

in water. The abundant pink flowers are very orna’ 
mental and last for weeks in mid-summer. It is the 
source of much good honey in some localities. Seed 
15 cts packet. 
PRAIRIE CLOVER 
(Petalostemon purpurea) 
A native perennial once common on mid-western 
prairies. It reaches a height of about two feet with 
slender stalks and long heads of purple flowers. 
Attracts bees for both pollen and nectar. A very 
desirable ornamental for the flower garden. Seed 
15 cents per packet. 
FIGWORT (Scrophularia marilandica) 
Figwort is a never failing attraction to the bees, 
but its flowers are small and with little attraction 
as an ornamental. It grows to a height of about five 
feet and once established in either sun or shade pro- 
vides rich bee pasture. A perennial which the bee- 
keeper will do well to plant on waste lands. It had 
a great boom about fifty years ago under name, 
“Simpsons Honey Plant.’’ The seed is very small. 
l5c per packet. 
WILD SENNA (Cassia marilandica) 
An attractive perennial native to the northeastern 
states. Grows to a height of four feet. Attractive in 
both foliage and flower. Blooms in July. Brings 
bumblebees and butterflies. 15c per packet, 3 oz. 
for $1.00.. Postpaid. 
TRUMPET CREEPER 
(Tecoma radicans) 
Trumpet creeper is a slow growing perennial 
vine known in some localities as cow-itch and cross” 
vine. The showy blossoms attract many moths and 
hummingbirds as well as bees. Plant where it won't 
crowd as it has a tendency to spread from the root. 
l5c per packet. 
ASTER 
The asters are the last source of nectar in many 
localities. We offer several of the most ornamental 
varieties including New England aster, smooth aster, 
and arrow leaf aster. All are worthy of a place in 
any garden. Perennial. l15c per packet. 
LIATRIS 
Liatris offered an abundant pasture for the set- 
tlers' bees where the prairies were opened for home- 
stead. There are several varieties which are won" 
