3 APIOS TUBEROSA—emtk(3). A pretty and hardy herba- 
ceous vine that grows quickly from an (edible) tuberous root. 
Clustered flowers in odd chocolate tones that remind of Wis- 
teria. Tubers, spring or fall, each 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
ARCTOMECON CALIFORNICA—k(w) (8)16. A new beauty, 
pretty much everblooming, that carries showy clusters of 
golden “poppy-flowers’’. 75 separate bloom-stems have been 
counted on one plant. It makes a good cut flower. Decorative, 
tomentose, “‘bear-paw”’ leaves. Pkt. 25c. 
3 ARISAEMA HIMALAYAN MIXED—bmfstkt(3)24. There 
is a weird sort of attractiveness about the Snake Lilies, called 
so from their bizarre grotesqueries of color and form, and 
not at all from any reason of physical serpent association. 
The bloom is a Calla-like spathe, but often oddly twisted, 
drawn out, or reversely compressed to fat man form. Color- 
ings may be any dark blendings or streakings in purple, 
violet-shaded green, chocolate, red, or even lightened by 
creamy yellow splashes. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
3 ARISAEMA TRIPHYLLUM—rstmtk(2-8)16. Jack-in-the- 
Pulpit. Purple-green spathes, chocolate streaked, then jewel- 
glowing clusters of red berries. Delights in dampish shade. 
Pkt. 15e; % oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. 
1 ARUNCUS SYLVESTER—ebstkt(2-3)60. Tall, handsome 
perennial that will grow well in thin shade. Big panicles of 
creamy white flowers, individually tiny, but carried in branch- 
ing, crowded, spikes. Pkt, 15c; Ye oz. 25c; % oz. 40c. 
* ARGEMONE GAIETY 
The Argemones are easy Annuals, highly attractive in both 
flower and foliage, in bloom for months. The big poppy- 
blossoms with silk-glistening petals may be of purest snowy 
whiteness, or perhaps of creamy primrose, lemon or golden 
yellow. Others will be pink, smoky rose, even crimson. Some- 
times the flowers are double. Leaves often show white mar- 
blings or markings. Full sun. 25 inches. “x” culture. Splendid 
mixture. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; %4 oz. 50c. 
ASCLEPIAS or BUTTERFLY FLOWER 
The three here are easy and quick from seed, and will re- 
ward with a long showing of colorful blossoms. ‘“‘x” culture. 
1 TUBEROSA—‘*erbd (2-3)25. An exceedingly showy, long- 
lived perennial, so quick from seed that it will give a few 
blossoms the year of sowing. The flowers are usually a bril- 
liant orange, but will vary from soft sulphur yellow to rich 
near-scarlet. A fine cut flower. Pkt. lhc; 4% B55 
eregn? ¥Y% oz. T5c. Plants, each 40c; 3 for & 
1 INCARNATA PULCHRA—*ecbmt(3)35. 
Clustered blossoms in silvery pink. Blooms 
so quickly from spring sown seed that it may 
be grown as an annual, yet it is winter- 
hardy. Pkt. 15c; 1 oz. 25c. 
* CURASSAVICA—The gay Brazilian But- 
terfly Flower, with clusters of blossoms that 
range from buff, through gold, to orange 
searlet. Even the buds are bright. Usually 
grown as a quick annual; glorious bloom 
from June until November. 32 inches. Splen- 
did cut flower. Also may be grown as winter 
window plant. Illustrated page 4. Pkt. 15c; 
Ye oz. 25ce. 
OTHER GOOD ASCLEPIAS SPECIES— (urs 
Perennial all. INCARNATA ALBA—Like MABZABAED) 
Pulchra, but with clear white blossoms. Pkt. 15¢c. MEXI- 
CANA—20 inches. Slender foliage and pink-hinting white 
flowers. Pkt. 15c. SPECIOSA—20 inches. Foliage silver- 
frosted. Flowers near maroon. Pkt. 20c. 
2 ARISTEA or BLUE-BRILLIANT 
More than a hundred years ago it was written of it, ‘‘Its 
profuse sky-blue flowers, the purest that ever fed upon dew, 
open early in the morning and are gone before night; the next 
morning bringing a new offerig of beauty.” The Aristeas 
are fibrous rooted, semi-hardy perennials, perhaps best han- 
dled as pot plants in the north, but they may be plunged in 
the garden or open border in summer if one wishes. Free- 
blooming, and rather easy. “w” culture. 
ARISTEA ECKLONI—18 inches. Particularly good species to 
grow as a pot plant. Many sprays of pretty flowers in bright- 
est blue. Pkt. 25c. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
ARISTEA THYRSIFLORA—36 inches. Robust species with 
evergreen foliage and attractive flowers of a rich and spar- 
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1 ARNICA CORDIFOLIA—rbkt(2)25. Big, single flowers 
of deep, golden yellow. A showy plant when well grown. 
Pkt. 20c. 
ARTHROPODIUM CIRRHATUM—rbkt(3)25. The pretty 
Rock Lily of New Zealand. Long, shining green leaves and 
panicles of star-like flowers in pure white. May be handled 
as a pot plant, but almost hardy and may also be grown 
outside if given sheltered position and it cuts well. Pkt. 20c; 
8 pkts. for 50c. 
3 ARUM ITALICUM—rkt(1)10. The Wake-robin of England, 
A winter-hardy plant in the Calla relationship with veined 
and marbled foliage and cream-white flowers. May be grown 
as a pot plant, or in the garden. Needs plenty of moisture 
and prefers light shade. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
1 ASPERULA ODORATA—Sweet Woodruff. A loveable little 
rock garden or cover plant, a mat-former with clustered, 
dainty white flowers. 6 inches. The dried 
foliage is long fragrant. It tolerates light 
shade. Plants only, each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 
10 for $3.50. 
* ASPERULA ORIENTALIS—ek(2-3)12. A 
quick and pretty Annual, making mounds of 
fine-leafed plants that are filled with flowers 
of soft blue. Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 25ce. 
1 ASPERULA TINCTORIA—ecx(3)25. Leng 
sprays of little white flowers. Excellent for 
mixing with other cut flower material in 
manner of Baby Breath. A sound, enduring 
perennial. Pkt. 15ec; Ye oz. 25c. 
1 GOLDEN ASPHODEL—kt(3)60. It is 
Asphodeline lutea, the Golden Asphodel of 
the ancients. Tall spires of crowded golden 
stars rise from rosette-tufts of narrow, sil- 
vered leafage. Though native to sun-hot, 
rocky hills of Mediterranean shores, it is of 
full winter hardiness here. Illustrated oppo- 
site. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. Plants, each 
50c; 3 for $1.40. 
ASPHODELUS RAMOSUS—bkt(3)60. Long, 
dense, branching racemes of white flowers, 
each petal with a brown center line. A de- 
N sirable perennial for the mixed hardy border. 
Pkt. 20e; % oz. 35c. 
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1 ARMERIA 
Bright-flowered, long-blooming perennials these, of quite 
undifficult requirements, desirable for rock garden, border, or 
the taller for cutting. Nomenclature horticultural, “kt” cul- 
ture. CAESPITOSA—4 inches. Green cushions, set over closely 
with a loveliness of formal pink blossoming. An exquisite 
for the rock garden. Pkt. 20c. FORMOSA CARNEA—18 
inches. Flowers of a soft flesh pink. Long stems. Pkt. 15c; 
Y4g oz. 40c. Plants, each 45¢e. ALPINA—8 inches. Desirable 
rock garden or edging species with flowers of bright rose. 
Pkt. 20c; Weg oz. 85e. GIANT HYBRIDS—25 inches. Giant 
flowers in deep pink, rose, violet, near-red. Exceedingly 
showy. Pkt. 15c; 14g oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. Plants each 50c; 
8 for $1.40. GLORY OF HOLLAND—24 inches. Splendid 
newer sort with large flowers in pure, glistening pink. 
Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. OFFER 30AN9—One 
pkt. each of above for Tic. 
1 ARTEMISIA or SILVERPLUME 
Fully hardy perennials of considerable decorative value, 
notable for silvery, aromatic fern-foliage. FRIGIDA—(3)30. 
Delightful in its soft and silky near-white ferniness. Pkt. 20c. 
Plants each 50c; 8 for $1.40. SILVER KING (Albula)—36 
inches. Decorative foliage of frosty silver. Desired for white- 
leaf planting effects, or sprays may be dried for winter 
bouquets. Plants each 40c; 3 for $1.10. STELLERIANA— 
Dune-silver. Low, undulate spreads of silvery, feathery foliage. 
Adaptable. Rooted divisions, each 40c; 3 for $1.10. LACTI- 
FLORA—(4-5)72. Handsome panicles of creamy bloom, 
richly honey-scented. It cuts. Also the stately plants are 
valued for garden accent. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c. Plants, each 
45c; 3 for $1.25. SCHMIDTIANA NANA—Rare and charm- 
ing Japanese alpine. Wide, low mounds of dense, soft, moss 
ferniness, silvery, sun glinting. Called Angel-hair. An alto- 
gether lovely plant that has only to be seen, to be desired. 
Plants, each 65c; 3 for $1.80. OFFER 27AN9—One plant 
each of the five for $2.15. 
