**NEMAPEG’S”’ Hardy Perennial Plants 

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VEKONICA—Speedweil 





TROLLIUS—Globe Flower 
PYRETHRUM—Painted Daisy 

PYRETHRUM. (Selected Painted Daisies). Deep crim- 
son, bright scarlet, rose, pink, coral-pink, etc. Many 
with full round heads, others fluffy Carnation type, some 
crested like giant double Cosmos. Beautiful hardy per- 
ennial for the border or cutting. Strong plants, 25c 
each; 5 for $1.15. 
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower). Thrives everywhere, gives 
a wealth of bloom. Unsurpassed for the border and 
garden. Fine for cutting, 2!47 to 3 feet. Prefer the sun 
but will grow in semi-shade. 
R. Purpurea (Giant Purple Coneflower). Large, showy, 
reddish purple flowers with dark brown disc. Strong, 
2-year plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.15. 
SHASTA DAISY (Alaska Daisy). Burbank’s origination. 
Extra large flowers of pure white on straight, erect stems, 
fine for cutting. Makes a dandy border plant. Thrives 
in any soil; needs little care but plenty of sun. 2 feet. 
Strong, 2-year plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.15. 
SIDALCEA (Greek Mallow). 
S., Rosy Gem Hybrids. Attractive, erect growing plants, 
resembling Delphiniums, producing spikes of showy 
bright rose colored flowers during June and July. Excel- 
lent for the border and cutting garden. 2 to 3 feet high 
with a branching habit. Will thrive in any garden soils in 
a sunny spot. Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.15. 
SPIRAEA (Goat's Beard; Meadow Sweet). 
S. Filipendula Hexapetala (Dropwort). Attractive fern- 
like foliage. Numerous corymbs of white flowers on 
stems 15 to 18 inches high. Blooms during June and 
July. Effective in the border. Excellent cut flower. 
Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.15. 
STACHYS (Woundwort). 
S. Lanata (Rabbit's Ear). A good edging plant and pleas- 
ing supplement for the rockery. Thick, woolly, gray 
leaves from which rise heavy flower spikes of light lilac- 
blue. Flower stalks 18 inches. Foliage 4 to 6 inches. 
Blooms during June and July. Strong plants, 25c each; 
5 for $1.15. 
STATICE (Great Sea Lavender). 
S. Dumosa. Dwarf. Valuable plant for the rockery. The 
best of all the Statices. Produce large sprays of lavender 
flowers resembling Baby’s Breath. Can be dried and 
used for bouquets. When dried it becomes a clear silvery 
white. Very hardy. 12 to 18 inches. Blooms in July 
and August. Strong, field-grown plants, 25c each; 5 
for $1.15. 
STOKESIA (Stokes’ Aster). Plants grow about 18 to 24 
inches, bearing freely, from July to October, handsome, 
Centaurea-like blossoms, each measuring from 3 to 4 
inches in diameter and deep blue in color. One of the 
most desirable plants for the hardy border; fine for cut- 
ting. Thrives in common garden soil and will do quite 
well in semi-shady locations, but best flowers in full 
sunlight. Strong, 2-year plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.15. 
THERMOPSIS (Carolina Lupine). 
T. Caroliniana. A superb Lupine-like plant attaining 3 to 4 
feet. Rich green foliage. The Pealike flowers are pro- 
duced in spikes 8 to 12 inches long. 
The general appearance is that of an 
enormous yellow Lupin. Blooms in 
June and July. A fine perennial for 
the border. Makes a perfect cut flower. 
Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.15. 
THYMUS (Thyme). 
T. Serpyllum Coccineum. Only 2 inches 
high, this splendid plant forms a dense 
carpet of deep green completely cov- 
ered with brilliant crimson-scarlet flow- 
ers. Foliage fragrant. For crevices, 
walls, stepping stones, and the rockery. 
A “flowering rug” for the garden. 
Blooms in July and August. Evergreen 
foliage. Strong plants, 25c each; 5 
for $1.15. 
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TRITOMA (Torch Lily or Red Hot Poker). 
Large spikes of deep red and orange flowers 
borne on Lily-like stems. Good for cutting. 
Fine for the border and around pools. Grows 
2 to 214 feet. Does well in sandy soil. Strong, 
2-year plants, 25c each, 
TROLLIUS (Globeflower). 
T. Ledebouri. A superb perennial exceedingly 
hardy and unusually beautiful. Resembles im- 
mense golden Buttercups. Flowers 1/2 to 2 
inches across, borne on strong, upright stalks 
2 to 2\% feet tall. Fine for the border and 
cutting. Deep green, finely cut foliage. A state- 
ly addition to other plants. Single and semi- 
double flowers, deep golden yellow. Blooms in 
June and July. A novel rarity. Strong plants, 
25c each; 5 for $1.15. 
VERONICA (Speedwell). 
V. Incana (Candida). A handsome white woolly 
plant. The numerous deep blue spikes con- 
trast well with the silvery foliage. Useful for 
edging paths and flower beds. A fine item for 
the rockery. June and July. 10 to 12 inches. 
Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.15. 
V. Spicata Rosea (““Nemapeg’s’” New Pink Ver- 
onica). A newcomer to the Veronica family. 
Like its blue cousin it produces heavy spikes 
on strong stems. Color varies from a light 
flesh-pink to a deep salmon. More compact 
than the blue and shorter in stature, thus 
eliminating rank and lank appearance. A good 
plant for the border or rockery. 15 to 18 
inches. A profuse bloomer from July till Sep- 
tember. Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.15. 
V. Amethystina, Royal Blue. A low, compact, 
bushy Speedwell with trailing branches. Very 
effective in the rockery and low border. Grows 
only 6 to 8 inches. Beautiful spikes of rich 
gentian-blue. June and July flowering. Makes 
a solid mat. A robust and neat appearing plant. 
Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.15. 
YUCCA (Adam’s Needle). A stately perennial 
with swordlike foliage and tall, branched spikes 
of large, creamy white flowers during June and 
July. Attains 6 feet. Fine planted as single 
specimens or around pools. Will thrive on 
poor sandy soil. Will do well in the shade. 
Must be from three to four years old before 
blooming. Foliage is retained during winter 
and looks attractive among evergreens. Strong, 
3-year plants, 25c each. 
STATICE—Sea Lavender 

