40 Edward (rillett, SouthwicJc, Mass.—Hardy Perennials 
Phlox decussata (see page 37) 
Platycodon Maricsi (see page 39^ 
;i();3 PODOPHYLLUM peltatum (May Apple, or 
Mandrake), a A peculiar herb, with creep¬ 
ing root-stocks and fibrous roots. Grows a 
foot or more high, with large, round, seven- 
to-nine lobed leaves, peltate In the middle. 
P^lowers nodding, white, 1 to 2 inches 
broad. May. 1.5 cts. each, S1.25 per doz. 
;i()4 POLYGALA paucifolia (Fringed Polygale). 
Bfl A low-growing and interesting plant. May 
and June. Leaves of a delicate purple tint, 
and large, handsome, rose-purple flowers, 
beautifully fringed. Clumps, 25 cts. each, 
S2.00 per doz. 
H()5 P. Senega (Seneca Snakeroot). m This plant 
has two or more stems from a thick root- 
stock. Grows 6 to 11 inches high, bearing 
a raceme or spike of small, white flowers. 
15 cts. each, SI.25 per doz. 
:i0r) POLYGONATUM biflorum (Solomon’s 
Seal), m A foot high; often seen in rich, 
shady places, and bearing in June several 
or many rather small, greenish flowers along 
the upper half of the stalk, followed by the 
black or blue berries which are quite con¬ 
spicuous in autumn. Plant in moist shade; 
perfectly at home in the rock-garden. 15 
cts. each, SI.25 per doz. Sfi-OO per 100. 
Mertensia Vlrgioica (see page 34) 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
