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JLdlvard Gillett, Southlvick, Massachusetts 
HARDY PERENNIALS 
MENTHA piperita (Peppermint). An aromatic plant found in moist places and 
springy banks; it is grown in considerable quantity for the oil, which is sold in 
the market as “Peppermint.” It is 
easily grown in any moist garden 
soil. 5 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz., $ 1 
per 100. 
M. viridis (Spearmint). A native of 
Europe. This is often met with in 
old gardens, and can be grown in 
almost any soil. 5 cts. each, 25 cts. 
per doz., $1 per 100. 
MERTENSIA Virginica (Virginia Cow¬ 
slip). This plant grows from 1 to 2 
feet high, bearing a panicle of beau¬ 
tiful purple or sometimes white flow¬ 
ers in early spring ; plant in a moist, 
shady place. 15c. each, $1.25 per doz. 
MITCHELLA repens (Partridge Berry). 
A little trailing evergreen. It forms 
fine mats under evergreens, and 
when once established is sure to 
please. Clumps, 25 cts. each, $1.50 
per doz. 
Lychnis Haageana (See page 21) 
MITELLA diphylla (Bishop’s Cap). 
Grows 1 to 2 feet high, producing in 
early spring racemes 6 to 8 inches 
long of delicate white flowers. Pretty 
for rockeries. 10c. each, $r per doz. 
MONARDA didyma (Oswego Tea). Two to 3 feet high, with bright red flowers 
borne in profusion. Forms very fine clumps. Plant in moist open border. 
15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
MYOSOTIS palustris (Forget-Me-Not). Lovely light blue flowers with yellow 
centers. Its home is in wet, springy places, yet it does fairly well in the moist 
border, where it blooms continuously all summer. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 
(ENOTHERA (Evening Primrose)— 
(E. fruticosa major. A dwarf form 
a great bloomer. Plant in a 
sunny place. 15 cts. each, #1.50 
per doz. 
(E. speciosa. One foot. Flowers 
large, white. Dry soil. 15 cts. 
(E. Missouriensis. A low plant, with 
very large yellow flowers. Quits 
showy and interesting ; blooms 
profusely and is always ad¬ 
mired. 25 cts. 
OPUNTIA vulgaris (Prickly Pear). 
Quite hardy. Flowers dull yel¬ 
low. 15 cts. 
OXALIS acetosella (Wood Sorrel). 
A beautiful Oxalis found growing- 
in moss in shady moist places. 
Flowers large white, with purple 
veins. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 
0 . violacea (Violet Wood Oxalis). 
Two to 6 inches high, from a 
scaly bulb. Flowers pink ; fine 
dark foliage. 15 cts. 
about a foot high, with large yellow flowers ; 
(Enothera 
