8 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, BOX 87, HILLSDALE, N. J. 

ADIANTUM. Maidenhair Fern. (Polypodiaceae, Fern Family) 
Adiantum pedatum. An exquisitely delicate fern of our eastern woodlands that forms 
12 inch high masses of very lacey light green fronds on purple stipes. It requires 
a moist, acid leafmold soil in shade or sun if the soil stays damp.all summer. 
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Ss 35c Each. 3 for 90c. -12 for $3.50. 
ADONIS. Pheasant’s Eye. (Ranunculaceae, Buttercup Family) 
Adonis vernalis. Really an exceptional plant that deserves special notice. In the bleak 
days of February this Herald of Spring begins to show its golden color and with 
each succeeding warm spell the flowers get bigger and brighter. Alternate freezing 
and thawing does not injure the blossoms. In March and April the plant is a mass 
of golden, multirayed flowers about 3 inches in diameter, carried on short stems 
over delicate ferny foliage that forms an attractive clump about 12 inches high. 
This remarkable plant is in bloom from February to May and in June the foliage 
disappears completely. It does well in sun or semi-shade and in a rich garden 
loam that is slightly acid. (pH 6-7). Fall planting is recommended but our plant: 
are potted and can be handled in Spring. 
$1.25°Hach (3 stor $3.25. .12eGtes vies, 
AETHIONEMA. Stone-cress. (Cruciferae, Mustard Family) 
Aethionema iberideum. A pretty little cushion forming shrub about 6 inches high with 
very dense, little grey leaves, topped by large clusters of showy white flowers 
in April and May. Always neat and attractive, also one of the easiest Aethionemas 
to grow. From Asia Minor and perfectly adaptable to a dry sunny spot in the rock 
garden or for a conspicuous place in the dry wall garden. It likes a gritty lime 
soil and full sun. (pH 7-8). 
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Aethionema pulchellum. A low shrub about 5 inches high with horizontally spreading 
branches clothed with very showy narrow blue leaves which are greatly accentuated 
in July when the plant is adorned with large clusters of delicate rose colored 
flowers that are slightly fragrant. Another native of Asia Minor excellent for a 
sunny spot in the limy section of the rock garden or wall garden. Likes gritty 
lime soil and full sun. (pH 7-8). 
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Aethionema warlyense. A hybrid shrub about 6 inches tall that forms compact mounds 
of short spreading branches covered with crowded, rather fleshy, steel-blue leaves. 
In May and June the plant is covered with many large clusters of very pretty deep 
rose-pink flowers. One of the most popular Stone-cresses and loved by everyone 
who sees it. Give it gritty lime soil and full sun. (pH 7-8). 
50c. Hach. 3. fore. 25s(2atorenc) 
AJUGA. Bugle-Weed. (Labiatae, Mint Family) 
Ajuga reptans. (Carpet-Bugle-Weed). A very fast spreader that forms solid green 
carpets of large leafy rosettes which are pierced in June by many showy spikes 
of deep blue flowers. It is too weedy for the rock garden, but excellent for cover- 
ing ugly banks or shaded areas where many other things will not grow. It is not 
particular as to soil. Very poor or sandy soil will do as well as ordinary loam. 
(pH 6-8). 
35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
Ajuga reptans alba. The same as the preceeding plant but the leaves are of a Lresiis 
light green color with bold flower spikes of pure white flowers. Ordinary garden 
soil. (pH 6-8). 
35¢ Each: 3for 90cy12atoresoou 
Ajuga reptans brockbankii. A good variety of the Bugle-Weed that does not creep. 
A clumpy plant of lush green foliage and eight inch spikes of clear deep blue 
flowers in May and June. Can safely be planted in the rock garden in sun or 
shade and in ordinary garden soil. (pH 6-8). 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00 
ALL OUR PLANTS ARE POT-GROWN 
