3 of one 
kind for $1.35; $5 per doz., unless otherwise 
noted. 
{Useful for cutting 
{tBrilliant. Red; almost double blooms. 
{Crimson Glow. The large, pure scarlet 
blooms are accentuated with golden yel- 
low centers. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2. 
{Pink Bouquet. A delightful pink variety 
with a crested center. 
tRosary. New. Double bright pink; known 
for Its sturdy growth. 
{Silver Tips (Barbara Shum). Now. The 
double red blossoms have tiny white 
markings at the tips of the petals. 
{Finest Double, Mixed. Many delicate 
au subtle shades. 3 for $1.20; $4.40 per 
Oz. 
tSingle, Mixed. A delightful strain for 
broad masses. 3 for $1; $3.50 per doz. 
{Single and Double, Mixed. Grown from 
our own selected seed. 3 for $1; $3.50 
per doz. 
PRIMULA (Primrose) _ 
3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz. 
Acaule Giant Hybrids. Their compact 
growth and prolific blooming habit are un- 
excelled by any other hardy Primrose. 
Splendid mixture. 
Polyanthus. Large heads of flowers on 10- 
inch stems. The colors run from white 
through yellow and red. Giant-flowered 
Mixed. 

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