30 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, Bergenfield, N. J. 


EDRAIANTHUS. Wheel Bell. (Campanulaceae, Bellflower Family) 
Edrainanthus kitaibelii. A rare rock plant that forms clumps of grass like leaves about 
3 inches high and long, thin, loping flower stems with a cluster of deep blue bells at 
the end. A very showy plant for the rock garden or dry wall. This species from 
Southeastern Europe likes a gritty lime soil with good drainage in a sunny place. 
(Ph. 7-8) /5c) Hach. 
EMPETRUM. Crowberry. (Empetraceae, Crowberry Family) 
Empetrum nigrum. A spreading, heather-like evergreen shrub about 6 inches high, with 
small inconspicuous flowers and black berries in Fall. Give it a sandy, gritty, acid 
leafmold soil in shade or semi-shade. (Ph. 4-6) A widespread species in North 
America. $1.00 Each. 3 for’ $2,502" 1Zatopesi io 
EPIGAEA. Mayflower. (Ericaceae, Heath Family) 
Epigaea repens. (Trailing Arbutus) An evergreen creeper that forms a solid carpet of 
small, deep green, leathery leaves, studded with clusters of fragrant white flowers, 
scarcely held above the foliage. This native of the Eastrn States blooms in May 
and requires a deep acid leafmold soil in shade or partial shade. (Ph. 4-5) It should 
not be left unwatered for a single day for the first year after transplanting. 
50c Each. °3 for $1.25) "I2ehomep oe 
EPIMEDIUM. In-Side-Out Flower. (Berberidaceae, Barberry Family) 
Epimedium grandiflorum coccineum. (Formerly listed as E. coccineum) Beautiful orna- 
mental clumps of airy graceful foliage about 12 inches high, pierced by stiff stems 
bearing dainty loose racemes of brilliant crimson flowers in April and May. A won- 
derful plant for a shady wall or rock garden or for sun if the soil does not parch. 
This Japanese plant requires an acid loam with a liberal admixture of leafmold. 
(Ph. 5-6) 50c Each. 3 for $2558 i2etomes ae 
Epimedium grandiflorum niveum. (Formerly listed as E. niveum.) The same graceful 
foliage as above, but the clump is fuller and only 8 inches high, and it has pretty 
pure white flowers in April and May. Same soil and exposure as above. 
50c Each. 3 for $1125, Si2eoreeaany 
Epimedium grandiflorum Rosey Queen. (Formerly listed as E. Rosey Queen.) The largest 
flowered variety. Large deep rose colored flowers with very long, graceful spurs. 
A real novelty. The same ornamental foliage as the others and it needs the same 
treatment. 75c. Each. 3 for $1.90 )ei2etores/eo 
Epimedium grandiflorum violaceum. (Formerly listed as E. lilacinum.) The clump of 
foliage is the same as E. g. niveum, low and compact, and the flowers are a delicate 
shade of lilac. 50c Each. 3 for $1.25 Si2eioeenonn 
Epimedium pinnatum sulphureum. (Formerly listed as E. sulphureum.) This species from 
Persia has the same ornamental foliage in looser, more spreading clumps and it has 
beautiful flowers of a soft sulphur yellow color in April and May. It requires the same 
soil and exposure as the others. 50c Each. 3 for $1.25. l2ahemessne 

SPECIAL EPIMEDIUM COLLECTION 
Epimedium grandiflorum coccineum; Epimedium grandiflorum niveum; 
Epimedium grandiflorum violaceum; Epimedium pinnatum sulphureum. 
1 of Yeach' {47 plants ea. i see ee MNS ae Ok be, aie $1.75 
5 Ofséache(lZ plants) < anc. one Oke ven oe $4.50 

All Our Plants Are Pot Grown. 
