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Penstemon caespitosus. A tiny creeper that forms neat little cushions about one inch 
high, with very tiny light green leaves that look like Thyme. Little blue flowers 
scarcely above the foliage in June and July. A pretty little plant for the wall garden. 
b0cr Hach stor $125, 12+10r7$5.00 
Penstemon cardwellii. A shrubby species about 10 inches high that forms interesting 
clumps of stout erect branches covered with thick, fleshy, dark green leaves and 
spikes of large, showy purple flowers in July. Our stock is limited and these 
offered are small plants. $1.00 Each. 3 for $2.50. 
Penstemon coloradoensis. One of the best and prettiest in the list! A creeping, shrubby 
species that forms attractive mounds of silvery gray foliage on very thin decumbent 
branches about 3 inches high, with a gay profusion of clear pink flowers in July. 
A little jewel you will always cherish. Perfectly adaptable to a dry sunny spot in the 
wall garden. bUCiHacheeocrot Sia20el2eior 155.00 
Penstemon crandallii. Very similar to the above in habit of growth, but the leaves are 
broader and thicker, of a light green color and the flowers are a pleasing blue in 
July. SUCiMachwogion 1625/01 2sfore$5.00 

PENSTEMON CULTURE 
All the species listed here come from the dry West and so they require a very 
light, sandy or gritty, well drained limy soil in full sun. (pH 7-8). In the hotter 
and dryer regions of the Middle West they can be given light shade, but re- 
member that excellent drainage is the most essential requirement. 
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Penstemon davidsonii. A fast creeping shrubby species that forms solid mats about 
4 inch thick, of small roundish, thick fleshy leaves, topped with large, showy, deep 
lilac flowers in June and July. One of the easiest to grow and a striking wall 
plant. SECU aCe GOieUCil 2otOr ta, 50! 
Penstemon menziesii. A noble shrub about 6 inches high, making attractive spreading 
mounds of sturdy, decumbent, creeping branches covered with neat, thick, fleshy 
dark green leaves and a shower of huge purple trumpets in June and July. Another 
fine species that is easy to grow in ordinary garden soil. 
bUGeMach ssatot nleZor L2toren 5,00 
Penstemon rupicola. One of the best of the alpine Penstemons. A dwarf, prostrate, 
bushy trailer about 3 inches high, with very small, round, thick fleshy leaves and 
large rosy crimson flowers in July and August. It likes dry, poor soil in deep rock 
crevices. Ajcpiea Chara tones LOO eet ores 7/00 
Penstemon tolmiei. (Formerly listed as P. rattanii minor). A beautiful Species that 
forms low leafy clumps of broad, oval, dark glossy green leaves about 3 inches 
high, and erect stems about 8 inches high, bearing spikes of fragrant lavender 
colored flowers in June. SOG wach aeroreg|.2 ot 2 tore $5.00 
Penstemon wherryi. A new species discovered by Dr. Edgar T, Wherry. Attractive 
broad leafy clumps about 4 inches high and stiff, erect flower stems about 8 inches 
high with spikes of showy white flowers in June and July. A recent introduction 
that is still quite rare. $1.00 Each. 3 for $2.50. 12 for $10.00 

SPECIAL PENSTEMON COLLECTION 
Four dwarf, shrubby, easy growing, colorful species. 
Penstemon caespitosus Penstemon coloradoensis 
Penstemon davidsonii Penstemon menziesii 
Lika rea char (+e plants il wes 4 santo Sou weeks: $1.75 
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