Perennial Plants 
81 
Portion of the Bockery 
LINUM 
(riax) 
♦FLAVUM (Golden Flax)—Flowers golden yellow, free bloom¬ 
ing, 1 foot tall. 3-inch pots. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c; doz., $2.50. 
*NARBONENSE—Azure-blue with white eye. Forms a spread¬ 
ing clump and is fine for the rockery. The flowers of other 
Linums drop off at noon, but in this species they remain open 
all day and last for several days. 4-inch pots. Each, 30c; 3 for 
75c; doz., $2.50. 
•PERENNE—An excellent plant for the border or rockery 
growing lyi feet high with light, graceful foliage. For a long 
period beautiful blue flowers appear daily in the morning. 
3-inch pots. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
LIPPIA 
REPENS—Used in place of grass for lawns. It does not require 
much water and makes a fairly good substitute. Strong rooted 
plants, $2.00 per 100. Flat 14x24 inches, $1.50 by express F. O. B. 
San Francisco. 
*LITHOSPERMUM 
PROSTRATUM. HEAVENLY BLUE—One of the most beauti¬ 
ful of the trailing plants, with small deep green leaves and 
masses of pure blue flowers during spring and early summer. 
Should be in every rock collection. 3-inch pots. Each, 35c. 
LOBELIA 
CARDINALIS ‘‘Queen Victoria”—A most brilliant colored hardy 
perennial, succeeding best in a moist, deep loam. The rich, 
fiery cardinal flowers are produced on spikes often 24 to 30 
inches high; foliage, dark red. In bloom from early in August 
to late in September. 3-inch pots. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., 
$ 2 . 00 . 
LYCHNIS 
(Campion) 
•ALPINA—A very dwarf plant for the rockery. Produces clusters 
of rose-pink flowers in spring and early summer. 4 to 6 inches 
high. 3-inch pots. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
CHALCEDONICA—A favorite summer blooming perennial bear¬ 
ing large clusters of vivid scarlet flowers. Height, 3 feet. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.50. 
MARGUERITE 
* 
(Protect from frost until established) 
A half-hardy perennial shrub, remaining in bloom all year 
round and requiring very little water. 
WHITE or YELLOW—4-inch pots. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c; doz., 
$2.50. 
MERTENSIA 
(Virginia Blue Bells) 
VIRGINICA—A spring flowering perennial, growing about 1 to 
iy 2 feet high, with blue, funnel-formed flowers in nodding 
clusters; reddish purple in bud but when the flowers open 
they change to a lovely gentian-blue. In bloom from April to 
June; requires a partially shaded position and moist soil. 
4-inch pots. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c; doz., $2.50. 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM 
(Ice Plant) 
(Protect from frost until established) 
These are much used for planting in rockeries and on em¬ 
bankments where there is a scarcity of water. They make a 
gorgeous sight when in bloom. 
♦AUREUM—Shrubby with large bright orange flowers. 3-inch 
pots. Doz., 50c; postpaid, 60c; 100, $3.50. 
BLANDUM CURVIFLORUM—A narrow leaved variety with 
large white flowers tinged pink. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
*FLORIBUNDUM—Small lavender-pink flowers with very nar¬ 
row foliage. The most popular variety for covering banks. 
From flats. Doz., 40c; postpaid, 50c; 100, $2.75. 
*SPECTABILE—Large bright rose colored flowers with coarse 
foliage. Trailing habit; suitable for banks. Doz., 50c; postpaid, 
60c; 100, $3.50. 
♦BROWNII—A narrow leaved variety growing 1 foot high or 
more, and much branched; flowers orange changing to vari¬ 
ous shades of rose, with petals inch long. Suitable for the 
rock garden and dry situations. 3-inch pots. Each, 25c; 3 for 
60c; doz., $2.00. 
*NEPETA 
MUSSINI—A hardy dwarf compact perennial, producing clouds 
of light blue flowers from May to September. Makes a fine 
permanent edging and an excellent rock plant; 10 inches high 
when in bloom. 3-inch pots. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
*NIEREMBERGIA 
HIPPOMANICA—This is one of the finest plants we may have 
in the garden. The low, compact plant growing only 6 to 8 
inches high is covered practically all year with dark lavender 
flowers having a yellow eye. Especially good for rockeries and 
may be used as a border plant. Each, 25c; doz., $2.00. 
Nierembergia 
Hippomanica 
Varieties suitable for the rockery are marked with an asterisk (*) 
