1 APOCYNUM ANDROSAEMIFOLIUM—rbdk (2-3)25. 
Flowers like little pink Lilies of the Valley fill airy branch- 
ings. Desirable perennial for dry position. Pkt. 20ce. 
5 THE LAZY DAISY 
Glistening white flowers, pink tinted in reverse, and pure 
pink in the bud. Tiny yellow centers from which over-lapping 
petals radiate in horizontal plane. In bloom from June into 
October. It cuts. Desirable. APHANOSTEPHUS SKIR- 
ROBASIS. 20 inches. ‘‘k’. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 40c. 
1 ARABIS AND. SPRING 
Almost they come together, for it is in April, and on into 
May, that ‘Arabis spreads its flower show, from purest white 
to delightful tones of sunrise pink. 
ALPINA—erx(1)6. In early spring come great masses of 
flowers snowily white, new snow in sunlight. A first requisite 
of every rock garden, but it will delight in many another 
position, too. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 385c; %4 oz. 50c. 
ALPINA ROSEA—The last with blossoms of soft pink. A 
delight. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
FERDINANDI-COBURGI—erx(2)10. Fine long-lived Arabis 
making compact rug-mounds of foliage, misty multitudes of 
white flowers above. A delight of June. Plants, each 50c; 
3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.60. 
BLEPHAROPHYLLA—erx(1-2)12. Fine rock garden species. 
From fiat rosettes rise spike-like racemes of little flowers in 
a rose so deep that it verges on purple. Pkt. 25c. 
OFFER 519A—One pkt. each of the 3 so offered for 50c. 
5 ARCTOTIS (African Daisy) 
Delightful, large-flowered daisies for garden decoration or 
for cutting. Illustrated below. 
ACAULIS—tThe big and showy yellow 
flowers are rosy violet in reverse. 
Blooms quite quickly from seed, and 
| may be grown as an outdoor, garden 
annual. Also makes an effective, all- 
_ year pot plant under Geranium treat- 
ment, being actually a tender peren- 
nial. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
BREVISCAPA—erbx (2-3)9. Blossoms 
of richest golden orange, disk violet- 
toned. Purely an Annual; quick, easy, 
long in bloom. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
STOECHADIFOLIA TYPICA—erx(3) 
' 10. Semi-trailer with claret-colored 
flowers over silvery foliage. Pkt. 20c. 
GRANDIS—ecx (3-4) 28. Blue-eye Daisy. 
Big, pearly white flowers with blue 
centers. Profuse, shewy, long in bloom. Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 25c. 
ARCTOTIS HYBRIDS—k(3-5)18. Big flowers in tones of 
apricot, lemon, russet, bronze, coppery rose, autumn-leaf reds. 
Handsome foliage. Sew early. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 60c. 
OFFER 519B—One pkt. each of the 5 for 80c. 
1 ARENARIA FOR SUN 
LARICIFOLIA—erk(2)5. The Larch-leafed Arenaria is one 
of the better of fine-leafed mat-plants for pavement crevices, 
dry wal, rock garden or sunny-place ground cover. The foliage 
is fine, mossy, bright green, and in spring the mats are set over 
with pretty little white flowers almost beyond numbering. Pkt. 
20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.20; 10 for $3.50. 
MONTANA~—erdk (2) 4. Dense, flower-pavements. Large, over- 
lapping white blossoms over foliage mats. Endures sun and 
heat. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
GRAMINIFOLIA—erbdk (2)12. In any dry, sunny place it will 
make dense turfs (to 2 inches) of low, shining grass-like 
foliage. In late May and June, clusters of little white flowers 
are carried on slender, foot-high stems. Plants only, small pot- 
grown, that will soon spread to turfs, each 45c; 8 for $1.20; 
10 for $3.60. 
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 50c. 
OFFER 519C—One pkt. each of the 8 so offered for 50c. 
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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 ne 
are usually a brilliant orange, but will vary 
from soft sulphur yellow to rich near- 
scarlet. A fine cut flower. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 
40c; 14 oz. 75c. Plants, each 40c; 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $2.80. 
1 INCARNATA PULCHRA—ecb(3)35. Clus- 
tered blossoms in silvery pink. Blooms so 
quickly from spring sown seed that it may be 
grown as an annual. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 265c. 
CURASSAVICA—The gay Brazilian Butterfly 
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. Splendid cut flower. 
Illustrated page 18. Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 25ce. 
1 SPECIOSA—20 Rather 
TSA 
inches. showy 
ASCLEPIAS 
TUBEROSA 
species with silver-frosted foliage and flowers 
that are near maroon. Pkt. 20c. 
There is too much to know about gardens, and the 
plants that may go into their making, for anyone to 
get very far into the knowing of it in just a single 
lifetime. 
1 ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI—styt(1)6. 
Hardy evergreen trailer for dry places. Tolerates shade. Little 
cherry-scented pink blossoms, followed by ruby-red berries. 
Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 30c; % oz. 45ce. 
Bear-berry. 
3 ARISAEMA TRIPHYLLUM—rstk(2-8)16. Jack-in-the- 
Pulpit. Purple-green spathes, chocolate streaked, then jewel- 
glowing clusters of red berries. Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 50c. 
3 HIMALAYAN FANTASIES 
There is a weird attractiveness about the Serpent Lilies, 
called so from bizarre grotesqueries of form and coloring (and 
not because of any friendliness on their part toward snakes). 
The bloom is a Calla-like spathe that may be twisted, drawn 
out, or compressed. In coloring, blendings and streakings in 
purple, violet-shaded green, chocolate, red or cream may ap- 
pear. Give ample moisture and some shade, with winter protec- 
tion in cold areas. Can also be grown as pot plants. Orders as 
ARISAEMA HIMALAYAN BLEND—kt(w) (3) 24. Pkt. 25c; 
3 pkts. for 70c. 
5 THE SILK-VINE 
The Silk Vine is a quick climber to be handled as one would 
Sweet Peas. For months it is filled with sprays of starred 
salvers, inch-high, inch-wide, petals of a thick, crispy waxi- 
ness, creamy white, or at times with faintest of pink suffusions. 
Flowers have a sweet, light perfume, and they hold well when 
cut. ARAUJIA SERICOFERA. Pkt. 20c; Wg oz. 35c. 
2 ARDISIA CRISPA 
There is no better pot plant than this for bnilliant and 
long-lasting berry effects. Clusters of vivid red berries remain 
on the plants in full color and brilliant showiness for several 
months. Thick and shining evergreen leaves with wavy edges. 
Seeds, pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. Plants, each 70c. 
5 ARGEMONE GAIETY 
The Argemones are easy Annuals, attractive in flower and 
foliage. The big poppy-blossoms may be of purest whiteness, 
or of creamy primrose, lemon or golden yellow. Others will be 
pink, rose, even crimson. Sometimes double. Leaves often show 
white marblings. 25 inches. ‘‘x’’ culture. Splendid mixture. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; %4 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. ‘‘w’’ culture. Seeds of Aristea species in mixture of 
varied blue shades. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. Plants, each 
50c; 3 for $1.25. 
