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HEBE. Shrubby Veronica. (Scrophulariaceae, Figwort Family) 
Hebe decumbens. (Formerly listed as Veronica decumbens.) A pretty and interesting 
New Zealand evergreen shrub that is perfectly hardy in the North. It forms a compact 
little bush about 10 inches high, with small gray leaves, edged pink or red and little 
white flowers in short racemes held above the foliage. A novelty that is in great 
demand and our stock is still short. It requires a gritty, neutral to lime soil in full 
sun. (Ph. 7-8) Small plants. Jee LaAche (alOL epg: 
HEDERA. Ivy. (Araliaceae, Gensing Family) 
Hedera helix. (English Ivy) Perhaps not a rock plant, but an excellent fast growing 
evergreen ground cover useful for covering ugly banks and bare spots in sun or 
shade. Large, lobed, dark green leaves on long creeping stems that form a solid 
evergreen carpet about 5 inches thick. This species is widespread in Eurasia and it 
thrives in any ordinary garden soil. (Ph. 6-8) Bc; Machwe JuOf. G0. Iz tot h3.5U. 
Hedera helix conglomorata. A form of the above, but one would hardly tell it is the same 
species. Short, stiff, slowly creeping branches that are clothed with very small, deeply 
crinkled evergreen leaves. An exceptionally fine rock garden species for a choice spot 
in sun or shade. Thrives in any ordinary garden soil. (Ph. 6-8) Stock very limited. 
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Hedera helix meageri. A very slow growing, compact variety with very small, deeply 
cut, light green leaves. Another choice and rare rock plant for sun or shade in 
ordinary garden soil. An interesting evergreen that everyone will love. 
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Hedera helix minima. An extremely handsome upright growing sort about 12 inches 
high with very small, closely set, glossy green leaves that turn a deep purplish- 
brown in Fall. Well worthy of a conspicuous place in your garden. Same soil and 
exposure as the others. Small plants. BUCH PACH mje tOr hiiZ0e ai zetOrebo.Uy 
HELIANTHEMUM. Sun Rose. (Cistaceae, Rock Rose Family) 
The Sun Roses are indispensable rock plants that provide a mass color effect in 
June and July. Most bloom sparsely after that. All the varieties listed (mostly of un- 
known garden origin) are distinct in foliage or flower. All are evergreen shrubs and 
are very useful for dry sunny sites or dry walls. They are easy to grow, long lived, and 
very showy. 
Helianthemum apenninum. Long decumbent branches with attractive gray foliage and 
large white flowers in loose racemes on ascending stems. A choice little shrub never 
more than 6 or 8 inches high that comes from Asia Minor. 
B5ceHach. ofor 00c, “12 for $3.50. 
Helianthemum Apricot Queen. A choice, compact, low growing variety about 4 inches 
high, with large, dark green, glossy leaves and a profusion of showy apricot pink 
flowers in June and July. The demand for this excellent shrub is always greater than 
the supply. 35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
Helianthemum Buttercup. A fast growing variety that forms large compact, spreading 
bushes about six inches high, with closely set light green leaves entirely covered with 
large buttercup yellow flowers in June and July. A 2 year old plant may be as much 
as 18 inches in diameter : 35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
*Helianthemum Fire Ball, An upright grower to 12 inches high, with thin branches and 
small, hairy, green leaves and an abundance of full double, flaming red, little balls 
of fire in June and July. One of the prettiest of the group. p : a 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00. 
HELIANTHEMUM CULTURE 
All the Sun Roses are highly ornamental and easy to grow if they are 
given the proper conditions. They do best in a very gritty, sandy, dry lime 
soil in full sun. They like to grow in dry walls and elevated, well drained rock 
crevices. The soil test should be Ph. 7-8. 

* Indicates New Introduction. 
