5 ATRIPLEX HORTENSIS CUPREATA— 
ebx (2-3) 48. Grown for the richly colored 
foliage, coppery red to maroon. A quick 
annual, for accents, backgrounds, annual 
hedges and the like. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 25c; 
% oz. 40c. 
5 BELLS OF IRELAND—edx(3-4)30. It 
is that odd Syrian beauty, Molucella laevis, 
called so because that name so descriptively 
suggests itself to those who see it. The 
several branching stems are closely set with 
big bell-calyces of pale, translucent green. 
Within each calyx lies a curiously formed 
little white flower. Illustrated opposite. 
Molucella cuts well as a fresh flower, also 
the spikes may be dried for winter decora- 
tion as a straw-flower. Pkt. 25c. 
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5 BELLIS GIANT-FLOWERED MIXED—erkt(1-2)6. A large- 
flowered strain of the double English Daisy in mixture of rose, 
red, and white. Desirable for spring beddin orch boxes, 
edgings. Pkt. 20c; Wg oz. 40c. ages 
4 BELLIS CRIMSON GIANT—New variety with enormous, 
double flowers of rich crimson. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
5 BALSAM APPLE AND PEAR—ek(9)100. Momordica, a 
decorative annual vine with yellow flowers and odd pear or 
apple-shaped fruits that split to show interesting red seeds 
that appear as though carved in odd oriental designs. Pkt. 
10c; 4% oz. 25c; % oz. 40c. 
BAMBOO—The Bamboos are really giant grasses with woody 
stems, but they may be considered rather as decorative shrubs 
of a particular grace and airiness. Some few of the true 
Bamboos possess a considerable degree of winter hardiness, 
and the two here listed we have grown without any winter 
protection at all for several years at our Old Orchard Nursery 
near Philadelphia. SEMIARUNDINARIA FASTUOSA—Tall 
and graceful hardy Bamboo, to 20 feet. Heavy columnar canes 
with wide, deciduous sheath at each node. Numerous branches 
and leaves, these to 7 inches length by one of width. Will 
make good colonies with time. Rooted sprouts or stolon divi- 
sions, each $1.25. DWARF BAMBOO—Another fine species, 
but name has been lost. It grows to 3 feet, many slender, almost 
whip-like stems, unbranched, that end each in a fan of slender 
leaves. Divisions, each $1.00; 3 for $2.75. 
5 ORNAMENTAL BEET—ex(9)10. In Europe certain spe- 
cial strains of Beet are grown purely for decorative use of 
the brilliant red and crimson foliage in edgings and color 
bedding. We offer a fine English strain, the CRIMSON 
WILLOW-LEAF BEET. Pkt. 15c; 44 oz. 25c. 
1 BAPTISIA FOR BEAUTY 
The Baptisias are fully hardy, long-lived perennials of much 
real beauty. They are, most of them, rather easy to grow, 
thriving in full sun, though tolerating some light shade. Few 
perennials show greater variety in form and coloring than do 
the Baptisia species among themselves. Culture ‘“‘kt.’? AUS- 
TRALIS—40 inches. Leafy, branching plants, crowded with 
big and showy spray-spikes of flowers in rich, deep, indigo 
blue. Splendid in the border, or as a cut flower. Closely spaced 
plants make a very satisfactory, quick-growing herbaceous 
hedge. Altogether, it is one of the more useful and desirable 
perennials. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 25c; % oz. 40c. Plants, each 50c; 
3 for $1.40. BRACTEATA—14 inches! Lovely, creamy yellow 
flowers in enormous, wide tapered clusters, Wisteria fashion. 
The great clusters bow over until their tips touch the ground. 
A beauty for rock garden or border. Blooms May and early 
June. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 35c. Plants, each 55c; 3 for $1.35; 
10 for $4.00. OLD ORCHARD HYBRID—35 inches. A chance 
form found in our Nursery, apparently a natural hybrid. 
General effect is that of Australis, although plants are a trifle 
lower and rather more compact. The flowers, carried in long, 
heavy racemes, are of an odd, tawny violet, with hints of buff 
and of coppery rose, but at times near yellows or near blues 
will appear. Rather new, and decidedly good. Pkt. 20c; 4g oz. 
80c; 14 oz. 50c; % oz. 85c. Plants, mixed only, each 55c; 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. VILLOSA—20 inches. Handsome species 
with, typically, large flower trusses of rich golden yellow, but 
color will, at times, vary in seedling forms. Pkt. 20c. TINC- 
TORIA—bstk(3)40. Tangles of branching airiness, each 
branchlet tipped with a cluster of small yellow blossoms. Does 
well in partial shade and in dry places. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 
50c. OFFER 522A—One pkt. each of the above for 80c. 
BAPTISIA BLEND—Seeds of the above, with possible others. 
Pkt. 20c;: Vg oz. 30c; % oz. 50c; % oz. 85c. 
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2 BELOPERONE GUTTATA—ex(8)15. Shrimp Plant or 
Dwarf Chuperosa. Little lilac-tinted white flowers peer from 
showy red-brown bracts, these closely imbricated in gracefully 
drooping form. Makes an interesting pot plant for window or 
greenhouse. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.15. 
1 BOENNINGHAUSENIA ALBIFLORA—k(3)25. White Rue. 
Flower-sprays like snowy lace over glaucous foliage. From 
mountains of Asia. Pkt. 20c. 
5 SUNLIGHT FLOWER 
It is BAILEYA MULTIRADIATA, a free-blooming and 
beautiful Annual with blossoms that are living embodiment 
of warm, sunshine gold. The long-stemmed flowers, carried 
over silvery foliage, have double ruffles of glossy yellow petal- 
age around golden center cushions. Sow it early and give 
it full sun, then you will have bloom from May to November. 
It cuts. 18 inches. Pkt. 20c; 142 oz. 40c. 
2 BILLBERGIA 
These easily grown Bromeliads make dis- 
tinctive, and beautiful house plants. They 
like plenty of moisture while they are in | 
active growth, and will thrive in an east 
or north window, but, at least in the winter, 
full sun will not harm them. 
2 BILLBERGIA NUTANS—Delightful pot 
plant, illustrated opposite. Pretty, pendant 
blossoms in tricolor effect, the bracts bright 
red, the petals green, edged with vivid blue. 
Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.40. 
BILLBERGIA RUBRO-CYANEA— Unusual 
hybrid with colorful foliage, marbled bronzy |; 
red and cream over green. Flowers of deep 
blue, petals narrowly green-edged, the bracts 
a rich crimson. Plants, each $1.50. 
NAMES OF FRIENDS—We shall be grateful to those who 
will send names and full addresses of two or three gardene 
interested friends. As we grow, so does the list of rare 
species that we can offer. 
1 BETONICA OFFICINALIS—ebx(3)28. Dense spikes of 
rich purple or soft, rosy pink top the many tall stems. A 
showy, fully hardy perennial. Seeds, mixed, pkt. 20c. Plants, 
no color choice, each 50c; 3 for $1.30. 
5 BLUE LACE FLOWER—ecx(3)18. Wide, lace-like heads of 
blue flowers. Garden decoration or cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
5 BLUMENBACHIA HIERONYMI—erk (3-5)10. Boat-flower, 
called so from the boat-shaped petals. Orange-centered white 
blossoms. Touch the plant and you will get an ‘‘electric shock’’ 
stinging tingle. South America. Pkt. 20c. 
1 BOCCONIA LATISQUAMA—ebx (4)60. Airy, starry “‘Aster’’ 
blossoms, blush white to pale pink, for some two months in 
late summer. One of the easier and better border perennials. 
Pkt. 15¢; 4g oz. 25c. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.15; 10 for $3.40. 
2 BOUVARDIA TERNIFOLIA—w. Handsome pot plant. - 
clustered, waxy flowers of brilliant scarlet, tubes that expand 
to stars. 10 seeds for 25c; 100 seeds for $1.75. 
3 BRODIAEAS FOR DELIGHT 
We like their slender grace, their soft 
colorings and amazing diversities. Sometimes 
the blossoms, stars to trumpets, are carried 
in loose umbels, but again they may be 
gathered in tight, capitate clusters. There will 
be suffused white, lavender, lilac, mauve, 
purple, with others in rosy pink or in salmon- 
toned yellow. Of about same winter hardiness 
as the Tulip. Illustrated opposite. 12 to 20 
r¥-@ inches. “‘kt’’ culture. Pkt. 20c; Yg oz. 40c. 
4 TREE EVERGREEN BLEND 
A mixture of seeds of ornamental Evergreens and relatives 
in the botanic family Coniferae. Made up from the more desir- 
able species of Fir, Pine, Spruce, Hemlock, Yew, Juniper, 
Cedar, Larch, together with Cryptomeria, Chamaecyparis, 
Ginkgo, Thuja and the like. Some of the seeds naturally ger- 
minate quickly, but a few of the kinds (as Yew) are slow and 
may take months, so do not disturb seedbed until at least one 
winter has passed. Not less than 1 oz. sold. % oz. 20c; 
Y% oz. 85c; 1 oz. $1.15; %4 lb. $4.00. 
