1 ADLUMIA FUNGOSA (cirrhosa)—*estkt(2-3)72. Alle- 
ghany Vine. Airy foliage and lacey blossoms of smoky rose. 
Pretty low climber. Biennial, but will maintain by self- 
sowing when once started. Shade-tolerant. Pkt. 15c; Ue 
oz. 40c. 
1 ACONITUM or MONKSHOOD 
Flowers for the hardy border or the shrub planting, showy 
and persistent perennials of a decided, though slightly sinister, 
beauty. LURIDUM—It comes from India, Himalayan foot- 
hills, and its racemes of long-beaked flowers in an odd near- 
red tone, will light up the border in early autumn. Pkt. 20c. 
FISCHERI—In this form the plants are rather low and com- 
pact clumps, to three feet, becoming veritable bouquets of 
massed blue helmet-flowers in early autumn. A hardy and 
long-lived strain of high garden merit. Pkt. 20c. Plants, 
each. 50c; 3 for 1.40; 10 for $4.00. NAPELLUS—The Euro- 
pean Monkshood will grow to four feet. The attractive, 
helmet-shaped. flowers are rather broad and low, usually a 
deep blue-violet, but sometimes showing rosy tones. Pkt. 1c; 
1% oz. 40c. FEROX—70 inches. Dense racemes of flowers in 
an odd tone of pale violet. Pkt. 20c. UNCINATUM—A rather 
vine-like species, showing to best advantage where the plants 
may take support from other plants, as low shrubs. It will 
climb through them, and carry above them in surprising 
abandon its great, streamer-decked blue helmet-blossoms. 
Shade-tolerant. Plants, each 55c; 3 for $1.45. WILSONI— 
A royal beauty this, the plants becoming in autumn six-foot 
towers of imperial violet flowering. Pkt. 20c; 146. 0z. 5c. 
ACONITUMS MIXED—kt. All of the above, with others. 
Pkt. 20c;. 146 oz. 50c. 
4 ACHIMENES 3 
Brilliantly hued blossoms rather in the 
Gloxinia reminder, but with intensification 
of velvety coloring. Flowers mostly in de- 
lightful tones of lavender, with variations 
from mauve to purple. Achimenes starts ° 
blooming in late spring, giving then several 
months of flowers. Usually it is grown as 
a pot plant, blooming year after,year, the 
tubers increasing freely. It also does well 
in the«garden if put in a lightly shaded 
position and kept well watered. The bulbs 
or root-rhizomes are naturally small, and 
tend to dry up when not in soil, so we 
now supply them only potted and growing, 
or ready to grow. Available early April 
through June. 6 roots (in soil) for $1.00; 
8 lots (18 roots) for $2.75; 10 lots (60 
roots) for $8.00. Illustrated opposite. 
BOOKS—We can supply most available books on garden- 
ing and allied subjects. A selection of the better ones 
will be found scattered through this catalog, each in 
appropriate position. Book prices are subject to change, 
as publishers’ costs change, but in such instance customer 
will be advised before shipment is made. Prices are post- 
paid within United States. Add postage for other countries. 

8 ACTINIDIA' CHINENSIS—ktz(2)100. Gooseberry. Vine. 
Handsome, creamy white flowers are followed by well-flavored 
edible fruits. Needs sheltered position and careful winter 
protection above Washington. Pkt. 20c. 
8 ACTINIDIA ARGUTA—ekt(2)100. Tara Vine. Desirable 
Korean climber with white flowers followed by sweet, edible 
fruits like yellow Gooseberries. Compared with the last, the 
fruits are somewhat smaller, but the plants are decidedly more 
resistant to the cold of winter, hardy well north. Pkt. 15c. 
* ACROCLINIUM GIANT MIXED—eck(3)25. Everlasting 
Daisy. Silky blossoms, semi-double to double, in white, tones 
o pink, and rose. Will dry for winter bouquets. Pkt. 15c; 
6 OZ. 25c. ' : 
ACTEA MIXED—bstyt(2)30. Perennials for shade. Sprays 
of fluffy white flowers are followed by berries that are either 
pigs ee or china-white with a purple eye. Pkt. 20c¢; 
Oz. Cc. ) . ‘ 
1 ACTINOMERIS ALTERNIFOLIUS—enbx ( 8-4) 80. Tall and 
showy long-blooming perennial of late summer. Great corymbs ' 
of honey-yellow. Pkt. 15c; %% oz. 25c. Plants each 46c. 

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* ACTINOTIS HELIANTHI—ck(4)16. The rare Australian 
Flannel-flower. The petal-like bracts of the 4-inch “flowers” 
seem cut from white flannel. Pkt. 20c. ' 
* ADONIS AESTIVALIS—k(3)16. Summer Adonis. Showy 
crimson flowers. Sow early. Pkt. 15c. 
1 ADONIS VERNALIS—kt(1)9. In early spring come golden 
flowers with many petals. Desirable low perennial for rock 
garden or like positioning. Pkt. 20c. ' 
_1 ADENOPHORA or SPIRE BELL 
ADENOPHORA ORNATA—ecbk(3-4)40. Tall, slenderly 
branching stems, graceful campaniles, are filled with little 
bell-blossoms in soft sky blue that has a hint of silveriness 
about it. A delightful perennial for the mixed border, airy, 
dainty, long in bloom. True species. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
ADENOPHORA POTANINI—ecbk (3) 386. Here the flowers are 
larger, flaring bells of deep blue-violet, and the whole plant 
is more in reminder of Campanula. An excellent border per- 
ennial of long life. This is the usual species offered under 
the name, and it is a good one, but there is some botanical 
controversy as to whether the classification is scientifically 
accurate. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.15; 
10 for $3.35. 
SEE TREASURE CHEST OFFER FOR OTHER 
ADENOPHORAS 
1 THE AETHIONEMAS si 
They grow on sunshot cliffs of the Lebanon, on hillsides of 
Armenia, in creviced ruins of Persia, jeweling column-strewn 
terraces where ancient kings were proud. rlkt(2-3) 6 to 10 
inches. Foliage silvery to blue-gray, fine, semi-succulent. 
Mounded blossom clusters, from purest pink to attractive 
rose. Delight for the sun-drenched rock garden. Several 
species in mixture. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. SHISTOSUM— 
_ Neat, blue-silvery mounds. Loose clusters of lovely pink 
flowers. Pkt. 25c. Plants each 60c. PULCHELLUM—Rose- 
pink flowering over irregular, silvery mounds. Pkts. 265c. 
Plants, each 45c. GRANDIFLORUM—Pure pink flowers in 
cluster-heads, the individual florets rather large. Blue-gray 
foliage. Pkt. 25c. Plants, each 60c. 
WINDOW POT PLANT OFFER—This catalog offers 
‘actual plants.of over 130 kinds suitable for growing in 
pots in window or greenhouse. For FIVE DOLLARS we 
will send one plant each of 14 kinds, with names. There 
will be a pretty Ivy Geranium; Fuchsia Lavender Beauty; 
Aeonium Haworthi; Strawberry Geranium (Saxifraga 
sarmentosa); Jade Plant (Crassula argentea); bright 
Lampranthus; Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia splendens) ; 
Lantana Golden King; glossy Peperomia; Sedum pachy- 
phyllum (Christmas Cheer) ; Madagascar Beauty (Kalan- 
choe Fedtschenkoi) ; the Blue-brilliant (Aristea Eckloni) ; 
the snowy Libertia grandiflora; a gaily colored Pelar- 
gonium. Look up the descripitions of the 14 kinds in this 
eatalog. Total separate prices would be six dollars, but 
order as OFFER 200SB8 and we will send all 14; with 
names, for FIVE DOLLARS. This is by express shipment. 
If desired by mail, add for postage and packing as shown 
in terms on catalog page one. 

1 AEGOPODIUM PODRAGARIA—Hardy, creeping perennial 
with white-margined and marbled foliage. Umbels of little 
white flowers. Attractive ground cover mat or rock garden 
filler. Plants, each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.25. 
2 AEONIUM HAWORTHI—ew. A rather good pot plant 
from the Canaries. Eventually there are many short, crooked 
branches,. each ending in a rosette of thick, delta-shaped 
leaves, these of a rich succulence, and a finish as of silver 
powdering. over a glossy blue-green. Eventually, panicles of 
little rose-flushed yellow flowers. Plants, each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
2 AEONIUM ARBOREUM ATROPURPUREUM—Picturesque 
plants, each rugged branch ending in a big, loose rosette of 
rich green, deeply shaded bronze-purple. Plants only, each 40c. 
AGAVE BLEND—w. The Agaves or Century Plants have 
usually rosettes of thick, sword-shaped leaves, these some- 
times variegated. Leaf edges may be smooth, toothed or 
spine-set. Quite variable, but always decorative. Rather easy 
culture, making handsome large pot-plant specimens. Long- 
lived. Pkt. 20c; 146 oz. 40c; % oz. 75e. e 
2 AFRICAN VIOLET—One of the better window plants, 
beautiful in blossom, long in bloom, foliage velvety and at- 
tractive. Two varieties. BLUE BOY—Flowers of rich, deep 
blue. PINK BEAUTY—A dainty sort with soft pink blos- 
soms. Plants, either kind, at each $1.00; 8 for $2.85. 
