
Oenothera Missouriensis 
NEPETA - Ground Ivy; Catmint 
Really only 2 varieties are worthy of culture, and are suited for massing 
in the garden. The foliage is aromatic and silvery gray, the small flow- 
ers are lavender-blue. 
Culture. Ordinary soil, well-drained, and a sunny position will suit the 
Nepetas. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 inches apart. 
Blue Beauty (Upright Growing) Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
From France came this profusely spring-flowering border plant where 
it is also called Souvenir de Andre Chaudron. It is compact and upright 
in growth. Twenty to thirty flower stems to one plant. Excellent for 
cutting as well. It grows about two feet tall and does exceptionally 
well in hot dry places. Flowers are produced throughout the summer. 
The foliage is gray-green, contrasting well with surrounding plants. 
A most satisfactory plant of very easy culture. 
**Mussini Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Of dwarf, compact habit, producing masses of bloom of a beautiful 
shade of lavender all spring and intermittently during the summer. 
Papaver Schinzianum {54} 



OENOTHERA - Evening Primrose 
The species named below are specially suitable for growing on the mar- 
gins of sunny borders and rock gardens, and all make a continuous and 
brave display of color throughout the summer with little attention. 
Culture. All require a well-drained, medium sandy soil, freely inter- 
mixed with well-decayed manure, and a sunny position to grow and 
flower freely. Show to the best advantage when grown in groups. Plant 
8 inches apart in spring or fall. They are apt to perish in winter if 
grown in heavy, damp soils. l 
*Missouriensis Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A low species with prostrate, ascending branches; profuse bloomer. 
Solitary flowers, often 4 inches across. Good for rock garden or border; 
in bloom from June until August. 
Youngi Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A strong, stocky, large-leaved plant with firm, shiny foliage, numerous 
bright lemon-yellow flowers on stems about 24 inches tall from June to 
August. 
OPHIOPOGON 
Grasslike plants producing graceful spikes of flowers exceptionally well 
suited for edgings, doing well in light shade and full sun. 
Culture. They are of easy culture, doing well in ordinary garden soil 
that is well drained. Need no particular care except a little protection 
in the colder sections. Plant in spring only. 
Jaburan variegatus Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A_ handsome and desirable low growing plant about 8 to 10 inches tall 
with brilliant blue flower spikes just above the foliage during July and 
August. Its compact growth and pendulent foliage form a splendid 
edging to any flower bed or along a walk. May also be grown as a 
pot plant for the house where it does exceedingly well. 
PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS (See page 75.) 
Doz. 100 1000 
Field grown plants ........ Be aes Rts see ene $10.00 $90.00 
Plants\ini275-1nchapots ee ae ee 2.60 12.00 110.00 
A trailing plant 6 to 8 inches high, forming broad mats of bright glossy 
green foliage. A ground cover, which will grow in all shady situations 
and the only plant which wil! thrive under pine trees. Some of its main 
uses are: Under all evergreen plantings, under all shrub plantings, for 
area-way copings, for loggia and enclosed porch uses, for shrub and 
flower bed borders, for bordering walks and drives, for steep terraces 
in sun or shade, for city yards it is ideal, for dense shade under any 
kind of trees. 
PAPAVER NUDICAULE - Iceland Poppy 
These lovely dwarf plants are of great value in the sunny border or 
rock garden. Their brilliant orange, yellow, white or pink flowers are 
produced all summer. 
Culture. Should be planted in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Plant- 
ing should be done very early in spring or early in fall for best results. 
Art Shades Mixture Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
These plants are of neat habit, forming a tuft of bright green, fern- 
like foliage, from which spring throughout the entire season a profusion 
of slender, leafless stems, 1 foot high, each graced with charming, cup- 
shaped, yellow, orange, white or pink flowers. 
PAPAVER SPECIES 
Schinzianum Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Somewhat taller and with slightly larger flowers than the well-known 
Iceland Poppy. Very profuse in bloom all summer, and fall. Transplants 
quite readily. Color of bloom delicate buff-orange. A fine Poppy. 
Nepeta Mussini 
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