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ERICA—Winter Heath 
ERICA “carnea King George—A herald of Spring because it 
is one of the first plants to bloom. The pleasant rosy-pink 
flowers open from mid-Winter through early Spring. This 
compact, low-growing evergreen shrub is invaluable in 
the rock garden or as a marginal planting for larger shrubs. 
The needle-like foliage is attractive the year ‘round. Give 
either full sun or very light shade and lime-free, good 
loam mixed with plenty of peat and leafmold. Always a 
favorite with those who enjoy an outstanding, dwarf 
shrubee cache Oo: 

ee mimes = =90FERNS — These unique, evergreen, ‘‘flowerless’’ plants are 
CRYPTOGRAMMA CRISPA best grown in good loam mixed with large amounts of 
ACROSTICHOIDES organic matter (leafmold, old manure, compost, peat 
moss, etc.) , a little sand, and a pinch of bone meal. This 
mixture should be slightly acid unless otherwise noted. 
Most ferns grow and look best in light shade or in loca- 
tions not subjected to the mid-day sun and respond to 
extra water during the dry season. 
ASPLENIUM *Trichomanes (Maidenhair Spleenwort) —One 
of our favorites and easy to grow in the rock garden. Nar- 
row evergreen fronds in dense, spreading tufts from 5 
to 8 inches high. The small segments are closely set 
along the shiny, purplish-brown, wiry stems. Add a little 
lime to the soil for this very dainty and attractive species. 
Pots, each 50c, three $1.40, six $2.50. 
CRYPTOGRAMMA “*crispa acrostichoides (Parsley Fern) — 
Clustered evergreen fronds of two kinds with straw col- 
ored stems. The sterile blades are light green, thrice- 
divided, and have blunt toothed segments. The fertile 
recererip nee fronds are only twice-divided and the segments are very 
EE NPIS ALINE TES SINL narrow, almost pod-like. This unusual species grows 
mostly on cliffs and rocks in our western mountains. 
Each 60c, three $1 60, six $3.00. 

POLYSTICHUM aculeatum densum—Very full, dense, ever- 
eS A NIE USEING UND oS green fronds, thrice-divided, and with segments much 
z i cut, frilled, and overlapping. The fronds, 11/2 to 2 feet 
long and up to 6 inches wide, are vivid green and possess 
a lush richness in form and color seldom equalled. Prob- 
ably hardy in cold climates if protected. In addition an 
excellent houseplant if grown in cool, rather moist air. 
Pots, each 90c. 
Braunit (Brauns Holly Fern) —A handsome, stately, eastern 
species with 2-foot, glossy, evergreen fronds which are 
twice-divided and conspicuously toothed. Mature speci- 
mens are distinctly vase-shaped and are exceptionally 
ornamental. Each 75c. 
GEUM—Avens 
GEUM—A charming and showy group of plants possessing 
qualities not often found in other types. Their colors are 
so clear and intense, the flowers seem to float above the 
plants. Geums have rich green, usually hairy foliage in’ 
mats or clumps. This greatly enhances the value of these 
plants by serving as an admirable background for the 
luminous blooms. Avens flower heavily from mid-Spring 
through early Summer and off and on thereafter and 
make noteworthy cut flowers. They have a brilliancy all 
their own and increase in beauty each year when given a 
loamy, moist soil and good drainage. 
“Dwarf plants for rock gardens and similar locations. 

