PITZONKA'S Pardy Perwuials...... 
PRIMULA Auricula. One of the treasures of the rock garden. 
Growth is very attractive, forming rosettes of thick leaves. 
Flower stalks 6 to 8 inches tall, bearing heads of bloom of various 
colors; exceedingly fragrant. 80c each; $2.25 for 3; $7.00 for 10 
Veris. Cowslip. Suitable for growing in light shade along the 
waterside. Excellent in the rock garden where the proper con- 
ditions can be provided. Requires rich, moist loam. Plant them 
In early spring or fall, 5 inches apart. 
Blue Shades. 70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
Extra-Large Crimson Shades. 
70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
Yellow. 70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
Colossal Strain. Flowers often measure up to 2 inches across. 
Wide color range, including many two-toned pastels as well as 
deep shades of orange, copper, and gold through red and violet. 
75c each; $1.95 for 3; $6.00 for 10 
PYRETHRUM hybridum roseum. Painted Daisy. Fern-like 
foliage and large, daisy-like flowers. Fine for cutting. Single; 
white to dark red. May to July. 2% ft. 
65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Double Mixed. The strain we offer is saved from a choice col- 
lection of the finest types, and may be relied on to produce a very 
large proportion of double flowers. 2 ft. 
65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
SALVIA Pitcheri. One of the most-admired plants during the fall 
months. Large, rich gentian-blue flowers. 3 to 4 ft. 
70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
Meadow pase: Branching spikes of blue 
Dutt: 
70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
SANTOLINA Chamecyparissus. Fine edging plant with silver 
foliage. 65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Viridis. Edging plant with green foliage. 
65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
SAPONARIA ocymoides. Pretty, prostrate border and rockery 
plant. Flowers rosy pink, produced in great quantities just above 
the foliage in late May and early June. 
65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
SCABIOSA, Isaac House New Hybrids. Pincushion-flower. Giant 
double flowers, shaded amethyst-blue and tones of bright lav- 
ender. A strong grower; long stems make it an ideal cut flower. 
75c each; $1.95 for 3; $6.00 for 10 
SEDUM kamtschaticum. Rosette-like foliage; orange-yellow 
flowers in June. Attractive even when not in bloom. 3 in. 
65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Sieboldi. Round, succulent, glaucous foliage; bright pink flowers 
in October. The loveliest of all Sedums. 
80c each; $2.25 for 3; $7.00 for 10 
Spectabile. Immense heads of rose-colored flowers. Aug., Sept. 
1% ft. 65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
SPIRAEA, Deutschland. Astilbe. A lovely, pure white variety of 
strong growth and very free-flowering habit. 
90c each; $2.50 for 3; $8.00 for 10 
Fanal. Astilbe. Spikes of feathery, garnet flowers. June, July. 1 ft. 
90c each; $2.50 for 3; $8.00 for 10 
Filipendula. Single; white. June, July. 2 ft. 
65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Filipendula fl.-pl. Double; white. June, July. 1 ft. 
65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Peach Blossom. Astilbe. Conspicuously beautiful with dense, 
feathery plumes of brilliant pink. 90c each; $2.50 for 3; $8.00 for 10 
STOKESIA cyanea. Beautiful light blue flowers on 114-foot stems. 
Good border plant and fine for cutting. Late summer. 
70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
TEUCRIUM Chameedrys. Glossy green foliage resembles dwarf 
boxwood. Can be clipped to any height up to 1 foot. 
65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
THERMOPSIS caroliniana. A lovely, lupine-like plant with rich 
green foliage. 2 feet high. During June and July yellow flowers 
are produced in racemes 6 to 12 inches long. 
75c each; $1.95 for 3; $6.00 for 10 
THYMUS Serpyllum albus. White Mountain Thyme. Forms 
dense mats of dark green foliage. and clouds of white flowers. 
70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
Serpyllum coccineus. Plants become completely covered with 
brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers. 
70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
Serpyllum lanuginosus. Woolly-leaved Thyme. Woolly foliage; 
pink flowers. 70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
Serpyllum splendens. Fine for edging walks. Pink. May. 
70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
TROLLIUS Ledebouri, Golden Queen. Globe-flower. Large, 
golden orange flowers. Fine for the border. Likes plenty of 
moisture and does well in shade or by the waterside, in bold 
masses. 75c each; $1.95 for 3; $6.00 for 10 
VALERIANA coccinea. Showy heads of old-rose flowers. June to 
Oct 2) ft: 65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Coccinea alba. White. June to Oct. 2 ft. 
65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Officinalis. Garden Heliotrope. Showy heads of rose-tinted white 
flowers. Very fragrant. Loves a moist spot. June, July. 3 to 
4 ft. 65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Virgata (nemorosa). 
flowers from June to October. 
VERONICA amethystina, True Blue. A splendid rich dark blue. 
June, July. 15 to 18 in. 65c each; $1.65 for 3; $5.00 for 10 
Blue Spire. Showy spikes of deep blue flowers above bright green 
foliage. Stands hot weather well. Fine for cutting. July, Aug. 
De 70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
Holophylla littoralis. Strong, upright grower producing fine 
spikes of rich, deep violet-blue from late spring well mto sum- 
mer. One of the best Veronicas. 12 in. 
80c each; $2.25 for 3; $7.00 for 10 
Incana. Deep blue flowers with silvery foliage. Has good appear- 
ance, both im and out of bloom. Useful in rockery or for edging 
paths and flower beds. 61n. 7O0c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
Rupestris. Bright blue. Early June. 3 in. 
70c each; $1.80 for 3; $5.50 for 10 
Fees 
These are old-fashioned plants that have been grown since ancient 
times for their culinary and medicinal value. Their history goes back 
to medieval days when their pleasant fragrance helped dispel the 
noxious odors that were so prevalent before means of sanitation were 
devised. Their leaves were used both fresh and dried for flavoring 
food. To this day many remedies are concocted from herbs, and most 
good cooks use them discriminately. If you can manage to have a 
small herb garden close to the kitchen door, you will get a lot of 
pleasure from seetng what you can do with these very useful plants. 
Ordinary garden soil and care are all they ask. 
AGRIMONY (Agrimonia Eupatoria). One of those ancient herbs 
with quite a reputation for rts medicinal qualities. Also used as a 
yellow dye. Not much used now but grown for its name and old- 
time reputation. Leaves look somewhat like a strawberry, with 
tapering spikes of yellow flowers. 12 to 18 in. 
BALM, LEMON (Melissa officinalis). Clean bright green leaves, 
deliciously scented with lemon. Used as a tea, to flavor other 
drinks, as a medicine and for fragrance. 
CATNIP (Nepeta Cataria). Beloved of cats; also a medicinal plant 
and used as a tea. Tall, gray foliage. Will grow most anywhere 
when established. 
CHIVE (Allium Schenoprasum). 
licious flavor to salads. 
COSTMARY (Chrysanthemum Balsamita tanacetoides). An old- 
fashioned, sweet-smelling herb with long narrow leaves and coarse, 
sprawling growth. Sometimes used in salads; the dried leaves are 
used as a beverage tea. 
HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare). Dried leaves make a tea and 
fresh leaves make a remedial candy. Downy, crinkled gray foliage 
Is very ornamental. 
Finely chopped leaves give a de- 
HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis). Leaves used for medicinal purposes 
and to season vegetables. A good edging plant. Rich blue flowers. 
HYSSOP, PALESTINE. Much like the above but a more prostrate 
grower. 
LAVENDER, TRUE (Lavandula officinalis). Dried flowers commonly 
used for scenting linens and in potpourris. 
PENNYROYAL (Mentha Pulegium). Tender perennial. Used as a 
tea, either by itself or combined with Lemon Verbena. 
PEPPERMINT (Mentha piperita). Leaves and tender tops may be 
infused in cooling drinks. 
ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis). Fragrant leaves scent pot- 
pourris. 
RUE (Ruta graveolens). Bits of the pungent blue-green foliage may 
be used with discretion to flavor salads or vegetables. May be used 
as a low clipped border plant for formal beds. 
SAGE (Salvia officinalis). Dried leaves season meats, sausages, stuf- 
fings, and cheese. 
SAVORY, WINTER (Satureia montana). Leaves season meats, 
sausages, vegetable dishes and certain liqueurs. An excellent plant 
for edging borders. 
SPEARMINT (Mentha spicata). Fresh leaves used to flavor sauces 
and iced drinks, particularly juleps. 
SWEET MARJORAM (Origanum Majorana). Fresh leaves season 
sausages, vegetable dishes and salads or scent potpourris. 
SWEET WOODRUFF (Asperula odorata). Hay-scented leaves used 
to flavor wines. The plant is a good ground-cover for shady places. 
TARRAGON, TRUE (Artemisia Dracunculus). One of the indis- 
pensable herbs. The basis for the well-known Tarragon vinegar, 
and used in salad dressings and special meat sauces. 
THYME, KITCHEN (Thymus vulgaris). Dried leaves season meat 
dishes, gravies and dressings; fresh leaves excellent in salads. 
THYME, LEMON-SCENTED (Thymus vulgaris, Golden Variegated). 
Used as a flavoring for drinks. 
WORMWOOD (Artemisia Absinthium). A good background plant 
Disliked by moths. The leaves are used to flavor cordials. ee : 
Any of the above, 70c each, 3 of one variety $1.80; 
10 of one variety $5.50 
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