68 MAYFAIR NURSERIES, Bergenfield, N. J. 

SOLIDAGO. Goldenrod. (Compositae, Composite Family) 
Solidago brachystachys. The smallest and daintiest of all Goldenrods. Little wavey leaves 
in flat rosettes about ™% inch high and sturdy flower stems never more than 5 
inches high, with very large golden yellow flowers in September and October. The 
individual flowers are much bigger than on any of the common tall kinds. It requires 
a very gritty acid loam in full sun, (Ph. 5-6) A golden gem that never becomes a 
weed. 75c Each. 3. for $1.90. Si2siereaee 
Solidago cutleri. Just as rare as the preceeding, but a bit taller. Neat tufts of large, 
toothed dark green leaves about 3 inches high, and 10 inch flower stems bearing large, 
showy golden yellow flowers in JUNE. This very interesting species from the 
Mountains of Maine begins to show its golden color in early June and carries some 
through to August. It likes a poor, gritty or stone acid soil in full sun. (Ph. 5-6) 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25.) Si 2eeeen) 
SPIRAEA. Spirea. (Rosaceae, Rose Family) 
Spiraea bullata. (Formerly listed as S. crispifolia) A dwarf, compact shrub about 12 
inches high, with little roundish, dark green, thick, crinkled leaves and little heads 
of rosy-pink flowers in July and August. A striking foliage and flower plant for 
partial shade in a rich, slightly alkaline soil. This species from Japan is one of the 
nicest dwarf shrubs for the rock garden. (Ph. 7-8) 75c Each. 3 for $1.90. 12 for $7.50. 
Spiraea normandii. (Formerly listed as S. newmannii) A very graceful little dwarf shrub 
of hybrid origin. Attractive clumps of little oval, dark green leaves on wiry stems 
about 6 inches high. Showy clusters of pink flowers in May and June. In fall the 
foliage turns a brilliant crimson color. It thrives in any ordinary soil in sun or light 
shade. (Ph. 6-8) 75c Each. 3 for $1,905 I2etomese oe 
SYNTHYRIS. Kittentails. (Scrophulariaceae, Figwort Family) 
Synthyris Major. (Formerly listed as S. missourica major) Large clumps of dark glossy 
ereen, leathery, evergreen leaves about 5 inches high. Long slender racemes of 
dark purple flowers in May and June. The very showy flower stems are about 8 
inches high. A native of the Rocky Mountains that requires a moist acid leafmold 
soil in shade or semi-shade. (Ph. 4-6) 50c Each, 3 for $1:255 Zee one 
Synthyris reniformis. Little tufts of kidney-shaped deeply toothed, leathery leaves about 
2 inches high, and slender spikes about 5 inches high, with violet-blue flowers in 
May and June. Another Western native desiring the same soil and exposure as the 
foregoing. 35c. Each. 3 for: 90c Sel2atore sae 
Synthyris rubra. A very distinctive sort, with 8 inch spikes of red flowers carried over 
little rosettes of dark green oval leaves that disappear soon after flowering. The 
leaves begin to grow in September and remain green all Winter. This interesting 
Rocky Mountain plant blooms in April and May. It requires a moist acid leafmold 
soil in shade for best results. (Ph. 4-6) 50c Each, 3 for $1.25) Se2eioeeenn 
TALINUM. Sun Bright. (Portulacaceae, Purslane Family) 
*Talinum teretifolium. A very interesting and ornamental plant from Pennsylvania and 
south. Four inch high tufts of narrow, but very thick, fleshy, dark green leaves, and 
long slender flower stems about 10 inches high, bearing vivid carmine pink flowers 
from June to October. This charming Summer blooming plant shows its brilliant 
color only in the afternoon. It thrives in a very sandy soil in full sun. (Ph. 5-8) 
35c Each, 3 for 90c;o42etaresaee 
TEUCRIUM. Germander. (Labiatae, Mint Family) 
Teucrium chamaedrys. An evergreen shrub about 8 inches high, with little rigid, 
toothed, dark green aromatic leaves. A very neat, compact grower for a specimen in 
the rock garden and very useful as a low kedge in place of Boxwood. It can be 
trimmed to any height. It is topped with six inch spikes of showy lavender flowers in 
July and August. Easy to grow in any ordinary garden soil in full sun, (Ph. 6-8) 
Native to Europe. 35c Each, 3) for 90c, A] 2:shoeee ee 
All. Our Plants Are Pot. Grown. 
