DES MOINES, IOWA 21 
HOSTA 
Hosta Glauca and Fortunei were sub- 
mitted to a leading authority of these 
plants for identification and his decision 
is that the names were transposed. 
Glauca is identified as Fortunei and 
vica versa. Those were sold under 
names as originally purchased but are 
now listed under correct names. 
Hardy herbaceous perennials with 
handsome green or variegated foliage. 
Flowers lily-like on graceful stems. 
Do best if grown in shade or partial 
shade, ideal for north side of building 
or shady place among foundation plant- 
ing or shady place in garden. 
Should be grown in rich, well man- 
ured soil and watered well in dry 
weather for best results. 
Can be planted any time from spring 
till fall. Plants shipped soon as possible 
after May lst. 
AOKI—Foliage dark green, leaves large, 
similar in form and color to Caerulea, 
except under side is silvery green. 
Hosta Aoki, Photo by Sam Vandivert 
Plant about 15 inches tall, blooms mid- 
summer on stalks 2 feet. Color of 
flower lavender-pink ......... . .$1.50 
