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Aethionema Grandiflora (See page 15) 
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Alyssum Saxatile Citrinum 
Anchusa Myosotidiflora 
Anthemis Aizoon 
ANEMONE (Species) 
A genus which furnishes many showy species of hardy flowers for cutting. 
Some commence to flower very early in the year, and others early in 
autumn. Their requirements are simple and all are easily grown. 
Culture. .Because of the many species offered, most of which require dif- 
ferent soils and care, cultural instructions are given with each kind listed. 
All may be planted in fall or early spring. All hardy and do not require i 
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winter protection which is advised for the Japanese varieties. 
*Magellanica Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
A fine creamy white flowered variety. The nodding bell-like flowers are 
produced freely on stems about 18 inches high. An excellent plant for 
the border in dry or moist places in shade or sun. Flowers from May 
until August. 
*Pulsatilla Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
(Pasque Flower.) Grows from 9 to 12 inches high and produces violet or 
purple flowers during April and May. An interesting plant for the 
rockery or well-drained border. Plant in full sun, 6 to 8 inches apart. 
ANEMONE JAPONICA - Windflower 
Valuable plants suitable for massing or as single specimens in the 
border. They grow rapidly and are profuse in bloom, gaining strength and 
beauty each year. The blooming period extends from September till mid- 
November, the large, open flowers furnishing abundant cut flowers and a 
brilliant display in the garden. All are 2 to 3 feet high. 
Culture. Ordinary, good garden soil which is well drained will suit all 
varieties. They do well in light shade or sun, should be watered freely 
during dry weather. In temperate parts of the United States, fall planting 
is practical. Best results are obtained from vigorous yours plants set out 
in late spring. Plant in well-drained locations, 8 to 12 inches apart, and 
protect with straw during winter. 
Alba Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Purest single white, with yellow center. One of the hardiest and of eas- 
iest culture. 
Alice Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Large flowers of rose-pink, lilac center; excellent new variety. Strong 
grower. 
Marie Manchard Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
A beautiful semi-double white, early flowering Japanese Anemone. 
Height 3 feet. Flowers are produced in abundance. 
Queen Charlotte Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Apa semi-double flowers, broad and perfectly formed; ‘‘La France’ 
pink. 
September Charm Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Flower is of medium size. The color is delicate silvery pink, shaded with 
rose, presenting a beautiful color mass when grouped. Extremely free 
and attains an average height of 2 feet. 
Vitifolia robustissima Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Beautiful silvery pink flowers produced from August to October. This 
makes it one of the earliest of the fall Anemones to bloom. Plants are 
robust and extremely free-flowering, making a beautiful show. Attains 
a height of 32 inches. 
Margarette Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
A fine grower, quite hardy and exceedingly free blooming. Several 
dozen double Tyrian rose-pink flowers on a stem. Established plants 
will grow 3 feet high and make a superb display in the autumn garden. 
We consider it the best of the double pink Anemone Japonica. 
ALYSSUM - Madwort; Basket of Gold 
Attractive early-flowering perennials, suitable for growing on the mar- 
gins of sunny borders or in sunny places in the rock wall or rock garden. 
Culture. The varieties offered will succeed in any good, ordinary soil 
which must be thoroughly drained. They are best grown in groups of three 
or more in the rock garden, or as edgings to beds. Plant in fall or spring, 
about 6 to 8 inches apart. Alyssum Saxatile is frequently used for carpet- 
ing beds planted with spring bulbs, and is very effective for that purpose. 
*Saxatile compactum Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00 
Big clusters of bright yellow flowers in early spring. An excellent plant 
for the rockery or front of borders. One of the best early yellow plants 
to use with Tulips; 12 inches high. 
Saxatile citrinum Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
Same habit of growth as Saxatile compactum but the flowers are a 
lovely pale yellow; much more desirable. They blend beautifully with 
pink or lavender Tulips and are outstanding in the spring garden or 
rockery. 
Two Each of the Above Varieties, $2.15. 
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