Arenaria Wewenen (See page 14) 
Agapanthus Umbellatus (See page 12) 
ASPERULA - Woodruff 
Pretty dwarf, white-flowered perennials. They have long, creeping stems, 
whorled leaves, and four-lobed flowers. Excellent plants for shady posi- 
tions under shrubs, trees, or in shady place in rockery or woods. 
Culture. Will thrive in ordinary soil in shady positions. Plant in autumn 
or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart. They soon spread into bold masses. 
*Odorata Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
6 to 8 inches high. Increases rapidly and is used for carpeting shady 
places and in the woods. Heads of small white flowers appear just above 
the foliage in May. A fine, scented herb reminding one of new mown 
hay. Very delightful if used in a wine punch or bowl. A grand plant 
for shady places in woods or rock garden. 
ASTILBE (See Spiraea). 
AUBRIETIA - Purple Rock Cress 
Although strictly a rock plant, yet they are also most attractive sub- 
jects for growing in masses in, or forming edges to borders. They are 
also much used for carpeting the surface of beds planted with spring 
bulbs. 
Culture. Aubrietias will thrive in any fairly good, well-drained soil. 
On heavy or damp soils they are apt to freeze out in winter. Best grown 
in masses in the rock garden, or as edgings. Plant six inches apart in 
autumn or very early spring. 
*Byri Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Rosy lilac; good grower, and especially fine in clumps in combination 
with bulbs; does well in light shade. It is the hardiest of the group. 
BEGONIA (Hardy) (See bulbs, page 129) 
BETONICA - Betony 
An attractive border perennial, yielding a profusion of flowers, which 
are most valuable for cutting. 
Culture, Will succeed in good, ordinary soil in a sunny border. 
grown in groups of three or more. 
inches apart. 
Grandiflora Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Close tufty foliage with bright rose-purple flowers on long stems about 
2 to 3 feet tall, produced during June, July and August. A lovely plant 
for a hot, dry place in the border. 
BLEEDING HEART (See Dicentra, page 36) 
BLETILLA - Hardy Orchid 
Terrestrial Orchid from China and Japan. Easily grown 
garden soil with plenty of moisture. Prefers half shade. 
spring. Hardy under all conditions. 
Hyacinthina Each 80c, Three $2.09, Doz. $6.00 
A beautiful small Orchid anyone can grow in the garden or in the house 
in a small pot filled with ordinary garden soil. Planted in November it 
will bloom for you early in March. The plant may be removed to the 
garden where it will grow freely. Six to eight dainty Cattleya colored 
flowers grow on a stem about 12 to 15 inches tall. These last from 6 to 
8 weeks. Grows as easily as any hardy perennial plant. 
CAMPANULA - Canterbury Bells 
Imposing, if not our best biennials. The plants are more or less pyram- 
idal in growth, about two and one-half feet in height, and profusely coy- 
ered with large, bell-shaped flowers. Extremely showy in mixed borders. 
Culture. A rich, well drained, light soil will grow them to perfection. 
It is well to protect fall-transplanted plants with ai little dry covering; 
remove early in March before new growth starts. Plant in early autumn 
or very early spring, 8 to 10 inches apart, in full sun. 
CALYCANTHEMA (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells) 
Tall, erect growing plants completely covered with large cup and saucer- 
shaped flowers during late May and June. 
Calycanthema Blue, White, Pink Three $1.40, Doz. $4.25, 100 $18.00 
Calycanthema, Mixed Colors Three $1.40, Doz. $4.25, 100 $18.00 
Best 
Plant in autumn or spring, 8 to 10 
in. ordinary 
Blooms in 
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Arenaria Verna Caespitosa (See page 14) 
The most satisfactory plant for growing in crevices of stone walks 
