Cypripedium (Lady Slipper). 
DOG-TOOTH VIOLET (Erythronium Albidum) — 
white or tinted flowers, leaves somewhat mottled. Rich 
soil. Each, 20c; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.00. 
HEP ATI CA (Acutiloba) —Three parted leaves pointed 
at tips. Easier to grow than others because it does not 
require acid soil. Evergreen leaves over winter, new 
leaves following the flowers. One of the loveliest little 
woodland flowers of early spring; varying shades of light 
blue, delicate pink or clear white. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 
12 for $1.75. 
CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS (Yellow Lady Slip¬ 
per)—Does well in any rich, partly shaded location. Yel¬ 
low slipper and brown-purple petals. May and early June. 
Most easily grown of all the Lady Slippers. Each, 30c; 
3 for 75c. 
CYPRIPEDIUM SPECTABILE (Showy Lady Slip¬ 
per)—The finest and most showy of all orchids. It grows 
up to 2 feet high, bearing along the stalks several rather 
roundish leaves, and on top one or two quite large rose- 
purplish or magenta and white flowers. Does exceedingly 
well in a moist and partially shaded bed of peat or leaf 
loam. Nothing can be more charming than masses of this 
beautiful orchid. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
NATIVE WILD FLOWERS 
Native plants are now very popular both for rock gardens and perennial borders. 
We are listing here some of the best and most popular kinds. These are not sent 
with other goods, but are mailed alone at the right time for fall planting. 
BANEBERRY (Actatea Alba)—18-24 inches; white flowers and ivory colored fruit 
with red pedicels. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
BANEBERRY (Actatea Rubra)—15-20 inches! white flowers in slender racemes 
followed by red fruit. Both baneberries love rich woods. Each, 25c; 3 for 60o; 
12 for $2.00. 
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT (Arisaema Triphyllum)—6 -12 inches; brownish purple 
flowers in May followed by brilliant red berries. Prefers slightly acid leaf mold. 
Shade. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50. 
ASCLEPIAS (Tuberosa)—Butterfly Weed. 12-15 inches; brilliant orange flowers 
in midsummer; well drained soil in the sun. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
BLUE COHOSH (Oaulophyllum Thalictroides)—10-15 inches. The bunches of 
blue berries in midsummer are the conspicuously ornamental feature. Shade and 
leaf mold. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50. 
DUTCHMANS BREECHES (Dicentra Cucullaria)—5 inches; white, early spring. 
Plant tiny bulbs shallow in rich leaf mold. Shade. Each, 20c; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.00. 
SHOOTING STAR (Dodecatheon Meadia)—10-12 inches; white or pink; May. 
Open, well drained but not poor soil. One of our most beautiful wild flowers. Each, 
20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
VIRGINIA COWSLIP (Mertensia Virginica)—10-20 
inches; glaucous green foliage, pink buds followed by 
delicate blue flowers in early spring. Sun or shade; 
fertile moist soil. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.25. 
PARTRIDGE BERRY (Mitchella Repens)—Trailing; 
pink flowers followed by red fruit in fall. One of the 
finest of ground covers for moderately acid soil. Each, 
20c; 3 for 50c: 12 for $1.75. 
CACTUS (Opuntia Fragilis)—Small prickly pear. A 
hardy cactus found on our rocky bluffs. Flat stems and 
long yellow spines. 2-6 inches. Good for dry rock gar¬ 
dens or cactus bowl in the house. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; 
12 for $2.00. 
WOODS PHLOX (Phlox Divaricata)—Makes a love¬ 
ly carpet of blue in spring. Light shade, fertile soil and 
fair amount of moisture. Each, 20c; 3 for 60c; 12 for 
$ 2 . 00 . 
PRAIRIE PHLOX (Phlox Pilosa)—Well drained soil 
in open, sunny spots. Bright rose, sometimes plain ma¬ 
genta. It needs to b§ used with some care in the garden. 
8-12 inches. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00. 
CANADA VIOLET (Viola Canadensis)—4-8 inches; 
flowers most of summer; white tinted pink. Any fertile 
soil. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
NATIVE FERNS 
Fall is an ideal time to plant hardy ferns. Planted now, they are 
all ready to start growing when spring comes. The following varieties 
are easily grown if given a shady place and good soil, preferably with 
leaf mold or peat moss in it. 
MAIDENHAIR FERN (Adiantum Pedatum)—One of the most 
beautiful and attractive of our native ferns. 1-2 ft. Each, 20c; 3 
for 50c; $2.00 per dozen. 
LADY FERN (Athyrium Felix-foemina)—Easily grown, beautiful 
fern. 1-3 ft. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; $1.75 per dozen. 
EVERGREEN WOODFERN (Dryopteris Marginalis)— One of 
the best ferns for home gardens because of its evergreen nature and 
ease of culture. Good for holding soil on slopes. 1-2 ft. Each, 20c; 
3 for 50c; $1.75 per dozen. 
FLOWERING FERN (Osmunda Claytoniana)—A large, strong¬ 
growing fern of somewhat coarser growth than the other varieties. 
2-4 ft. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; $2.00 per dozen. ’ Maidenhair Fern. 
OSTRICH FERN (Pteretis Nodulosa)—A beautiful, lar ge fern with long, graceful fronds recurving like an ostrich 
plume. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; $1.75 per dozen. ONION SETS FOR FALL PLANTING 
ONION SETS. Egyptian or Perennial (Commonly 
known as Winter Onion). Plant in the fall for the 
first early bunching onion. Lb., 20o; 2 lbs., S5c; 4 
lbs., 65c, postpaid. By express: 10 lbs., 75c; bn., 
$ 2 . 00 . _ 
OLDS’ ROCK GARDEN COLLECTION OF 
SPRING FLOWERING BULBS 
A Rock Garden is not complete without a few early 
flowering bulbs. We are listing below a collection of 
bulbs suitable for the Rock Garden: 
4 Mixed Single Early Tulips; 4 Botanical Tulips, 
Kaufmanniana; 4 Botanical Tulips, Clusiana; 12 Scilla, 
blue; 12 Grape Hyacinths, blue; 12 Snowdrops; 12 
Mixed Crocus. 60 Bulbs for $1.50, postpaid. 
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MUSHROOMS 
A table delicacy you can easily grow. 
Mushrooms are not hard 
to grow. With our Mush¬ 
room Spawn and directions 
we furnish, anyone can 
grow them in the average 
cellar. The ash or coal 
bin can be used for this 
purpose in the summer. 
The most important essen¬ 
tial is good, fresh spawn. 
Our spawn is absolutely 
fresh and it will keep in 
good condition for a year. 
We handle the Lamport’s 
Pure Culture Spawn which 
is the finest to be had. We 
offer this in two colors: 
white and cream, in brick form. One brick will plant 8 
to 10 feet of space. Complete cultural instructions with 
each order. 1 brick, 35c; 3 bricks, $1.00, postpaid. Not 
postpaid: 5 bricks, $1.25; 10 bricks, $2.25; 25 bricks, 
$5.00. 
