OENOTHERA - Evening Primrose 
_The species named below are especially suitable for growing on the mar- 
gins of sunny borders and rock gardens, and all make a continuous and 
brave display of color throughout the summer with little attention. 
Culture. All require a well-drained medium sandy soil freely inter- 
mixed with well-decayed manure and a sunny position to grow and flower 
freely. Show to the best advantage when grown in groups. Plant 8 inches 
apart in spring or fali. They are apt to perish in winter if grown in heavy, 
damp soils. 
*Miissouriensis Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
A low species with prostrate, ascending branches; profuse bloomer. 
Beautiful primose-yellow, cup-shaped flowers, often 4 inches across. 
Good for rock garden or border; in bloom from June until August. 
Youngi Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
A strong, stocky, large-leaved plant with firm, shiny foliage, numerous 
bright lemon-yellow flowers on stems about 24 inches tall from June to 
August. 
PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS (Also see page 11.) 
A trailing plant 6 to 8 inches high, forming broad mats of bright glossy 
green foliage. A ground cover, which will grow in all shady situations 
and the only plant which will thrive under pine trees. Some of its 
main uses are: Under all evergreen plantings, under all shrub plantings, 
for area-way copings, for loggia and enclosed porch uses, for shrub and 
flower bed borders, for bordering walks and drives, for steep terraces in 
sun or shade, for city yards it is ideal, for dense shade under any kind 
of trees. Plants should be spaced 4 inches apart. 
Potted plants 25 $6.00, 100 $22.50, 250 $53.00, 1000 $200.00 
Above prices are per pot. 
We put 2 plants in each pot. 
PACHYSANDRA SPECIAL OFFER 
Cold frame grown plants not in pots. 
Offered in bundles of 25 runners. An inexpensive way of 
making a fine bed of ground cover. 
25 runners for $4.00, 100 runners for $15.00 
250 runners for $35.00, 1000 runners for $125.00 
PACHYSANDRA SILVEREDGED 
Pot grown plants Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
This is an exceptionally nice and valuable but still very rare form. It 
differs from the common Pachysandra by sporting a narrow silvery white 
margin around its leaves, and the leaves themselves are light green in- 
stead of dark green. The edge is seldom more than 4 inch wide and 
never discolors. 
PENTSTEMON - Beard Tongue 
Very popular hardy flowering plants. Most attractive for massing in beds 
or borders. They are not only of graceful habit, but also decidedly beauti- 
ful from a decorative point of view. The many species are interesting sub- 
jects for growing in the rock garden or border. The flowers are tubular and 
Foxaglove-like in shape. : 
Culture. The Pentstemons require a rich, well-manured, loamy soil, and 
a well-drained, sunny place. The dwarf kinds should be grown on the 
margins of the border, or in the rock garden, Plant in autumn or early 
spring. Place the plants 10 inches apart each way. ae ee = 
Barbatus, Rose Elf Each 8tic, Three $2.15. Doz. $7.00 
An outstanding, good hardy plant; neat, compact in habit and very 
prolific blooming. Ten or more flower spikes to a single plant. About 
18 inches tall; covered with lovely clean, shell-pink flowers during 
June, July and August. Fine cut flower and perfectly hardy. 
LARGE-FLOWERED PENTSTEMONS 
Newberry Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
Our stock plants were obtained from the Bronx Botanical Gardens 
where we had observed it for several years. Throughout the late 
spring and early summer, it produces spikes about 12 to 15 in. long 
which are covered with light purplish blue flowers as many as 8 to 
Late in summer there again is some bloom but nut 
Foliage is deep shiny green, almost evergreen. 
12 to a plant. 
on tall spikes. 
best in sun. A very fine plant for the hardy border. 
Firebird Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
This beauty came to us from Switzerland where it is known as Pent- 
stemon Shonholzeri. The flowers are Foxglove-like in size, on stems 
about 18 to 24 inches tall, and are a most beautiful ruby-crimson. 
The plant is easily grown, is free from insect pests, flowers freely, 
creates a lovely effect in the flower garden, and is a cut flower 
par excellence. 
Does 
Phlox Divaricata Canadensis 
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PEROVSKIA - Russian Sage 
A tall plant with gray foliage not unlike the Sage. The blue flowers are 
arranged in slender spikes forming terminal panicles which are excep- 
tionally fine combined with summer flowers such as Gladioli. 
Culture. A well-drained loamy soil, not too rich, suits best. 
fall or early spring, 12 inches apart in sunny border. 
Atriplicifolia Each $1.20, Three $3.25, Doz. $10.00 
During July and August and early September, the plants are covered 
with long whorls of silvery blue flowers which have a lovely, graceful 
appearance. The flower stalks are approximately thirty inches to three 
feet long and are splendid for cutting. The florists like this flower, par- 
ticularly for cutting, because it combines beautifully with Dahlias, 
Gladioli, and the taller summer flowers. The foliage is silvery gray. The 
plant is wavy, giving a silvery smoky effect in the garden. Hardy any- 
where. Does well in all kinds of soil, but should be grown in full sun. 
Phlox Subulata 
MOSS OR MOUNTAIN PINKS 
An early spring-flowering type with pretty, mosslike, evergreen foliage, 
which, during the flowering season, in April and May, is hidden under 
masses of bloom. An excellent plant for the rockery, the border, and in- 
valuable for carpeting the ground or covering bare spots. 
Culture. All Phlox Subulata should be grown in full sun. In shade they 
will die within a year. The soil should be dry and sandy and not too rich. 
Dig and replant every fourth year tc prevent them from getting weedy. 
Plant in fall or early spring, 8 inches apart. 
*Alba Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
Pure white flowers completely covering the neat compact plant in May; 
a lovely thing for the rock garden. 
Atropurpurea Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
A remarkably brilliant free-flowering variety, planted in combination 
with the pure white alba it makes a marvelous contrast of colors. 
Individual flowers are large, of a most brilliant cyclamen-red with a 
small deep carmine center. 
*Blue Hill Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
Of compact growth with showy pale blue flowers freely produced in 
spring and again in fall. One of the best. 
*Rosea Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
Rose-pink. Fine for covering banks; thrives in hot, dry situations, and 
blooms profusely. 
Vivid Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
Bright pink with dark pink eye. We would say that this is the choicest 
and loveliest dwarf Phlox in existence. 
PHLOX NIVALIS 
*Carnals Each 90c, Three $2.40, Doz. $7.50 
Here we have a real treasure from England. The first plant of this 
lovely little jewel was brought to this country over ten years ago by 
Wayside Gardens. The flowers are pure pink without any trace of 
magenta. It grows about 8 inches high and when in bloom in May and 
June no toliage can be seen. It does not creep and spread rapidly as 
do other Creeping Phlox, but always remains a very neat and tidy little 
plant. Phlox Camla is unquestionably the finest of Creeping Phlox and 
a plant deserving the best place in your garden. 
PHLOX SPECIES 
*Divaricata canadensis Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
One of our native species, worthy of extensive planting, blooms from 
early in April through May, with large, fragrant, lavender flowers on 
stems 10 inches high. In spring this plant is sold in pots to insure best 
results; in fall field-grown plants are best. Likes shade. Very attractive 
in combination with Tulips or other early spring-flowering bulbs. 
Plant in 
Stolonifera, Blue Ridge Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
This creeping Phlox came to us from England a few years ago. It 
has been carefully tested for habit and winter hardiness at Mentor 
and we find it perfect in that respect as well as outstandingly beau- 
tiful. It creeps over the ground but sends up upright stems about 3 
or 4 inches tall which carry on top a cluster of the handsomest blue 
flowers you have ever seen and a shade which cannot be reproduced 
accurately by printer’s ink. Here is a choice small plant for shady 
places in border foreground or rock garden. 
Oenothera Missouriensis 
