58 F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 

Nierembergia Hippomanica 
NEMOPHILA (a) 
Baby Blue Eyes 
These hardy California wild flowers grow 
around 6 inches high, producing cup-shaped 
flowers about | inch across. They are found 
in varying shades of blue, maroon, white 
and scarlet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c. 
NEMESIA (a) 
STRUMOSA GRANDFLORA (Suttoni)—This 
hardy little annual about 12 inches high is 
an excellent edging plant. The plants are 
covered with dainty flowers in rich warm 
tones of red, yellow and orange. Oftentimes 
the lower lobes of the blossoms are beauti- 
fully spotted. In Rose, Scarlet, Orange, and 
Blue. Mixed Shades. Pkt. 15c, 4% oz. 75c. 
NICOTIANA (a) 
Flowering Tobacco 
Long, tube shaped, petunia-like flowers, 
the petals of which form a beautiful five- 
pointed star: Location: full sun. Culture: any 
type soil. Use: free and continuous bloomer 
throughout summer and fall. Very fragrant, 
particularly during evenings and nights. 
CRIMSON BEDDER—15 inches. Deep crim- 
son red. Makes a very compact growth and 
very free flowering. Pkt. 15c, %4 oz. 75c. 
AFFINIS HYBRIDS—2)2 feet. A hybrid mix- 
ture of many shades in the tall large flow- 
ered type. Pkt. 10c, 1% oz. 35c. 
NIEREMBERGIA (p) 
Blue Cup Flower 
PURPLE ROBE—A\ll-America Trials for 1942. 
6 inches. Nierembergia coerulea was one of 
the outstanding introductions of recent years. 
Yet in full sun the lavender-blue color faded 
somewhat. Purple Robe, a selection from 
this former variety, overcomes this draw- 
back, in being several shades deeper blue, 
or violet blue in color. Prefers full sun, 
sandy loam, and makes a grand border and 
edging subject. Pkt. 25c. 
COERULEA—tThe original variety, of bright 
lavender-blue color, deepening some in 
slight shade. Dwarf compact growth, and 
free flowering habit. Pkt. 25c. 
NIGELLA (a) 
Love-in-a-Mist 
A compact, free-flowering annual plant 
growing about | to 1% feet high, with finely 
cut foliage, curious looking flowers and 
seed-pods. Of easy culture. 
MISS JEKYLL—A lovely variety, bearing on 
long stems large semi-double flowers of a 
cornflower blue, nestling in fine feathery 
foliage. Pkt. 10c, ¥% oz. 35c. 

PRIMULA 
PRIMROSE 
The various classes of primroses, 
some annuals and other perennials, 
are extensively and effectively used 
for pot work of all types, edging and 
bedding, and rock gardens. Location: 
best usually in moderate shade. Cul- 
ture: any type soil will prove satisfac- 
tory, but a large amount of humus 
material must be incorporated into 
soil for satisfactory results. 
PRIMULA VERIS POLYANTHIS (p) 
(Bedding Primrose) 
The recommended class for garden 
use. One of the most charming of all spring 
garden plant materials. Rosettes of dark 
green leaves from which arise stalks 8-10 
inches in height, bearing large clusters of 
dainty brilliant colored flowers. Long last- 
ing and ever outstanding for edging, or espe- 
cially in combination with any spring bloom- 
ing material, such as bulbs. 
POLYANTHUS, SUPERBLY MIXED — We 
consider this superb English strain the most 
outstanding mixture of Polyanthus Prim- 
roses. Pkt. 25c. 
RUBRA—-Brilliant ruby-red. Pkt. 25c. 
GIANT MUNSTEAD STRAIN—A good stan- 
dard strain. Large flowers and clusters in 
rich shades of yellow. Pkt. 25c. 
-PRIMULA OBCONICA (a) 
The. most colorful of all varieties for pot 
work. Fine for sun porches, protected 
patios. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 25c. 
PRIMULA MALACOIDES (a) 
(Baby Primrose) 
Excellent for the mixed border, either for 
edging or in combinations with daffodils, 
stocks, pansies, etc., 10-18 inches tall. Fine 
for pot plants also. Pkt. 25c. 
ROSEA SUPERBA—Finest extra large flow- 
ered and compact bright orchid rose. This 
variety is best in its color class. Pkt. 25c. 
PENTSTEMON (p) 
BEARD TONGUE 
A hardy perennial but will produce freely 
spikes of brightly colored and spotted tubu- 
lar flowers the first year if seed is sown 
early. They are splendid for garden dis- 
play, growing 2 feet high, and also furnish 
invaluable cut flowers. 
GLOXINIOIDES MIXED (Sensation Improved) 
—Pkt. 15c, 1/16 oz. 50c. ‘ 
BLUE GEM—Flowers are very bright blue, 
particularly desirable for rockeries, growing 
1¥% ft. high. Pkt. 25c. 
PASSIFLORA (p) 
Passion Flower 
A very beautiful perennial climber. Grows 
luxuriantly either from seed or cuttings. Very 
effective with its attractive sky-blue flowers 
and rich green foliage. The flowers are later 
followed with an abundance of handsome 
fruit. Height 15 to 20 feet. Pkt. 10c. 
PLATYCODON (p) 
Balloon Flower 
Very handsome plants for the perennial 
border or for planting among shrubbery. 
Produces very showy flowers which in the 
bud have the appearance of inflated bal- 
loons. Easly grown from seed. 
GRANDIFLORA BLUE — Large, steel-blue 
flowers 2 feet. Pkt. 15c. 
PHYSALIS 
Chinese Lantern Plant 
FRANCHETTI GIGANTEA (New)— A most 
outstanding introduction which can be high- 
ly recommended. The attractive orange- 
scarlet balloon seed pods are of the same 
color as the well-known Franchetti, but are 
For all who like this fine 
winter decorative plant, this is the improved 
twice as large. 
strain to plant. Pkt. 15c, Ye oz. 75c. 

Polyantha Primroses 
