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HARDY PLANTS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
1 12 100 
Campanula rotundifolia (Scotch Bluebell, Harebell). This graceful little plant 
grows and flowers under widely varying conditions- .20 2.00 12.00 
Caulophyllum thalictroides (Blue Cohosh). The green foliage and rich blue 
berries in summer are the ornamental features of this plant of the shaded 
woods_ .20 2.00 12.00 
Chimaphila umbellata (Pipsissewa). Acid soil, shade, difficult- .20 2.00 12.00 
Chiogenes hispidula (Creeping Snowberry). Acid soil, moist, difficult- .25 2.50 15.00 
Chrysogonium Virginianum—From the Smoky Mountains. 3-5 inches. Gold¬ 
en flowers on short stems through summer_ .25 2.50 - 
Claytonia virginica (Spring Beauty). Pink stars, early spring- .15 1.00 6.00 
Clintonia borealis (Bluebeads) Creamy white flowers, blue fruit. 6-8 in- .20 2.00 12.00 
Coptis trifolia (Goldthread). Creeping plant with shining leaves. Acid soil- .15 1.00 6.00 
Cornus canadensis (Bunchberry). A low growing Dogwood, requiring acid soil. 
4-6 in.. White flowers, red fruit._ .15 1.50 8.00 
Corydalis sempervirens ( Pale Carydalis). Biennial, but selfsows; glaucus green 
foliage; delicate yellow and pink flowers- .20 1.50 10.00 
Cypripedium acaule (Moccasin Flower). Requires highly acid soil, or planting 
on an old, rotted tree trunk. Rose colored flowers.__ .35 3.50 20.00 
Cypripedium candidum (White Lady Slipper). Tiny, ivory white slippers. 
N eutral soil, constant moisture and open shade_ .50 5.00 35.00 
Cypripedium pubescens (Yellow Lady Slipper). The easily grown, lovely, yel¬ 
low Lady Slipper. Lightly acid soil, shade. Leaf mold_ .35 3.50 20.00 
Cypripedium spectabile (Showy Lady Slipper). Large white flowers overlaid 
with orchid. Neutral soil, moisture. 12-30 inches_ .35 3.50 20.00 
Dentaria diphylla (Crinkleroot). Tinted white flowers_ .15 1.25 8.00 
Dicentra cucullaria (Dutchman’s Breeches). Finely divided leaves. Flowers 
like a white Bleeding Heart. 4-8 inches_ .15 1.25 8.00 
Dodecatheon meadia (Shooting Star). Clusters of white or pink tinted Cycla¬ 
men like flowers. 8-16 inches. Sun or light shade_ .20 1.50 10.00 
Epigaea repens (Trailing Arbutus). Rather difficult to transplant, requiring a 
very acid soil_ .50 5.00 35.00 
Eryngium yuccaefolium (Rattlesnake Master). 2-3 ft. Dry soil_ .25 2.50 _ 
Erythronium albidum (Dogtooth Violet). White tinted with lavender_ .15 1.00 6.00 
Erythronium americanum (Yellow Dogtooth Violet)_ .15 1.00 6.00 
Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset). Gray flowers in heads_ .20 2.00 _ 
Eupatorium purpureum (Joe-Pye Weed). Moist soil, tall_ .20 2.00 _ 
Eupatorium urticaefolium (White Snakeroot). Shade. White, ageratum like 
flowers in September_ .20 2.00 10.00 
Euphorbia corollata (Flowering Spurge). White flowers in July and August. 
Sun, and sandy soil_ .15 1.50 8.00 
Epipactis pubescens (Rattlesnake Plantain). An orchid with ornamental net¬ 
ted and veined leaves, in a low rosette. Greenish flowers, not ornamental. 
Good for terrariums_ .15 1.50 8.00 
Galium boreale (Northern Bedstraw). Spikes of creamy white scented flowers 
on trailing plant. Sand and sun_ .20 2.00 12.00 
Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen). Shining evergreen leaves and bright 
red berries, in fall. 3-5 inches. Leaves and berries have the pleasant winter- 
green flavor. Acid soil_1_ .20 1.50 10.00 
Gentiana Andrews! (Closed, or Bottle, Gentian). Light shade or sun if soil is 
moist. Dark blue flowers in fall to time of heavy freezing_ .25 2.50 15.00 
Geum triflorum (Prairie Smoke). Unique red flowers in spring; followed by 
smoky, fluffy seed vessels. Porous soil and open sun_ .20 2.00 12.00 
Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium). 12-18 in. Shade__ .20 1.50 10.00 
Habenaria psycodes (Purple Fringe Orchid). Beautiful summer flowering orchid .35 3.50 _ 
Helenium autumnale (Sneezewort). Showy, yellow, autumn flowering per¬ 
ennial. 2-3 feet. Moist soil, open sun_ .20 2.00 12.00 
Hepatica acutiloba (Sharpleaf Hepatica). Thrives in any rich leaf-mold soil, in 
shade. Foliage long lived; flowers vary from white and pink to lavender and 
purple. Spring. 5-7inches_ .20 1.50 10.00 
Hepatica triloba (Roundleaf Hepatica). Requires mild acidity_ .20 2.00 12.00 
Heuchera hispida (Alum Root). Flowers yellowish green and brown, not showy; 
foliage very attractive. Sun or light shade_ .20 2.00 12.00 
Hydrophyllum virginianum (Waterleaf). Very ornamental variegated leaves 
in early spring- .15 1.50 8.00 
Hypoxis hirsuta (Yellow Star Grass). Yellow stars in spring. Sun. 4-8 inches. .20 2.00 12.00 
Iris versicolor (Blue Flag). Our native blue Iris, near marshy spots. Does well 
on good upland soils- .15 1.50 10.00 
Iris lacustris (Dwarf Iris). This tiny Iris, from the shores of Lake Michigan, will 
thrive in a moist spot in your garden. Small clumps_ .50 5.00 35.00 
Iris cristata (Crested Iris). Native east of Wisconsin, but thrives here in medium 
shade and leaf-mold soil. Light blue flowers in spring. 6 inches_ .25 2.50 15.00 
Lepachys columnaris. Native to the plains states. Yellow flowers with a cyl¬ 
indrical center. 10-15inches. Midsummer_ .25 2.50 
Liatris pychnostachya (Gayfeather). Tall spikes of purplish flowers in late 
summer. Open sun_ .20 2.00 12.00 
Lithospermum augustifolium (Yellow Puccoon) Hard to transplant._ .20 2.00 12.00 
Lithospermum canescens (OrangePuccoon)_ .20 2.00 12.00 
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Spikes of loveliest cardinal red, in late 
summer. Thrives best in moist ground. Sun or light shade_ .20 2.00 12.00 
