*NEPETA Glechoma. 2 in. high with deep green foliage and 
blue flowers it spreads rapidly to make a carpet. One 
of the best ground covers under trees. Stands poor soil 
and minimum of moisture. Plants 25 cts. each. Small 
sections for carpeting, $5 per 100; plant 12 in. apart. 
*NIEREMBERGIA rivularis. From a dense carpeting mantle 
of spoon-shaped leaves many 3-inch stems arise, each 
bearing a l-inch creamy cup-shaped flower with yellow 
center. Flowers all summer. Most choice. Cult.: Sun, 
light soil. Pl., fall to spring. 30 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. 

OENOTHERA, Evening Primrose. Among this varied genus 
are a number of American species which form low masses 
and which are very fine for the rock garden. I do not 
know anything more lovely than Oe. America or Oe. 
Missouriensis in a deep pocket unless it is Oe. Caespitosa. 
The flowers open at dusk and last until the next noon. 
*Burbanks America. An introduction of the late Luther Bur- 
bank. It has a deep seated root, not spreading, and the 
few branches, eventually long and trailing, bear many 
pure white flowers 5 inches across from May to frost. 
As they fade they turn pink. Quite rare. I have a splen- 
did stock this year. 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25. 
*Missouriensis. From a central deep seated root many leafy 
prostrate stems spread, eventually to make a clump up 
to 2 ft. across and 10 inches high. The flowers are 3 to 5 
inches across and the most lovely clear yellow I know. 
See cut, page 27. 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts. Seeds, pkt. 
25 cts. 

Lilies of the Valley 
*Tetraptera is a South American species with deep seated 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY clumps have been hard to secure root and a few rather openly leafy ascending stems, bear- 
for several years. I now have a fair supply. They require ing pure white flowers two inches across. Very floriferous 
a light to medium shade and a rich, loose soil kept mod- Hated Bernd season from May to October. 25 cts. 
erately moist. Well-rotted manure and leaf mold should sae SE cee: 
form at least a part of it and I think that the best of soils Culture: Soil, any but preferably a good loam. Will stand 
is a sandy loam so enriched. The beds should be top- much heat and drouth but it is with moderate moisture 
dressed with well-rotted manure every fall. They should that they show their real beauty. Pl., fall to spring. 
be reset about the third year, and the fall is generally Prop., seeds. 
considered the best time for resetting. Clumps of several 
pips, or growing buds, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
*LINUM Narbonense. The many slender erect stems, 18 to 
24 inches high, bear large sapphire blue flowers from 
June to September. The flowers do not drop each day, 
but last for several days, remaining open all day. The 
finest large flax and a real beauty. 25 cts. each; 3 for 
65 cts. Seeds, pkt. 25 cts. Sun, any soil. 
TURFING DAISY—Matriearia Tchitatchewii. White daisies 
on 4 in. stems stud the green turf-like mats. Effective as 
lawn or carpet, or on bank or ledge. Established, stands 
drouth and poor soil. Set small divisions 12 in. apart. 
Divisible plants, 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts.; doz. $2.50. 
MERTENSIA Virginica—Blue bells. For cool moist woodsy 
beds with well drained acid loam it is a delight. The 
10 in. branched stems bear clusters of porcelain-blue 
bells in spring. Plant Sept. to Mar. Cover dormant roots 
2 inches. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts.; doz. $2.50. 

*MONARDELLA villosa, of the Mints, is one of our finest 
late flowering Californian plants in hot dry situations. 
Forms broad mats from which arise very many 8-inch 
stems bearing lavender flowers from July to Oct., the 
Oregon Sunshine 
flowers somewhat resembling a verbena. Most valuable “u 
for hot dry spots in the rock garden where a fine mass SOMETHING NEW UNDER THE SUN” 
of blooms is of great beauty after spring bloom wanes. *OREGON SUNSHINE. Not really new, for this superb plant 
Cult.: Sun. Soil, any even to gravelly. Pl., fall to spring. has adorned the slopes of Oregon and California for ages 
Prop., divisions. 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts. yet it has been almost entirely overlooked by man in his 
uest for fin i y 
HORNED POPPY is Glaucium flavum tricolor and no plant m the U. S. a aa eahied rena ea oh 
that we grow pleases visitors more or gives more effect well drained soil (even the poorest) in full sun, and may 
for so little trouble. The foliage is pretty and plant stout be planted either fall or spring. The basal tuft of ever- 
and much branched, carrying very many showy flowers green foliage is neat throughout the year and from this 
from a clear yellow to flame color through a long period. arise in May many 12 to 15 in. stiff stems which are 
After bloom cut it back and another crop comes and crowned throughout the long summer with masses of the 
then a third. Heat just suits it, it is one of the very best most delightful golden yellow daisies. Fine cut. You 
drouth resisters. An average plant is 3 ft. high and as will adore it. (Botanically, Eriophyllum lanatum.) Strong 
broad and in flower there is no more brilliant effect. plants, 25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts.; $2.50 per doz. Seeds, 
25 cts. each; 3 for 65 cts.; $2.50 per doz. Seeds, pkt. 25 cts. sown early spring, flower late summer. Pkt. 25 cts. 

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