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THE PALISADES NURSERIES CATALOGUE 
Lupinus 
*Lupinus —Lupine 
The Lupines are showy plants with velvet-like 
leaves and conspicuous, butterfly-like, free-blooming 
flowers in terminal racemes. Very lovely plants for 
the border or for massing; they are of easy culture, 
but will not grow in a lime soil. 
Polyphyllus. (Old-fashioned Garden Lupine.) Flowers 
deep blue, on large, long spikes. 2 to 5 feet. 6-9. 
—albus. (White, Perennial Lupine.) Showy bold 
white flowers; excellent for the border. 2 feet. 6-9. 
“Sun Shine”—Handsome, finely cut foliage with 
attractive large spikes of yellow flowers. 3 feet. 
6-9. 25c each; $2.50 per dozen. 
Harkness’ Regal Mixture. This is one of the finest 
novelties, flowering throughout the summer. The 
fine long spikes of pink and white colored flowers 
make it a grand acquisition for cutting purposes, as 
well as for the border. 3 feet. 6-9. 30c each; $3.00 
per dozen. 
—roseus. Flowers of a soft, rose-pink color. 4 feet. 6-9. 
*Lychnis— Maltese Cross 
Ragged Robin 
Alpina. Rose-colored flowers, in dense heads. A 
very pretty border or rock plant. 
Chalcedonica. (Maltese Cross.) Dense heads of 
brick-red or scarlet flowers; one of the most desirable. 
2 to 3 feet. 6. 
-—alba. A most desirable plant, heads of pure white, 
single flowers. 
Flos-Cuculi plenissima (Semperflorens). (Double 
Ragged Robin; Cuckoo Flower.) This is the true 
double Ragged Robin. It flowers continuously from 
Spring until late fall. The flowers, of a bright pink 
color, are borne in great numbers. 12 to 18 inches. 5-9. 
Haageana. Flowers brilliant scarlet, nearly 2 inches 
across; showy and exceedingly handsome. 1 foot. 6-7. 
Viscaria splendens fl. pi. (German Catchfly.) Panicles 
of large, brilliant rose-colored, double flowers. 
9 inches. 5-6. 
*Lysimachia— Loosestrife 
A very pretty genus of plants with mostly yellow 
flowers. All the species are of the easiest culture, 
preferring a moist situation, such as waterside planting. 
Clethroides. (Loosestrife or Gooseneck.) Long, dense, 
recurved spikes of pure white flowers, fine for cut¬ 
ting. 3 feet. 7-9. 
Nummularia. (Creeping Jenny or Creeping Charlie.) 
Very showy large bright yellow flowers; handsome 
creeper, very useful for rustic vases and baskets, 
and forms a dense carpet rapidlv if used for bedding. 
6 - 8 . 
*Lythrum —Purple Loosestrife 
Showy perennials for waterside planting or in the 
shrubbery borders, where they hold their own. They 
produce throughout the summer, tall, erect spikes of 
brightly colored flowers. 
Roseum superbum. Large rose-colored flowers; of 
robust habit. 4 to 6 feet. 7-8. 
Roseum, Perry’s Variety. (Red Loosetrife.) Flowers 
large and glistening cherry-red. A most beautiful 
shade. For a bog garden or naturalizing there is 
nothing to equal it. 3 feet. 6-9. 
Malva —Mallow 
Vigorous growing perennials of the most ancient 
culture. Used among the Romans as a vegetable, and 
still serves as food to the Chinese. 
Alcea. (Vervain.) A dwarf-growing Mallow somewhat 
like the Hollyhock, with branching stem bearing a 
profusion of pale rosy-purple flowers. 2 to 4 feet. 
7-10. 
*Matricaria —Feverfew; Mayweed 
Capensis fl. pi. (Feverfew.) Pure white, double 
flowers. Flowers early and should be more widely 
known. 1 foot. 
Inodora plenissima. (Bridal Robe.) Very double, 
clear white, large heads; very floriferous and the 
flowers are fine for cutting. 1 to 2 feet. 5. 
Mentha J —Mint 
Piperita. (Peppermint.) Flowers purple, in loose 
spikes, with reddish stems and thick, oily leaves; in 
moist places. 1 to 3 feet. 9. 
Spicata. (Spearmint.) Flowers purplish; widely 
naturalized in old gardens in America. 1 to 2 feet. 8. 
Mertensia —Virginia Cowslip 
Rluebells 
Mertensias add variety to the border and are always 
attractive to plant lovers, for their drooping cluster 
of blue-belled flowers in March and May. They should 
have a sheltered position with full sunshine and a rich 
soil. 
Virginica. Tubular flowers of purple and blue, in 
graceful drooping clusters. 1 to 2 feet. 3-5. 
PRICE FOR STRONG PLANTS OF ALL VARIETIES NAMED ON THIS PAGE, except where otherwise 
noted, 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. No less than three plants of one variety furnished at dozen 
rates, or twenty at hundred rates, 
