Alyssum Saxatile Citrinum 
AGAPANTHUS - Blue Lily of the Nile 
Beautiful lily-like plants with graceful and ornamental foliage from the 
base of which spring straight stems topped with clusters of blue lily- 
like flowers. , 
Culture. Will thrive in any good ordinary garden soil in full sun or very 
light shade. Plant in spring, Proteét in cold regions. 
Umbellatus Dormant roots, Each $1.70, Three $4.25, Doz. $15.09 
(Blue Lily of the Nile.) A most desirable plant for decoration of terrace 
or formal pools. Pianted in large pots or tubs on the lawn or piazza they 
make a very fine picture. They must be stored inside, however, in cold 
sections of the country as they are not hardy. 
AJUGA - Bugle 
Dwarf, creeping perennials. The leaves.are a rich shiny green, and the 
shoots more or less creeping. Excellent plants for edging or carpeting 
bare spots. Suitable for sun or shade, 
Culture. They will thrive in good, ordinary soil in sun or partial shade. 
They make excellent edging plants in shady borders or for shady spots 
in the rock garden where a quick growing plant is required, also ex- 
cellent for carpeting ground under shade trees where grass will not grow. 
Plant in autumn or spring, 6 inches apart. 
*Genevensis Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Grows 6 to 8 inches high; dense spikes of blue flowers in May and June. 
A neat ground covering plant for shady as well as sunny places. 
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Anchusa Myosotidiflora 
ALYSSUM - Madwort; Basket of Gold 
Attractive early-flowering perennials, suitable for growing on the mar- 
gins of sunny borders or in sunny places in the rock wall or rock garden. 
Culture. The varieties offered will succeed in any good, ordinary soil 
which must be thoroughly drained. They are best grown in groups of 
three or more in the rock garden, or as edgings to beds. Plant in fall 
or spring, about 6 to 8 inches apart. Alyssum Saxatile is frequently used 
for carpeting beds planted with spring bulbs, and is very effective for 
that purpose. 
Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $20.00 
*Saxatile compactum 
Big clusters of bright yellow flowers in early spring. An excellent plant 
for the rockery or front of borders. One of the best early yellow plants 
to use with Tulips; 12 inches high. 
*Saxatile citrinum Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Same habit of growth as Saxatile Compactum but the flowers are a 
lovely pale yellow; much more desirable. They blend beautifully with 
Pus or lavender Tulips and are outstanding in the spring garden or 
rockery. 
Two Each of the Above Varieties, $2.15. 
ANCHUSA - Alkanet 
Stately and handsome herbaceous perennials belonging to the Forget- 
me-not order. It is difficult to imagine a more beautiful plant than a 
well-grown specimen of a Dropmore when in flower. The leaves are 
hairy and silvery green and the brilliant blue flowers are borne in 
racemes on branching stems. 
Culture. Anchusas require a deep, well-drained soil, not too damp or 
heavy, and a sunny position. They are best grown singly, so that they 
can display their natural contour to good advantage. Plant in fall or 
early spring, 18 inches apart, except Myosotidiflora, which should be 
planted in groups of three or more, about 8 inches apart. 
Dropmore Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Tall spikes of beautiful blue flowers in June and intermittently all sum- 
mer. 4 to 5 feet. A very valuable border plant. 
*Myosotidiflora Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
A distinct dwarf perennial from Russia, with clusters of charming blue 
flowers resembling Forget-me-nots. An effective plant for shady or 
sunny places, flowering in May and June. 12 inches high. Hardy as an 
oak. Grows anywhere. 
ANEMONE (Species) 
A genus which furnishes many showy species of hardy flowers for cut- 
ting. Some commence to flower very early in the year, and others early 
in agutumn. Their requirements are simple and all are easily grown. 
Culture. Because of the many species offered, most of which require dif- 
ferent soils and care, cultural instructions are given with each kind 
listed. All may be planted in fall or early spring. All hardy and do not 
require winter protection which is advised for the Japanese varieties. 
*Magellanica Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
A fine creamy white flowered variety. The nodding bell-like flowers are 
produced freely on stems about 18 inches high. An excellent plant for 
the border in dry or moist places in shade or sun. Flowers from May 
until August. 
*Pulsatilla Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
(Pasque Flower.) Grows from 9 to 12 inches high and produces violet or 
purple flowers during April and May. An interesting plant for the 
rockery or well-drained border. Plant in full sun, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
Anemone Japonica, Marie Manchard 
