PURPLE LOOSETRIFE 
(Lythrum salicaria) 
Purple loosetrife naturalizes readily on moist to boggy 
land in some localities and is reported as a major source 
of nectar where sufficiently plentiful. The abundant 
pink flowers are very ornamental and last for weeks, be- 
ginning in mid-summer. The plant is very adaptable, 
will grow under cultivation on most soils and is found in 
flower gardens. Perennial, grows three to six feet in 
height. Some beekeepers have improved local bee- 
pasture by sowing along streams and around ponds. 
The plant PR spreads down stream. 
The seed is tiny, with a very large number of seeds 
per ounce. 
Seed, per packet 20c, ounce $1.00, % pound $3.00, 
postpaid. 
SIMPSON’S HONEY PLANT 
(Scrophularia marilandica) 
Simpson’s Honey Plant, also commonly known as Fig- 
wort, has long been famous for its rich store of nectar for 
the bees. The flowers are small but abundant and rich 
in honey. The plant is perennial and grows from three 
to six feet high. It will grow in either sun or shade and 
is often found growing wild in wooded areas. It blooms 
in the fall. 
Seed, per packet 20c, ounce $1.00, postpaid. 
HOREHOUND 
(Marrubium vulgare) 
Horehound is a well known herb which comes from 
Eurasia and has become naturalized over parts of the 
United States. It blooms from July to September and 
the flowers attract many bees. It is the source of much 
dark honey in some localities. 
Seed, per packet 20c, ounce $1.00, postpaid. 
JERUSALEM SAGE 
(Phiomis tuberosa) 
This tall growing plant which reaches a height of four 
to six feet is a showy member of the mint family from 
Asia. Like other mints it is attractive to the bees. It is 
of easy culture, spreads slowly and is well suited to 
background planting in the garden or naturalizing in 
waste places for bee pasture. Blooms in mid-summer. 
Seed, per packet 20c, postpaid. 
ASTER 
The wild asters are the last source of nectar in many 
localities. We offer a mixture of several of the most 
ornamental varieties, including New England aster and 
arrow leaf aster. All are worthy of a place in the gar- 
den. Perennial. 
Seed, per packet 20c, postpaid. 
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BEE PLANT 
(Cleome serrulata) 
The Rocky Mountain Bee Plant is a common source 
of nectar in some western states. It blooms over a long 
period beginning early summer and the bees work it 
freely. This annual plant grows to four feet or more 
in height with large showy pink or purple flowers. It 
self-sows readily and is a good plant to naturalize for 
bee- pasture where conditions favor it. 
Seed, per packet 20c, two ounces $1.00 postpaid. 
ECHINOPS RITRO 
The blue flowered Chapman Honey Plant is perennial 
growing to a height of about four feet on our soil. It is 
not nearly so tall as the other variety but is more desir- 
able as an ornamental. It comes into bloom somewhat 
later and lasts into September. 
Seed, per packet 20c, % pound $1.00, postpaid. 
