Mertensia Virginica 
(VIRGINIA BLUE BELLS) 
As an early Spring flower, requiring hardly any care, 
Mertensia is most useful, regardless of the type of planting. 
The plant grows from one to two feet high bears a panicle of 
flowers about one inch long in short pendent clusters of a 
porcelain-blue and soft pink combination. 
In the border, the rockgarden, or for naturalizing in the 
woods it makes a lovely companion for the Daffodils, being in 
bloom at the same time, continuing into the month of May. 
The roots should be planted immediately upon delivery, 
about two to three inches deep and without further care they 
will establish themselves and increase. 
Largest roots $2.25 for 10, $20.00 per 100. 
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