LOTUS—Babies Slippers 
LOTUS *cornicujatus fl.-pl. — A double-flowering form of 
Babies Slippers. Prostrate growth, with umbels of double 
yellow flowers, often tinged red. A hardy trailer for cover- 
ing dry banks and rockwork, flowering all Summer and 
autumn, in the poorest of soils. 4 in. Each 50c, three 
$1.40, six $2.50; large size, each 75c. 
LUETKIA 
LUETKEA “*pectinata—A native groundcover allied to Spirea. 
Prostrate and trailing undershrub, forming dense carpets 
of bright green, with 2 to 6 inch stems of fuzzy, creamy 
flowers in late Spring and early Summer. The emerald, finely 
dissected, evergreen foliage creates a distinctive effect. Re- 
quires a peaty, moist soil in light shade. From high eleva- 
tions in the Western mountains. Pots, 75c; field, $1.00. 
LYCHNIS—Catchfly, Campion 
LYCHNIS *Viscaria splendens fl.-pl. — To quote Farrer, a 
‘fierce’ and ‘‘virulent’’ magenta. An ideal plant for those 
who like a bright display. The very double blooms on 12 to 
15 inch stems are carried in dense clusters over mats of 
narrow, evergreen leaves from late Spring to mid-Summer. 
Ordinary to poor soils in full sun. 50c, 75c, and $1.00. 
LYTHRUM—Loosestrife, Long Purples 
LYTHRUM Salicaria—Vigorous, upright plants for perennial 
borders or waterside plantings. Their 3 foot spikes of gay 
flowers and their clean foliage make a bright spot in mid- 
and late Summer. Tolerating dry but preferring wet loca- 
tions, they are easy in any soil in full sun or partial shade. 
Plant 15 to 18 inches apart in groups for a wonderful dis- 
play. 
Lady Sackville—Very bright rosy-purple blooms in compact 
spikes. An English variety of excellent quality which we 
consider a fine border perennial. Each 50c, three $1.40, 
six $2.50; large size, each 75c. 
The Beacon—An English introduction of much merit. Pro- 
duces many upright, 3 foot spikes of clear rosy-red flowers 
for a month or more. These lovely blooms are particularly 
nice for cutting. A softer and very pleasant shade. Each 
60c, three $1.60, six $3.00; large size, each 85c. 
MACLEAYA—Bocconia, Plume Poppy 
MACLEAYA (BOCCONIA) cordata— (Plume Poppy) —Glau- 
cous leaves, heart-shaped and deeply veined. Creamy-white 
flowers in great plumy masses on 5 to 8 foot stalks dur- 
ing early and mid-Summer. The seed vessels are also very 
attractive. The symmetrically-lobed leaves make this plant 
most distinctive. Each 50c, three $1.40, six $2.50; large 
Sizemeachm > G: 
MENTHA—Corsican Mint 
MENTHA *Requienii—A tiny jewel from Corsica for carpeting 
a cool, damp spot. A green film, studded with wee purple 
flowers during mid-Summer, deliciously scented foliage. 
Very useful between stepping stones in shade. | in. or less. 
Not hardy in cold climates but self-sows there without be- 
coming weedy. Each 50c, three $1.40, six $2.50. 


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MERTENSIA—Virginia Blue Bells 
MERTENSIA virginica (Virginia Blue Bells) —Bluish-gray foli- 
age and long arching racemes of rich sky-blue flowers on 
2 to 3 foot stalks in early and mid-Spring. The nodding 
blooms and bold foliage are very attractive in shaded or 
partially shaded informal plantings. Ordinary to fairly rich 
soil. Delivery only when dormant in Fall and Winter. 50c 
and 75c. 
NEPETA—Catmint 
NEPETA *Mussinii—Aromatic, grayish, small leaves with clus- 
tered racemes of lavender blue flowers from late Spring 
until mid-Summer. An indestructible plant for sunny edg- 
ings or the large rock garden in hot, dry locations. 1 to 1/2 
ft. Each 50c, three $1.40, six $2.50; large size, each 75c. 
NIEREMBERGIA—White Cup 
NIEREMBERGIA “*rivularis (White Cup) — Dense carpets of 
spoon-shaped foliage, bearing large, white, cup-shaped 
flowers on inch stems, from early Summer to Fall. For 
shade, but will thrive in full sun if given extra water dur- 
ing the Summer. Rich, light soil. Protect in very cold cli- 
mates. A very lovely rock garden plant from Argentina. 
3 in. Pots, each 50c,. three $1.40, six $2.50; field, large 
size, each /5c. 
OMPHALODES—Navelwort 
OMPHALODES *verna—A rambling plant for good soils in ligh: 
shade. Large heart-shaped leaves and drifts of large, blue, 
Myosotis-like flowers on 6 to 8 inch stems from early to 
mid-Spring. An intense color and an excellent ground- 
cover for small areas. 50c and 75c. 
*yerna alba—A white-flowering form of the above and looks 
especially well combined with it. A rare and lovely shade 
plant that is far too little known and grown. 60c and 85c. 
Please Note—A rare Omphalodes is offered in ‘’Distinctive Hardy 
Plants for the Collector’s Garden’. 
ONOSMA—Golden Drops 
ONOSMA “*stellulatum tauricum (Golden Drops) —A southern 
European plant making a compact mass of rough, hairy 
foliage, 12 to 18 inches across. Clusters of soft yellow bells, 
wonderfully fragrant, on 15 to 20 inch stems, in late 
Spring and early Summer. Should be placed well up in the 
rock garden, or near the top of the wall, as they succeed 
best in full sun and an open, deep soil, and also for the 
reason that their true beauty is best displayed there. Shear 
after blooming. Pots, 75c; field, $1.00. 

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