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MARSHALLIA. (Compositae, Composite Family) 
Marshallia species. An interesting plant that is best described as a dwarf edition of 
Scabiosa with comparatively large white flowers which are held from 6 to 10 
inches above the neat rosettes of evergreen foliage. It blooms in June and comes 
from the mountains of Georgia. Likes acid soil and full sun. (pH 5-6). 
50c. Each? oatoras ns 
OPUNTIA. Prickly-Pear. (Cactaceae, Cactus Family) 
Opuntia fragilis. A dwarf prostrate grower that covers the ground with a wide, close 
mat of prickly green. The large yellow flowers open from salmon colored buds 
and the almost round, thorny “joints” are only about an inch in diameter. From the 
banks of the Peace River in northern British Columbia where it is subjected to 50° 
below zero for weeks at a time. Requires sun and a neutral soil. (pH 7). 
50¢, Eachy oi tones ines 
PENSTEMON. Beard-Tongue. (Scrophulariaceae, Figwort Family) 
Penstemon hirsutus coeruleus. An attractive and easily grown Eastern species that 
forms neat clumps of dark green leayes on sturdy, hairy stems about 2 feet high 
and large showy spikes of blue tinted flowers in June. Floriferous and permanent 
in poor, well drained neutral soil. (pH 7). Joc) Each 93 tiorep ou: 
Penstemon hirsutus rosinus. Another splendid variety of this useful Penstemon, colored 
a bright and pretty pink, free from any harsh magenta tint. 75c Each. 3 for $1.90. 
PHLOX. (Polemoniaceae, Phlox Family) 
Phlox carolina gloriosa. A new variety, described recently by Dr. Wherry in “Bartonia’’, 
that is perhaps the most beautiful wild Phlox in existence! The large circular 
flowers are carried in huge heads and their color is a soft bright pink that verges 
on salmon, The deep green glossy foliage makes ample evergreen rosettes that 
spread nicely and are decorative Summer and Winter. This Phlox grows about 12 
to 15 inches tall and is a great addition to our gardens. It flowers freely and blooms 
well into Autumn. From the mountains of Georgia. It likes acid soil and sun. 
(pH 5-6). $1.00 Each.-3 for $2.50. 
Phlox carolina gloriosa lavendula. Another beauty of the highest class and a well worthy 
companion to P. gloriosa. The exquisite flowers of this one are colored a delightful 
shade of pale lavender. $1.00 Each. 3 for $2.50. 
Phlox divaricata Chattahoochee. One of the most handsome and impressive of Phlox, 
12 inches tall, with ample heads of large pale lavender blue flowers with crimson 
centers. Almost prostrate mats of rough evergreen leaves that turn a deep purple in 
Winter. A surprising beauty that comes from the banks of the Chattahoochee River. 
Semi-shade and neutral soil. (pH 5-7). Requires winter protection north of here. 
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Phlox stolonifera Blue Ridge. Another native that ranks with the best. This enchanting 
Phlox has beautifully circular flowers that are as blue as those of P. divaricata. They 
are only about half the height of the latter and much neater in growth. It does best 
in a partially shaded place in acid soil where the sojl is not too dry. It spreads nicely, 
making a beautiful evergreen ground cover. (DEIeo=6)s 75c Each. 3 for $1.90. 
Phlox subulata Molly Davis. A very neat growing Mountain Pink with small, well 
formed dainty little flowers colored an attractive shade of pastel pink. Requires 
acid soil and full sun. (pH 5-6). 50c. Each: 3 fore $1.25, 
PHYSOSTEGIA. False Dragonhead. (Labiatae, Mint Family) 
Physostegia denticulata. A new species in cultivation and an excellent one for the 
larger rock gardens. Sturdy stems from 18 to 24 inches high with small pointed, 
dentate dark glossy green leaves and topped with a dense spike of vivid deep pink 
flowers in October. Wonderful Fall color and the neat evergreen rosettes give 
good winter foliage effect in the rock garden. The plant creeps by underground 
runners, making broad clumps. Acid soil and full sun. (pH 5-6). 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 
ALL OUR PLANTS ARE POT-GROWN 
