


TROLLIUS—Globeflower 
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 
Delphiniums, producing spikes of 
showy bright rose colored flowers 
during June and July. Excellent for 
the border and cutting garden. 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. 
SEMPERVIVUM—House Leek 
““NEMAPEG’S”’ Superior Perennials 
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 
border. 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. 
SPIRAEA (Goat's Beard; Meadow Sweet). 
S. Filipendula hexapetala (Dropwort). Attractive 
fernlike foliage. Numerous corymbs of white flow- 
ers on stems 15 to 18 inches high. Blooms during 
June and July. Effective in the border. Excellent 
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. 
Foliage 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 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 flow- 
ers are produced in spikes 8 to 12 inches long. 
The general appearance is that of an 
enormous yellow 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. 
that no time is better than the present. 
for the average flower lover. 
give you the ‘‘acme’’ 
Of all the Novelties listed, the choice is small. E 
However, the collections on page 13 are complete gardens in themselves, and you can rely upon this selection to 
of flower beauty. For descriptions consult preceding pages. 
THYMUS (Thyme). 
T. Serpyllum coccineum. Only 2 inches high, this 
splendid plant forms a dense carpet of deep green 
completely covered with brilliant crimson-scarlet 
flowers. Foliage fragrant. For crevices, walls, step- 
ping stones, and the rockery. A “flowering rug” 
for the garden. Blooms in July and August. Ever- 
green foliage. Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
TROLLIUS (Globeflower). 
T. Ledebouri. A superb perennial exceedingly hardy 
and unusually beautiful. Resembles immense gold- 
en buttercups. Flowers 1!4% to 2 inches across, 
borne on strong, upright stalks 2 to 214 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 gold- 
en yellow. Blooms in June and July. A novel 
rarity. Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
VALERIANA Officinalis (Hardy Garden Helio- 
trope). Produces showy heads of rose-tinted white 
flowers during June and July, with delicious, strong 
heliotrope 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. Grace- 
ful spikes in shades ranging from bronze, rose, 
pink, purple, lavender, brown and white. Blooms 
in June and July. Interesting and charming. 
Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
VERONICA (Speedwell). 
V. Incana (Candida). A handsome white woolly 
plant. The numerous deep blue spikes contrast 
well with the silvery foliage. Useful for edging 
paths and flower beds. A fine item for the rock- 
ery. June and July. 10 to 12 inches. Strong plan‘s, 
25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
V. Spicata rosea (““Nemapeg’s’” New Pink Veron- 
ica). A newcomer to the Veronica family. Like its 
blue cousin it produces heavy spikes on strong 
Gardens of ‘‘1941’’ 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 DANGEROUS. PLANT NOW—knowing 
More than often we are called upon to select, what in our opinion, are the most desirable Novelty Perennials 
They are all more than desirable. 

Better Gardens Result When “‘Nemapeg’s” Superior Perennials Are Used. 
Greater Beauty! 
Lower Cost! 
V. 
stems. Color varies from a light 
flesh-pink to a deep salmon. 
More compact than the blue 
and shorter in stature, thus elim- 
inating rank and lank appear- 
ance. A good plant for the bor- 
der or rockery. 15 to 18 inches. 
A profuse bloomer from July till 
September. Strong plants, 25c¢ 
each; 5 for $1.10. 
Amethystina, Royal Blue. A 
low, compact, bushy Speedwell 
with trailing branches. Very ef- 
fective in the rockery and low 
border. Grows only 6 to 8 in. 
Beautiful spikes of rich gentian- 
blue. June and July flowering. 
Makes a solid mat. A robust and 
neat appearing plant. Strong 
plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 

VERONICA—Speedwell 
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