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 Oren ar 
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. 
*Saxatile compactum Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
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 $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Same habit of growth as Saxatile Compactum but the flowers are a 
lovely pale yellow; much more desirable. They blend beautifully with 
pink 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 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Tall spikes of beautiful blue flowers in June and intermittently all sum- 
mer. 4 to 5 feet. A very valuable border plant. 
*My osotidiflora Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
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 autumn. 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 
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Aethionema Grandiflora (See page 13) 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 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
(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. 
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Alyssum Saxatile Citrinum 
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