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TRITOMA—Torch Lily 
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STOKESIA—Stokes’ Aster 

LINUM Perenne (Blue Flax). A beautiful perennial of 
delicate foliage and pure blue flowers. A real border 
gem. ve adaptable for the rock garden as well. 
Grows 11/4) feet high and is simply covered with large, 
heavenly blue flowers of buttercup-like shape: Blooms 
almost the entire summer. Does well on any soil but 
seems to prefer that of sandy or light texture. Strong, 
2-year plants, 10c each. 
LYCHNIS (Rose Campion; Jerusalem Cross). Hand- 
some, hardy perennials of easy culture. Will thrive 
anywhere, 
L. Chalcedonica. Deep red flowers borne on large heads 
similar to verbena. Good for cutting, the border or 
garden. 2 feet. 2-year plants, 10c each. 
PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue). A _ beautiful per- 
ennial plant, producing freely large spikes of hand- 
some, tubular flowers in almost every shade and color. 
2 to 3 feet. Will thrive on any garden soil. Likes 
sun. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
PHLOX. The most appreciated of the perennials. It 
comes in bloom at a time when flowers are needed in 
the garden and keeps blooming until frost. Immense 
trusses of large flowers in all colors. Our stock com- 
prises the best varieties grown and are all of medium 
height, about 2 to 21% feet. Phlox likes very heavy 
soil and plenty of manure. Strong, 2- 
year plants, 10c each. 
PLATYCODON' (Japanese _ Balloon- 
flower). One of the best hardy peren- 
nials, bearing a profusion of large, 
dark blue, bell-shaped flowers the 
whole season. Fine for planting in 
borders or among shrubbery. Thrives 
in shade or sun. Grows 2 to 3 feet. 
Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower). Thrives 
everywhere, giving a wealth of bloom, 
Unsurpassed for the border and gar- 
den. Fine for cutting. 214 to 3 feet. 
Prefer the sun but will grow in semi- 
shade. 
R. purpurea (Giant Purple Coneflower). 
Large, showy, reddish purple flowers 
with dark brown disc. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
SHASTA DAISY (Alaska Daisy). Bur- 
bank’s origination. Extra large flowers 
of pure white on straight, erect stems, 
fine for cutting. Makes a dandy border 
plant. Thrives in any soil; needs little 
care but plenty of sun. 2 feet. Strong, 
2-year plants, 10c each. 


“"Nemapeg” Is the Sure Road to Planting Success! 
Old Time Favorite Perennials 
STATICE (Sea Lavender). Splendid hardy perennials, 
producing all summer panicles of small flowers, which 
can be dried and used for winter bouquets. Unexcelled 
for the border and rockery. Very easy to grow and 
will thrive in semi-shady locations. 
S. latifolia. Large, deep blue flowers. Grows 11/9 to 2 feet. 
S. incana. Pinkish blue. Dwarf. Height 1 foot. 
The above in strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
STOKESIA (Stokes’ Aster). Plants grow about 18 to 24 
inches, bearing freely from July to October hand- 
some, Centaurea-like blossoms, each measuring from 
3 to 4 inches in diameter and deep blue in color. One 
of the most desirable plants for the hardy border; fine 
for cutting. Thrive in common garden soil and will 
do quite well in semi-shady locations, but best flowers 
in full sunlight. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
TRITOMA (Torch Lily or Red Hot Poker): Large 
spikes of deep red and orange flowers borne on lily- 
like stems. Good for cutting. Fine for the border and 
around pools. Grows 2 to 21/4 feet. Does well in sandy 
soil. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
VERONICA (Speedwell). An elegant hardy perennial 
of easy culture and free-flowering habit. Long spikes 
of blue flowers from July to September. Resembles a 
miniature lilac. 
V. longifolia. Rich blue flowers, attaining 2 feet. 
V. spicata. Bright blue flowers. 18 inches Fine for border 
and cutting. Strong, 2-year plants of these for only 10c. 
YUCCA (Adam’s Needle). A stately perennial with 
swordlike foliage and tall-branched spikes of large, 
creamy white flowers during June and July. Attains 6 
feet. Fine planted as single 
specimens or around pools. 
Will thrive on poor sandy soil. 
Will do well in the shade. 
Strong, 3-year plants, 10c each. 
Must be from three to four 
years old before blooming. 
Foliage is retained during win- 
ter and looks attractive among 
evergreens. 
May We Suggest 
Place your order early so that you 
may receive the pick of our stock and 
benefit by early planting. You will be 
delighted with ““NEMAPEG”’ quality 
Perennials that reach you in just as 
fresh a condition as when dug. Every 
plant 2 to 3 years old and a veteran 
of at least one blooming season in our 
nurseries. IF YOU DESIRE BEAUTI- 
FUL GARDENS TURN TO ‘‘NEMA- 
PEG.’ Every customer a SATISFIED 
ONE! 

YUCCA, Adam’s Needle 


PLATYCODON, Japanese Balloonflower 
