PANCRATIUM MARITIMUM—utw(ufk) (4)16. Fragrant 
white blossoms, large and graceful, in terminal clusters. 
Fine house plant bulb, or fairly hardy, in sheltered posi¬ 
tions, if winter-mulched, south of Philadelphia. Often called 
Sea Daffodil, and highly, recommended as a pot plant. Pkt. 
15c; 54 oz. 50c; 54 oz. 90c. 
PAPAVER or POPPY 
Easy, tolerant of adversity, gorgeous in coloring; no 
flowers can be more satisfactory for brilliant effects, than 
the Poppies. 
PAPAVER ALPINUM MIXED—erlth(2-3)9. Miniature 
Poppies in white, apricot pink, lemon and golden orange. 
Mixed only. Pkt. 20c. 
PAPAVER BORDER HYBRIDS—ecbx(2)36. Giant flow¬ 
ers in flame, scarlet, crimson, maroon, white, salmon pink 
and rose. This is a particularly varied strain of the so-called 
Oriental Poppy. Pkt. 10c; 54 oz. 35c; 54 oz. 60c. 
PAPAVER CAUCASICUM — eot(2-3)25. Flowers that 
deepen to brilliant scarlet from a yellow base. Showy. 
From the Caucasus. Pkt. 15c. 
PAPAVER HELDREICHI—*erbx(8)36. Grecian Poppy. 
Flowers of amber-lighted orange, sway on slender stems 
from June to November. A highly pleasing plant. Pkt. 15c. 
PAPAVER LATERITUM—erbx(2)18. Enormous flowers 
of terra cotta, tinted with roseate salmon. A rare Armenian 
species. Pkt. 20c. 
PAPAVER MACROSTOMUM—erx(2)16. Big flowers of 
vivid crimson, above feathered foliage. Long in bloom, and 
free in blooming. Pkt. 20c. 
PAPAVER PILOSUM—*erbdx(8)30. The Olympian Poppy. 
Loose blossom-showers of an exhiliarating apricot-orange 
appear all summer long. Rather feathery foliage. Pkt. 10c; 
54 oz. 30c; 54 oz. 50c. 
PAPAVER PINK HYBRIDS—Seeds saved from named 
varieties of the salmon and pink group, in the “Oriental” 
section. Will not, of course, all come true, but all should be 
good, and a fair proportion should show the desired pink 
coloring. Pkt. 15c. 
OFFER 94D7—One pkt. each of the above for $1.00. 
LAWNS. Other plants than grass will give rich, 
velvety, long-wearing turf. If grass does not thrive, 
try Anthemis nobilis, Achillea millefolium, or Turfing 
Daisy. I offer all three. 
PARADISEA LILIASTRUM—ubch(3)30. The exquisite 
St. Bruno Lily, or Lily of Paradise. Trumpet flowers of 
rarest, purest whiteness. Hardy, and one should grow great 
banks of it. Pkt. 15c. 
PARDANTHUS—See Belamcanda. 
PARNASSIA PALUSTRIS—mnh(2) 10. Grass of Parnassus. 
Delicately veined creamy flowers. It loves moisture. Dainty 
and pretty. Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c. 
PAROCHETUS COMMUNIS — *ergfx(4) (htw). Trailer 
with pretty butterfly blossoms in a subtle blend of blueness 
and pinkness. Rockery, carpeting, or window. Pkt. 20c. 
♦PARSONSIA LANCEOLATA — eobx(8)40. Curiously 
formed flowers, the two large upper petals richest maroon, 
veined with velvety black, but the four lower petals are a 
brilliant crimson. Blooms early and late. Pkt. 10c. 
PASSIFLORA EICHWALDTI—*vfh(htw) (3). Giant Pink 
Passion-flower. Spectacularly handsome in bloom, with blos¬ 
soms up to four inches across, of richest rose-pink. Origi¬ 
nally found grov/ing in a Maya ruin in Central America. 
Probably a natural hybrid, with Passiflora mixta as one 
parent. Pkt. 20c; fa oz. 60c; 54 oz. $1.00. 
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA—vy 20 ft. Passion Flower. 
Attractive foliage and most beautiful flowers, white and pale 
blue, oddly formed and fringey. Edible fruit. Fully hardy 
at Philadelphia. Pkt. 10c. 
PATERSONIA GLAUCA — rmfk(htw) (3)20. Rare, but 
pretty Tasmanian irid with pale blue flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
PATRINIA SCABIOSAEFOLIA—rbstmh (2-3) 18. Pretty 
“Golden Valerian” flowers, loosely carried. Pkt. 15c. 
PAULOWNIA IMPERIALIS—jk 50 ft. Empress Tree. 
Great clusters of lovely lavender, spicily perfumed. Stem- 
hardy to New York City. Root-hardy much farther north, 
where the quick, handsome, annual shoots are valued for 
screens. Pkt. 10c; 54 oz. 20c. 
PAVONIA SPINIFEX—Tall shrub for southern planting. 
Large and showy yellow flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
PELARGONIUM FANCY HYBRIDS—htw. Lady Wash¬ 
ington Geranium. Large flowers of white, red, or rose, 
always with dark velvety blotch. Pkt. 25c. 
PELARGONIUM ZONALE — htw. House or Bedding 
Geranium. Long blooming and gorgeous in coloring. Ex¬ 
cellent mixture. Quick and easy from seed. Pkt. 15c. 
THE SPLENDID PENTSTEMONS 
Many glorious things for border, rockery or the cutting 
garden are found among the Pentstemons. You have missed 
much if you have not grown them. Please note that I 
strongly recommend sowing seeds cf species marked for “h” 
culture, in open ground seed-oeds in either late fall or 
early spring, while soil is cool. 
PENTSTEMON ANTIRRHINOIDES—bfh(3) 36. Uniqun 
for the color, soft yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON BRIDGES I—rcbh(3)25. Many one-sided 
spikes of bugle-shaped scarlet blossoms. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON CENTRANTHIFOLIUS—bfy(3)36. Tub¬ 
ular flowers of burning scarlet. Glaucous foliage. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON COBEA — erbh(3)28. Flowers of enor¬ 
mous size, softest lavender with purple markings. Glossy, 
sparkling foliage. Spectacular, each plant one great bouquet. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c. 
PENTSTEMON CONFERTUS BLUE—rbnh(3) 18. Showy 
blossom clusters carried high above foliage. Effect is of a 
most intense blue, though there is a bit of violet to the 
tube. A particularly good thing. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON DIGITALIS—ecbndsth(3)50. Tall open 
panicles of pearly white or softest lavender. Border or 
naturalizing. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c. 
PENTSTEMON GLABER ROSEUS—rbdy(3)20. Attrac¬ 
tive trumpet-clusters of richest rose. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON GRACILENTUS — rbh(2-3) 12. Loosely 
clustered flowers of richest violet. Rare. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON GRANDIFLORUS—ecbdh(3)36. Called 
King of Pentstemons. Serried clusters of largest flower- 
trumpets, open and graceful. Pure blue to orchid lavender. 
Glaucous leaves, thick and crispy. A sure and easy species, 
superbly showy. Pkt. 15c; fa oz. 25c; 54 oz. 40c. 
PENTSTEMON HETEROPHYLLUS — *ecrbdh(8)20. A 
delightful and easy species, with exquisitely formed trum¬ 
pets, lilac, amethyst or purest sapphire blue. Ever-blooming, 
and quick from seed. Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; 54 oz. 40c. 
PENTSTEMON HIRSUTUS—bny(3)36. .From pale lilac 
to rosy violet. Good. Pkt. 15c; 54 oz. 35c. 
PENTSTEMON IMBERBUS — *ecbh(8)36. Blossoms o! 
lovely coral pink, filled with yellow down. An excellent 
species on order of P. Torreyi, but distinct. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON MENZIESI — rh(3)6. Leathery-leaved 
evergreen mats, with profuse royal purple trumpets above. 
Pkt 15 c» 
PENTSTEMON MURRAYANUS — bch(2)36. Elongated 
panicles of intensified scarlet. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON NEWBERRYI — rh(3)12. Gray-green 
foliage, with blossoms of lustrous crimson above. Pkt. 20c. 
PENTSTEMON OVATUS — rbdh(2)24. Base-branching 
plants, with flowers carried in loose clusters well above the 
foliage. Blossoms of attractive soft lavender, buds a bit 
deeper. Pkt. 15c; ,4 oz. 30c. 
PENTSTEMON PALMER I—cbh(8)30. Handsome species, 
making great bushes of plants, loaded with flowers of variable 
tone, pure indigo to purple-tinged lavender. Pkt. 15c; fa oz. 
30c 
PENTSTEMON PULCHELLUS — *ecrbx(8)30. Long 
sprays of handsome flowers that range from purest carmine, 
through rose, to lilac, scarce two plants alike. Blooms freely 
first season, but perennial. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON PURPLE SEEDLINGS — rcbh(2-4)20. 
Specific relationship undetermined, but is a bit on order of 
P. diffusus. .However, it is less leafy, with larger and 
showier blossoms, more freely borne. Color is variable, but 
alwaj^s in blue and purple range, and always good. Tends 
to be ever-blooming. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON RUPICOLA—ry(2-3)5. A silvery-leaved 
evergreen, studded with bright flowers of pink, glowing rose, 
or brilliant ruby. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON SPECIOSUS—ecbh(2-3)35. The Showy 
Pentstemon. Magnificent cut-flower, or highly decorative in 
the border. Great one-sided, long-lasting spikes of bloom 
above crispy foliage. Charmingly varied, from delicate flesh 
tints, through rich pink and rose, to lilac, lavender and 
violet. Has been described as of “breath-taking loveliness.” 
Winter-hardy. Pkt. 15c; fa oz. 40c. 
PENTSTEMON SCOULERI—erbh(2-3)20. Flowers like 
glorious and enormous lavender Snapdragons. Varies, but 
only from good, to better. Pkt. 15c. 
PENTSTEMON WHITEDI—rh(2) 10. Erect in growth, 
with showy flowers of marbled lavender. Pkt. 15c. 
OFFER 95B7—One pkt. each of above 23 kinds for $3.25. 
PENTSTEMON PEERLESS BLEND—If you want all 
above, and others, but care little about namings, try this. 
Pkt. 15c; 54 oz. 35c; 54 oz. 65c. 
FOR OTHER PENTSTEMONS. 15 kinds, see General 
Seed Offer. 
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