14 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, BOX 87, HILLSDALE, Nive 

Armeria maritima laucheana. This comparatively easy, very useful and showy species 
from Greenland and Iceland forms large evergreen clumps of dark green grass-like 
leaves. Each plant is a basket full of vivid carmine flowers on 8 inch stems in May 
and June, and again in September and October. Excellent for drifts in the rock 
garden or for clumps in walks and walls. Easy in ordinary garden soil and 
full sun. (pH 6-5): 35¢ Each. 3 for 90c. ily for $3.50 
Armeria Six Hills hybrid. (Hybrid between A. maritima and A. juniperifolia.) A 
charming little plant that is intermediate to the two above extremes. Neat cushions 
of grass-like leaves are about 3 inches long or less, with a bluish cast, and a pro- 
fusion of clear, pink flowers on 4 inch stems in Spring and Fall. This one 1s an easy 
grower in a gritty lime soil with good drainage and in full sun. (pH 7-8). 
35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 forssa50 
ARRHENATHERUM. Oat Grass. (Gramineae, Grass Family) 
Arrhenatherum tuberosum variegatum. (A form of A. elatius) Grasses are usually con- 
sidered weeds by rock gardeners, but this one is a welcomed addition to a good 
plant collection. A very attractive clump of long erect striped green and white 
leaves about 10 inches high. A very pleasing contrast to green leaves and bright 
colors. Interesting and colorful throughout the year. Easy to grow in full sun 

and any ordinary soil. (pH 6-8). 50¢ Each. 3 for $1.25) 12 ioneao 
| SPECIAL CULTURE AID 
| The plants described as wanting ordinary garden soil should thrive in the 
same ground that produces good vegetables, but to help those of you who have 
never had a garden, we use the following compost: To two wheel-barrows of 
good top-soil we add a ten quart bucket of sharp sand, a bucket of stone chips, a 
bucket of dry cow manure and one-quarter bucket of chipped oyster or clam shells. 
This is thoroughly mixed together before the plants are potted. If the original 
Soil is very acid, a small handful of hydrated lime is used) to brings themtes: 
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ARTEMISIA. Wormwood. (Compositae, Composite Family) 
Artemisia frigida “Silver Dome’. (Fringed Wormwood) A perfect dome of sheer silver 
foam, from 6 to 8 inches high and about 12 to 15 inches in diameter. Everyone who 
sees this plant wants it, so order some and be the envy of the neighborhood. In- 
conspicuous little flowers on long stems that should be cut off before they spoil 
the symmetry of the plant. Ordinary garden soil in full sun. (pH 6-8). From 
Western America and Asia. 50c Hach aston S12 5a catameno uC: 
Artemisia schmidtiana nana. This dwarf Japanese species forms 2 inch high mats of 
small, silvery, woolly, aromatic foliage. A beautiful little gem that you will love 
to see growing in your wall or walk and between rocks in the garden. This one 
likes a poor, sandy soil in full sun. (pH 6-8). 35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50 
ASARUM. Wild Ginger. (Aristolochiaceae, Birthwort Family) 
Asarum shuttleworthii. Attractive heart-shaped leaves that are glossy green, mottled 
with dull gray which turn a beautiful bronze color in Fall. Large purplish flowers in 
May hidden by the foliage. This native of Virginia requires a rich, moist, acid 
leafmold soil in full shade. (pH 5-6). Very nice as a ground cover in a wild garden. 
50c Each. 3ifor $U25=12itoreso 
ASPERULA. Woodruff. (Rubiaceae, Madder Family) 
Asperulua odorata. (Sweet Woodruff) A neat aromatic ground cover for planting under 
shrubs or other shady places. Narrow, whorled leaves on thin spreading stems 
about 8 inches long which form a solid carpet of light green. Covered with small 
white stars in April and May. Plant it in shade in an acid leafmold soil. (pH 5-6). 
35c) Each3 tor0cwicaounsU 
_ ASPLENIUM. Spleenwort. (Polypodiaceae, Common Fern Family) 
Asplenium platyneuron. (Ebony Spleenwort) Neat little tufts of small sterile fronds 
about 3 inches high, from the center of which comes the tall erect, ferile fronds 
on black stems, about 12 inches high. An easily grown fern for rock crevices or the 
shady side of a rock wall. Another Eastern native that requires a light acid leaf- 
mold soil in shade or partial shade. (pH 4-6). 35c Each, 3 for 90cs12GressaU 
ALL OUR PLANTS ARE. POT-GROWN 
