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MITCHELLA. Partridge Berry. (Rubiaceae, Maddar Family) 
Mitchella repens. A pretty evergreen ground cover for shade that forms solid mats on 
small, round, dark green leaves veined white on creeping stems. Dainty white fragrant 
flowers barely above the foliage in May and June, followed by showy scarlet berries 
in Fall and Winter. It is native to the Eastern States and thrives in a rich acid leaf- 
mold soil in shade. (Ph. 5-6) SOG-Eachs 3 HortSli2z5hi2etore$5.00. 
MUEHLENBECKIA. Wire Plant. (Polygonaceae, Knotweed Family) 
Muehlenbeckia axillaris. (Formerly listed as M. nana) A tiny shrub from New Zealand 
that forms large mats of dark reddish-brown stems about 2 inches high, with tiny 
dark green, roundish leaves that make beautiful carpets between rocks and stepping 
stones. Very small, inconspicuous yellow flowers in June and July. This plant 
makes an excellent cover for bulbs, for their decaying leaves do not effect its wiry 
growth. Thrives in ordinary garden soil in full sun. (Ph. 6-8) 
SoCmL ach | oAtore oe; 4.124 for $3.50. 
NIEREMBERGIA. Cup Flower. (Solanaceae, Nightshade Family) 
Nierembergia rivularis. (White Cup) A solid carpet of deep green, small wavey leaves 
about one inch high, charmingly studded with very large and showy creamy white, 
cup-shaped flowers from June to October. This little gem from Argentina makes a 
pleasing display creeping between rocks in a sunny or lightly shaded spot. Thrives 
in ordinary garden soil, but may need a little winter cover north of here. (Ph. 6-8) 
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Nierembergia rivularis 
OENOTHERA. Evening Primrose. (Onagraceae, Evening Primrose Family) 
Oenothera fruticosa youngii. (Formerly listed as O. youngii) An attractive clump of 
erect stems about 12 inches high, with neat green foliage and topped with large, 
showy, clear yellow flowers in July and August. A very floriferous Summer blooming 
plant for a dry sunny spot. A native of the Eastern States that thrives in ordinary 
garden soil or in a poor, dry stony soil in full sun. (Ph. 6-8) 
SQ ache 4 10r so). Zoe etorsn., QU. 
* Indicates New Introduction. 
