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OMPHALODES. Navelwort. (Boraginaceae, Borage Family) 
Omphalodes verna. (Creeping Forget-Me-Not) Spreading clumps of long-stalked, point- 
ed, deep green leaves and bright showy blue flowers in loose racemes in April and 
May. A lovely rock plant from Europe for a shady or semi-shady spot in acid 
loam. (pH 5-6). 50c Each. 3 for $U25e12etoressa) 
Omphalodes verna alba. The same attractive mass of lush green leaves as the above, 
but this one has lovely white flowers in Spring. Plant both together for a pleasing 
ffect. S ondition as above. 
CrteG ame condition as above Se acta eon ¢125) 12 for $5.00 
OPUNTIA. Prickly Pear. (Cactaceae, Cactus Family) 
Opuntia compressa. Our Eastern native hardy cactus which forms a large mass of flat, 
thick leaf-like joints. It has very pretty, large, yellow flowers in June, about 3 
inches in diameter. Excellent for poor, sandy soil and full sun and for walls. (pH 5-6). 
35c Each?3 tor 90calZiorescanu: 
Opuntia polycantha. A western variety much like the above, but the many white spines 
give it a hoary aspect. It has lovely lemon yellow flowers, tinged with soft red on 
the edge. Lovely and interesting. Same soil and exposure as above. 
50cEach, 3 for $125.12 tors 106 
PACHISTIMA. (Celastraceae, Staff Tree Family) 
Pachistima canbyi. A little evergreen shrub that forms attractive bushes about 10 inches 
high, with long decumbent branches covered with small leathery, dark green leaves, 
for a sunny place, or useful as a loose ground cover in shade. The flowers are 
small and hardly noticeable. It is native to the Mountains of Virginia and West 
Virginia and thrives in a gritty, acid leafmold loam. (pH 5-6). 
50c’ Each; Sifor $125.12 Horspos00 
PACHYSANDRA. Alleghany Spurge. (Buxaceae, Boxwood Family) 
Pachysandra procumbens. Our rare native spurge that forms large, attractive clumps 
of dark green, thick, fleshy leaves about 10 inches high. It has dense, six inch spikes 
of showy white flowers in early April, before the neat foliage unfurls. An excellent 
plant that can be used as a ground cover in shady nooks, in rich acid loam with 
a good deal of leafmold. (pH 5-6). 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00 
PARONYCHIA. Whitlow Wort. (Illecebraceae, Knotwort Family) 
Paronychia argentea. A little creeping plant from the Mediterranian Region about 4 
inch thick, that forms attractive little mats of tiny green leaves that are partially 
hidden by the showy glistening flower bracts through most of the summer. This 
interesting little plant makes a fine display creeping over rocks or between stepping 
stones, It thrives in full sun in a gritty lime soil. (pH 7-8), 
35c Each, 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
PENSTEMON. Beard Tongue. (Scrophulariaceae, Figwort Family) 
The Penstemons herein listed are all perfectly hardy, dwarf or low growing species 
of indispensable value for the well stocked rock garden. They are all evergreen and 
produce a gay range of colors and contrasting effects. All are native to the Rocky 
Mountains, and are reliable in the comparative wet East if the cultural directions are 
followed. Choose any one of the following and you will love it. 
Penstemon abietinus. A new species in cultivation and veryerare in” Natures .tstorms 
a low mound about 4 inches high, of fine drooping branches, set with very narrow, 
light green leaves. The leafy spikes of light blue flowers give it the appearance 
of a blue flowering heath. A charming novelty that is fast growing in popular? y 
it is difficult to keep up with the demand. Our stock is still rather limited. 
90c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00 
Penstemon aridus. Little tufts of narrow green leaves about 2 inches high and erect 
flower stems about 6 inches high with spikes of little purplish flowers in June. 
Fine for dry rock crevices or dry walls in full sun. ; 
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ALL OUR PLANTS ARE POT-GROWN 
