48 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, Bergenfield, N. J. 
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PACHYSANDRA. Alleghany Spurge. (Buxaceae, Boxwood Family) 

Pachysandra procumbens. Our rare native spurge that forms large, attractive clumps of 
dark green, thick, fleshy leaves about 10 inches high. It has dense, six inch spikes 
of showy white flowers in early April, before the neat foliage unfurls. An excellent 
plant that can be used as a ground cover in shady nooks, in rich acid loam with a 
good deal of leafmold. (Ph. 5-6) 50c°Each. 3 for?$1:25. i tame 
PACHISTIMA. (Celastraceae, Staff Tree Family) 
Pachistima canbyi. A little evergreen shrub that forms attractive bushes about 10 inches 
high, with long decumbent branches covered with small leathery, dark green leaves, 
for a sunny place, or useful as a loose ground cover in shade. The flowers are 
small and hardly noticable. It is native to the Mountains of Virginia and West 
Virginia and thrives in a gritty, acid leafmold loam. (Ph. 5-6) 
50c Each. 3 for $1-25) Size ieeenon 
PARNASSIA. Grass os Parnassus. (Saxifragaceae, Saxifrage Family) 
Parnassia caroliniana. Neat light green oval leaves in pretty rosettes about 3 inches high, 
from which spring long, slender, erect flower stems about 12 inches high, bearing 
large showy wh'te Anemone-like flowers striped with green in July and August. A 
striking native of the Eastern States that likes a moist mucky acid soil in full sun, 
but does well in a dryer, acid leafmold peaty soil in partial shade. (Ph. 5-6) 
35c Each. 3 for 90cy 12 tenes 
PARONYCHIA. Whitlow Wort. (Illecebraceae, Knotwort Family) 
Paronychia argentea. A little creeping plant from the Mediterranian Region about 4% 
inch thick, that forms attractive little mats of tiny green leaves that are partially 
hidden by the showy glistening flower bracts through most of the summer. This 
interesting little plant makes a fine display creeping over rocks or between stepping 
stones. It thrives in full sun in a gritty lime soil. (Ph. 7-8) 
35c Each. 3 for S0ceelgetomenom: 
PENSTEMON. Beard Tongue. (Scrophulariaceae, Figwort Family) 
The Penstemons herein listed are all perfectly hardy, dwarf or low growing species 
of indispensable value for the well stocked rock garden. They are all evergreen and pro- 
duce a gay range of colors and contrasting effects. All are native to the Rocky Mountains, 
and are reliable in the comparative wet East if the cultural directions are followed. 
Choose any one of the following and you will love it. 
Penstemon abietinus. A new species in cultivation and very rare in Nature. It forms a 
low mound about 4 inches high, of fine drooping branches, set with very narrow 
light green leaves. The leafy spikes of light blue flowers give it the appearance 
of a blue flowering heath. A charming novelty that is fast growing in popularity 
and it is difficult to keep up with the demand. Our stock is still rather limited. 
$1.50 Each. 3 for $4.00. 
Penstemon aridus. Little tufts of narrow green leaves about 2 inches high and erect 
flower stems about 6 inches high with spikes of little purplish flowers in June. Fine 
tor dry rock crevices or dry walls in full sun. 50c. Each) 3mrore ieee 
Penstemon caespitosus. A tiny creeper that forms neat little cushions about one inch 
high, with very tiny lhght green leaves that look like Thyme. Little blue flowers 
scarcely above the foliage in June and July. A pretty little plant for the wall garden. 
50c Each. 3 for: $1.25. Sigeepreo oe 
Penstemon cardwellii. A shrubby species about 10 inches high that forms interesting 
clumps of stout erect branches covered with thick, fleshy dark green leaves and 
spikes of large, showy purple flowers in July. Our stock is limited and these offered 
are small plants. $1.00 Each? 3etomeneeaue 
Penstemon coloradoensis. One of the best and prettiest in the list! A creeping shrubby 
species that forms attractive mounds of silvery gray foliage on very thin decumbent 
branches about 3 inches high, with a gay profusion of clear pink flowers in July. A 
little jewel you will always cherish. Perfectly adaptable to a dry sunny spot in the 
well garden. 50c.Each. ‘3 for $1.25) 12 cfg 
All Our Plants Are Pot Grown. 
