34 Edward Gillett , Southwick , Mass.—Hardy Perennials 
Liatris pycnostachya (see page 30) 
MERTENSIA Virginica (Virginia Cow¬ 
slip). m This plant grows from 1 to 2 
feet high, bearing a panicle of beauti¬ 
ful purple or sometimes white flowers 
in early spring; plant in a moist, shady 
place. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
MENTHA piperita (Peppermint). ® ^ 
An aromatic plant found in moist places 
and springy banks; it is grown in con¬ 
siderable quantity for the oil, which is 
sold in the market as “Peppermint.” 
Grows in any moist garden soil. 10 
cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $4.00 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. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., 
$4.00 per 100. 
MIMULUS ringens (Monkey-flower). ® 
About a foot high; grows in wet places 
and bears violet-purple flowers. 15 
cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
MITCHELLA repens (Partridge Ber¬ 
ry). m A little trailing evergreen. It 
forms fine mats under evergreens, and 
when once established, is sure to please. 
It does exceedingly well in winter, 
grown in a bell-glass. Clumps, 20 cts. 
each, $2.00 per doz. 
MITELLA diphylla (Bishop’s Cap), bb 
Grows 1 to 2 feet high, producing in 
early spring racemes 6 to 8 inches long of 
delicate white flowers. Pretty for rock¬ 
eries. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
MYOSOTIS palustris (Forget-me-not). ® <§> 
Lovely light blue flowers, with yellow cen¬ 
ter. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 
100 . 
NEPETA Glechoma (Ground Ivy or Gill). 
A little low plant with light blue flowers in 
early spring creeping extensively, desirable 
for covering moist banks. 10 cts. each, 
$1.00 per doz. 
(ENOTHERA (Evening Primrose). 
CE. fruticosa major. <@> A dwarf form about 
a foot high, with large yellow flowers; a 
great bloomer. Plant in a sunny place. 15 
cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
CE. speciosa. <§> Grows 1 foot high. Flowers 
large, white and beautiful. Dry soil. 15 
cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
Lilium speciosum rubrum (See page 32) 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
