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POLYGONUM. Fleece Flower. (Polyonaceae, Knotweed Family) 
Polygonum vaccinifolium. An interesting little shrub about 8 inches high, that forms 
a compact mound of thin, long trailing wiry branches covered with tiny pointed 
leaves and dainty spikes of rose pink flowers in September and October. “One of 
the loveliest and most refined treasures” says Farrer. This excellent foliage plant 
comes from the Himalayas and requires a rich, slightly acid loam in sun or light 
shade. (pH 6-7). SO Gr achwsator.> lc ators > OU, 
POLYSTICHUM. Holly Fern. (Polypodiaceae, Fern Family) 
Polystichum acrostichoides. (Christmas Fern) Our lovely and dependable Eastern na- 
tive. It has long, glossy evergreen fronds from 15 to 20 inches high in graceful 
clumps. A fine fern for a shady spot in acid leafmold soil. (pH 4-6). 
35c Each. 3 for .90 12 for $3.50 
Polystichum braunii. (Shield Fern) A rare species from the North Woods. Long, broad 
fronds in low, arching clumps. Fronds are sharp-toothed and covered with hairs. 
Same soil and exposure as above. 75cuHach eo tore $1,908 |2etores7.50 
Polystichum lonchitis. (Mountain Holly Fern) Very attractive large 12 inch high clumps 
of dark, leathery, glossy green, arching, evergreen fronds. A lovely fern for a 
shaded rock crevice in an acid leafmold soil. (pH 4-6). This Rocky Mountain 
species is much like our Christmas Fern, but lower growing. 
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POTENTILLA. Cinquefoil. (Rosaceae, Rose Family) 
Potentilla flabellifolia. Dense tufts of dark green, deeply toothed leaves about 3 inches 
high, producing many thin, ascending stems to 6 inches high, with airy sprays of 
vivid yellow flowers in May and June. A Rocky Mountain native that is excellent 
for walls and other dry sunny spots. It likes a gritty, well drained lime soil. 
(pH 7-8). bOGuBachsjcfornesl corel aerores 5.00, 
Potentilla fruticosa. A sturdy shrub about 8 inches high with deeply cut light green 
foliage, and a continuous shower of bright yellow flowers from July to October. 
If it is cut back it makes a nice compact display. A widespread species that is 
found in every part of the Northtemperate zone. It likes a light alkaline soil in 
full sun or light shade. (pH 6-8). sUcebachwoston ) liom bostores >) OU, 
Potentilla fruticosa mandshurica. A very dwarf variety about 6 inches high, with tiny 
deeply cut, gray silky leaves and showy white flowers. This is undoubtedly the 
best form for the rock garden, but our stock is very limited. Give it the same 
soil and exposure as above. »L.00; Hach. 3 for $2,509 12ifor7 $10.00 
Potentilla fruticosa tenuiloba. An upright growing variety about 12 to 18 inches high 
with bright yellow flowers. The small leaves are divided into very tiny and narrow 
segments which give it a lovely ferny effect. 50c’ Each3) for) $125.71 2ifor<$5.00, 
Potentilla fruticosa veitchii. Another exceedingly handsome variety that is a bit larger 
than P. f. mandshurica, forming neat symmetrical clumps of larger, deeply cut 
fine light green foliage. It also displays its dainty white flowers from June to 
October. A natural variety found in China that is a slow grower, hence very scarce. 
It likes a fairly light, well drained alkaline soil in full sun. (pH 7-8). 
75c Each. 3 for $1.90. 12 for $7.50 
Potentilla tormentillo-formosa. A wonderful trailer for hot, dry rocks and walls. Large 
clumps about 4 inches high, of pretty dark green strawberry-like leaves and long 
trailing stems bearing a continuous avalanche of small, but showy apricot flowers 
with deep crimson centers from June to October. It thrives in any ordinary garden 
soil in full sun. (pH 6-8). An old hybrid. 35¢ Each. 3 for .90 12 for $3.50 
Potentilla tridentata. An evergreen shrublet about 6 inches high, forming neat rounded 
clumps of shiny, dark glossy green, three parted leaves, with dainty white flowers 
held over it on thin 3 inch stems in June and July. It spreads slowly by under- 
ground runners and forms solid carpets of thick emerald green. This Eastern 
native requires a light, acid leafmold soil in sun or light shade. (pH 4-6). 
35c Each. 3 for .90 12 for $3.50 
ALL OUR PLANTS ARE POT-GROWN 
