SYNTHY RIS—continued 
*missurica major—An especially fine type from the Klickitat 
Hills of Washington. Bold, shiny leaves and pleasing 
spikes of brilliant violet blue in very early Spring. 12 in. 
Very distinctive. $1.00 and $1.25. 
*reneformis cordata (Sweetseri) Showy violet blue flowers 
nestled in the clumps of somewhat hairy leaves. The foliage 
takes on purple and red tints in the Winter. 4 in. A charm- 
ing litthke woodlander from southern Oregon. 75c and 
$1.00. 
*stellata—Glossy, evergreen leaves, sharply toothed, and 9 
inch spikes of purplish-blue in profusion. From the Colum- 
bia River Gorge. 50c and 75c. 
TANAKAEA *radicans—Dainty Japanese woodlander for rich 
woodland soil in a cool corner, where it will soon tnrow out 
runners from its main tuft of leathery, rich green leaves. 
Loose fluffy spires of white like those of a miniature Spirea 
on 6 inch stems during the Summer. Mulch lightly in cold 
sections. Pots, 75c; field, $1.25. 
TRACHELIUM *rumelianum—A very rare plant from the Mace- 
donian Alps, where it grows on sheer limestone cliffs. Small, 
finely toothed, glossy leaves and 8 inch stems of narrow- 
petaled, lavender blue flowers in dense heads. Especially 
valuable because the blooms come in mid-Summer. Rather 
easy in gritty, well-drained soil in sun or light shade. 75c 
and $1.00. 
TROLLIUS *pumilus—A dwarf species with palmately cut fo- 
liage and rather open, bright yellow blooms in mid-Spring. 
6 to 8 in. A cool, shaded spot in:the rock garden with a 
moist woodsy soil. A rare and distinct Globe Flower. 75c 
and $1.00. 
TROPAEOLUM “*polyphyllum (Perennial Nasturtium) — The 
brilliant Canary Creeper which has become very rare. It 
is reasonably hardy on a sunny bank in a light, well-drained 
soil. Makes a wonderful effect with its gray foliage and 
very rich golden racemes of flowers in early Summer. Plant 
the tubers at least 8 inches deep; in very cold climates we 
recommend 12 inches. Do not disturb, except when 
dormant. Early Fall delivery only. $1.50. 
*polyphyllum Leichtlinii—mA beautiful form with trailing stems 
of glaucous gray foliage studded with rich orange-yellow 
flowers. Treat as the preceding. Very rare. Fall delivery. 
SiS OF 
XEROPHYLLUM tenax (Squaw Grass) —Will grow in nearly 
any soil, but prefers a well-drained slope in full sun. It is 
one of our most striking mountain plants, with its great 
clubbed plumes of creamy-white flowers rising above the 
clump of tough, grass-like foliage. Early Summer. Our 
plants are nursery grown. 3 to 5 ft. Spring delivery only. 
75c and $1.00. 
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