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daintiness. Where do we find a more beautiful orchis than the showy lady- 
slipper or a more delicate orchis than the Habenaria? No domesticated violet 
can compare with pedata bicolor and rarely do we find a more curious and 
interesting plant than the pitcher plant with its wax-like flowers of beauty 
and interest. 
To many of us the fascinating scene of nature’s garden linger in memory 
only. It belongs to days gone by when nature had not yet been violated by 
man’s mad scramble to subdue and civilize. 
But we can do much to restore this dwindling family of nature’s crea¬ 
tions to a place they richly deserve. Throughout the length and breadth of 
the land there is awakening a great interest in wild plants. Perhaps in the 
not too distant future we shall find them restored in natural settings, occupy¬ 
ing an honored and cherished position side by side with the more conven¬ 
tional flower garden. 
Throughout our catalog we list a number of native plants. They have 
been brought together from distant localities. Prom Vermont to Carolina and 
the Rocky Mountains we have gathered them and they are offered to our 
customers in the hope that they may find permanent homes where they may 
receive care and appreciation. 
Hardiness. There is no class of plants more hardy when once estab¬ 
lished under natural conditions of soil,, moisture and exposure, and none so 
much admired as these rapidly vanishing natives of our woodlands, swamps 
and prairies. Join the ranks of the wild flower enthusiasts and get a real 
thrill watching these wildlings make themselves at home in your garden. 
Will add new varieties yea>r by year. 
Pern Covered Hillside 
