PENSTEMON—continued 
Dwarf Kinds—Listed in ‘’Distinctive Hardy Plants for the Col- 
lector’s Garden” 
PHLOX *divaricata (Blue Phlox)—Heads of lovely, fragrant, 
lavender flowers on thin 12 inch stalks over mats of creep- 
ing stems and attractive leaves in mid- and late Spring. 
An open, moist, woodland soil in sun (or shade in hot 
climates). A really outstanding eastern native plant for 
carpeting. 50c and 75c. 
PLUMBAGO—See CERATOSTIGMA. 
POLYGONATUM commutatum (Solomons Seal)—For shady 
places in deep, rich soil, with some water in Summer. Three 
to five feet high, with leaves 3 to 4 inches wide and up 
to 6 inches long. White and greenish bells hang gracefully 
under the arched stems, later followed by blue black ber- 
ries. The flowers are a favorite with Humming Birds and 
the plants are very ornamental in the woodland garden or 
rear of the shaded border. 50 and 75c. 
POLYGONUM ‘*affine—Valuable carpeting plant with ever- 
green leaves which turn bright crimson in Fall. The pink 
flowers in slender 8 to 10 inch spikes open from mid- 
Summer to Fall. An uncommon, hardy groundcover for 
hot, dry places in ordinary soil. In cold sections the leaves 
turn brown in Winter. 50c and 75c. 
*yaccinifolium—Choice little creeper, with huckleberry-like 
leaves. Dainty spikes of soft pink, closely-set flowers in 
profusion from mid-Summer to Fall. The combination of 
small, bright green leaves and masses of pink is lovely. 
Light loam and sun. 6 to 8 in. Protect in severe climates. 
75 evandeS 00, 
POTENTILLA *cinerea—A dainty, tufted creeper with Butter- 
cup-yellow, stemess flowers in late Spring against dark, 
five-lobed foliage. Ordinary soil, sun. 3 in. 50c and 75c. 
*eriocarpa—A Himalayan species, dwarf and compact, with 
three-parted, pale green leaves and stemless, intense yel- 
low cups over a long period starting in late Spring. 3 in. 
Sunny, open loam. Rare and distinct. Pots, 75c and $1.00. 
PRIMULA 
PRIMULA *Juliae Hybrids—A group known in gardens collec- 
tively as Juliana Primroses. They prefer a moist loam, with 
shade during the hot Summer months. They form spread- 
ing mats, by creeping rhizomes, thickly clothed with pretty, 
glossy leaves and a profusion of starry Primrose flowers on 
2 to 8 inch stems. These dwarf varieties should be grown 
in a moderately rich soil. When overfed, they become gross 
and lose their distinctive and charming qualities. It is wise 
to lift and divided the clumps every third season, replanting 
them in freshly prepared soil. The Juliana Primroses bloom 

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PRIMULA POLYANTHA 
from late Winter to mid-Spring, depending on the climate 
and season. 
Chief Multnomah—A very robust growing variety, bronzy 
foliage and large flowers of reddish-purple on 4 to 6 inch 
stems. 75c and $1.00. 
Crimson Glow—Seedling of Chief Multnomah, Primrose 
Lodge probably being the other parent. Has large foliage 
and husky habit of Chief Multnomah and polyantha form 
and color of Primrose Lodge. 75c and $1.00. 
Hose-in-Hose—Unique purplish-crimson blooms on 6 inch 
®> stems. This is a polyantha type with double sets of flowers, 
one inside the other. Doubling of this sort is rare in Juliae 
varieties. A striking novelty. $1.00 and $1.25. 
Jewel—Neat, small intense magenta blooms on thin stems. 
> Oceancmiac: 
Juliae—Starry flowers of claret with golden eye. This is the 
species from which the Juliana varieties have been devel- 
oped. The most compact of all and lovely. From the Cau- 
casus. 7/5c and $1.00. 
Kay—A fine variety with crisp, bronzed foliage and showy 
violet blue flowers. Distinct. $1.00 and $1.25. 
Mrs. King—A robust grower with mauve-pink flowers. 75c 
and $1.00. 
Mrs. McGillivray—Large flowers of old-rose. $1.00 and 
Giles 
Mrs. Nettie P. Gale—Compact in habit, beautiful foliage, and 
very large flowers, opening pure white, but sometimes turn- 
ing a very light shade of pink as they age. $1.00 and $1.25. 
Primrose Lodg-—A polyantha type, with the deep crimson 
flowers in umbels on 6 inch stems. 50c and 75c. 
Rae—Seedling of Gloria, with larger flowers of almost the 
same color. More robust grower. Magenta crimson. 50c 
élnkel 1/SXe- 
Roberta—Lou Robert’s fine lavender seedling, with pretty, 
light green foliage and large blooms. 75c and $1.00. 
Sonny Boy—Bright rosy-purple flowers with a large yellow 
evem a crand oir OOmm 
Springtime—Compact habit, with large lavender pink flow- 
ers, J 5eand S100; 
Verwanis Springtime—Not to be confused with the Borsch 
origination above. This variety was introduced and named 
later. An open polyantha form with light, ruby-red flowers 
on 6 inch stems. $1.00 and $1.25. 
Wanda—Large deep red-purple, almost violet blooms and 
clean foliage. One of the best of its color. 50c and 75c. 


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