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Armeria maritima laucheana. (formerly listed as A. laucheana.) This comparatively 
easy, very useful and showy species from Greenland and Iceland forms large ever- 
green clumps of dark green grass-like leaves. Each plant is a basket full of vivid 
carmine flowers on 8 inch stems in May and June, and again in September and 
October. Excellent for drifts in the rock garden or for clumps in walks and walls. 
Easy in ordinary garden soil and full sun. (Ph. 6-8) 
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Armeria Six Hills hybrid. (Hybrid between A. maritima and A. juniperifolia.) A charm- 
ing little plant that is intermediate to the two above extremes. Neat cushions of 
grass-like leaves are about 3 inches long or less, with a bluish cast, and a profusion 
of clear pink flowers on 4 inch stems in Spring and Fall. This one is an easy 
grower in a gritty lime soil with good drainage and in full sun. (Ph. 7-8) 
Joc machy S tor [cae 12: for no.00. 
ARTEMISIA. Wormwood. (Compositae, Composite Family) 
Artemisia frigida “Silver Dome”. (Fringed Wormwood) A perfect dome of sheer silver 
foam, from 6 to 8 inches high and about 12 to 15 inches in diameter. Everyone who 
sees this plant wants it, so order some and be the envy of the neighborhood. In- 
conspicuous little flowers on long stems that should be cut off before they spoil the 
symmetry of the plant. Ordinary garden soil in full sun. (Ph. 6-8) From Western 
America and Asia. DUCHILACIIA EO MlOlewlicormel et Or ah ooUU) 
SPECIAL CULTURE AID 
The plants described as wanting ordinary garden soil should thrive in the 
same ground that produces good vegetables, but to help those of you who 
have never had a garden, we use the following compost: To two wheel-barrows 
of good top-soil we add a ten-quart bucket of sharp sand, a bucket of stone 
chips, a bucket of dry cow manure and one-quarter bucket of chipped oyster 
or clam shells. This is thoroughly mixed together before the plants are potted. 
lf the original soil is very acid, a small handful of hydrated lime is used to 
bring the test up to Ph. 6 or Ph. 8. 

Artemisia schmidtiana nana. This dwarf Japanese species forms 2 inch high mats of 
small, silvery, woolly, aromatic foliage. A beautiful little gem that you will love to 
see growing in your wall or walk and between rocks in the garden. This one likes 
a poor, sandy soil in full sun. (Ph. 6-8) Socpicac lee octom Oe, les fOtebo, 00, 
Artemisia tridentata. (Formerly listed as A. Triparatita) (Sage Brush) A handsome 
dwarf shrub that is ornamental all through the year. Small, three-parted, silvery gray 
leaves which are very fragrant. This welcome little bush from the Western States 
erows from 12 to 18 inches tall and requires a very gritty, well drained lime soil in 
full sun. (Ph. 7-8) These are small plants and our stock is rather limited. 
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ASARUM. Wild Ginger. (Aristolochiaceae, Birthwort Family) 
Asarum virginicum. Attractive heart-shaped leaves that are a glossy green, mottled with 
dull gray which turn a beautiful bronze color in Fall. Large purplish flowers in 
May hidden by the foliage. This native of Virginiaa requiures a rich, moist, acid leaf- 
mold soil in full shade. (Ph. 5-6) Very nice as a ground cover in a wild garden. 
50cu Hachs.0 tOripliconmetes tones 00) 
ASPERULA. Woodruff. (Rubiaceae, Madder Family) 
Asperulua odorata. (Sweet Woodruff) A neat aromatic ground cover for planting 
under shrubs or other shady places. Narrow, whorled leaves on thin spreading 
stems about 8 inches long which form a solid carpet of light green. Covered with 
small white stars in April and May. Plant it in shade in an acid leafmold soil. (Ph. 5-6) 
JoGeHACiion sitOr s0Ge" 14 tors oo. 50. 
* Indicates New Introduction. 
