48 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, Box 87, Hillsdale, N. J. 
Hedera helix meageri. A slowly creeping vine with compact, small leaves that are 
deeply cut giving it a feathery appearance. Another rare form for the rock garden 
or shaded wall. Ordinary garden soil in sun or shade. (pH 5-8) 
Hedera helix minima. An extremely handsome slow growing dwarf with upright or 
procumbent branches about 12 inches high with very small, closely set, glossy 
green leaves that turn a deep purplish in fall, Well worthy of a conse aa place 
in your rock garden. Easy in sun or shade in any ordinary soil, (pH 5-8) 
HELIANTHEMUM. Sun Rose. (Cistaceae, Rock Rose Family) 
The Sun Roses are indispensable rock plants that provide a mass color effect in 
June and July. Most bloom sparsely for the remainder of the summer. All the varieties 
are distinct in both foliage and in their gay flowers. With the exception of H. apenninum 
and H. grandiflorum all are probably forms of H. nummularium, They are hardy dwarf 
evergreen shrubs that are easy to grow and long lived, They require a sandy, gritty 
well “drained soil in full sun. (pH 6- 8) Good drainage and a sunny location are of prime 
importance. They are unsurpassed as dry wall plants. They tolerate lots of moisture and 
will also withstand any amount of drought once they are established. A light cover of 
evergreen boughs is recommended in the winter in the far north. 
Helianthemum apenninum. Long arching branches with attractive silvery leaves and 
large white flowers in loose racemes on ascending stems from 6 to 10 inches high. 
Valuable for its graceful arches of silvery leaves as a contrast to the green varieties. 
Helianthemum Apricot Queen. A compact, low growing variety from 4 to 6 inches high 
with large dark glossy green leaves and a profusion of showy apricot pink flowers. 
Even without flowers this one is a very desirable evergreen. 
Helianthemum Ben Ledi. Probably the most colorful‘ with bright crimson single roses 
with a center of yellow stamins. Extremely colorful and a prolific bloomer. It 
grows into a compact dome of small green leaves from 8 to 10 inches high. 
Helianthemum Buttercup 
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