
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 
l5c per 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 
l5c 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. 
lSc per packet. 
WILD SENNA (Cassia marilandica) 
An aitractive perennial native to the northeastern 
states. Grows to a height of four feet. Attractive in 
noth foliage and flower. Blooms in July. Brings 
‘Sumblebees and butterflies. 15c per packet. Post- 
paid. 
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. 15c per packet. 
LIATRIS 
Liatris offered an abundant pasture for the set- 
tlers) bees where the prairies were opened for 
homestead. There are several varieties which are 
wonderful garden flowers as well as bee plants, 
flowering in mid-summer. The two most showy 
ones, the Kansas gayfeather and the blazing-star, 
are what we offer. Perennial. 15c per packet. 
LESPEDEZA 
Lespedeza bicolor is a shrubby variety from 
Japan which blooms very freely in late summer and 
is very attractive to the bees. Reaching a height of 
about six feet this one is well suited for screen or 
hedge. Perennial. 15c per packet. 
Lespedeza daurica is a new species from Man- 
churia that is attractive to the bees although the 
flowering time is short, coming in late summer. It 
reaches a height of about two feet. Perennial. 15¢ 
per packet. 
