NEPETA .- Catnip 
A native of Persia producing a springy mat 
of soft velvety green covered with lavender-blue 
flowers from May well into the summer. 3 for 
$1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
NIEREMBERGIA - Cup-Flower 
Rivularis. White-Cup. An excellent dwarf, 
creeping alpine plant, with cup-shaped, creamy 
white flowers. 8in. June to Aug. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50. 
PACHYSANDRA .- Japanese Spurge 
Terminalis. Most useful for planting in 
jtedense shade where few other plants will 
grow or for bordering walks and drives. 
The glossy foliage remains green winter 
and summer. I 
Its mconspicuous greenish 
white flowers are produced in May and 
June. 6 to 9 in. Our pot-grown plants are 
incomparably superior to the field-grown 
ones usually offered. Not prepaid. Offered 
Express Collect Only: 10 for $3.00; 25 for 
$6.25; 100 for $20.00. 
10 for $3.00 
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PACHYSANDRA terminalis. 
PENSTEMON .- Beard-Tongue 
Barbatus, Rose Elf. Should be in every garden. 
{Clear rose-colored flowers from June until 
August. Quite different from the common 
Penstemon and a great improvement. 24 to 
36 in. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Barbatus Torreyi. Tall spikes of brilliant scar- 
let flowers. A most charming border plant. 
4 ft. June to Aug. 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.25. 
PHYSOSTEGIA 
False Dragonhead 
Perfectly hardy and very easy to grow in 
practically all locations. Physostegias are in- 
dispensable for August and September color in 
the garden and home. 
Rosy Spire. The showy spikes of deep rosy 
tcrimson blooms are fine for cutting. Blooms in 
mid-September. 31% ft. 
Virginiana alba. Large spikes of white bloom 
tin August and September. The spikes of 
white are about 6 inches taller than the or- 
dinary form and all flowers on the spike open 
at the same time. 
Virginiana grandiflora, Vivid. Remains dwarf 
PLATYCODON 
Balloon-Flower 
Free-flowering plants of erect habit with 
balloon-shaped buds and star-shaped flowers. 
Very beautiful. 
Grandiflorum. Deep blue. Strong branching 
thabit. 
Grandiflorum Miariesi. Deep blue, balloon- 
tte une: 
x%shaped flowers on erect stems. 
July. 
Grandiflorum Mariesi album. Same as above 
% but having white flowers. 1 ft. June, July. 
All Platycodons: 3 of one variety for $1.75; 
10 of one variety for $5.25 
PLATYCODON grandiflorum. 3 for $1.75 
PLUMBAGO . Leadwort 
Larpentae. Blue Leadwort. Deep blue 
% flowers completely cover the compact plant. 
This is the plant to use where a broad 
sweep or expanse of blue is needed in rock- 
garden work. 6to 12m. Aug., Sept. 3 for 
$1.50; 10 for $4.50; 25 for $10.00. 
POLYGONUM 
Compactum roseum. Dwarf Fleece- 
% Flower. An unusual and different type of 
hardy dwarf plant which does exceedingly 
well in full sun. Height ranges from 6 to 
15 inches. In late summer It produces light 
airy sprays of pinkish red flowers which 
hold until quite late in the season. Foliage 
pale green, which blends well with the 
blossoms. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
PRIMULA ° Primrose 
Primulas in their varied forms and colors are 
among the earliest of spring flowers. They are 
ideal for shady spots in the rock-garden or in 
the shade of evergreens, trees, and shrubs. 
They like a rich loam with a liberal quantity of 
peat moss or leaf mold and need plenty of mois- 
ture from April right on through the summer 
and fall seasons. 
Auricula. A lovely alpine variety. Native to 
%the Swiss and Austrian Alps. Requires some 
shade and good drainage. Blooms from April 
till June and on occasion again in the fall. 
Colors vary from yellow to lavender. 4 to 5 in. 
% Denticulata rubra. Origin and habit of growth 
same as the above, but haying a rose-red flower. 
Elatior. A very fine Primula growing 6 to 8 
xcinches high. Flowers are a good bright yellow 
and its leaves are dark wrinkled green. 
Juliae, Wanda. A very pretty and out- 
yxestanding dwarf variety flowering early in 
spring. Its petite flowers of deep bluish 
purple cover the plants over a long period. 
Polyantha. An old favorite with trusses of 
xclarge flowers in various shades from white 
through yellow, rose, and carmine to scarlet. 
1 ft. April., May. 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.25. 
Polyantha, Gold Laced. Flower rich yellow 
*in color with a lighter colored eye; petals dark 
crimson or red, with a gold edging lacing each 
individual petal. 
Veris Kleyni. Rare. A very hardy variety 
*having extra-long, heavy stems, with 1m- 
mense flowers of rich golden yellow shaded 
apricot. The individual florets are excep- 
tionally large, often measuring 1 inch in 
diameter. In our opinion this variety Is 
the best of all the yellow varieties. $1.00 
each; 3 for $2.50. 
All Primulas: 75 cts. each; 3 of one variety 
for $2.00; 10 of one variety for $5.50, except 
where noted 
SPECIAL OFFER 
PRIMULA 
1 Auricula 
2 Elatior 
2 Gold Laced 
1 Veris Kleyni 
6 plants as marked 
(Regular value $4.75) 
tand stays within bounds, giving a grand dis- PRIMULA 
play of large rose-pink spikes in August and veris, 
September. Excellent for groups in a front Kleyni. 
3 for $2.50 
border and for cutting. 
All Physostegias: 3 of one variety for $1.75; 
10 of one variety for $5.25 
Varieties starred (+) for rock-gardens. 
Varieties daggered ({) for cut-flowers. PHYSOSTEGIA. False Dragonhead 
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