GARDEN AURICULAS 
RAGRANCE has always been a flower’s crowning 
glory, even the most insignificant plant is ap- 
preciated when it greets you with a divine scent. 
But there are times when nature is extremely 
generous and lavishes such a fragrance upon 
flowers of outstanding beauty. In such a mood 
the Auricula was fashioned. Colors, either 
opulent or delicate, are more beautiful because 
of the plushy velvet petals; and foliage, which 
alone is handsome enough for garden decoration is often 
frosted over with sparkling silver meal. Their beauty, writes 
a contemporary Englishman, exercises a fascination akin to 
the sensation of falling in love. 
When given good drainage, Auriculas are easily grown. 
Work rock chips or gravel into the enriched soil and, if 
possible, put a top mulch of gravel under the foliage. They 
bloom in April and May and again in the fall if kept as 
well watered during summer as they should be. 

PLANTS—Shades of purple, violet, plum, near-reds, wine 
leather, yellow, bronze and pastels. 50c each, 3/$1.35, 
6/$2.50. Specific colors shipped only in April and May; 
assorted colors in other seasons.) 
SEEDLINGS—For fall, 1950 delivery. Well-rooted, sturdy 
small plants. Assorted colors only. $1.75 a dozen. 
DIVISIONS—Finest selection of breeding stock for shipment 
after August 1st. Any of the above listed colors, 75c each. 
The new light blues, $1.50 each. All strong plants. 
Alpine Auriculas 
PLANTS—From finest English show stock. Burnt orange 
and dark red shades (gold centers); purple and loganberry 
shades (light centers). These plants are almost perfect 
of form and shading. $1. each. 
DIVISIONS—Perfect show specimens, delivery after Aug. 
1st. Any of the above listed colors, $2.50 each. 
Please include postage. 
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