“NEMAPEG’S” Superior Perennials 
SEMPERVIVUM (House Leek). 
S. Tectorum. Broad rosettes, the leaves 
having reddish brown tips. Flowers deep 
maroon and pale red. Fine for crevices 
in the wall or rock garden. Easy to 
grow. Blooms in July and August. 
Flower stalks about 10 to 12 inches. 
Foliage not higher than 2 to 3 inches. 
Forms dense clumps. The House Leek 
of our grandmothers' gardens. Strong 
plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
SIDALCEA (Greek Mallow). 
S., Rosy Gem Hybrids. Attractive, erect 
growing plants, resembling Delphinium. 
Producing spikes of showy bright rose- 
colored flowers during June and July. 
Excellent for the border and cutting gar¬ 
den. 2 to 3 feet high with a branching 
habit. Will thrive in any garden soil in 
a sunny spot. Strong plants, 25c each; 
5 for $1.10. 
SILENE (Catchfly or Campion). 
S. Schafta (Autumn Catchfly). A mass 
of bright pink from July to October. 
Grows only 4 to 6 inches high and is 
invaluable in the rockery or low bor¬ 
der. Semi-trailing habit. It forms dense 
foliage clusters, completely studded with 
showy, well shaped deep pink flowers. 
A real gem you can’t overlook. Strong 
plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
SPIREA (Goat’s Beard; Meadow Sweet). 
S. Filipendula hexapetala (Dropwort). At¬ 
tractive fernlike foliage. Numerous 
corymbs of white flowers on stems 15 
to 18 inches high. Blooms during June 
and July. Effective in the border. Ex¬ 
cellent cut flower. Strong plants, 25c 
each; 5 for $1.10. 
STACHYS (Woundwort). 
S. Lanata (Rabbit’s Ear). A good edging 
plant and pleasing supplement for the 
rockery. Thick, woolly gray leaves from 
which rise heavy flower spikes of light 
lilac-blue. Flower stalks 18 inches. Foli¬ 
age 4 to 6 inches. Blooms during June 
and July. Strong plants, 15c each; 8 for 
$ 1 . 10 . 
STATICE (Great Sea Lavender). 
S. Dumosa. Dwarf. Valuable plant for the 
rockery. The best of all the Statices. 
Produce large sprays of lavender flowers 
PyRETHRUM—Painted Daisy 
resembling Baby’s Breath. Can be dried 
and used for bouquets. When dried it 
becomes a clear silvery white. Very 
hardy. 12 to 18 inches. Blooms in July 
and August. Strong field-grown plants, 
25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
THERMOPSIS (Carolina Lupine). 
T. Caroliniana. A superb Lupine-like plant 
attaining 3 to 4 feet. Rich green foliage. 
The pealike flowers are produced in 
spikes 8 to 12 inches long. The general 
appearance is that of an enormous yel¬ 
low Lupin. Blooms in June and July. 
A fine perennial for the border. Makes 
a perfect cut flower. Strong plants, 25c 
each; 5 for $1.10. 
THYMUS (Thyme). 
T. Serpyllum coccineum. Only 2 inches 
high, this splendid plant forms a dense 
carpet of deep green completely cov¬ 
ered with brilliant crimson-scarlet flow¬ 
ers. Foliage fragrant. For crevices, walls, 
stepping stones, and the rockery. A 
“flowering rug” for the garden. Blooms 
in July and August. Evergreen foliage. 
Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
TROLLIUS (Globeflower). 
T. Ledebouri. A superb perennial exceed¬ 
ingly hardy and unusually beautiful. 
Resembles immense golden Buttercups. 
Flowers l '/2 to 2 inches across, borne 
on strong upright stalks 2 to 2|/2 feet 
tall. Fine for the border and cutting. 
Deep green finely cut foliage. A stately 
addition to other plants. Single and 
semi-double flowers, deep golden yellow. 
Blooms in June and July. A novel rarity. 
Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
VALERIANA Officinalis (Hardy Garden 
Heliotrope). Produces showy heads of 
rose-tinted white flowers during June 
and July, with delicious, strong helio¬ 
trope fragrance. 3 to 4 feet. Likes a 
moist spot. Fine for the border. A real 
cut flower. Strong plants, 25c each; 5 
for $1.10. 
VERBASCUM (Mullein). 
V. Phoeniceum, Nemapeg’s Hybrids. A 
fine and unusual plant for the border or 
rockery. Growing 18 inches high. 
Heavy deep green foliage. Graceful 
spikes in shades ranging from bronze, 
rose, pink, purple, lavender, brown and 
white. Blooms in June and July. 
Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
Interesting and charming. 
VERONICA (Speedwell). 
V. Incana (Candida). A handsome white 
woolly plant. The numerous deep blue 
spikes contrast well with the silvery foli¬ 
age. Useful for edging paths and flower 
beds. A fine item for the rockery. June 
and July. 10 to 12 inches. Strong 
plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
V. Spicata rosea (“Nemapeg’s” New Pink 
Veronica). A newcomer to the veronica 
family. Like its blue cousin it produces 
heavy spikes on strong stems. Color 
varies from a light flesh-pink to a deep 
salmon. More compact than the blue 
and shorter in stature, thus eliminating 
rank and lank appearance. A good plant 
for the border or rockery. 15 to 18 
inches. A profuse bloomer from July 
till September. Strong plants, 25c each; 
5 for $1.10. 
V. Amethystina, Royal Blue. A low, com¬ 
pact, bushy speedwell with trailing 
branches. Very effective in the rockery 
and low border. Grows only 6 to 8 
inches. Beautiful spikes of rich gentian- 
blue. June and July flowering. Makes 
a solid mat. A robust and neat appear¬ 
ing plant. Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for 
$ 1 . 10 . 
"NemapegV' Pink Violets 
Again we have the good fortune of 
offering a limited number of plants of this 
great favorite. A mass of bloom during 
early spring, with a fair sprinkling of 
delicate scented violets during the entire 
summer. Large, pink blooms of great 
fragrance. SUPPLY VERY LIMITED! 
Strong plants, each, 20c; 6 for $1.10. 
TROLLIUS—Globe Flower 
QLJippil^^ perennials are shipped by Parcel Post whenever possible. 
jrllrrliNO I /W^ I Sometimes Railway Express is used. Plants are carefully 
wrapped in waxed moisture-retaining paper and packed in light, but strong, containers. They 
arrive as fresh as when dug. On orders for $1.00 to $2.00, add 15c for packing and postage. 
On orders for $2.00 to $5.00, add 25c. Orders for $5.00 or more sent POSTPAID. (These terms 
apply on perennial plants only.) POSITIVELY NO ORDER ACCEPTED FOR LESS THAN 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Gardens of “1940” will be the best of all times, when planted with NEMAPEG’S “SURE-TO- 
LIVE” Result-Satisfying Perennials. Every plant a monument of beauty. DELAY IS DAN¬ 
GEROUS. PLANT NOW—knowing that no time is better than the present. 
More than often we are called upon to select, what in our opinion, are the most desirable Novelty 
Perennials for the average flower lover. Of all the Novelties listed, the choice is small. They are 
all more than desirable. However, the collections on page 2 are complete gardens in themselves, 
and you can rely upon this selection to give you the “acme” of flower beauty. 
For descriptions, consult preceding pages. 
BETTER GARDENS RESULT WHEN "NEMAPEG'S" 
SUPERIOR PERENNIALS ARE USED. 
GREATER BEAUTY! LOWER COST! 
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