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Houstonia longifolia. Another charming Eastern species that forms low tufts of long, 
lance shaped leaves about 3 inches high, and erect flower stems about 6 inches high, 
with pretty fluted white or very pale lavender flowers in dense cymes in April and 
May. A dainty little plant that likes partial shade in a gritty moist acid soil (pH 5-6). 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00. 
Houstonia serpyllifolia. (Creeping Bluets) Much like H. coerulea, but with smaller 
light green leaves on creeping stems that form a solid little evergreen mat that 
is covered with deep blue little stars on 2 inch stems in April and May. Give it 
the same soil and exposure as H. longifolia. Native to Eastern America. 
35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
HUTCHINSIA. Pepperwort. (Cruciferae, Mustard Family) 
Hutchinsia alpina. A choice little alpine from the European Alps that forms little tufts 
about 2 inches high, with very finely cut, dark green, ferny foliage and slender 
4 inch stems bearing clusters of little white from April to June. A little gem for 
a choice spot in a gritty, well drained lime soil in partial shade or sun. (pH 7-8). 
50c) Eachao for .$1-25512 tor $5.00: 
HYDROCOTYLE. (Umbelliferea, Carrot Family) 
Hydrocotyle peduncularis, An evergreen ground cover only % inch high, with very 
small, scalloped, dark glossy green leaves that form very attractive solid mats in 
a moist sunny location. Inconspicuous white flowers on short stems in May. The 
foliage turns a pleasing bronze color in fall. This little underground creeper comes 
from Tasmania but is perfectly hardy and thrives in any ordinary garden soil. 
(pH 6-8). 
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HYPERICUM. St. John’s Wort. (Hypericaceae, St. John’s Wort Family) 
Hypericum olympicum, An interesting subshrub from Asia Minor that forms almost 
prostrate mats of small blue-gray leaves on long trailing stems, terminating in 
loose cymes of large, vivid yellow flowers in June and July. A handsome plant 
that should have some protection in the far north. An easy grower in any ordinary 
garden soil and full sun. (pH 6-8). 
350s Each 3) fom Q0c 12, tGr -o3.00, 
Hypericum rhodopeum. This one, also from Asia Minor, is quite distinct from the 
above, being a tufted perenniel with prostrate stems of very hairy, gray-green 
leaves that form compact mats. Showy clusters of very large yellow flowers in 
June and July. An easy grower in ordinary garden soil and full sun. Very de- 
sirable. (pH 6-8). 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25, 12 for $5.00 
HYPOXIS. Star-Grass. (Amaryllidaceae, Amaryllis Family) 
Hypoxis hirsutus. A dainty little May flowering plant from our Eastern woodlands 
that deserves a place in some shaded nook in your rock garden. A little clump of 
grass-like hairy green leaves and loose sprays of bright yellow starry flowers. It 
likes shade and an acid woodsy soil. (pH 5-6). 
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IBERIS. Candytuft. (Cruciferae, Mustard Family) 
Iberis gibraltarica. An attractive evergreen shrubby plant about 12 inches high, with 
thick glossy green leaves and large showy candytufts of lilac-purple flowers in late 
spring. Centers of the flowers are usually white. Fine for rock garden or edging. 
Easy to grow in any ordinary garden soil and full sun. (pH 6-8). . 
g5c Each 3 for 90e. 12sforss300) 
Iberis saxatilis. One of the best and most interesting plants in the list. An interesting 
little shrub about 2 inches high, with dwarf, twisted branches and very small dark 
evergreen leaves, bearing large clusters of showy white flowers in May and June. 
This species is from Southern Europe and looks like a tiny dwarf Japanese tree. 
Give it a gritty lime soil in full sun. (pH 7-8). 
50¢ Each. 3 for $1.255 12fereps.00 
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