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

Astilbe rosea. Another clump of feathery foliage, but of a light green color. In July 
and August 18 inch stems carry bold spikes of good rosy pink flowers. An excellent 
subject for clump planting in a sunny place in rich acid soil. (pH 5-7). 
75c Each. 3 for $1.90 s12eores 7750 
Astilbe rosea Gloria Alba. A horticultural form of the above with the same attractive 
feathery foliage but this one has noble spikes of pure white flowers. Give it the 
same soil as above. It will also stand light shade. 
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Astilbe rosea Peach Blossom. A lovely delicate peach blossom pink to contrast with 
the above extreme forms. 75c Eachs 3 for $1L9O0MIZsiomes eo 
Astilbe rosea Rhinland. It is impossible to pick the best of the group, they are all 
lovely charmers. This one has deep cerise plumes. 
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Four beautiful varieties for bright mid-summer color in the rock garden 
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ATHYRIUM. (Polypodiaceae, Common Fern Family) 
Aithyrium goeringianum pictum. A very graceful Japanese fern that forms large 12 inch 
high clumps of long arching fronds variegated with pink, gray and light green. It 
makes a very striking accent in a shaded or semi-shaded nook in a loose acid 
soil’ (pH 5-6). 50c “Each: 3 for-$1 253 12 fons: 
AUBRIETA. Purple Rockcress. (Cruciferae, Mustard Family) 
Aubrieta deltoidea. A spreading carpet of small, gray-green leaves that is completely 
covered with myriads of deep purple flowers from April to June. An excellent 
ground cover for the rock garden; perfectly at home in walls and steps. An easy 
grower in sun or partial shade in ordinary garden soil. (pH 6-8). 
35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50 
BELLIUM. Miniature Daisy. (Compositae, Composite Family) 
Bellium bellidioides. This pretty little gem forms mats of tiny, deep green leaves that 
that are studded with tiny white daisies on one or two inch stems through most 
of the Summer. A charming Fairy for a sheltered spot in full sun in a gritty lime 
soil. (pH 6-8). A fast grower that needs frequent dividing and protection from 
drying winds. 
35c Each. 3 ‘for 90c: 12 for $3.50 
BERGENIA. Saxifrage. (Saxifragaceae, Saxifrage Family) 
Bergenia cordifolia. (Usually listed as Megasea) A very attractive clump of semi- 
evergreen, glossy, large, roundish leaves about 6 inches in diameter. Flower. stems 
12 inches high, bearing large clear rose flowers in dense nodding racemes in 
April and May. A handsome plant for a bold accent in a shady or semi-shady 
area. Give this very hardy Siberian an acid loam with a liberal admixture of leaf- 
mold and grit. (pH 5-7). 
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BRUCKENTHALIA. Spike Heath. (Ericaceae, Heath Family) 
Bruckenthalia spiculifolia. This dainty little shrub from the Balkans is a rock garden 
MUST. It forms large spreading bushes with the upright growth about 5 inches 
high, clothed with very fine and dense evergreen leaves. In June and July it 1s 
alive with many short, dense spikes of little, clear rose colored bells. Truly a gem 
that you will love at first sight. A very neat and easy grower if it is given the 
right soil. It requires a peaty, acid leafmold soil in sun or light shade. (pH 5-6). 
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