HEATHER 
(C. elata alba) 
SCOTCH 
HEATH AND HEATHER 
Being evergreen, the compact and low- 
growing Heaths and Heathers are ideal 
for rockeries or planted in individual 
groups. We recommend an annual clip- 
ping or shearing to keep them trim look- 
ing. Grows best in a peaty soil. 
Calluna - Heather 
Elata alba. White Heather.  (IIlus- 
xtrated.) A very straight grower having 
soft deep green foliage and white flow- 
ersan le aatomart. 
Hirsuta. Woolly Heather. Low, com- 
%& pact growth typical of the species. Foli- 
age soft gray; flowers purple. 4 to 7 in. 
Vulgaris. (IIlustrated.) A dense-growing 
tshrub with pretty, bell-shaped flowers 
of rosy lavender in great profusion 
toward the top of the plants. 1 to 1% 
ft. July to Oct. 
Erica - Heath 
Stricta. Corsican Heath. A compact, 
yeerect grower with striking pink flowers 
from July to September. 12 to 15 in. 
Vagans alba. White Cornish Heath. A 
very lovely, compact, low-growing va- 
riety having creamy white bloom 
throughout the winter months. 1 ft. 
All Heath and Heather: $1.00 each 
HEATHER 
(C. Vulgaris) 
HEUCHERA . Coral-Bells 
Rosette-like plants with graceful, erect stems, 
bearing sprays of drooping flowers in great pro- 
fusion. Fine for well-drained and half-shaded 
places in the border and rockery. An excellent 
cut-flower. 1 to 114 ft. June, July. 
HEUCHERAS 
Pluie de Feu Perry’s White Cascade 
3 of one variety for $1.80; 6 for $3.40 
HIBISCUS - Marsh Mallow 
Giant-flowering. (Illustrated. ) 
The mammoth flowers are a 
delight in August when so many 
other flowers are out of bloom. 
They are easily grown in all types 
of soil but do like plenty of 
moisture. Color range: crimson, 
white and pink. Mixed Colors 
Only. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 
6 for $3.75. 
Separate Colors are slightly higher 
in price. Red, Pink, White. 
85c each; 3 of one color for $2.25. 
White with a Crimson Eye. Very 
showy. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
IBERIS 
Candytuft 
Semper- 
*virens. 
Evergreen 
Candy- 
tuft. 
Splendid 
rock and 
edging 
plant. 10 
= J in. April, 
eas May. 3 for 
$1.70; 6 for 
$3.15. 
ASN 3 
5 OSS 
IBERIS sempervirens 
(Evergreen Candytuft). 3 for $1.70 
Sempervirens, Little Gem. A compact, 
* globular plant covered with snow-white flow- 
ers. 6in. April, May. 3 for $1.70; 6 for $3.15. 
Sempervirens, Snowflake. Large green cush- 
xions bearing an abundance of large, pure white 
flowers. 10 in. April, May. 3 for $1.80; 6 for 
$3.40. 
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HERBS 
Flavor, fragrance and color for your eating 
pleasure and health are all yours by planting a 
few of the listed Herbs. The perennial herbs 
are easy to grow and can be readily established 
in a small space, for the housewife to use in 
her culinary art. 
4 CHOICE MINTS FOR 
SUMMER BEVERAGES 
Peppermint Applemint 
Pineapplemint Spearmint 
4 MINTS for $2.80 
5 CHOICE HERBS FOR 
KITCHEN USE 
Chives Sage Thyme 
Tarragon Savory 
5 HERBS for $3.50 
Herbs and Mint may be purchased sepa- 
rately at 75c each; 3 of one variety for $2.00 
HIBISCUS. Giant-flowering 
Separate Colors. 85c each 
All spoon Mums, Orchid, White, Yellow, 
Red, Rose. 75c each; 3 of one variety for 
$2.00. 
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