2 APHYLLANTHES MONSPELIENSIS—k(2)6. Near leaf- 
less tangles of green, rush-like stems that end each in an 
inch-wide blossom star of deep blue. A gem. Pkt. 25c. 
3 APIOS TUBEROSA—A pretty, fully winter-hardy, herba- 
ceous vine that grows quickly from an (edible) tuberous root. 
Clustered flowers formed in Wisteria suggestion, but in odd 
purple-toned chocolate. Tubers, each 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
1 AQUILEGIA or COLUMBINE 
The gaily colored, airily graceful Columbines will thrive in 
either full sun or light shade. 
Cultures “x” and “‘kt.” 
AQUILEGIA LONG-SPURRED | 
AVALON—(3)36. Selected for 
length of spur and extended | 
range of hue and tone. Lemon 
copper, orchid, buff, rose, lav- | 
ender, blue, pink, cream, crim- 
son, in contrasting placements, 
and mellow blending. Illustrated 
opposite. Pkt. 25c; Wg oz. 75c; 
% oz. $1.25; %4 oz. $2.00. Plants, 
each 60c ; 3 for $1.55 ; 10 for $4.60. 
LONG-SPURRED AQUILEGIAS 
BY COLOR—Strains selected for 
color groupings. CRIMSON 
STAR—Greatly showy with its 
flowers of velvety crimson, the 
centers in contrasting white. Fine, long spurs. 
Pkt. 30c; 
4g oz. $1.00; % oz. $1.85. LONG-SPURRED BLUE SELEC- 
TIONS—Varied, brilliant blues. Pkt. 25c; 14g oz. 90c. ROSE 
QUEEN—Long-spurs in pink and rose, with suffused cen- 
ters. Pkt. 25c; 4g oz. 85c. SNOW QUEEN—Fine long- 
spurred pure white. Pkt. 25c; 4,6 oz. 85c. COPPER QUEEN 
—Coppery red long-spur with center of tawny yellow. Pkt. 
25c; Ye oz. 85c. OFFER 314A—One pkt. each of the 5 
Long-spurs for $1.10. 
AQUILEGIA AKITENSIS—(-2)12. Japanese alpine for rock 
garden or front of border. In early spring, big, uptilted 
blossoms of soft blue, marked olive and cream. None more 
beautiful. Pkt. 25c; 3 for 70c. Plants, each 70c; 3 for $1.80; 
10 for $5.20. 
AQUILEGIA LONGISSIMA— 
(2-4)36. Here are airy flowers, 
with the longest spurs to be found 
in Columbine. The canary yellow 
blossoms are often faintly rose- 
suffused. Pkt. 30c; 3 pkts. for 80c. 
Plants, each 70c; 3 for $1.85. 
*“AQUILEGIA LONGISSIMA HY- 
BRIDS—The Longissima species 
crossed with the Mrs. Scott Elliott 
Long-spur strain, giving a new 
group of extended color range, 
with spur length close to that of the pure Longissima. Pkt. 
35c. 
OTHER FINE AQUILEGIAS—AIl here have high garden 
merit. CLEMATIFLORA HYBRIDS—(3)35. Clematis-like 
flowers, without spurs, in varied tones of blue, pink and 
rose, with white. Pkt. 25¢. ALPINA— (2) 20. Sheafs of pow- 
der blue. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.60. CANA- 
DENSIS—(2)36. Pretty flowers, from primrose to golden 
yellow, with quite long spurs in the rose to red range. Pkt. 
20c; Ye oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. Plants, each 65c; 3 for $1.70; 
10 for $4.80. CHRYSANTHA—(3) 386. The attractive flowers 
of pale gold, have really long spurs. Pkt. 20c; Ag oz. 40c; 
% oz. 7T0c. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.60. 
COERULEA—(3)36. Long-spurred beauty, from pale lav- 
ender to brilliant blue, mostly white-centered. Pkt. 20c; Ye 
oz. 40c; % oz. T5c. HELENAE—(3)25, Fine, dependable 
blue-and-white. Pkt. 20c. FLABELLATA NANA ALBA— 
(1-2)10. Dainty, early-blooming Japanese alpine. Compact 
clumps of blue-silvered foliage, the milk white blossoms just 
above.. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. Plants, each 60c; 3 for 
$1.60; 10 for $4.60. SKINNERI— (2-3) 60. Fine, tall-growing 
long-spurred species from the highlands of Mexico, the some- 
what bell-like yellow blossoms having red spurs. Full winter 
hardiness. All-summer bloomer. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 65c; 
8 for $1.70. OFFER 314B—One pkt. each for $1.45. 
AQUILEGIA FINE DOUBLE MIXED—(3)32. Blossoms are 
mostly fully double, almost rose-like. Varied tones of pink, 
red, blue, violet, with white. Pkt. 15c; 46 oz. 25c; % oz. 40c. 
AQUILEGIA OLD ORCHARD BLEND—Good general mix- 
ture, a bit of each, more of some. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c. 
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1 ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI—yt(1)6. Bear-berry. 
Hardy evergreen trailer for dry places. Tolerates shade. Lit- 
tle cherry-scented pink blossoms, followed by ruby-red berries. 
Pkt. 20c; Y%g oz. 30c; 1% oz. 45c. 
3 JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT—kt. Arisaema triphyllum. Hardy 
perennial for dampish, shaded places. Attractive, purple- 
green flower spathes are followed by clusters of jewel-glow- 
ing red berries. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.60. 
2 ARISTOLOCHIA ELEGANS—w. Calico Flower. Graceful 
vine for window or greenhouse. Flowers grotesque in shape 
and in color markings of purple, white, yellow. Pkt. 25c. 
No earth-pattern can be so scorched that peace is not 
still in it; for green things will come again, soft rains™ 
fall, spring suns flow warmly, winter snows whiten. 
The pattern is not lost, for it is earth itself, sun itself, 
the long instincts of nature. 
1 ARABIS AND SPRING 
Almost they come together, for it is in April, and on into 
May, that Arabis spreads its flower show. 
ARABIS ALPINA—x(1)15. Great masses of flowers in early 
spring, white as new snow in sunlight. Rock garden, edgings, 
bedding. Pkt. 20c; %, oz. 35c; 1% oz. 55c. 
A. ALPINA ROSEA—Blossoms of exquisite pink, but like 
last in other ways. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
A, FERDINANDI-COBURGI—=x(2)10. This long-lived Arabis 
makes rugs of foliage, an airiness of multitudinous white 
blossoming above. Plants, each 65c; 3 for $1.75. 
A. BLEPHAROPHYLLA—x(1-2)12. Fine rock garden species. 
From flat rosettes rise spike-like racemes of little flowers 
in a rose so deep it approaches violet. Pkt. 25c; 3 for 70c. 
5 THE SILK VINE 
Quick, attractive, annual climber that delights in summer 
weather. Filled for months with starry, perfumed, wax-crispy 
flowers of creamy ivory. It cuts. ARAUJIA SERICOFERA. 
“tk”, Pkt. 25c; Wg oz. 45c; 1 oz. 7T5e. 
5 ARCTOTIS (African Daisy) 
Easy and delightful, large-flowered, 
annual daisies. They cut. 
ARCTOTIS GRANDIS—x (3-4) 25. 
Blue-eyed Daisy. Big, pearl-white 
flowers with blue centers. Profuse, 
showy, long in bloom. They thrive in 
hot weather. Pkt. 15c; Y%g oz. 30c. 
A. BREVISCAPA—-x (2-3)9. Rich gold- 
en orange with violet-toned center. 
Easy. Long in bloom. Pkt. 20c. 
A. ACAULIS—k(2-3)10. The big, 
showy yellow flowers are rosy violet 
in petal reverse. Quick from seed to 
bloom. Makes a pleasing pot plant, 
or may be grown in garden. Pkt. 25c. 
ARCTOTIS HYBRIDS—k(3-5)18. Big 
flowers in tones of apricot, lemon, russet, bronze, coppery 
rose, autumn-leaf reds. Handsome foliage. Pkt. 25c; 4g oz. 
60c. 
A. STOECHADIFOLIA TYPICA—x(3)10. Semi-trailer with 
claret-colored flowers over silvery foliage. Pkt. 20c. 
3 HIMALAYAN FANTASIES 
There is a weird beauty about the Himalayan Arisaemas, 
with their bizarre fantasies of form and coloring. The bloom 
is a Calla-like spathe that may be twisted, drawn out, or com- 
pressed. Blendings and contrast splashings of purple, chocolate, 
red or cream may appear. Give ample moisture and some 
winter protection. Can also be grown as pot plants. Order as 
ARISAEMA HIMALAYAN BLEND—‘“w” or “k’’. Pkt. 30c; 
3 pkts. for 80c; 10 for $2.20. 
ANNUAL PUZZLE GARDEN 
A blend of flowers that will bloom first year. Many rare 
and unique kinds are included, along with those of general 
standard interest. Even the longest order needs this, too, 
for the Puzzle Garden is pretty sure to include some things 
that you would not have. 14% oz. 20c; % oz. 85c; 1 oz. $1.00. 
