PENTSTEMON (Pent'-ste-mon)—Beard Tongue 
A group of such importance that every gardener should 
include a goodly collection in the framework of his 
planting. They are of easiest culture, perfectly hardy 
and permanent, and for brilliance in garden display or 
usefulness for cutting they are in the front ranks. The 
dwarfer sorts are mostly true evergreen shrubs and 
natural-born rockery plants, coming from natures own 
rockeries. Our visitors invariably buy Pentstemons so 
our enthusiasm is also shared by those who see them. 
*cardwelli—Large heads of rich satiny black-purple blooms. 
Most unusual and charming. 12". 35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦centranthifolius —Forming evergreen mats sending up 15" 
stalks of fiery-red flowers. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.00 
*barrettae—A little shrub of unusual merit, one which to 
know intimately is to love. Peculiar sprangly branches 
and flowers of startling vermillion-rose. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
♦Blue Beauty —An unidentified sort from the high moun¬ 
tains that has proven very easy in cultivation. Evergreen 
foliage and unusually bright blue flowers in profusion. 
A gem. 6". 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $2.75 
♦Confertus —Compact evergreen mounds 10" across with 
numerous small white flowers. 8". 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦crandalli —Dainty little trailer with fine feathery foliage 
and soft blue flowers. Quite distinct from all others. 
35c each; 3 for 85c; doz. $3.00 
♦crandalli alba —-A new pure white form of the above. 
35c each; 3 for 85c 
♦fruticosa —In our opinion one of the best natives of the 
Northwest. A spreading shrub 8" tall and great masses 
of large lavender flowers in May. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦fruticosa azurea —A pale blue variation of the above. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦glaber, pink —Blue green foliage and crowded spikes of 
large pink flowers all summer. 12". 35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦glaber, purple —A new deep purple form. Very large flow¬ 
ers of bright blue-purple. Distinct and fine. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00 
♦gracilis —A desirable small species with deep lavender 
bloom in midsummer. 35c each 
grandiflora —One of the largest and most beautiful bearing 
2' spikes of immense lavender bell-shaped blossoms. 
35c each; 3 for 85c; doz. $3.00 
♦heterophyllus —Handsome flowers of clear metallic blue on 
sturdy upright branches. 10". True form. 35c each 
♦laetus —Tufted shrub with flowers of rich royal blue. 8". 
35c each 
♦menziesii —Choice little evergreen creeper. Blue or pur¬ 
plish flowers on 4" stems. 35c each; 3 for 85c 
♦pubescens —Flowers of soft lilac blue covered with fine 
downy hair. 10". 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦pubescens pygmaeus —This fine plant came to us under 
this name but we think it improperly listed. A shrubby 
sort with great masses of purple-blue flowers. 15". 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦rattani minor —A continuous bloomer with porcelain-blue 
flowers. 3". 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦richardsoni —Slender trailing branches and innumerable 
opalescent blue and pink flowers all summer and fall. 
This is the Pentstemon one sees hanging from the rocky 
ledges along the Columbia River blooming gaily during 
the driest summer months. 35c each 
♦roezli Most attractive thick blue-green foliage and fine 
spikes of deep blue flowers on 12" stems. 35c each 
♦rupicola An exquisite little evergreen with silvered 
branches and bright red flowers. We have the true form 
which is very rare. 4". 35c each 
♦scouleri —Similar to Fruticosa but growing in a more 
dense mat and a little more dwarf. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦Six Hills Hybrid —Another prostrate shrublet with deep 
green branches all year and blossoms of brilliant cerise. 
® • 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
speciosus Splendid blue in long spikes; very showy. 2'. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
umlateralis 3' spikes of opalescent blue flowers. One of 
the most showy and satisfactory cut flowers grown. 
Choice. 35 C each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.25 
PENTSTEMON BARBATUS HYBRIDA— 
Giant Beard Tongue 
From broad mats of glossy evergreen leaves this fine 
everbloomer sends up 3' stalks of richly colored flowers, 
from May to November. 
Ruby Gem —A fine ruby red form. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
Salmon —An unusual shade of salmon pink and one of the 
best. 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.25 
Shell Pink —Bright shell pink greatly admired for clear¬ 
ness of color. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
Torreyi —Thin scarlet tubes. An old variety that has never 
lost popularity. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
One each of the 4 Pentstemon barbatus $1.15 
barbatus mixed —Grown from seed, containing all the 
above shades and many more. 3 for 50c; doz. $1.75 
NEW LARGE FLOWERING HARDY PENTSTEMON 
Garnet—This is the first of a new strain of hardy, large- 
flowering Pentstemons. Heretofore, the only large- 
flowering Hybrid Pentstemons available were the 
Gloxinoides which are not hardy in the North. Pent¬ 
stemon “Garnet” is of spreading habit and produces a 
succession of bloom from June until stopped by frost. 
The Gloxinea-like flowers are a rich garnet color, and 
are gracefully placed on stems 12 to 18 inches tall. The 
plants have from six to a dozen spikes continually 
throughout its flowering season. The flowers are ex¬ 
cellent for cutting and last a week or more in water. 
This new large-flowered variety has been growing in 
our nursery and several test gardens for three years. 
It has been left unprotected during three winters with¬ 
out showing any signs of frost damage. We consider it 
as hardy as the common Barbatus variety. Pentstemon 
Garnet is a handsome and worthwhile addition to any 
garden, as well as a first class cutflower. 
50c each; 3 for $1.45 
POTENTILLA (Poh-ten-fil'-la)— Cinquefoil 
A very interesting family having strawberry-like leaves 
• and gay flowers. If grown in a light soil in a sunny 
situation with reasonable moisture they will bloom 
practically all summer. 
♦alpestris —Downy green leaves and bright yellow blooms 
on 6" stems. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦blasckiensis—A native with airy fern-like silvered leaves 
and sprays of yellow flowers. 10". 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦cinerea —A dainty creeper of neat appearance having at¬ 
tractive foliage of glossy deep green and lovely flowers 
on thread-like 2" stems resembling a golden buttercup. 
A plant that should be in every rock garden. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
♦fragiformis —Leaves of lustrous silver velvet and large 
blooms of sparkling yellow. 6". 25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦fragiformis minor —Soft green leaves edged with silver 
above which nod dainty sprays of gold. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
♦Miss Wilmott —Arching sprays of deep cherry-rose flowers 
in wild profusion. One of the most admired plants we 
grow. 10". 35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦nana fl. pi. —A dwarf variety with fine semi-double flowers. 
50c each 
♦nevadensis —Very compact silvered tufts and airy stem- 
lets surmounted by buttercup-like blooms of lustrous 
yellow. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦nevadensis minoi —A tiny miniature of the above. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦nitida—A rare treasure. Rosy pink flowers nestle among 
the white trailing branchlets. 3". Very choice. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
♦pinnatifida —Ferny tufts set with flowers of lustrous 
yellow. 4". 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦pyrenica —An early bloomer having lovely yellow flowers 
on 4" stems. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦rupestris pygmaea —Dainty sprays of snowy flowers above 
bronze-toned feathery leaves. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
♦tonguei —Branching heads of exquisite apricot blooms with 
a crimson eye. A most lovely color combination. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
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ONOSMA TAURICUM IS AMONG THE MOST FRAGRANT OF ALL HARDY PLANTS 
