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PLANTS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES 
WOODLAND PLANTING 
Developing and planting a woodland is a most interesting type of gardening, because it is comparatively 
simple and still allows for full exercise of original thought. It also allows one to see, know, and grow many 
unusual and beautiful plants which require but slight attention if their peculiarities are noted at the time 
of planting. 
In preparing for woodland planting, a system of winding walks or trails should be laid out. Rocks, old 
stumps, logs, low mounds of earth, and irregular contours are features which should be retained or intro- 
duced. Irregularity of soil-surface modifies the soil-moisture; these irregularities also aid in giving a natural 
setting and limit to the planting of one species. 
Where it is necessary to improve the fertility or depth of the soil, Peat Moss or leaf-mold will be found 
satisfactory for the large majority of plants. The addition of an inch or more of good garden soil to the 
woodland loam is also recommended. 
The cost of replanting with small nursery-grown shrubs and trees is not great and is far more successful 
than to replant with collected plants. The varieties here listed are ideal subjects for planting along rock-strewn 
woodland banks, open, uninteresting woodland, along streams, flanking woodland paths, massing along shady 
drives and borders of woods. We have had much experience in the planting and care of woodland plants 
and will gladly advise concerning any species more particularly than is practical here. 
Herbaceous and Evergreen Plants for the Woodland 
In Full Shade 
Ajuga genevensis. 
Ajuga rep tans. 
Asarum canadensis. 
Convallaria majalis. 
Cypripedium acaule. 
Cypripedium pubescens. 
Cypripedium spectabile. 
Dicentra Cucullaria. 
Eupatorium coelestinum. 
Ferns (all varieties). 
Gaultheria procumbens. 
Iris Pseudacorus. 
Iris versicolor. 
Lobelia cardinalis. 
Lobelia syphilitica. 
Lythrum superbum roseum. 
Mertensia virginica. 
Michella repens. 
Pachysandra terminalis. 
Polygonatum biflorum. 
Sanguinaria canadensis. 
Sedum ternatum. 
Shortia galacifolia. 
Trillium grandiflorum. 
Viola pedata. 
In Semi-Shade 
Aconitum Fischeri. 
Ajuga genevensis. 
Ajuga reptans. 
Aquilegia canadensis. 
Baptisia tinctoria. 
Bocconia cordata. 
Cimicifuga foetida simplex. 
Cimicifuga racemosa. 
Corydalis cheilanthifolia. 
Dicentra eximia. 
Dodecatheon Meadia. 
Eupatorium coelestinum. 
Eupatorium urticaefolium (E. ageratoides). 
Ferns 
Dennstaedtia (Dicksonia) punctilobula. 
Pteridium aquilinum. 
Gentiana Andrewsi. 
Hesperis matronalis. 
Iris cristata. 
Iris Pseudacorus. 
Iris pumila. 
Iris versicolor. 
Lysimachia Nummularia. 
Lythrum superbum roseum. 
Mitella diphylla. 
Myosotis alpestris. 
Myosotis palustris semperflorens. 
Nepeta Glechoma. 
Pachysandra terminalis. 
Phlox divaricata. 
Polemonium reptans. 
Primula veris. 
Ranunculus repens. 
Thalictrum aquilegifolium. 
Thalictrum minus adiantifolium. 
Tiarella cordifolia. 
Trollius europaeus. 
Veronica officinalis. 
Veronica pectinata. 
Veronica repens. 
Veronica rupestris. 
Vinca minor. 
Viola pedata. 
Deciduous and 
In Full Shade 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia. 
Cornus florida rubra. 
Euonymus radicans. 
Euonymus radicans vegetus. 
Galax aphylla. 
Hedera Flelix. 
Hedera Helix gracilis. 
Kalmia latifolia. 
Lonicera japonica Halliana. 
Rhododendron catawbiense. 
Rhododendron maximum. 
Tsuga canadensis. 
Zanthorhiza apiifolia. 
Evergreen Trees, 
In Semi-Shade 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia. 
Azalea amoena. 
Azalea mollis. 
Buxus sempervirens. 
Celastrus scandens. 
Cornus florida rubra. 
Euonymus (all varieties). 
Hedera Helix. 
Hedera Helix gracilis. 
Ilex glabra. 
Ilex opaca. 
Ilex verticillata. 
Shrubs, and Vines 
Jasminum nudiflorum. 
Kalmia latifolia. 
Lonicera japonica Halliana. 
Rhododendron catawbiense. 
Rhododendron maximum. 
Ribes alpinus. 
Thuja occidentalis. 
Tsuga canadensis. 
Zanthorhiza apiifolia. 
