16 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, Box 87, Hillsdale, N. J. 
Photo by G. G. Nearing 
Armeria juniperifolia 
ARMERIA. Sea Thrift. (Plumbaginaceae, Plumbago Family) 
Armeria juniperifolia. (A caespitosa) Dense evergreen tufts of short pointed leaves in 
tight rosettes with dense heads of white flowers on 2 inch stems in May and again 
in September. This is the true form from the Guadarrama Mountains in Spain. This 
lettle gem requires a gritty, well drained, lime soil in full sun. (pH 7-8) To prevent 
the crown from decaying, mulch it with a good layer of stone chips. 
Armeria juniperifolia rosea. The same dense tufts of small pointed leaves, but this one 
is ornamented with delicate rose colored flowers. Be sure to give it the same treat- 
ment as above. Good drainage is absolutely essential, 
Armeria maritiam laucheana, This comparatively easy, very useful and showy species 
from Greenland and Iceland forms large evergreen clumps of dark green grass-like 
leaves. Each plant is a basket full of vivid carmine flowers on 8 inch stems in May 
and an ample sprinkling of flowers through the rest of the summer. Excellent for 
drifts in the rock garden and for clumps in walks and walls. Easy in ordinary garden 
soil and full sun, (pH 6-8) 
Armeria Six Hills. A charming little plant of hybrid origin that is intermediate to the 
two above extremes. Neat cushions of grassy foliage about 2 inches high and a 
profusion of clear light pink flowers in spring and fall. Easy to grow in any well 
drained garden soil. (pH 6-8) 
