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Pentstemon. 



Petunia, superbissima, 



P. double. 



the roots are protected with straw, leaves, or 



mulch lo 



Disemma coccinea, magnificent green-house climb- 

 er, with brilliant scarlet blossoms in the form 

 of a double coronet or cro-.rn. Is rather ten- 

 der, but can be planted out after danger of 

 frost is over ; must be sheltered or protected 

 from frost in autumn or winter 20 



PEAS— (LathyTCus). 



A perennial climber, producing a long succession of 

 white, rose and purple blossoms, in clusters of. eight or 

 ten each. Suitable for trellises, arbors, &c. Young 

 plants flower the second year freely, but the third and 

 fourth year, they produce an abundance of foliage and 

 bloom. They die down every year, and start again in 

 spring. Hardy perennial ; ten feet high. 

 Lathyrus, latifolius, rose 10 



" '' white 15 



" " mixed perennial 15 



" Odoratus (see Sweet Pea). 

 PENNISETUM— (Ornamental Grass). 



A species of hardy grass, useful only for the forma- 

 tion of winter bouquets. The heads are barbed and 

 feathery, and present a beautiful appearance when 



Pennisetum. 

 mi::ed with Gomphrenas and other immorteUes. Is per- 

 fectly hardy, and will grow in any common soil. 

 Pennisetum, longistylum, hardy, perennial, orna- 

 mental grass ; two feet high 5 



PENTSTEMON. 

 These handsome, herbaceous plants are deservedly 

 growing in favor for bedding purposes. Th» flowers are 



bell shaped, in racemes or spikes, and are constantly 

 produced during the whole season. No one who has 

 ever seen their beauty will willingly do without them. 

 They are hardy perennials, and will live out of doors 

 with a little protection. The seed should be sown in 

 open border, covered very lightly, and the plants trans- 

 planted when four inches high. 



Pentstemon, Hartwegi, one of the freest blooming 

 kinds, and highly recommended ; flowers brilli- 

 ant scarlet, and very stri'.ing. Two feet high . 10 

 " Murrayanus one of the best ; a single spike 

 has been known to produce upwards of fifty 

 blossoms, eu.l- ilower an inch and a half or 

 more long ; flowers rich, shining scarlet ; three 



feet high 10 



" choice named varieties, seed saved from col- 

 lection of newest varieties, and cannot fail to 



give great satisfaction . 10 



PERILLA. 

 Ornamental foliage green -house evergreen shrubs, 

 which are fine for bedding. Foliage metallic bronze ; 

 nothing else like it. 



Perilla, atropurpurea laciniata, new ; very beau- 

 tiful foliage 5 



PETUNIA. 

 Petunias are unsurpassed, if indeed equaled, for mass- 

 ing in beds. Their richness of color, duration of bloom, 

 and easy culture, will always render them popular. They 

 will do well sown in open border in spring, or earlier in 

 cold-frame or hot-bed, and transplanted eighteen inches 



Compacta elegantissima. 



