44 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, Bergenfield, N. J. 


JASIONE. Sheep Seabious. (Campanulaceae, Bellflower Family) 
Jasione perennis. A showy rock plant for crevices or walls that forms neat tufts of 
narrow leaves about 3 inches high, from which spring sturdy erect stems about 8 
inches high, bearing dense globular heads of clear blue flowers in July and August. 
This excellent plant for showy Summer bloom comes from the Pyrenees, and wants a 
gritty, well drained lime soil in sun or light shade. (Ph. 7-8) 
35c Each.’ 3° for 90c) Sigigreea 
JASMINUM. Jasmine. (Oleaceae, Olive Family) 
Jasminum parkeri. A choice spreading dwarf shrub of neat compact habit only about 8 
inches high. Evergreen glossy pinnate leaves of 3 to 5 leaflets and very fragrant, 
long starry flowers of clear yellow in June and July. This fine little shrub comes. 
from the Himalayas and is hardy here, but may need winter protection farther 
north. It succeeds in a well drained garden soil in full sun. (Ph. 6-8) Small plants. 
75c Each. 3 for $1.90 2a omens 
JEFFERSONIA. Twin Leaf. (Berberidaceae, Barberry Family) 
Jeffersonia diphylla. Large 12 inch high clumps of interesting and ornamental light, 
bluish green leaves that are divided into 2 kidney shaped parts. Large showy white 
flowers on 6 inch stems in April and May, before the new wine colored leaves are 
completely unfurled. A handsome Eastern American plant for a shaded nook in a 
rich acid loam. (Ph. 5-6) 35c Each. , 3 for 90GR Zain eee 
KALMIA. Laurel. (Ericaceae, Heath Family) 
Kalinia polifolia microphylla. (Bog Laurel) A charming little dwarf shrub with erect, 
very stiff branches and small, oval, bluish-green evergreen leaves and rosy purple 
bell shaped flowers on short stems in May. This is the true form, native to the 
Northwest in wet acid bogs, but it does well ina dryer, acid leafmold soil in partial 
shade or in full sun if the soil stays moist. (Ph. 4-5) Our stock is very limited. 
$1.00 Each. 
LAVENDULA. Lavender. (Labiatae, Mint Family) 
Lavendula officinalis Munstead’s Variety. (Formerly listed as L. Munstead) An upright, 
compact shrub-like plant about 12 inches high, with narrow, hairy, gray leaves that 
are very fragrant when bruised and long slender spikes of lavender colored, fragrant 
flowers in June and July. A fine evergray plant from the Mediterranian Region that 
does very well in dry walls and dry sunny spots in the rock garden, in gritty, well 
drained lime soil. (Ph. 7-8) 50c’ Each. 3: for $1255 sees or 
Lavendula officinalis Twickle Purple. A more dwarf and compact variety of the old 
English lavender than the above, only about 8 inches high, with smaller, grayer 
leaves and the flowers are a dark purple-blue color. It blooms in June and July 
and wants the same soil and exposure as the above. 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25: zeae oe 
LEIOPHYLLUM. Sand Myrtle. (Ericaceae, Heath Family) 
Leiophyllum buxifolium. A low growing, compact evergreen shrub native to the Eastern 
United States, with small, oval, dark glossy green leaves and dainty clusters of little 
white flowers in May and June. A handsome little shrub that is rather difficult to 
grow, but once it gets established it will live for many years. It requires a very acid, 
sandy, leafmold soil in full sun. (Ph. 4-5) It should be watered daily through the 
first Summer. 50c Each. 3 for $]L.25)S025ioeee one 
LEWISIA. Bitter Root. (Portulacaceae, Purslane Family) 
Lewisia rediviva. An interesting and extremely beautiful native of the Rocky Mountains 
that requires a good bit of attention in the East. Pretty rosettes of fleshy, dark 
green, long, narrow leaves that begin to grow in September and remain green all 
winter. The very large, multi-rayed, delicate, rose colored flowers, as much as three 
inches in diameten are produced in June on 2 inch stems and when the plant is in 
full bloom the foliage disappears completely. This remarkable plant requires a very 
light, sandy or gritty mild acid soil with very good drainage, in full sun. (Ph. 5-6) 
Remember, good drainage is essential, and a thick mulch of stone chips around the 
collar is recommended. 50c Each. 3 for’$1:25." 129fepensane 
All Our Plants Are Pot Grown. 
