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Penstemon crandallii. Very similar to the above in habit of growth, but the leaves are 
broader and thicker, of a light green color and the flowers are a pleasing blue in 
July. pUctEachwwes toresl25, el 2store$ 5.00. 
PENSTEMON CULTURE 
All the species listed here come from the dry West and so they require a 
very light, sandy or gritty, well drained limy soil in full sun. (Ph. 7-8) In the 
hotter and dryer regions of the Middle West they can be given light shade, but 
remember that excellent drainage is the most essential requirement. 

Penstemon davidsonii. A fast creeping shrubby species that forms solid mats about 
Y% inch thick, of small roundish, thick fleshy leaves, topped with large showy deep 
lilac flowers in June and July. One of the easiest to grow and a striking wall plant. 
Sica aciomes stor 00s 12a tomes. 50: 
Penstemon menziessi. (Formerly listed as P. fruticosus) A noble shrub about 6 inches 
high, making attractive spreading mounds of sturdy, decumbent, creeping branches 
covered with neat, thick, fleshy dark green leaves and a shower of huge purple 
trumpets in June and July. Another fine species that is easy to grow in ordinary 
garden soil. pce acim orion wl.25., 12: lor 95.00. 
Penstemon rattanii minor. A beautiful species that forms low leafy clumps of broad 
oval, dark glossy green leaves about 3 inches high, and erect stems about 8 inches 
high, bearing spikes of fragrant lavender colored flowers in June. 
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Penstemon rupicola. One of the best of the alpine Penstemons. A dwarf, prostrate bushy 
trailer about 3 inches high, with very small, round, thick fleshy leaves and large 
rosy. crimson flowers in July and August. It likes dry, poor soil in deep rock 
crevices. PoCsach: @oulorep key. 
Penstemon wherryi. A new species discovered by Dr. Edgar T. Wherry. Attractive 
broad leafy clumps about 4 inches high and stiff, erect flower stems about 8 inches 
high with spikes of showy white flowers in June and July. A recent introduction that 
is still quite rare. SOO Hach. )3do0r $2507 12:tor $1000. 
SPECIAL PENSTEMON COLLECTION 
Four dwarf, shrubby, easy growing, colorful species 
Penstemon caespitosus; Penstemon coloradoensis; 
Penstemon davirsonii; Penstemon menziesii. 
1 of each (4 plants) 
3 of each (12 plants) 

PHLOX. Phlox. (Polemoniaceae, Phlox Family) 
Phlox divaricata. (Blue Phlox) The common wild blue Phlox of our Eastern woods and 
fields. It forms large, fast creeping carpets of dark evergreen leaves on trailing or 
ascending stems about 8 inches high. It is completely covered with loose clusters 
of large, fragrant light blue flowers on 12 inch stems 1n May. Excellent for a ground 
cover in sun or partial shade in a rich, gritty acid loam. (Ph. 5-6) 
S50 ach.» 63 tor, 9UG. 912, fOr 23,00. 
* Indicates New Introduction. 
