1 BLUE STAR OF TEXAS 
AMSONIA TABERNAEMONTANA 
—x(2-3)28. An easy hardy peren- 
nial that thrives in either full sun 
or partial shade. The many willowy 
stems end in panicles of starry blos- 
soms in soft blue. Illustrated op- 
posite. Pkt. 20c; % oz. 35c. Plants, 
each 60c; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.70. 
A. MONTANA—x(8)15. A lower, 
more dense species. Sprays: of pale 
blue, starry flowers. A really choice 
plant. Pkt. 25c; % oz. 45c. Plants, 
each 65c; 8 for $1.75; 10 for $5.00. 
A.’ ILLUSTRIS—x(3)25. Larg 
dense clusters of sky blue flowers. 
each 65c; 8 for $1.75. 
5 SWEET ALYSSUM (Annual) 
Easy, long in bloom. Valued for edgings, bedding. 
CARPET OF SNOW—4 inches. Makes a fragrant, snowy 
carpet. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; %4 oz. 50; 1 oz. $1.50. 
ROYAL CARPET—3 inches. The last in the richest of purple 
violets. Pkt. 20c; 46 oz. 50c; % oz. 80c. 
TETRA SNOWDRIFT—12 inches. Big, long-stemmed flower 
heey in purest white. Edgings, or for cutting. Pkt. 20c; 3 
or 50c. 
VIOLET QUEEN—6 inches. Long-blooming ; honey-scented ; 
deep violet. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35¢; %4 oz. 60c; 1 oz. $1.85. 
5 ANNUAL ANCHUSA BLUEBIRD 
Constellations in the most vivid of blues, each blossom white- 
centered. A quick annual that keeps long in bloom. “‘x.’’ 20 
inches. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; 14 oz. 50c. 
1 ANCHUSA or ALKANET 
ANCHUSA CAESPITOSA—k(2)6. Rock garden_gem. Low, 
tufted plants carry sprays of vividly blue flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
AVALON HYBRIDS—x(2-4)50. Long 
uncurling flower racemes in blush, rose, 
pale pink, starred crimson, creamy 
primrose, azure, indigo, or violet. 
Smaller blossoms than in Italica, yet 
greatly attractive. Illustrated opposite. 
Pkt. 25e; Ye oz. 40c. Plants, mixed, 
each 65c; 3 for $1.75. 
A. BARRELIERI—x(2)30. Arching 
racemes, blossoms like navy blue For- 
get-me-nots, white in the throat. Pkt. 
20c; % oz. 35ce. 
: A. ITALICA DROPMORE—x (2-3) 45. 
Showy fountains of rich blue; flowers particularly large and 
handsome. Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 50c; 1 oz. $1.60. 
A. ITALICA LISSADELL—Like last in every way except 
that flowers are a lighter blue. Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 50c. 
A. MYOSOTIDIFLORA—k(2)10. A long-lived beauty of the 
Caucasus for shade or sun. Airy blossoms in brighter than 
Forget-me-not blue, over massed, heart-shaped foliage. (Brun- 
nera itd btn Pkt. 25c; 4g oz. 80c. Plants, each 70c; 
8 for $1.90. 
OFFER 311A—One pkt. each of above for $1.00. 
ESA MS ON PASS 
TABERNAEMONTANA 
e, 
kt. 20c; % oz. 35c. Plants, 
A shadow may be key to light. 
4 ALLAMANDA CATHARTICA—w. Handsome conservatory 
vine with 3-inch funnel-flowers of richest yellow. Called ‘‘fin- 
est climbing plant.” Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
5 AMARANTHUS MOLTEN FIRE—x(3)60. This richly 
colored annual gives ‘‘Poinsettia” effects. Maroon foliage, each 
branch ending in a flame-colored radiation. Pkt. 15c; 46 oz. 30c. 
2 HOUSE PLANT SURPRISE 
Delightful amazement here. Seeds of perhaps a hundred 
different ornamentals suitable for pot culture in sunny win- 
dow or greenhouse, have gone into this blend. Many are rare, 
unusual. Sift fine seeds from the coarse before sowing, since 
latter will need deeper covering. Allow for varying germina- 
tion times. Pkt. 30c; 8 pkts. for 80c. 
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3 AMARYLLIS FOR RICHNESS 
AMARYLLIS GIANT HY- 
BRIDS—w. Magnificent flowers, 
great expanded trumpets in 
rose scarlet, crimson, all one 
color, or more often with white 
star-throats, or great splash- 
ings and barrings of white. 
There is no more spectacular 
flowering bulb for pot culture, 
and that culture is easy, too, 
easy enough for any sunny 
window. Illustrated opposite. 
Seeds saved from fine selected 
plants, 10 seeds for 25c; 50 for 
$1.00; 100 for $1.75; 250 for 
$3.75; 500 for $7.00. Bulbs 
available throughout year, ex- 
cept during July and August. 
Mixed colors, each 80c; 3 for 
$2.25: 10 for $6.10; 25 for 
$14.00. 
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VBRIDS: 
THE BLUE AMARYLLIS—Amaryllis procera. Rare species 
from the Organ Mountains of Brazil, with blossoms of a de- 
lightful lavender, not far from blue. Big flowers with crisped, 
undulate petals. 3 seeds for 35c; 12 seeds for $1.00; 27 seeds 
(customer limit) for $2.00. 
AMARYLLIS PURE WHITE—Beautiful, big, lily-like flowers 
of unstained, snowy whiteness. Bulbs, each $3.70; 3 for $10.00. 
DOUBLE AMARYLLIS HELEN HULL—The first of the truly 
double flowered Amaryllises. A rich orange red, the center 
petals ruffed and a tone lighter. A handsome variety. Bulbs, 
each $2.25; 3 for $6.00. 
AMARYLLIS BIFIDA—Ox-blood Lily. A very different Ama- 
ryllis, blooming freely in late summer. Umbels of four to six 
uptilted blossoms of rich, deep red. The flowers are smaller 
than those of the others. Usually grown in pots for porch or 
sun-room blooming. Potted stock, each 85c; 3 for $2.30. 
BRUNSVIGIA ROSEA—(Amaryllis belladonna). The Beau- 
tiful Lady. Clusters of perfumed flower 
trumpets in soft pink to deep rose. Grown 
in pots, it makes a delightful window or 
porch plant, blooming in late spring. May 
also be grown in garden to about Long Is- 
land if given heavy winter mulch. Bulbs, 
July to November, each 85c; 3 for $2.40. 
AMARYLLIS FORMOSISSIMA — Showy 
bulb-flower, often called ‘(Garden Amaryl- 
lis,’ for it does very well grown in the 
summer garden, then being given Gladiolus 
, treatment throughout. The big, velvety 
crimson flowers, glinting with golden pol- 
len, may appear within three weeks after 
the bulbs are planted in spring. Can also 
be forced in pots for late winter bloom. 
SPREKELIA FORMOSISSIMA. Illustrated 
opposite. Bulbs, each 75c; 8 for $2.00; 10 
for $5.50. 
AMARYLLIS 
FORMOSISSIMA 
OFFER 311BN—One each of the last five for $7.50. 
3 AMARCRINUM HOW ARDI—Handsome bi-generic hybrid, 
(Crinum Moorei crossed on Brunsvigia rosea). It grows to 
four feet, carrying big clusters of sweetly fragrant, flaring 
trumpet flowers in pure, soft pink. Gives a long, and magnifi- 
cents inteds ALE ae bulbs in autumn and give frostproof 
, or grow them the year around i 
Bulbs, each $2.70; 3 for $7.60. See eee iacia 
If we may not make over the world, we can at least 
build our own garden corner of it to fit, though that 
corner be no greater than a window ledge. If this be 
escapism, then make the most of it, giving thanks for it. 
1 ALTHAEA FICIFOLIA—x(3)70. Fig-shaped 1 Fl 
orremon, im ae. 3 Holy beck size and form. Pkt. 20: Boks, 
c c. or the flowering shrub or small t: i 
times called Althaea, see Hibiscus syriacua ree GEat ee egas 
1 ALTHAEA KRAGAJUVACENSIS—x 3)70. Long-li 
perennial with many little flowers, pink to ae one aber 
