



and again in September with some flowers all 
summer. It is usually swarming with bees. 
Seed, 20c per packet, postpaid. 
SALVIA VIRGATA 
Salvia virgata is a strong growing perennial 
reaching a height of three or four feet, with light 
blue flowers. It is native to Europe and the Orient. 
It blooms freely in mid-summer and is much visited 
by the bees. It is of easy culture and may well be 
included in any ornamental garden as well as bee 
pasture. Seed, 20 cents per packet, postpaid. 
WILD INDIGO 
Wild indigo is a perennial native to the mid-west 
prairies which is worthy of much more common 
cultivation. Dozens of stalks arise from a single 
root in a well established plant and often reach a 
height of three feet with large clusters of blue pea- 
like flowers. Very attractive to the bees. 
Seed, 20c per packet, postpaid. 
HOREHOUND 
(Marrubium vulgare) 
Horehound is a well known herb which comes 
from Eurasia and has become naturalized over parts 
of the United States. It blooms from July to 
September and the flowers attract many bees. It is 
the source of much dark honey in some localities. 
Seed, 20c per packet, postpaid. 
ASTER 
The wild asters are the last source of nectar in 
many localities. We offer a mixture of 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. Plant in 
early spring while the ground is cool. Perennial. 
Seed, 20c per packet, postpaid. 
BURNET 
(Sangu sorbia minor) 
_ This hardy perennial native to Eurasia is some- 
times grown in the flower garden as an ornamental,, 
in the vegetable garden as a salad plant and in 
the field as a forage crop. It is very drought re-\ 
sistant and easi'y grown. It is very attractive to 
the bees, blooming in midsummer for several weeks, 
but apparently is sought mostly for pollen. 
Seed, large packet 20c, postpaid. 
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BEE PLANT 
(Cleome serrulata) 
The Rocky Mountain Bee Plant is an annual 
which grows wild principally in the high plains 
region west of the Missouri river but may be found 
in the wild state as far east as Iowa. It is a valuable 
source of good quality honey in some localities. The 
plant is annual and reaches a height of three to 
four feet. It blooms for several weeks beginning 
in midsummer. The flowers, which are pink or 
purple and large and showy, are very attractive to 
the bees. Plant in fall, winter or early spring. 
Fall or winter planting is preferable. 
