ANCHUSA - Alkanet 
Stately and handsome herbaceous perennials belonging to the Forget- 
me-not order. It is difficult to imagine a more beautiful plant than a well- 
grown specimen of a Dropmore when in flower. The leaves are hairy and 
qe green and the brilliant blue flowers are borne in racemes on branch- 
i stems. 
Culture: Anchusas require a deep, well-drained soil, not too damp or 
heavy, and a sunny position. They are best grown singly, so that they 
can display their natural contour to good advantage. Plant in fall or early 
spring, 18 inches apart, except Myosotidiflora, which should be planted in 
groups of three or more, about 8 inches apart. 
Dropmore Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
Tall spikes of beautiful blue flowers in June and intermittently all 
summer. 4 to 5 feet. A very valuable border plant. 
*“Myosotidiflora Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
A distinct dwarf perennial from Russia, with clusters of charming blue 
flowers resembling Forget-me-nots. An effective plant for shady or 
sunny places, flowering in May and June. 12 inches high. Hardy as an 
Oak. Grows anywhere. 
Caespitosa Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $13.00 
(Also called Blue Stars.) A low growing plant producing 15 to 18- 
inch branching stems which are heavily covered with _ brilliant 
gentian-blue, star-shaped florets. New flowers replace the old ones 
in endless procession during the three months of summer. The bril- 
liant blue and white eye of the florets demand attention at all times 
and make this the most conspicuous of the Anchusas. Grows readily 
in good garden soil and prefers full sun. Should have good drainage 
so that its fleshy roots and crown will not rot in winter. Hardy and 
easy to grow. 
GIANT-SPURRED AQUILEGIAS 
A magnificent strain of Columbines, very large flowers with long spurs, 
robust growth and rich colors. A great step ahead in Columbines. The 
following colors are now available: 
Giant Pink Hybrids 
A variety of lovely shades of pink. 
Giant Yellow and Copper Hybrids 
Various shades and tones of yellow. 
Giant Ruby and Crimson Hybrids 
Deeper shades of red in wide variety. 
Giant Blue Hybrids 
Fine shades of blue. 
Giant Mixed Hybrids Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00 
A mixture of all colors and shades, many not seen before. 
Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00 
Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00 
Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00 
Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00 
Anemone Japonica, Marie Manchard {17} 
ANTHEMIS - Chamomile 
Free flowering perennials with elegantly cut foliage and daisy-like flow- 
ers. Suitable for edgings or grouping on the margins of borders. Flowers 
are especially fine for cutting. 
Culture. Orclinary soil and a sunny position will suit all kinds. Plant in 
autumn or spring, 10 to 12 inches apart. 
** Aizoon Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
Also called Achillea Ageratifolia. One of the prettiest of mountain 
Chamomiles. About 6 inches high. Fine silvery foliage with small Daisy- 
eee white flowers. Charming effect in dry locations. An easily grown 
plant. 
Golden Dawn Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
(Patent No. 859.) A splendid addition to the perennial border 
plants for gardens everywhere! Bold, upright stems with absolutely 
fully double flowers. The color is clear, golden yellow, unaffected 
by sun; the solid flowers withstand the most impossible weather 
without damage. The stiff stems are. long and excellent for cutting. 
Flowers are long lasting and the plant blooms throughout the entire 
summer. It will grow in any kind of soil providing it is reasonably 
well drained, be it Alaska or Alabama. It is hardy as an Oak. 
What more could be asked? 
Moonlight Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
Few plants are more satisfactory in the garden than Anthemis Moon- 
light. Its pleasing pale yellow, Daisy-like flowers are 21% inches in 
diameter and produced by the hundreds, making a gorgeous show in 
early summer. They are superb for cutting and the handsome flow- 
ers last for several days in water. They blend beautifully with all 
other flowers. The habit of growth is neat. Insects do not bother 
it, grows in almost any kind of soil, does not spread unduly and 
crowd out other plants. The foliage is ornamental. Not much more 
can be asked of any plant. 
Beauty of Grallagh Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Introduced in Europe three years ago, it has become one of the 
most popular border plants. It forms a huge bouquet of several 
hundreds of golden flowers. Grows 21 ft. high and 2 ft. through. It 
is an ideal border plant and par excellence for cutting. It is perhaps 
as a cut flower that Beauty of Grallagh will most appeal. The flowers 
are borne on stiff wire-like stems and last over three weeks when 
cut. It is in full bloom from early June till September. Absolutely 
hardy anywhere. Loves sun and a well drained soil. 
One each of the above three varieties for $2.25 
Wayside Gardens Giant-Spurred Aquilegia 
