1 ARNICA MONTANA—rcbkt (2-8)25. Big, 3-inch flowers of 
gorgeous golden orange rise on slender stems from rosettes 
of flannelly foliage. Pkt. 20c: 3 for 50c. 
1 ARABIS FOR SPRING DELIGHT 
For an April blossom showing, 
the snow of Arabis, 
tintings, 
_and on into May, one needs 
_ purest white or in delightful sunrise 
from soft pink to rosy red. 
ALPINA—erx(1)6. In early spring come great masses cf 
flowers snowily white, new snow in sunlight. A first requisite 
be haat ae merger, oct it oe delight in many another 
osition, a ant much of it. Good, gray-sil foli . 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 85c; % oz. 50c. mth Pie Mee Se oeaarhe 
ALPINA ROSEA—The last with bl r f soft pi 
FATES bo 35, Se ee ossoms of soft pink. A 
FERDINANDI-COBURGI—erx (2) 10 Fine long-lived Arabis 
making compact rug-mounds of foliage, misty multitudes of 
little white flowers above in Jine. Distinctive rock garden 
perennial of high attractiveness. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
BLEPHAROPHYLLA—erx (1-2) 12. Fine rock garden species 
of quite distinct form. From flat rosettes rise spike-like 
racemes of little flowers in a rose so deep that it verges on 
purple. Pkt. 25c; 3 for 70c. 
OFFER 26A—One pkt. each of the three so offered for 50c. 
ALPINA DOUBLE-FLOWERED—An altogether lovely flower, 
the blossoms of full doubleness, like little white roses. Bloom- 
ing season is very long, much longer than that of other forms. 
Plants only, each 60c. 
1 ARENARIA 
Charming perennials for the sunny rock garden. The lower 
kinds are desirable, too, for pavement, wall or terrace plant- 
ings, the two taller may be used for edgings. 
MONTANA—erdk (2)4. Dense flower pavements, overlapping 
pure white blossoms over mats of fine foliage. Endures sun 
and heat. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. Plants, each 45c; 8 for $1.25. 
GRAMINIFOLIA—erbdk(2)15. White flowers in close cluster 
sprays on tall slender stems, over tufts of short, erect, grass- 
like leaves. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
LARICIFOLIA—erk(2)5. A fine-leafed, hardy mat-plant for 
the rock garden, set in spring with pretty white flowers almost 
beyond numbering. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. Plants, each 50c. 
CAROLINIANA—rkt (2)6. Evergreen tufts of heather-like 
foliage spray out into clouds of misty white blossoms. Pretty 
little species for either full sun or light shade. Does well in dry 
places. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 650c. 
OFFER 28A—One pkt. each of the four for 70c. 
ARENARIA VERNA CAESPITOSA—Dense, flat mats of 
mossy, green foliage, set in spring with hosts of white stars. 
Effective in rock garden or dry wall, and particularly for 
planting between stones of a terrace. Plants, each 45c; 8 for 
$1.20; 10 for $3.50. 
ASCLEPIAS or BUTTERFLY FLOWER 
1 TUBEROSA—*erbd(2-3)25. An exceedingly showy, long- 
lived perennial, so quick from seed that it will give a few 
blossoms the year of sowing. The flowers are usually a bril- 
liant orange, but will vary from soft sulphur yellow to rich 
near-scarlet. A fine cut flower. Pkt. 15c; % Ree a ey 
oz. 40c; %4 oz. 75c. Plants, each 35c; 3 for & it 
$1.00; 10 for $2.90. PN 
1 INCARNATA PULCHRA — *ecbmt(3)35. 
Clustered blossoms in silvery pink. Blooms 
so quickly from spring sown seed that it may 
be grown as an annual, yet it is winter- 
hardy. Pkt. 15c; 14 oz. 25c. 
* CURASSAVICA—The gay Brazilian But- 
terfly Flower, with clusters of blossoms that 
range from buff, through gold, to orange 
scarlet. Even the buds are bright. Usually 
grown as a quick annual; glorious bloom 
from June until November. 32 inches. Splen- 
did cut flower. Illustrated page 5. Pkt. 15c; 
4g oz. 25c. 


OTHER GOOD ASCLEPIAS SPECIES— Eww 
Perennial all. INCARNATA ALBA— Like HARAARAES 
Pulchra, but with clear white blossoms. Pkt. toc. MEXI- 
CANA—20 inches. Slender foliage and pink-hinting white 
flowers. Pkt. 15c. SPECIOSA—20 inches. Foliage silver- 
frosted. Flowers near maroon. Pkt. 20c. 
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2 ASTELIA NERVOSA—vw. A decorative New 
Zealand liliad for pot culture. Densely tufted 
plants with long, narrow leaves of silvery 
green, the mid-ribs shaded violet. Panicles of 
sweetly-scented flowers in olive-green suffused 
wee these followed by orange-red berries. 
Ge ice 
1 GOLDEN ASPHODEL—kt(3)60. Asphode- 
line lutea, the Golden Asphodel of the an- 
cients. Tall spires of crowded golden stars rise 
from rosette-tufts of narrow, silvered leafage. 
Though native to rocky Mediterranean shores, 
it is of full winter hardiness here. Illustrated 
opposite. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 40c. Plants, each 
50c; 3 for $1.40. 
1 ASPHODELUS RAMOSUS — kt(3)60. 
Branching racemes of white flowers, each 
petal with a brown center line. Desirable for 
the mixed, hardy border. Pkt. 20c; 14 oz. 40c. 
3 ARISAEMA HIMALAYAN MIXED—kt(3) 
24. There is a weird attractiveness about the 
Snake Lilies, called so from their bizarre 
grotesqueries of color and form. The bloom is 
a Calla-like spathe, but often oddly twisted, 
drawn out, or reversely compressed. Colorings 
may be any dark blendings in purple, violet- 
shaded green, chocolate, or lightened by 
creamy splashes. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
3 ARISAEMA TRIPHYLLUM—rstmtk(2-8)16. Jack-in-the- 
Pulpit. Purple-green spathes, chocolate streaked, then jewel- 
glowing clusters of red berries. Delights in dampish shade. 
Pkt. 15c; 1%4 oz. 80c; % oz. 50c. 
1 ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI—yt(1)6. Bearberry. Creep- 
ing, evergreen mat-former with waxy, blush-white flowers, 
then ruby berries. Wonderful ground cover for soils on sandy, 
acid side. Shade-tolerant. Slow, but sure germinator if sown 
so seeds have cool soil. Pkt. 15e; 44 oz. 40c. 
5 ARGEMONE GAIETY 
The Argemones are easy Annuals, attractive in flower and 
foilage, in bloom for months. The big poppy-blossoms may 
be of purest whiteness, or perhaps of creamy primrose, lemon 
or golden yellow. Others will be pink, smoky rose, even crim- 
son. Sometimes the flowers are double. Leaves often shew 
white marhlings. 25 inches. “‘x’” culture. Splendid mixture. 
Pkt. 15c; %& oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. 
2 ARISTEA or BLUE-BRILLIANT 
More than a hundred years ago it was written of it, ‘Its 
profuse sky-blue flowers, the purest that ever fed upon dew, 
open early in the morning and are gone before night; the next 
morning bringing a new offering of beauty’. The Aristeas 
are semi-hardy perennials, best handled as pot plants north, 
though they may be plunged, if one wishes, in the summer 
border. Free-blooming and easy. Handsome when in bloom. 
‘“‘w’? culture. We offer a mixture of good species in varied 
blues. See TREASURE CHEST for separate kinds. Pkt. 25c; 
3 pkts. for 70c. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
2 THE CALICO FLOWER 
A graceful and decorative climber for window or green- 
house is ARISTOLOCHIA ELEGANS, the Calico Flower. At- 
tractive most oddly formed flowers that show patched coler- 
ings of purple, white and yellow. Pkt. 25c; 8 pkts. for 70c. 
1 ARMERIA 
Bright-flowered, long-blooming perennials these, of quite 
undifficult requirements, desirable for rock garden, border, er 
the taller for cutting. Nomenclature horticultural, “‘kt’’ eul- 
ture. CAESPITOSA—4 inches. Green cushions, set over closely 
with a loveliness of formal pink blossoming. An exquisite 
for the rock garden. Pkt. 20c. FORMOSA CARNEA—18 
inches. Flowers of a soft flesh pink. Long stems. Pkt. 15c; 
Ye oz. 35c. Plants, each 45c; 8 for $1.20. ALPINA—8 inches. 
Desirable rock garden or edging species with flowers of bright 
rose. Pkt. 20c; Weg oz. 385c. GIANT HYBRIDS—25 inches. 
Giant flowers in deep pink, rose, violet, near-red. Exceedingly 
showy. Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. Plants each 60c; 
3 for $1.40. GLORY OF HOLLAND—24 inches. Splendid 
newer sort with large flowers in pure, glistening pink. 
Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. BER’S 
RUBY—20 inches. Blossom heads of rich ruby red. Vividly 
showy. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. OFFER 31A—One pkt. each 
of above for 90c. 

GOLDEN 
ASPHODEL 
