
Imposing LENTEN ROSES for Winter Bloom 
HELLEBORUS—Beautiful Relatives of Christmas Rose 
Winter-blooming plants are rare prizes that are treasured by all 
gardeners and the Hellebores are no exception. They produce their 
quietly elegant blooms in defiance of the winter cold and wet. Their 
culture is simple if you satisfy their few basic requirements. Give 
them continuous light or high shade either under trees or on the 
north side of a building. Since they thrive and multiply in rich, 
deep soils, prepare the spot you choose for them thoroughly, adding 
generous quantities of humus (old manure, leafmold, good com- 
post, and/or peat moss) if needed. Keep them well supplied with 
water at all times. If possible, do not disturb established clumps 
but add a top dressing of well-rotted manure annually. The varieties 
below are evergreen and are amongst the choicest subjects for th2 
shaded border and woodland garden. 
The Multi-colored Lenten Roses 
Blooming Size: Each $ .75, three $1.90, six $3.50 
Strong Clumps: Each $1.50, three $3.50, six $6.50 
The refined blooms, 2 to 3 inches across, are borne in clusters on 
strong stems, 12 to 18 inches long. They top the bold, stiff- 
textured, evergreen foliage which is distinctly cut into palmate divi- 
sions. The Lenten Roses begin flowering in late winter and continue 
for weeks. The blooms come in a wide range of pleasing and often 
unusual shades from pure white and soft apple green through pink 
and old-fashioned rose to rich, almost metallic maroon red. Some 
have the blossoms charmingly spotted in the center with purplish 
or brownish red dots. Lenten Roses make a valuable ‘‘off-season’’ 
cut flower but the bloom stalks must be kept in cool, deep water 
overnight before the arrangement is made. Space the plants 18 
inches apart and do not disturb. 
orientalis hyb. 
(mixture only) 
Decorative Corsican Hellebore 
lividus (corsicus) FALL DELIVERY ONLY: Each $1.00, three $2.50 
A rare type with handsome evergreen foliage with broad, toothed 
segments of an enjoyable, slightly grayish tone. The massive heads 
of large, alluring, pale apple green blooms enliven the late fall and 
winter garden scene. Mature plants grow 2 to 3 feet tall and as 
much across so give them ample room to develop fully. 

Sprite of the Woods . 
.. IRIS GRACILIPES ALBA 
HOSTA (Funkia)—The Plantain Lilies Are Dignified 
Bold, grandiose plants with a lush, tropical look that is misleading. 
Actually they aré one of the hardiest, most durable and pest-free 
perennials cultivated. Their ornamental leaves, broad-bladed and 
conspicuously veined, achieve a unique effect. The large, stately, 
Lily-like blooms are carried in clusters on stout stalks well above 
the foliage. Easily grown in deep, rich soils in the shady border or 
woodland garden and near perfect for poolside massing. They re- 
quire plenty of moisture during dry weather and a yearly mulch of 
well-rotted manure is beneficial. These superb, 21/2 foot, summer- 
blooming perennials need ‘elbow room” so space them a full 2 feet 
or more apart for an imposing display. 
Fortunei gigantea (robusta) Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
An impressive variety that is rarely available in this country. The 
massive, silvery blue green foliage is a joy all season and the soft, 
opalescent lilac blooms in early and mid-summer are lovely. A 
really choice variety for discriminating gardeners! 
plantaginea (subcordata) Each 75c, three $1.90, six $3.50 
The famous ‘’August Lily’’ will drench your garden with fragrance 
in late summer and fall. Their huge blooms, to 5 inches long, are 
spotlessly white and displayed to perfection over the bold, glossy, 
grass-green foliage. A top-ranking shade plant and easy, too. 
SAVE 20c—Offer 5A24 (One Each Above) 2 PLANTS $1.30 
HY PERICUM—St. Johnswort in Silver and Gold 
*rhodopeum Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
Out of bloom this species is a cloth of silver and when in flower, a 
cloth of gold with silver trimming. The golden blooms are over an 
inch across and combined with the trailing, frosted foliage they 
make a breath-taking cascade in the rock garden or tumbling down 
a wall. Easy to grow in warm, sunny places with ordinary, well- 
drained soil. 5 to 7 inches high; definitely not invasive. 

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Bearded Iris in Miniature ... IRIS PUMILA 
IRIS—tIn Many Shapes, Colors, and Sizes 
The Orchid-like beauty and wide usefulness of Iris are well known. 
Below is a selection of enticing varieties anyone can grow. The 
kinds requiring light shade also need a fairly rich, ‘“humusy’’ soil 
that retains moisture; those for sun will thrive in average loamy 
soils with less moisture. Use groups of these Iris freely in the rock 
or wildflower garden and the front of the border. They are hardy, 
permanent plants which more than repay the little care needed to 
grow them. Space unguicularis 15 in.; the others 8 in. 
*cristata alba Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
When most plants are just beginning their spring growth, this dainty 
white Iris with its golden crests is in full perfection. A sprightly 
miniature which soon makes thriving colonies in open soils in either 
sun or light shade. A 4 to 6 inch gem. 
*gracilipes alba Each $1.00, three $2.50, six $4.50 
An exquisite Oriental jewel with chaste white flowers crested with 
purest gold. As dainty as white butterflies and highly regarded by 
discerning gardeners. Give a cool, sheltered spot in rich woodland 
soil for a delightful, mid-spring display. Height 1 foot. 
*pumila azurea Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
Just as easy to grow as the tall Bearded (German) Iris and with all 
their beauty but in miniature. Large flowers of soft, clear blue on 
4 inch stems in very early spring. Splendid in the rock garden. 
“pumila Sweetseri Each 60c, three $1.50, six $2.75 
The large, translucent, clear yellow blooms have an enticing fra- 
grance. A superior, hardy, edging plant; height 8 inches. 
unguicularis (stylosa) Each 65c, three $1.60, six $3.00 
A remarkable mid- to late winter-flowering Iris that flourishes here 
in the West with virtually no care. The showy lavender blue flowers, 
deliciously fragrant, pop out early on sunny days and then appear 
in quantity later as the weather moderates. Surprise your friends 
with Iris in winter; cut the buds and they will open indoors. Give 
a sheltered, sunny spot with light soil. 15 in. 
SAVE 35c—Offer 5A25 (One Each Above) 5 PLANTS $3.20 
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