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Edward Gillett, Southwicf^, Mass, — Hardy Perennials 
Lychnis Flos-cuculi (Cuckoo-flower). ^ A slender perennial. 1 to 2 feet high, with rather 
small red or pink double flowers in clusters; a good bloomer, mostly through the 
season. 20 cts. each. 
L. grandiflora gigantea. ^ A strong plant, with large showy scarlet or white flowers in 
early summer. 20 cts. each. $1.50 per doz. 
L. Haageana. ^ Plant 8 to 12 inches high, with large, scarlet flowers. Rich border. 
15 cts. 
L. viscaria splendens (Ragged Robin). ^ A low-growing, pink-flowered plant, quite de¬ 
sirable for edgings. 20 cts. each, SI.50 per doz. 
LYSIMACHIA nummularia (Creeping Charlie). Creeping leafy herb, with large yellow 
flowers; quite hardy and desirable for covering shady banks and used for rustic 
vases and baskets. 10 cts. each. $1 per doz., $5 per 100. 
LYTHRUM roseum superbum. ® ^ Rose-jmrple flowers; grows along margins of 
streams. Quite showy. 20 cts. each. $1.50 per doz., $6 per 100. 
MALVA Moschata (Musk Mallow). # A 
charming plant, with many large, 
rose-colored flowers borne on a 
spreading bu.sh, 2 feet high; quite 
hardy and easily grown in a sunny 
l)lace. 20 cts. cacli. SI.50 per doz.; 
seeds. 5 cts, 
M. Moschata alba. Witli white flow¬ 
ers. 20 cts. 
MERTENSIA Virginica (Virginia Cow¬ 
slip). :♦ This ])lant grows from 1 to 
2 feet high, bearing a panicle of 
beautiful ])ur])le or sometimes white 
flowers in early spring; plant in a 
moist, shady place. 20 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz. 
MENTHA piperita (Pe])pcrmint). ® ^ 
An aromatic plant found in moist 
jdaces and springy ])anks; it is 
grown in considerable quantity for 
the oil, whicli is sold in the market 
as “ Pe]:)permint.” Grows in any 
moist garden soil. 10 cts. each, $1 
per doz.. $4 ])cr 100. 
M. viridis (Spearmint). A native of 
lAirope. This is often met with in 
old gardens, and can be grown in 
almost any soil. 10 cts. each, $1 
per doz., $4 per 100. 
MIMULUS Langsdorf. A low perennial, 
with bright yellow flowers in June 
and July. 15 cts. each. 
M. ringens (Monkey-flower). ^ About 
a loot high; grows in wet places 
and bears violet-purple flowers. 20 
cts. each. 
MITCHELLA repens (Partridge Berry). 
w A little trailing evergreen. It 
forms fine mats under evergreens, 
and when once established, is sure iris (see pa^e 30) 
to please. It does exceedingly well 
in winter, grown in a bell-glass. Clumps, 25 cts, each. $2 per doz. 
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. 15 cts. 
each. $1.25 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. 
M. didyma alba. # A variety of the above, with white flowers. 20 cts. 
M. hybrida, Mixed. 20 cts. each. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants 
