92 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, Bergenfield, N. J. 

Polemonium reptans. An Eastern native species with slowly creeping root stocks that 
make large, attractive foot high clumps of dark green, ferny foliage, topped with a 
shower of showy light blue flowers in June. Truly a handsome plant that thrives in 
any ordinary garden soil in sun or light shade. (Ph. 5-8) 
35c. Each. 3 for 90c. “W2itgienaeate 
POLYGALA. Milkwort. (Polygalaceae, Milkwort Family) 
Polygala calcarea. A dainty, slow creeping, evergreen species from the European Alps, 
with tiny oval leaves in close rosettes and clusters of interesting blue flowers on 3 
inch stems in May and June. It requires a light, well drained alkaline soil in partial 
shade for best results. (Ph. 7-8) A tiny gem that will give you much delight. 
75c Each. 3. for 90c..)iZetome eae 
Polygala paucifolia. (Fringed Polygala) An Eastern American native that creeps under- 
eround, with two or three small leaves and delicate rosy purple flowers on fragile 
stems in June. A creeper for dense shade in a moist acid leafmold soil (Ph. 4-6) 
35¢ ‘Each,’ 3 for 90c; =iZeiomea ae 
Polygale vayrediae. A slowly creeping shrubby species about 8 inches high, with long, 
narrow, drooping leaves and showy, vivid purple and yellow flowers in little racemes 
in June and July. From the Pyrenees and the best of this little group. It likes a fairly 
moist, acid leafmold soil in shade or filtered sunlight. (Ph. 5-6) 75c Each. 3 for $1.90. 
POLYGONUM. Fleece Flower. (Polygonaceae, Knotwood Family) 
Polygonum vaccinifolium. An interesting little shrub about 8 inches high, that forms a 
compact mound of thin, long trailing wiry branches covered with tiny pointed leaves 
and dainty spikes of rose pink flowers in September and October. “One of the love- 
liest and most refined treasures” says Farrer. This excellent foliage plant comes from 
the Himalayas and requires a rich, slightly acid loam in sun or light shade. (Ph. 6-7) 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25. S2efomeneue 
POTENTILLA. Cinquefoil. (Rosaceae, Rose Family) 
*Potentilla flabellifolia. Dense tufts of dark green, deeply toothed leaves about 3 inches 
high, producing many thin, ascending stems to 6 inches high, with airy sprays of 
vivid yellow flowers in May and June. A rocky Mountain native that is excellent for 
walls and other dry sunny spots. It likes a gritty, well drained lime soil. (Ph. 7-8) 
50c Each. 3 for $125.) slgetoeen cee 
Potentilla fruticosa. A sturdy shrub about 18 inches high with deeply cut light green 
foliage, and a continuous shower of bright yellow flowers from July to October. If 
it is cut back it makes a nice compact display. A widespread species that is found 
in every part of the North temperate zone. It likes a light alkaline soil in full sun 
or light shade. (Ph. 6-8) 50cs Eachrs 3 for’ $1.25) Si2eioree oe 
Potentilla fruticosa mandshurica. (Formerly listed as P. f. montana) A very dwarf 
variety about 6 inches high, with tiny deeply cut, gray silky leaves and showy white 
flowers. This is undoubtedly the best form for the rock garden, but our stock is 
very limited. Give it the same soil and exposure as above. $1.00 Each. 3 for $2.50. 
Potentilla fruticosa veitchli. Another exceedingly handsome variety that is a bit larger 
than the foregoing, forming neat symmetrical clumps of larger, deeply cut fine ight 
green foliage. It also displays its dainty white flowers from June to October. A 
natural variety found in China that is a slow grower, hence very scarce. It likes a 
fairly light, well drained alkaline soil in full sun. (Ph. 7-8) $1.00 Each. 3 for $2.50. 
Potentilla nevadensis. An enchanting little beauty from the sun drenched rocks of Spain. 
Dense flat tufts about 2 inches high, of small palmately parted, light green leaves 
covered with a thick coat of silvery, silky hairs. Cheery clusters of bright yellow 
flowers on 3 inch stems in June and July. It requires a lean, gritty, well drained lime 
soil in full sun. (Ph. 7-8). Anexcellent wall plant. 35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
All Our Plants Are Pot Grown. 
