PACHYSANDRA terminalis. Everyone knows the in- 
dispensable Japanese Spurge which seems to grow 
in dry, shady places where other things will not thrive. 
1-yr. plants, in lots of 50 or more, $7.00 per 100. 2-yr. 
plants, 20 cts. each; $1.50 per 10. Very strong 
plants, 25 cts. each; $1.80 per 10; $15.00 per 100. 
PHLOX subulata. This familiar rock-plant is often 
found in the wild as an abundant ground-cover in 
the central states. It spreads rapidly and needs little 
fale Ideal for hot, dry areas. 25 cts. each; $2.00 
per 10. 
_ PLUMBAGO Larpentee. In addition to its rampant 
growth, the Leadwort gives us, in late summer and 
early autumn, a delightful show of ultramarine-blue 
flowers. Full sun or partial shade. It’s pleasing when 
planted among azaleas. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per 10. 
POTENTILLA tridentata. A native plant. Glossy 
foliage which takes on brilliant red coloring in 
autumn. Tiny white flowers. A sunny situation and 
acid soil suit it best. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per 10. 
ROSE, Max Graf. In full sun or partial shade this 
Rose with its glossy foliage and its clusters of pink 
flowers makes a vigorous and impenetrable ground- 
cover. Strong 2-yr. plants, 60 cts. each; $5.50 per 10. 
THYMUS Serpyllum. A pungently fragrant perennial 
_ for sunny locations or to interplant among stones or 
near the edges of a path where it can be stepped upon 
frequently. (For other varieties of Thyme, see page 
13.) 25 cts. each; $2.00 per 10. 
TIARELLA cordifolia. This plant, with its 10-inch 
spikes of foamy white flowers, is a delightful com- 
panion to mitella. $1.50 per 10. 
VERBENA, Attraction. A truly hardy Verbena of 
rich red coloring, known for its hardiness, its depth 
of color and its abundance of flowers. Grows well 
in hot, dry places. 15 in. 35 cts. each; $3.00 per 10. 
VERONICA rupestris. A closely matted dwarf species 
which makes a carpet of blue flowers in early spring 
and provides a dense foliage mat all summer. 25 cts. 
each; $2.00 per 10. 
VINCA alpina. A rare species with wine-red flowers. 
30 cts. each; $2.50 per 10. 
Minor. Everyone knows the common Periwinkle with 
its blue flowers and its rapid-growing habit. 1-yr. 
plants in lots of 50 or more, $7.00 per 100. Strong 
plants, $1.50 per 10; $10.00 per 100. 
Minor alba. This is the white form of the common 
Periwinkle. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per 10. 
Minor, Bowles’ Variety. An improvement of the type 
with glossier foliage and larger flowers of deeper blue. 
30 cts. each; $2.50 per 10. 
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Plants for shady areas: Primulas, Dicentras, Aquilegias, 
Astilbes, Anemones, Violas, Trollius, Baptisia, and the 
Thalictrums. ‘‘Gardening in the Shade’ by H. K. Morse 
ts delightful. See page 31. 

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