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, postpaid, at the right 
time for fall planting. 
ANEMONE PATENS (American Pasqueflower, Badger or Wild Crocus). 
With us the first flower of spring. The tulip-shaped light lavender flowers 
appear before the last snowbanks are gone. The flowers appear very close to 
the ground but the flower stems continue to lengthen before the flower has 
faded and by the time the silky plume of the seed heads appear the stems may 
be 10 or 12 inches high. Must have sandy or gravelly well-drained soil, sun 



or light shade. Each, 20c; 12 for $2.00. 
ASCLEPIAS (Tuberosa)—Butterfly Weed. 
12 for $2.00. 
BANEBERRY WHITE (Actaea Alba). 18-24 inches; white flowers and ivory 
colored fruit with red pedicles. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
Similar to above but earlier and fruits are red. Hach, 
BANEBERRY RED. 
25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
BOTTLE GENTIAN (Gentiana Andrewsi). The dark blue of the Bottle or 
Closed Gentian carries the flowering season for the wild garden into late 
October. Hach, 25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
BLOODROOT (Sanguinaria Canadensis). 
in the spring. Hach, 15c; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.25. 
BLUE COHOSH (Caulophyllum 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. 
CARDINAL LOBELIA (Lobelia Cardinalis). Brilliant 
cardinal flowers on stalks 2-4 feet high in August. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
CANADA VIOLET (Viola Canadensis). 4-8 inches; 
flowers most of summer; white tinted pink. Any fertile 
soil. Bach, 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.00. 
DUTCHMANS BREECHES (Dicentra Cucullaria). 5 
inches; white, early spring. Plant tiny bulb shallow in 
rich leaf mold. Shade. Each, 20c; 3 for 40c. 
GREAT BLUE LOBELIA (Lobelia Syphilitica). Deep 
blue flowers on 12 to 24-inch spikes in August. Sun or 
light shade. Hach, 25c; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
HEPATICA (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, deli- 
ete pink or clear white. Hach, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for 
.50. 
JACK-IN-THE-PULPIT (Arisaema Triphyllum). 6-12 
inches; brownish purple flowers in May followed by bril- 
liant red berries. Prefers slightly acid leaf mold. Shade. 
Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50. 
MERTENSIA VIRGINICA (Bluebells, Virginia Cowslip). 
Beautiful pink buds changing to tubular blue flowers as 
they open. Attractive blue-green foliage which ripens and 
disappears soon after the flowering season in late April or 
early May. Plant the heavy black roots in very early 
spring or from July to freezing up time. 6-10 inches. 
Plant in masses if possible, or single plants in the small 
garden, giving fertile soil and light shade or full sun. 
Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50. 
PARTRIDGE BERRY (Mitchella Repens). Trailing pink 
flowers followed by red fruit in fall. One of the finest 
of ground covers for moderately acid soil. Hach, 20c; 3 
fors50cseLZetoreo loo: 
PRAIRIE PHLOX (Phlox Pilosa). Well drained soil 
in open, sunny spots. Bright rose, sometimes plain ma- 
genta. It needs to be used with some care in the garden. 
8-12 inches. Hach, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50. 
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. Hach, 25c; 3 for 
60c; 12 for $2.00. 
SQUIRREL CORN (Dicentra Canadensis). 8 -inches. 
Right after Dutchmans Breeches come the waxy white 
flowers of Squirrel Corn. Small, smooth, yellow bulbs in 
shaded rock leaf mold. Hach, 20c; 3 for 40c. 
TRILLIUM (Trillium Grandiflorum), Flowers white, 
sometimes changing to pink. May. Rich leaf mold soil 
and light shade. 3 for 25c; 12 for $1.00. 
WOODS PHLOX (Phlox Divaricata). Makes a lovely 
carpet of blue in spring. Light shade, fertile soil and 
oe amount of moisture. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for 
1.50. 
12-15 inches; 
flowers in midsummer; well drained soil in the sun. Hach, 25c; 8 for 60c; 
The white flowers appear very early 
brilliant orange 

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Cypripedium (Lady Slipper). 

CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS (Yellow Lady Slipper). 
Does well in any rich, partly shaded location. Yellow 
rte Ene Deere pele: May and early June. 
ost easily grown of all the Lady Slippers. Each, 35c; 
3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. aes 
CYPRIPEDIUM SPECTABILE (Showy Lady Slipper). 
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 beau- 
tiful orchid. Each, 35c; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 
_CYPRIPEDIUM CANDIDUM (White Lady Slipper). 
Tiny ivory white slippers. Found native among the grass 
Just above swampy areas. In cultivation give constant 
moisture, neutral soil and light shifting shade. Each, 35c; 
Se10Lr 9DC. 1 2etOre $3.00. 
VIOLA PEDATA (Bird’s-foot Violet). One of our lov- 
liest wild flowers, bearing a profusion of flat pansy-like 
flowers in varying shades of light to deep lavender and 
purple. Flowers in May. 4-6 inches. Give this violet a 
medium acid, well-drained soil and open sun and it will 
share its beauty freely with you. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c; 
12 for $1.50. 
VIOLA PEDATA BICOLOR (Pansy Violet). A variety 
with the two upper petals colored dark purple while the 
three lower petals are light lavender. Cultural require- 
an same as above. Hach, 20c; 12 for $2.00; 100 for 
12.00. 
VIOLA PUBESCENS (Tall Yellow Violet). Branching 
stems with yellow flowers in May. Shade and rich woods 
soil, 6-8 inches. Hach, 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.00. 
NATIVE FERNS 
MAIDENHAIR FERN (Adiantum, Pedatum). One of the 
most beautiful and attractive of our native ferns. 1-2 feet, 
Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.10. 
LADY FERN (Athyrium Felix-foemina). Easily grown, 
heautiuleterns 1-3 feet. uach, 25c; 53) for 65ces) 12) for 
$2.10. 
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 feet. Bach, 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.10. 
FLOWERING FERN (Osmunda Claytoniana). A large, 
strong-growing fern of somewhat coarser growth than the 
other varieties. 2-4 feet. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for 
$2.50. 
OSTRICH FERN (Pteretis Nodulosa). A _ beautiful, 
large fern with long, graceful fronds recurving like an 
ostrich plume. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.10. 

WILD FLOWER COLLECTION 
18 Plants for $2.35, Postpaid 
Here is an ideal collection for the start of a wild flower 
garden. The assortment is composed of the following plants 
separately wrapped and labeled: 
8 Yellow Lady Slippers 3 Shooting Stars 
3 White Barberry 3 Trilliums 
3 Mertensia 3 Jacks-in-the-Pulpit 
All 18 plants for $2.35, Postpaid. 
HARDY FERN COLLECTION 
15 Wild Ferns for $2.50, Postpaid 
These ferns are ideal for a beauty spot along the north 
side of your home or other shady places, combined with 
other native plants or alone. Collection consists of 3 each 
of the above named ferns, all for $2.50, postpaid. 
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