Native Perennials continued. 
PENTSTSMONS . Some of the choicest of this fine flowering tribe grov^r wild in 
eastern Washington. We commend three types for their special merits* a near¬ 
evergreen shrub for ground cover and blue flower-masses in late spring, a di'oop- 
ing late-summer red-flowered type for rock-drapery, and the superb Glaber pent- 
stemon for tall garden display and cut flovrers throughout the summer. All are 
native to dry sandy slopes with sunny southern exposure. They are recommended 
for planting in poor light sandy soil in full sun, although fairly heavy well- 
drained soil with light watering has given good results. They must have good 
drainage and protection from excess moisture in cold wet weather, 
53 - Pentstemon fruticosus , described in Group I as a near—evergreen ground cover, is 
admirable in rock-garden or flower garden. Its blue-purple flowers make strik¬ 
ing masses of color in late spring and early summer, 
9 - Richardson pentstemon. Very effective when draped over rocks or hanging from 
crevices. Graceful ascending tv/o-foot stems ¥;-ith handsome notched gray-green 
foliage, showy rose-red funnel-form flowers continuing through late summer. 
Thrives in part shade and fairly moist soil. Two-year plants, limited number 
50/ each, 3 for |l,25, (One-year plants next fall 25/, 5 for |1.00,) 
10 - Glaber pentstemon. Regarded by experts the choicest of the tall pentstemons. 
Large open-mouth flowers clear heaven-blue, sometimes lilac, covering erect 
two-foot spikes make glorious garden display, and long-lasting cut flowers. 
Many consider its bright summer blue the finest of any flower-color. Has smooth 
oval leaves,, bears succession of showy spikes from June to fall. Vigorous easy 
grower in full sun. Protect crown from winter moisture. 
Fine large plants, will bloom all summer* 35/ each, 3 for |l,00, ten for |2.50. 
11 - Large Lady-slipper (Cypripedium montanum). A rare wild orchid of the Western 
mountains, bearing showy large purple-veined white mocassin flowers with long 
brown sepals on erect leafy 18” stems. Not difficult in proper soil. Thick 
fibrous roots require good drainage and shaded peaty soil with mulch of leaves. 
Flowers in June last 2 to 4 weeks. Large crowns 60/, 3 for ;|1.50. 
EARLY-BLOOMING NATIVE PERENNIALS FOR I^EXT YEAR’S GARDEN 
Full-size bulbs and roots - will bloom next spring, 
(Order now at special prices for dormant shipment and planting next fall) 
Glacier-Lily (Erythronium grandiflorum) 6 
Avalanche-Lily (Erythronium idahoense) 6 
’Grass Widow’ (Sisyrinchium inf latum) 10 
March Buttercup (Ranunculus glaberrimus) 8 
Yellowbell (Fritillaria pudica) ' 6 
Low Bluebell (Mertensia pulchella) 6 
Shooting Star (Dodecatheon jeffreyi) 6 
Fragrant Two-tone Coulee Violet (V. trinervata) 4 
Blue Camas (Camassia quamash) 12 
Wild Hyacinth (Brodiaea douglasi) 6 
Mariposa Lily (Calochortus nitidus) 6 
bulbs 
$1.00 
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roots 
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plants 
1,00 
bulbs 
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roots 
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bulbs 
1.00 
ti 
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Culture and description in September Bulletin. 
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