
Nierembergia Rivularis 
Oenothera Missouriensis 

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MYOSOTIS - Forget-me-not 
Their dainty blue or pink flowers are produced freely and are always 
pleasing to the eye, whether massed in beds or on the margins of borders 
or ponds. 
Culture. Most at home in damp positions, as the margins of water, but 
will thrive in moist, shady borders. Plant in autumn or spring about 6 
inches apart. 
*Palustris semperflorens Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
Large, rich blue flowers with yellow eye; a charming plant for damp 
places and a more profuse bloomer than the alpestris, which also is in- 
clined to be biennial in habit. 
NEPETA - Ground Ivy; Catmint 
Really only 2 varieties are worthy of culture, and are suited for massing 
in the garden. The foliage is aromatic and silvery gray, the small flow- 
ers are lavender-blue. 
Culture. Ordinary soil, well-drained, and a sunny position will suit the 
Nepetas. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 inches apart. 
Blue Beauty (Upright Growing) 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
From France came this profusely spring-flowering border plant where 
it is also called Souvenir de Andre Chaudron. It is compact and upright 
in growth. Twenty to thirty flower stems to one plant. Excellent for 
cutting as well. It grows about two feet tall and does exceptionally 
well in hot dry places. Flowers are produced throughout the summer. 
The foliage is gray-green, contrasting well with surrounding plants. 
A most satisfactory plant of very easy culture. 
*Mussini Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Of dwarf, compact habit, producing masses of bloom of a beautiful 
shade of lavender all spring and intermittently during the summer. 
NIEREMBERGIA - Trailing Cup-flower 
A dwarf, creeping plant with spoon-shaped leaves, and creamy white, 
bell-shaped flowers. An interesting plant to grow in a moist, shady 
border. Does very well in full sun. 
Culture. Grow in sandy loam freely mixed with well-decayed manure, 
in a moist spot, and plant in spring only, 6 to 8 inches apart. Give 
plenty of water in dry weather. Protect lightly over winter. 
*Rivularis Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100. $25.00 
Charming dwarf creeping Alpine plant, bearing large, creamy white, 
cup-shaped flowers from June till September; most desirable plants for 
the rockery. 
OENOTHERA .- Evening Primrose 
The species named below are specially suitable for growing on the mar- 
gins of sunny borders and rock gardens, and all make a continuous and 
brave display of color throughout the summer with little attention. 
Culture. All require a well-drained, medium sandy soil, freely inter- 
mixed with well-decayed manure, and a sunny position to grow and 
flower freely. Show to the best advantage when grown in groups. Plant 
8 inches apart in spring or fall. They are apt to perish in winter if 
grown in heavy, damp soils. 
*Missouriensis Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
A low species with prostrate, ascending branches; profuse bloomer. 
Solitary flowers, often 4 inches across. Good for rock garden or border; 
in bloom from June until August. 
Youngi Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
A strong, stocky, large-leaved plant with firm, shiny foliage, numerous 
bright lemon-yellow flowers on stems about 24 inches tall from June to 
August. 
PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS. (See page 15.) 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT—As Well as For Your Flowers 
What your plants need is a balanced organic food, not just a stimu- 
lant. They need one containing in right amounts, those things that make 
plenty of strong roots, produce sturdy stalks, thrifty foliage and an abun- 
dance of good sized blooms. That's exactly the kind of Plant Food we 
use at Wayside. Much of our success in growing such unfailingly fine 
plants is due it. Turn to page 9, and get the full facts about it. 

Myosotis Palustris Semperflorens 

