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MITCHELLA. Partridge Berry. (Rubiaceae, Madder Family) 
Mitchella repens. A pretty evergreen ground cover for shade that forms solid mats on 
small, round, dark green leaves veined white on creeping stems. Dainty white 
fragrant flowers barely above the foliage in May and June, followed by showy 
scarlet berries in Fall and Winter. It is native to the Eastern States and thrives 
in a rich acid leafmold soil in shade. (pH 5-6). DICRLACiOMOmUUCSs L2otorss3,50: 
MUEHLENBECKIA. Wire Plant. (Polygonaceae, Knotweed Family) 
Muehlenbeckia axillaris. A tiny shrub from New Zealand that forms large mats of 
dark reddish-brown stems about 2 inches high, with tiny dark green, roundish 
leaves that make beautiful carpets between rocks and stepping stones. Very small, 
inconspicuous yellow flowers in June and July. This plant makes an excellent 
cover for bulbs, for their decaying leaves do not effect its wiry growth. Thrives in 
ordinary garden soil in full sun. (pH 6-8). 35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
NIEREMBERGIA. Cup Flower. (Solanaceae, Nightshade Family) 
Nierembergia rivularis. (White Cup) A solid carpet of deep green, small wavy leaves 
about one inch high, charmingly studded with very large and showy creamy white, 
cup-shaped flowers from June to October. This little gem from Argentina makes 
a pleasing display creeping between rocks in a sunny or lightly shaded spot. Thrives 
in ordinary garden soil. but may need a little winter cover north of here. (pH 6-8). 
0c. Rach.3 tore$1.255 i2stor $5.00 

Nierembergia rivularis 
OENOTHERA. Evening Primrose. (Onagraceae, Evening Primrose Family) 
Oenothera fruticosa youngii. An attractive clump of erect stems about 12 inches high, 
with neat green foliage and topped with large, showy, clear yellow flowers in 
July and August. A very floriferous Summer blooming plant for a dry sunny spot. 
A native of the Eastern States that thrives in ordinary garden soil or in a poor, 
dry stony soil in full sun. (pH 6-8). J0ehmachm oso OUCearton. 53.50. 
Oenothera missouriensis. Stout trailing or ascending stems with long, narrow, dull 
gray-green leaves which form an attractive mound. The very large, clear yellow 
flowers are about 3 to 4 inches in diameter and open in the evening during June 
and July. One of the best wall plants .It likes a rather dry, well drained lime soil 
in full sun. (pH '7-8). 50c Each 3.tor/$1:25512 for $5.06 
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