PENTSTEMON (Pent'-ste-mon)— 
Beard Tongue 
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An extremely interesting American genus of 
easiest culture. The taller sorts are among 
the most satisfactory cut flowers and the 
dwarfer sorts are invaluable for the rock or 
wall garden. All are interesting and some 
of the showiest plants in cultivation are 
found in this group. All have tubular shaped 
flowers with a distinct bearded lip. 
barbatus coccinea—A strong grower forming wide 
mats of shiny evergreen leaves which throw 
up 24" spikes of lovely bright red flowers. 
An invaluable border plant and one of the 
best cut flowers, blooming all season if kept 
cut. 35c each; 3 for 95c; Doz. $3.25 
barbatus. Ruby Gem—A fine deep ruby red form. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; Doz. $3.25 
barbatus. Rose—A very useful deep rose selection. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; Doz. $3.25 
barbatus,Salmon—An unusual shade of salmon 
pink and one of the best. 35c each; 3 for 95c; 
Doz. $3.25 
barbatus. Shell Pink—Bright shell pink greatly 
admired for clearness of color. 35c each; 
3 for 95c 
barbatus. Torreyi—Thin scarlet tubes. An old va¬ 
riety that has never lost popularity. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.50 
One each of the 6 Pentstemon barbatus $1.65 
*attenuatis—A splendid mat forming evergreen 
having deep green toothed leaves and large 
purple flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*barrettae—Dwarf shrubby evergreen with some¬ 
what silvered foliage and short spikes of 
very large lilac-purple flowers. An exquisite 
plant for rock work. 3Sc each 
*Blue Beauty—An unidentified sort from the high 
mountains that has proven very easy in 
cultivation. Evergreen foliage and unus¬ 
ually bright blue flowers in profusion. A 
gem. 6". 35c each; 3 for 95c; Doz. $2.75 
*cardwelli—Native evergreen shrub, 8" to 12" 
high covered several times each year with 
bright purple flowers. 35c each 
*centranthifolius—Forming evergreen mats send¬ 
ing up IS " stalks of fierv-red flowers. 
25c each; 3 for 60c; Doz. $2.00 
cobaea—A beautiful plant grown from seeds we 
gathered in old Mexico but perfectlv hardy in 
the North. The large gloxina-like flowers of 
lavender.blue are borne on sturdy stalks 3' 
tall. One of the best for the sunny well 
drained border. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
*deustus—A native of our high mountains with 
evergreen foliage and white flowers on 10" 
stems. 25c each; 3 for 60c; Doz. $2.15 
’*'fruticosa—Lovely evergreen shrubby sort covered 
with lilac purple flowers in early spring. 9". 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.25 
*fruticosa azurea—A pale blue variation of the 
above. 25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.25 
*glaber, pink—Blue green foliage and crowded 
spikes of large pink flowers all summer. 12". 
35c each; 3 for 95c; Doz. $3.25 
"'glaber, purple—A new deep purple form. Very 
large flowers of bright blue-purple. Dis¬ 
tinct and fine. 40c each; 3 for $1-00 
*gracilis—A desirable small species with deep 
lavender bloom in midsummer. 35c each 
grandiflora—One of the largest and most beau¬ 
tiful bearing 2' spikes of immense lavender 
bell-shaped blossoms. 35c each; 3 for 85c; 
Doz. $3.00 
*laetus—A fine dark blue variation. Profuse 
bloomer. 35c each 
*menziesii—Choice little evergreen creeper. Blue 
or purplish flowers on 4" stems. 35c eaih; 
3 for 85c 
*procerus—Very fine foliage and masses of deep 
blue flowers. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
*pubescens—Bright rosy purple. V/t'. 25c each; 
3 for 60c; Doz. $2.25 
*pubescens pygmaeus—This fine plant came to 
us under this name but we think it im¬ 
properly listed. A shrubby sort with great 
masses of purple-blue flowers. IS". 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
*richardsoni, bright rose—Slender trailing branch¬ 
es and innumerable bright flowers all sum¬ 
mer and fall. This is the pentstemon one 
sees hanging from the rocky ledges along 
the Columbia River blooming gaily during 
the driest summer months.35c each 
*richardsoni, bright blue—A striking blue form 
of the above. 35c each 
*roezli—Most attractive thick blue-green foliage 
and fine spikes of deep blue flowers on 12" 
stems. 35c each 
*rupicola—A very rare and beautiful little ever¬ 
green of compact growth with bright red 
Bowers. Very drought resistant. 3"* 
35c each; 
*scouleri—Similar to Fruticosa but growing i'n 
a more dense mat and a little more dwarf. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; Doz. $2.25 
*scouleri alba—A graceful evergreen shrub with 
lar.ge pure white flowers. 15". 35c each; 
3 for 85c; Doz. $2.75 
unilateralis—3' spikes of opalescent blue flowers. 
One of the most showv and satisfactory 
cut flowers grown. Choice. 35c each; 
3 for 95c; Doz. $3.25 
One each of the 31 Pentstemon $6.00 
POLYGONUM (Po-lig'-o-num)— 
Solomon’s Seal 
A dainty family for the rockery or front 
row border. Any good garden soil suits 
them if there is plenty of moisture. 
*affine—Lovely prostrate little plant with eyer- 
green leaves which turn bright crimson in 
the fall. Dainty pink flowers on 8" to Kl" 
stems all summer. 35c each 
*comnactum—A stronger growing sort having 
large pale green leaves and heads of foamy- 
white flowers on 15" arching branches. 
3.5c each; 3 for 95c 
*vaccinifob'urr'—Choice little creeper having huck- 
leberry.like leaves and 6" snikes of soft pink 
flowers in late summer. 35c each 
POLEMONIUM (Pol-i-moh'-ni-nm)— 
Jacob’s Ladder 
Fine subjects for light well drained soil hav¬ 
ing graceful pinnate leaves and fragrant 
flowers in loose heads. The tufted fern-like 
foliage is effective all season- 
*richardsoni album—A pure white variety grow¬ 
ing IS" tall. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*richardsonl coeruleum—Very lovely deep blue 
fragrant flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*reptans—Dwarf bushy plant not over 10" tall- 
Flowers an exquisite shade of sky blue. In 
goups they form a shimmering sea of 
blue that is hard to duplicate. A little shade 
suits it best. 35c each; 3 for 95c; 
Doz. $3.25 
REMEMBER—Your choice any 25c plant FREE with each $2.00 sent in. 
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