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Pentstemon. 
Petunia, superbissima, 
P. double. 
the roots are protected with straw, leaves, or 
mulch.io 
Discmma coccinea, magnificent green-house climb¬ 
er, with brilliant scarlet blossoms in the form 
of a double coronet or crown. 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—(Lathy rus). 
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.zo 
“ “ white.15 
“ 44 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 
mixed with Gomphrenas and other immortelles. 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 pldnts are deservedly 
growing in favor for bedding purposes. The flowers are 
bell shaped, in racemes or spikes, and arc 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 striding. Two feet high. 10 
44 Murrayanus. one of the best; a single spike 
has been known to p r oduce upwards of fifty 
blossoms, eujh flower an inch and a half or 
more long ; flowers rich, shining scarlet ; three 
feet high ...10 
44 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. 
